Colombo Trip Overview
(SKU: LK10202011) This 2-day tour in beautiful Sri Lanka. Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress; a UNESCO World Heritage site deemed the eighth wonder of the world. Embark on a wildlife safari in the Minneriya National Park and explore the urban capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo and experience life in the commercial city. A tour of immense charm.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU: LK10202011) This 2-day tour in beautiful Sri Lanka. Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress; a UNESCO World Heritage site deemed the eighth wonder of the world. Embark on a wildlife safari in the Minneriya National Park and explore the urban capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo and experience life in the commercial city. A tour of immense charm.
Itinerary
Day 1: Colombo > Dambulla > Minneirya > Sigiriya
Stop At: Golden Temple of Dambulla, Dambulla 21100 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: 1 hour
Stop At: Minneriya National Park, 2VWC+V6W, பொலன்னறுவை, Sri Lanka
This three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: 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. Walkthrough 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. Walkthrough the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
Get a chance to experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields are ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your tastebuds with a home-cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
