Sri-Lanka Cultural Tour 3 Day
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Sri-Lanka Cultural Tour 3 Day

3 days
Multi-Day
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Day 01: Colombo - Sigiriya (approx. 4.5 hrs) [D]

Morning pickup from your hotel in Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport by 9am and leave for Sigiriya. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel in Sigiriya and later spend the rest of the day at Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The 5th-century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya -boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering and urban planning supremacy acclaiming to be one of the finest monuments of art and culture. Surrounded by ramparts and moats, the Lion Rock, resembling the mythological 'City of Gods', is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in the Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Dinner and overnight stay at Fresco Water Villa.

Day 02: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Minneriya - Sigiriya [B, D]

After breakfast transfer to Polonnaruwa (approximately 1.5 hrs.). Rising with the decline of Anuradhapura, the city of Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital and crown jewel of King Parakramabahu, remains superior proof of ancient culture and heritage blended with religious beliefs. Walk across its scattered walls of the World Heritage Site that is blessed by stupas resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures while observing the relic house Watadage that boasts of beautiful stone carvings. The Nissankamalla Council Chamber is, however, a head-spinning beauty to just sit back and observe with its swaying pillars reminding the aesthetics of a powerful kingdom which rests beside Parakrama Samudraya - sea of Parakramabahu & masterpiece of irrigation.

Later transfer from Polonnaruwa to Minneriya and explore Minneriya National Park by a Jeep Safari (approx. 3 hrs). If you're up for a serious rumble in the jungle, Minneriya is your Colosseum! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this is a sanctuary for elephants. Minneriya is home to herds of deer and ample bird-life, but its spotlight remains between swaying trunks & flapping ears. In fact, depending on the season, this is the largest elephant gathering in the world - over 700 at a time - which has garnished the park to become a magnet for wildlife enthusiasts across the globe. Return to the hotel in Sigiriya. Dinner and overnight stay at Fresco Water Villa.

Day 03: Sigiriya - Dambulla - Colombo [B]

After breakfast proceed to Dambulla and visit the famous Dambulla Cave Temple (approx. 30 mins). As an icon in the face of Sri Lanka, Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. Afterwards return to Colombo and transfer you to your hotel in Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport.
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Included
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Local guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Minneriya National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Sigiriya
Not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
Reviews
3.0
2
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Holly L
3 | 2017-02-15

Enjoyable tour. Amazing sights. Trip was very expensive for what it was. We did stay at a nice resort while doing it but still paid way more than it was worth. Price for the tour was roughly 700 AUD per person for the almost 3 days. Our tour guide was trying to talk us out of seeing some sights because of the rain, we refused to let him. He also wasn't aware of what was considered inappropriate in our culture and continued to insult me throughout the trip. Overall, the trip was good. We saw and did amazing things. It was just too expensive and we got a less than committed tour guide.

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