4 Days 3 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
0700
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 Colombo, 3h45m, 119km
1800
Explore the local handicrafts items at Laksala (if time permits)
1930
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