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4-Day Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya Tour From Colombo
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, Photography

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Witness the marvels of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean in all their splendour. Wander the plains and hills of Central Sri Lanka. Learn about the tales and stories behind the rich history of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. Elephant Orphanage, Spice Tour, Gem Museum, Cave of the Divine King, Ramboda Falls, Golden Temple of Dambulla, home-cooked food and Tea Estate are a few features of this tour. 

Highlights
  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • Go on a safari in Minneriya National Park 
  • Marvel at the beautiful Hakgala Botanical Gardens 
  • Day 1: Arrival in Kandy expand_more
    • Meet & greet your professional Sri Lankan guide and head towards Rambukkana. You will be transported in an air-conditioned vehicle.

    • Experience Sri Lanka's renowned spices inside a manmade forest with a free 10 mins head massage. Get the opportunity for visitors to explore and gain knowledge on Sri Lankan spices, herbs and the benefits of Ayurveda. Experience “The Spice Tour".

    • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and have some wonderful Elephant Activities (Washing, Feeding, Elephant Showers) with Sri Lankan Domestic Elephants.

    • Take on a gem tour covering a gem museum, where you will learn about the gem industry in Sri Lanka through an informative film and see a mock-up of a gem pit where you get the hang of traditional gem mining. 

    • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

    • Sit back and enjoy the Cultural Dance Show in a Stadium. The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka.

    Overnight stay at Kandy

  • Day 2: Dambulla, Sigiriya & Minneriya Tour expand_more
    • Head to Dambulla and enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BCE. 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.

    • Climb the 5th century CE rock fortress, Sigiriya, where King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. 

    • Propel on a 3-hour safari that takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants, many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.

    Overnight stay at Sigiriya

  • Day 3: Sigiriya to Nuwara Eliya expand_more
    • Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer.

    • Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake.

    • Walk through the golden ripe fields with their harvest of paddy.

    • Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home-cooked lunch made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. 

    • Head towards Nuwara Eliya "Little England" with beautiful backdrops and waterfall views.

    • Stop at a Tea Estate and experience the tea plucking with your guide.

    • Proceed to a Tea factory to see how Pure Ceylon Tea are prepared.

    Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

  • Day 4: Back to Colombo expand_more
    • Marvel at Nuwara Eliya's well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks. 

    • Visit Ramboda Falls, which is the 11th tallest in the country. 

    • Get a guided tour through Mackwoods Tea Estate and learn more about the varieties, processing methods and qualities of tea. 

    • Walk through the shaded avenues and colourful mazes of Hakgala Botanical Gardens. 

    • Relax and take a walk along the shores of Lake Gregory. A peaceful day filled with lots of beautiful sights.

    • Head back to Colombo.

What's Included
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking Sri Lankan tour guide/driver

  • All local taxes & charges

  • Fuel charges

  • Driver's accommodations

  • Bottled water

  • Hotel pickup & dropoff

What's Excluded
  • Entrance fees

  • Food/Drinks

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Entry/Admission - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

  • Entry/Admission - Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show

  • Entry/Admission - Sigiriya Craft Village

  • Entry/Admission - Minneriya National Park

Meeting Point

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 250 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 100 Per Person

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USD 250 / person