Sri Lanka · Culture

3-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour with Kandy and Pinnawala

3 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit a spice garden, wood carving factory, and batik factory in Matale
02 Admire panoramic views from Sigiriya Rock Fortress
03 Enjoy a cultural dance show with a fire-walking performance in Kandy
04 Witness the prayer ceremony at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
05 Explore the 147-acre Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
06 Watch elephants bathing at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

Embark on a sightseeing tour across Sri Lanka's iconic sites, including Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and the Royal Botanical Gardens, while discovering the country's culture and heritage. Visit a spice garden in Matale along with wood carving and batik factories to learn more about Sri Lanka's traditional trading goods. Enjoy a cultural dance show with a fire-walking performance in Kandy, and watch elephants bathing at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Embark on a sightseeing tour across Sri Lanka's iconic sites, including Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and the Royal Botanical Gardens, while discovering the country's culture and heritage.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Sigiriya, Pinnawala

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival & transfer to Dambulla

Upon arrival at the airport, receive a warm welcome from your Sri Lankan tour guide.
Start your journey by transferring to Dambulla.

Day 02

Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy

Have breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (World Heritage Site).
Head on to Kandy, but make a few stops at Matale to visit a spice garden, wood carving factory and a batik factory.
Drive around the Bogambara (Kandy) lake, upper lake, and the busy streets.
Visit the Gem Museum and witness a Cultural Show featuring various dance forms and end with a fire-walking performance.
Proceed to “Dalada Maligawa” or Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic to witness the prayer ceremony. Here, you can see the outer most casket of seven which enshrines the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha.
Check-in to the hotel and relax in the evening.

Day 03

Kandy - Peradeniya - Pinnawela

Proceed to Peradeniya after having breakfast.
Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens, spread across 147 acres of land. The garden includes more than 4000 plants from all over the world, extensive well-kept lawns and pavilions. The Cannonball Tree (planted by King George V and Queen Mary of the United Kingdom in 1901), the Giant Java Fig Tree, and the Orchid House are major garden tourist attractions.
Proceed to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, which has the world's largest captive herd of elephants. It is a beautiful sight to see these elephants being given a bath by the caretakers of the orphanage in the nearby river.
On completion of the tour, you will be transferred to any location in Sri Lanka.