Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

4-Day Sri Lanka Heritage and Safari Tour with Sigiriya and Kandy

4 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala en route to Kandy
02 See the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha in Kandy
03 Enjoy an elephant-back safari and jeep excursion in Minneriya Wildlife Park
04 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
05 Visit the rock cave temple complex of Dambulla

Visit some of the best highlights of Sri Lanka on this 4-day journey through Kandy, Habarana, Sigiriya, and Dambulla. Explore historical and heritage sites, enjoy wildlife experiences and safari adventures, and stroll through cities while discovering some of Sri Lanka's iconic monuments. The tour also includes time at the great Kandyan bazaar, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Minneriya Wildlife Park, and the rock caves of Dambulla.

The tour also includes time at the great Kandyan bazaar, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Minneriya Wildlife Park, and the rock caves of Dambulla.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Sigiriya, Pinnawala, Minneriya National Park, Habarana

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo to Kandy via Pinnawala

Meet your personal guide/chauffeur at your hotel in Colombo and proceed to Kandy.
Visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala en route.
Discover the marvels of the city of Kandy and see the lake in the heart of the city.
Be amazed by the great Kandyan bazaar, full of the sounds and sights of trade, as well as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha.
View a traditional Kandyan cultural performance in the evening.
Breakfast and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Matale Spice Gardens and Minneriya Safari

Visit the spice gardens in Matale and later proceed to Habarana.
Go on an elephant-back safari and an excursion to Minneriya Wildlife Park by jeep in the afternoon.
Breakfast and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Leisure

After an early breakfast, proceed to the World Heritage Site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Breakfast and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04