5 Days 4 Nights Sri Lanka, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Unawatuna Beach, 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 Dambulla / Habarana for 1-night
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
1200
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Srigiriya Village Restaurant*
1300
Travel to Kandy, Central Province, 2h15m, 73km
1430
Discover the rare spices & herbs at Ranvelli Spice Garden
1700
Watch the Sri Lankan Cultural Show at Kandy Lake Club
1830
Check in hotel in Kandy for 1-night
1930
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*
2100
Before we say good night
Day 3
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 Unawatuna Beach, 4h30m, 219km
1700
Stopover for tea break at service area at Aluthgama
1930
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*
2100
Check in hotel in Unawatuna Beach for 1-night
2130
Before we say good night
Day 4
Explore the 16th century Dutch Sea Fort at Galle
0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
0900
Travel to the UNESCO Galle, 0h20m, 7km
0930
Explore the 16th century Dutch Sea Fort at the Galle, UNESCO
1200
Enjoy Buffet Lunch at Rampart Hotel in Galle*
1330
Travel to Colombo, 3h0m, 128km
1500
Stop by to visit Sea Turtle Hatchery Farm
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