05 Days
Dambulla/ Sigiriya, Kandy, Bentota
From $285
05
days
DESCRIPTION:
Day 01 & 02 - Sigiriya & Dambulla
Dambulla is an ancient city in Sri Lanka that is full of charm and spirituality and should be included in your Sri Lanka itinerary. Our travelers love the awe-inspiring Dambulla Cave Temples, as it is unbelievable to see the 150 plus Buddha statues residing gracefully with statues of kings, gods, and goddesses of ancient Ceylon. The adrenaline that one gets by stepping into one of the carefully preserved temple complexes in the world; is beyond explanation. Tourists get the opportunity to catch sight of prehistoric discoveries like ‘Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs’. There are plenty of things to do for nature lovers! A ride to ‘Kaludiya Pokuna’, yet another ancient pond, is sure to give you pleasure as you spot the colorful birds flocking above to catch their prey. This is why you should include Dambulla in your Sri Lanka itinerary!
Sigiriya Fortress
Activities - Day 01
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Arrive at Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
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Warm welcome
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Proceed to the ancient city; Sigiriya
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Check in at the antique-style hotel & relax
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Later visit the world famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress
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Enjoy your first Sri Lankan grand dinner
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Overnight stay in beautiful Sigiriya
Activities - Day 02
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Wake up on your first morning to the peacocks’ squawk
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Taste Sri Lanka’s honey-dripping tropical fruits
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Devour a delightful breakfast
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Visit ancient Dambulla Cave Temple
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Later, visit the Sigiriya village with friendly locals
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Take a traditional boat ride through villages
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Experience the simple Sri Lankan traditional lifestyle
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Proceed back to the hotel
Sigiriya & Dambulla Highlights
Ancient Dambulla Cave Temple
View from the top of Sigiriya
Enjoying tropical fruit drinks
Village life in Dambulla
Monkeys of the village
Beautiful Sigiriya frescoes
Day 03 - Kandy
It is a must to include Kandy in your Sri Lanka itinerary as there are beautiful and exciting places to visit. The most famous Temple of the Tooth shrine and the drop-dead gorgeous botanical garden is situated in the heart of Srilanka with incredible forms of flora and near-endangered plants that have been cultivated years back. Add a note in your Sri Lanka itinerary to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the city while refreshing and revitalizing your body and mind with a quick yoga break at Sri Lanka’s largest botanical gardens. To get a memorable experience with elephants let’s visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and then have a tour around the city of Kandy witnessing the beautiful places that the Kandy city is known for. To end the day you will witness a beautiful cultural dance comprising of dancers dressed in colorful costumes dancing for the beat of the drums. With that, we will end the day with a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel.
Buddhist Temple in Kandy
Activities
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Wake up to a beautiful morning in Sigiriya
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Have a warm cup of fresh Ceylon tea
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Enjoy a grand breakfast
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Proceed to Kandy city
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Devour Sri Lankan rice & curry for lunch
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Check in at the hotel in Kandy & refresh
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Visit most famous Kandy Temple (Dalada Maligawa)
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Witness a Sri Lankan culture dance in Kandy
Kandy Highlights
Traditional Kandy dancers
Peradeniya Botanical Garden
Sightseeing the Ravana Ella
Mountain cycling tour
Traditional handicraft shops
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Day 04 - Bentota
Bentota is a resort town known for its tropical sea waters, lush gardens and therapeutic spas open just for tourists from all over the world and should be included in your Sri Lanka itinerary. Day 7 could be the day of relaxation after the exciting water activities in the sea. This tourist destination can be called the heart of relaxation as it offers the right degree of heart-melting experiences for our travelers. Walkthrough the enchanting ‘Brief Garden’ designed by ‘Bewis Bava’, a well-known Sri Lankan artist, and take a stroll along the golden Bentota beach. You can also tour around the city renting a bicycle and thank us later for the suggestion to include this in your Sri Lanka itinerary! The city also comprises soul-touching temples and antique boutiques to shop traditional ornaments and unique pieces of jewelry to get as elegant souvenirs.
Beautiful Beach View in Bantota
Activities
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Wine down with a nice cup of Ceylon tea
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Devour a tummy-filling breakfast buffet
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Check out from the hotel
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Proceed to Bentota beach
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Check in at the beach hotel
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Wade into the beautiful turquoise waters
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Enjoy the beautiful sunset sipping a Sri Lankan cocktail
Bentota Highlights
Tuk ride in beautiful Galle Fort
Water sports at the sunny beach
Traditional stilt fishing experience
Helping baby turtles go to the sea
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