Day 1
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Arrival at Colombo - Transfer to Sigiriya
Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by our representative and transferred to Sigirya. En route Visit Dambulla cave Temple. Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
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Day 2
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Transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and leave for climbing to Sigiriya rock fortress. One of Sri Lanka's most fascinating UNESCO world heritage sites. No matter how often you climb to the summit of this one-time hilltop fortress of the maverick Sinhalese king, Kassapa, the pleasure barely diminishes because of the abandon spectacular views at the summit. Then travel to Kandy. En-route visits a Matale spice garden. In Kandy, visit the Temple of the Tooth, Wood carving factory, Kandy Lake and View a cultural dance in evening. Overnight stay at Kandy. |
Day 3
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Kandy - Colombo
After breakfast proceed to Colombo. Upon reaching Colombo check-in to your hotel. Relax for some time. |
Day 4
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Colombo City Tour
Colombo is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, only a few miles away. Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbor took place during the British period. Colombo became the capital of Sri Lanka in 1815 after Kandyan Kingdom was ceded to the British. The remains of the buildings during the period of the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kayman’s Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple dating to 6th C.B.C., Davatagaha Mosque, Colombo Museum and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha in front and the Independence Memorial. Take out time for some shopping before returning back to your hotel. |
Day 5
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Departure from Colombo
Check-out from your hotel. Later you will be transferred to the airport to catch your return flight back home. Tour ends with happy memories |
Sigiriya – Occidental Paradise Dambulla, a member of Barcelo Hotel Group or similar 5-star hotel
Kandy – OZO Kandy Sri Lanka or similar 4-star hotel
Colombo – Fairway Colombo or similar 4-star hotel