5 Days 4 Nights Sri Lanka, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Colombo

5 Days 4 Nights Sri Lanka, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Colombo

Itinerary

Day 1
Spot the “Elephant Gathering” at Minneriya

TBA
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport

TBA
Meet & greet by tour guide at the airport’s arrival gate

1100
Travel to Dambulla, Matale District, 3h30m, 140km

1300
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Saruketha Restaurant*

1600
Witness the “Elephant Gathering” at Minneriya National Park. Every evening, between 150 to 200 elephants arrive at the reservoir, mainly to graze the grasses growing on the tank bed

1830
Check in hotel in Habarana for 2-nights

1930
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 2
Explore the The Lion Rock of Sigiriya

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0800
Travel to the Ancient City of Sigiriya, 0h30m, 24km, UNESCO

0830
Explore the Sigiriya, The Lion Rock & Ancient Rock Fortress

1130
Continue the journey to Polonnaruwa, 1h30m, 56km

1300
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Thidas Arana Restaurant*

1400
Discover the Ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa, UNESCO
• Royal Palace, Audience Hall, The Sacred Quadrangle
• Pabalu Vehera, Rankot Vihara, Dagoba Kiri Vihara
• Lankatilaka Buddha Statue, Gal Vihara

1700
Experience the Sri Lankan Ayuwedic Relaxation Spa (Optional)

1900
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 3
Discover the 1st century BC, Dambulla Cave Temple

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0830
Discover the 1stcentury BC, Dambulla Cave Temple, UNESCO the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka

1100
Travel to Kandy, Central Province, 2h15m, 73km

1200
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Ranvelli Spice Garden*

1300
Discover the rare spices & herbs at Ranvelli Spice Garden

1500
Check in hotel in Kandy for 1-night

1700
Watch the Sri Lankan Cultural Show at Kandy Lake Club

1900
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 4
Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0830
Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, UNESCO
• Temple of the Tooth building complex, which houses the tooth relic of the Buddha
• Golden Canopy of the Temple of the Tooth
• Temple of the Tooth Museum (New palace)

1100
Explore the Gem Museum of Kandy

1300
Enjoy Chinese Set Lunch at Xiang Yun Restaurant*

1400
Travel to Mount Lavinia, Colombo, 3h55m, 131km

1800
Check in Mount Lavinia Beach Resort for 1-night

1930
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 5
Visit the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0900
Visit the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara (TripAdvisor 1)

1100
Drive by Fort Harbor, Old Parliment, Galle Face Green,
President House, Independent Square

1200
Enjoy Seafood Lunch at Moon River Chinese Restaurant*

1400
Shop for fashionable items at ODEL Fashion House in Colombo

1630
Explore the local handicrafts items at Laksala Handicraft Shop

1900
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Dinner at the Grand Cinnamon*

TBA
Transfer to the airport for flight check-in

TBA
Depart for home by flight TBA