Colombo Trip Overview
(SKU:LK104DW011) Experience first hand the village life in rural Sri Lanka. Be like a Sri Lankan villager for one whole day, participate in some great activities and learn about the traditions, culture and beliefs of these diligent folk. Be welcomed with folded palms as they greet you with a friendly smile. Sightsee the village while rambling along down narrow gravel pathways lined with trees. Visit their wattle and daub house and observe the home garden plots and rice fields.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU:LK104DW011) Experience first hand the village life in rural Sri Lanka. Be like a Sri Lankan villager for one whole day, participate in some great activities and learn about the traditions, culture and beliefs of these diligent folk. Be welcomed with folded palms as they greet you with a friendly smile. Sightsee the village while rambling along down narrow gravel pathways lined with trees. Visit their wattle and daub house and observe the home garden plots and rice fields.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport > Sigiriya
Pass By: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffeur guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned Vehicle Motor Home and proceed to Sigiriya and check into Back of Beyond Dehigaha Ela Eco Lodge.
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Sigiriya
Stop At: Back of Beyond Sri Lanka, 49/8 Fife Road Colombo 5, Sigiriya 005000 Sri Lanka
Nature trail in the area, Forest walks, boulder scrambles, a spot of caving and the loveliest of it all – stream hikes. Talk to the naturalist about your particular area of interest, and he will customize the trail and accompany you.
Trek along the stream and have dip in the natural pools This, without doubt, is the favourite activity of visitors to Dehigaha Ela Eco Lodge. The cold and sparkling Dehigaha Ela stream falls into the murky warm Kiri Oya River at the edge of the lodge. Let the tumbling water massage you, allow the cheeky fish nibble at your toes, or just disappear in to the cool pools of water.
Walking upstream along the Dehigaha Ela stream is highly recommended. It will take a while as you are tempted to dip in the innumerable pools created by the low calcium terraces. If you make it all the way, you get to the marshy pool fed by the clear bubbling springs where it all starts
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Sigiriya > Colombo
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ‘ the Lion Rock’. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Colombo > Airport
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
After the breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
