Sri Lanka 4-day tour: From Lion Rock to Sacred Temples
ID: GYG888770-1396613
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
4 days
Description
Discover the cultural and historical highlights of Sri Lanka on a 4-day guided tour. Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the Dambulla Cave Temple, and the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya.
Explore the cultural and historical highlights of Sri Lanka on a 4-day guided tour. Visit the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, see the Dambulla Cave Temple, and climb the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya.
Day 1: Colombo-Kandy
Meet your guide in Colombo and drive to the hotel in Kandy. In the afternoon, go on a Kandy sightseeing tour. En route, stop at Tooth Relic Temple, Kandy Lake, Upper Lake, and Kandy Lake Club to witness the Kandyan cultural show.
Day 2: Kandy-Dambulla-Sigiriya
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Sigiriya. En route, stop at Dambulla Golden Temple and a spice and herbal garden. Explore the 5 cave sanctuaries of the Dambulla Cave Temple, which house 153 Buddha statues and ancient murals spanning 2,100 square meters.
In the afternoon, climb the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya. Visit the world-famous frescoes, explore the water gardens, and enter through the Lion's Paw entrance. Enjoy the sunset from the summit.
Day 3: Sigiriya-Anuradhapura-Polonnaruwa
After breakfast, drive to Anuradhapura and visit the historical monuments of the Sacred City. See the Sri Maha Bodhi, the world's oldest documented tree, the Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, the Jetavanaramaya Monastery, the Abhayagiri Monastery complex, the Isurumuniya Temple, and the Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna).
Later, visit the Ritigala ancient monastery. In the afternoon, drive to Polonnaruwa and explore the compact ancient city. Visit the Gal Vihara Buddha statues, the Royal Palace complex, and the Vatadage circular relic house.
Day 4: Sigiriya-Colombo
After breakfast, do the village tour with a cooking class or go on a Minneriya National Park safari. Later, drive to your hotel in Colombo.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and see the Gal Vihara Buddha statues
- Explore the 5 cave sanctuaries of the Dambulla Cave Temple and see 153 Buddha statues
- Visit the world-famous frescoes and water gardens of the ancient rock fortress
- See the Sri Maha Bodhi, the world's oldest documented tree, in Anuradhapura
- Enjoy a Kandy sightseeing tour and stop at the Tooth Relic Temple and Kandy Lake
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
It's recommended to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted inside the temples.
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed inside the vehicle.
INCLUDED
- 4 Days (3 nights) accommodation in standard hotels
- 3 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- Embarked on a guided hike at the Sigiriya rock fortress, which features frescoes
- Dambulla Golden Temple Tour
- Tooth temple tour with ceremony
- Complete ground transportation as per the tour itinerary
- English-speaking local tour guide
- All government taxes
- Meeting arrangements at the airport or hotel
- Entrance fees to the spice/herbal garden
- The Kandy sightseeing tour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
