Sri Lanka's documented history spans three thousand years, it is a diverse country and home to many religions, ethnicity and languages.
This 4 day Sri Lanka tour takes you first to the bustling city of Kandy, which is home to one of the country's most sacred relics - a tooth of Buddha. Located in the middle of Sri Lanka, Kandy is surrounded by iconic tea plantations and lush scenery.
A trip to this beautiful country would not be complete without a visit to Nuwara Eliya which is a town that was once popular with the British settlers, the numerous colonial buildings that still stand to this day are a testament to this.
Sri Lanka also has a rich Buddhist heritage, and the first known Buddhist writings were composed on this historic island.Sri Lanka's documented history spans three thousand years, it is a diverse country and home to many religions, ethnicity and languages.
This 4 day Sri Lanka tour takes you first to the bustling city of Kandy, which is home to one of the country's most sacred relics - a tooth of Buddha. Located in the middle of Sri Lanka, Kandy is surrounded by iconic tea plantations and lush scenery.
A trip to this beautiful country would not be complete without a visit to Nuwara Eliya which is a town that was once popular with the British settlers, the numerous colonial buildings that still stand to this day are a testament to this.
Sri Lanka also has a rich Buddhist heritage, and the first known Buddhist writings were composed on this historic island.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Your 4 Day Sri Lanka Tour!
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Welcome to Sri Lanka! A private driver will collect you from the airport and take you on a scenic drive to the city of Kandy - set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and a biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for walking around. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine. In the evening you will enjoy a traditional cultural dance show.
Accommodation
Amaya Hills Kandy★4 star
Activities
Sri Dalada MaligawaOptional Activity
Kandyan Cultural Dance ShowOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Central Province
Kandy
Day 2
Nuwara Eliya and Lake Gregory
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Today you will take a trip to the Royal Botanic Gardens where you can see beautifully kept flowers and vegetation native to Sri Lanka. In the afternoon, visit the Ramboda Waterfall viewpoint - the cascading water is a sight to behold. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, which is a city in the central province. Its name means "city on the plain" or "city of light". Tour around Lake Gregory which is surrounded by lush scenery and a fresh mountain breeze.
Accommodation
The Grand Hotel★5 star
Activities
Peradeniya Royal Botanic GardensOptional Activity
Ramboda Falls
Gregory Lake
Transportations
Private Driver from Amaya Hills to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Central Province
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Day 3
The Capital City of Colombo
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Today, after breakfast you will visit the highest mountain in Sri Lanka ‘Piduruthalagala Mountain’. Experience white water rafting in the picturesque Kelani River. Proceed to the beautiful port city of Colombo. Here, colonial architecture views with glass skyscrapers and the past come alive in buildings that have withstood great winds of change. Explore the city streets, enjoy the fantastic shopping options and beautiful buildings.
Accommodation
The Kingsbury Colombo★5 star
Activities
Pidurutalagala
Rafting in KitulgalaOptional Activity
ODEL Shopping ComplexOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from The Grand Hotel to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Nuwara Eliya
Central Province
Kitulgala
Colombo
Day 4
Sightseeing in Galle and Departure
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This is the last day of your 4 day Sri Lanka tour. After breakfast, visit the Dutch Hospital, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square. After the tour, your driver will transport you to the airport to catch your flight home.
Activities
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Galle Face Green
Independence Square
Transportations
Private Driver from The Kingsbury Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Colombo
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
6 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$ 2,024/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Sri Lanka in 4 days
5-star, 4-star accommodation
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