5 Days / 4 Nights – Tour
Day 1: NEGOMBO – SIGIRIYA
At the airport you will be greeted by your driver who will take you to the hub of the cultural triangle, the town of Habarana. On the way you will have the opportunity to taste the famous King Coconut, visit a fruit plantation and finally the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, which houses the abandoned and the wounded elephants. Here you can watch them been fed and bathed. After lunch, continue to the town of Sigiriya, within Sri Lanka’s rich cultural triangle. In the afternoon we visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya – a 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky”, a UNESCO world heritage. Adorning a palace on top of this large rock it is a must see in Sri Lanka. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 2: SIGIRIYA – ANURADHAPURA – SIGIRIYA
Today we will visit Sri Lanka’s biggest ancient city, Anuradhapura. Today a World Heritage site, it was the national capital for over 1300 years up to the 10th Century AD. You will visit an archaeological museum, the sacred Bo tree, Brazen Place, Royal Palace, Samadhi Buddha and more. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 3: SIGIRIYA – POLONNARUWA – SIGIRIYA
Today we go to one of the better kept ruins of ancient Ceylon – the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa, which was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th – 13th century A.D. In the afternoon you will go to Minneriya National Park where we will do a jeep safari. This is usually a good place to spot wild elephants. After that we proceed back to your hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 4: SIGIRIYA – KANDY
In the morning we leave for Kandy. On the way, we will make a stop at one of the more unusual temples buried in a maze – the UNESCO Golden Cave Temple in Dambulla. Further you will see a batik factory and colourful Hindu temple in Matale. Optional and free of charge we can also go to a spice garden. Shortly afterwards you will arrive in spiritual Kandy, surrounded by greenery and the great Mahaweli River. Kandy is also well known as the centre of Buddhism. There we will see the Temple of the Tooth Relic and in the evening a cultural dance performance. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Kandy.
Day 5: KANDY – NEGOMBO
On your last day we will visit a wood carving factory, gem museum and the Peradeniya botanical garden. After that we proceed back to the airport or your hotel in Negombo. End of tour.
Rates (5 Days / 4 Nights)
Budget
- 1 person: 770 USD
- 2 persons: 570 USD (double room)
- 2 persons: 600 USD (single room)
Middle Class
- 1 person: 900 USD
- 2 persons: 650 USD (double room)
- 2 persons: 720 USD (single room)
Luxury
- 1 person: 1,600 USD
- 2 persons: 1,050 USD (double room)
- 2 persons: 1,390 USD (single room)
Prices are per person during high season, subject to availability and include
- Air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver
- A fair salary for the driver (which is very important to us!), his accommodation and meals
- Your accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- All entrance fees, fuel and taxes
- Jeep safari
Please note that we will not bring you to places you do not want to go just to make extra money (for example shopping stops at factories or shops).
During low season, prices can be lower, especially for luxury accommodation.
For families, more than 2 persons or different type of accommodation (holiday bungalow, home stay, etc…) please contact us with your requirement details.