Overview
Visit a country that has it all from golden sandy beaches to lush vegetation! This 5 Day Sri Lanka Tour package would consist of a memorable trip to the ancient city of Kandy to visit the Temple of Tooth Relic, a trip down to Sri Lanka’s southwest coast – Bentota to explore the picturesque beaches and various turtle hatcheries and many more! You are also given the chance to traverse the beautiful city of Dambulla. Engage in a wildlife safari experience at the Minneriya National park, which is regarded as one of the rare natural jewels of Sri Lanka!
While at it, why not take a scenic train ride through the lush green plantations and endless misty mountains? We are sure that you would love it!
Itinerary
Dambulla is an ancient city in Sri Lanka that is full of charm and spirituality and should be included in your Sri Lanka itinerary. Our travelers love the awe-inspiring Dambulla Cave Temples, as it is unbelievable to see the 150 plus Buddha statues residing gracefully with statues of kings, gods, and goddesses of ancient Ceylon. The adrenaline that one gets by stepping into one of the carefully preserved temple complexes in the world; is beyond explanation. Tourists get the opportunity to catch sight of prehistoric discoveries like ‘Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs’. There are plenty of things to do for nature lovers! A ride to ‘Kaludiya Pokuna’, yet another ancient pond, is sure to give you pleasure as you spot the colorful birds flocking above to catch their prey. This is why you should include Dambulla in your Sri Lanka itinerary!
Arrive at Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
Warm welcome from our Didulanka representative and chauffeur at the airport
Proceed to the ancient city; Sigiriya
Check in at the antique-style hotel & relax
Activities
• Later visit the world famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Enjoy a wonderful village tour
Enjoy your first Sri Lankan grand dinner buffet
Overnight stay in beautiful Sigiriya
Wake up on your first morning to the peacocks’ squawk
Taste Sri Lanka’s honey-dripping tropical fruits
Devour a delightful breakfast buffet at the hotel
Activities
• Visit minneriya/kaudulla national park
• Later, visit the Sigiriya village with friendly locals
• Take a traditional boat ride through villages
•Enjoy a relaxing Ayurveda spa session
Spend the evening with local beverages of Sri Lanka
Have a traditional dinner buffet exploding with flavour
It is a must to include Kandy in your Sri Lanka itinerary as there are beautiful and exciting places to visit. The most famous Temple of the Tooth shrine and the drop-dead gorgeous botanical garden is situated in the heart of Srilanka with incredible forms of flora and near-endangered plants that have been cultivated years back. Add a note in your Sri Lanka itinerary to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the city while refreshing and revitalizing your body and mind with a quick yoga break at Sri Lanka’s largest botanical gardens. To get a memorable experience with elephants let’s visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and then have a tour around the city of Kandy witnessing the beautiful places that the Kandy city is known for. To end the day you will witness a beautiful cultural dance comprising of dancers dressed in colorful costumes dancing for the beat of the drums. With that, we will end the day with a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel.
Wake up to a beautiful morning in Sigiriya
Have a warm cup of fresh Ceylon tea
Enjoy a grand breakfast buffet facing the breezy village
Check out from the village hotel
Proceed to Kandy city
Activities
• Visit ancient dambulla cave temple
• Later, visit Sri Lanka’s Spice Village
• Know how world famous Sri Lankan spices are made
• Devour Sri Lankan rice & curry for lunch
• Visit famous gem museum and factory
• Explore wood carving center
• Visit most famous Kandy Temple (Dalada Maligawa)
• Witness a Sri Lankan culture dance in Kandy (5.00PM to 6.00PM)
Wine down with a Sri Lankan Made Lion beer
Enjoy a mouth-watering dinner buffet
Bentota is a resort town known for its tropical sea waters, lush gardens and therapeutic spas open just for tourists from all over the world and should be included in your Sri Lanka itinerary. Day 7 could be the day of relaxation after the exciting water activities in the sea. This tourist destination can be called the heart of relaxation as it offers the right degree of heart-melting experiences for our travelers. Walkthrough the enchanting ‘Brief Garden’ designed by ‘Bewis Bava’, a well-known Sri Lankan artist, and take a stroll along the golden Bentota beach. You can also tour around the city renting a bicycle and thank us later for the suggestion to include this in your Sri Lanka itinerary! The city also comprises soul-touching temples and antique boutiques to shop traditional ornaments and unique pieces of jewelry to get as elegant souvenirs.
Wake up fresh for a relaxing yoga session
Wine down with a nice cup of Ceylon tea
Devour a tummy-filling breakfast buffet
Check out from the hotel
Proceed to Bentota beach
Activities
• Visit turtle hatchery
• Wade into the beautiful waters in madu river
• Have thrilling water sports
• Enjoy the beautiful sunset sipping a Sri Lankan cocktail
• Wine down with an Ayurveda spa treatment
Taste Asia’s best crab with a seafood BBQ
Have fun at the beach party with locals
Check in at the beach hotel
Overnight stay at the beachfront hotel
Inclusions
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Assistance at the Airport
- Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis on mention hotels below
- Private luxury Car (air-conditioned)
- Private English Speaking driver for the entire Journey
- Kandy City Tour - 2 hours
- Colombo City Tour - 3 hour
- Sri Lanka cultural dance visit - Free
- Ceylon Gem Factory visit
- Ceylon Batik clothing factory visit
- Sri Lanka Handicraft factory visit
- All government taxes
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
Exclusions
- Air-tickets are not included in this package
- This package excludes the sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Camera and video permits are excluded
- Travel Insurance is not included
- Guide/Driver tips are not included
- Personal expenses are excluded
- Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded