Over four days on an exciting Sri Lanka short tour, you'll cover three of the top destinations; Sigiriya, Minneriya and Kandy!
You'll begin this wonderful journey in the enigmatic city of Sigiriya, where you'll climb to the top of the monolith home to the mighty Sigiriya Lion Fortress, an archaeological miracle.
You'll then travel to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, where you will see many ancient buildings, stupas and temples which were built during different reigns in Polonnaruwa. One of the one exciting parts of the trip will be when you witness the majestic elephant gathering at the Minneriya National Park.
In Kandy, your final stop, you'll learn about the indigenous herbs and plants of Sri Lanka and experience the typical Kandyan culture at a cultural dance program and visit local industries.Over four days on an exciting Sri Lanka short tour, you'll cover three of the top destinations; Sigiriya, Minneriya and Kandy!
You'll begin this wonderful journey in the enigmatic city of Sigiriya, where you'll climb to the top of the monolith home to the mighty Sigiriya Lion Fortress, an archaeological miracle.
You'll then travel to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, where you will see many ancient buildings, stupas and temples which were built during different reigns in Polonnaruwa. One of the one exciting parts of the trip will be when you witness the majestic elephant gathering at the Minneriya National Park.
In Kandy, your final stop, you'll learn about the indigenous herbs and plants of Sri Lanka and experience the typical Kandyan culture at a cultural dance program and visit local industries.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Sri Lanka Short Tour
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This morning, you'll meet and greet with the chauffeur guide and transfer directly to the ancient city of Sigiriya. The journey will take around four hours but when you arrive at your rustic, luxurious lodge by the lake, you'll forget all about the journey and truly start your Sri Lanka short tour. You'll check-in and then have the rest of the day to enjoy the lodge's surroundings.
Accommodation
Habarana Village by Cinnamon★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Habarana
Day 2
Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour & Minneriya Safari
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After having an early breakfast, you'll embark on the journey to visit the Polonnaruwa ancient ruins. You will be able to see various ancient buildings, stupas and statues which belong to different reigns during the Polonnaruwa kingdom. Later in the day, you can witness the majestic gathering of elephants on a Minneriya national Park jeep safari and see many other species of mammals including leopards as well as birds and reptiles.
Accommodation
Habarana Village by Cinnamon★4 star
Activities
Polonnaruwa Ancient City TourOptional Activity: AU$ 64 per person
Minneriya National Park SafariOptional Activity: AU$ 96 per person
Restaurants
Habarana Village by Cinnamon
Habarana Village by Cinnamon
Transportations
Private Driver from Sigiriya to Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Habarana
Polonnaruwa
North Central Province
Day 3
Sigiriya to Kandy & Kandy City Tour
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After breakfast, it's a good time to climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. The climb to the summit takes approximately 60-90 minutes and the terraced top has breathtakingly beautiful panoramic views of the vicinity. In the late afternoon, you'll visit Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest cave in Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, you'll proceed to Kandy and visit different crafts shop en-route and witness the Kandyan cultural dance show later in the evening.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Citadel★4 star
Activities
Sigiriya Lion RockOptional Activity: AU$ 75 per person
Dambulla Cave TempleOptional Activity: AU$ 32 per person
Kandy City Tour
Kandyan Cultural Dance Show: AU$ 64 per person
Restaurants
Habarana Village by Cinnamon
Cinnamon Citadel
Transportations
Private Driver from Sigiriya to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Habarana
Sigiriya
Dambulla
Kandy
Day 4
Departure Day
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Today is your last day on Paradise Island. Depending on your flight time, you will have a few hours to explore Kandy before returning to the airport.
Restaurants
Cinnamon Citadel
Transportations
Private Driver from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kandy
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
2 activities
3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
Airport transfer
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 567/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Sri Lanka in 4 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
