4Nights/5Days Sri Lanka Tour

Arrival to Sri Lanka, welcome by our representative at the Colombo Port to proceed to Sigiriya, en route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Providing a caring home for abandoned and wounded elephants, it is a much-loved destination for tourists and locals alike. Here, adults and baby elephants from around Sri Lanka thrive, and a captive breeding program is also proving to be highly successful.  The feeding and bathing times are generally the ideal times to visit when you can observe these gentle giants at their best. Afternoon climb to Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres east of Colombo and 72 kilometres north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Check-in Hotel & relax Dinner & Overnight stay in Sigiriya

After Breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa became established as the capital in the 11th century when Anuradhapura was abandoned due to foreign invasion. A dominant feature of the city is a vast irrigation lake of 5940 acres named Parakrama Samudra. The palace complex of King Parakrama Bahu is a medieval stronghold of moats, walls, guard houses, bathing ponds thick-walled multi-storeyed castle. Afternoon: Enjoy an exciting safari at Minneriya National Park where you can watch elephants in their rightful home - in the wilds. One of the most spectacular wildlife events in Sri Lanka is ‘The Gathering’, where hundreds of elephants arrive by the herd from the surrounding areas to the Minneriya reservoir. As the water level recedes at the height of the dry season, they gather to feast on the lush grass, and quench their thirst for water and play. Check-in Hotel & relax Dinner & Overnight stay in Sigiriya

After Breakfast Discover the 8th wonder of the world – the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Dating back to the 5th Century A.D, this astounding ‘city’ on the summit of a high outcrop was the royal citadel of King Kassapa for over 18 years. A miraculous feat of artistry and engineering, its unique features and exquisite frescoes continue to amaze all who visit it, even today. Thereafter leave for the hill capital of Kandy, visiting a spice garden at Matale en route. Our spices have been sought after for centuries, and continue to be a celebrated export, even today. Afternoon visit to Royal Botanic Gardens; Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. Thereafter visit to Gem Gallery in Kandy Evening: Round off your day with a Cultural Dance show, where the vibrant costumes and pulsating rhythms of traditional dance forms from centuries old rituals will enthrall you. The last kingdom of the Sinhalese, taking in the sights of Upper Lake Drive and the Market Square on the way to pay homage to one of the most sacred religious sites in Sri Lanka. The Temple of the Tooth or Dalada Maligawa is believed to house the ‘tooth relic’ of the Lord Buddha.  A walk around the town will let you indulge in some souvenir hunting with intricate treasures in wood, copper, silver, brass, ebony, bronze, ceramics, lacquer work, handlooms, batiks, jewelry and reed-ware to choose from.   Check-in Hotel & relax Dinner & Overnight stay in Kandy

After Breakfast proceed to Colombo Your tour of the City of Colombo will take you on a journey of diverse range of lifestyle that you would wonder if you are in one city. Visit the bustling hub of Pettah which is a key spot of trade in Sri Lanka followed by a tour of Fort where you would see century old buildings rubbing shoulders with modern buildings. You will then drive past the Old Parliament building and enjoy the scenic drive down ‘Galle Face’ Colombo’s promenade. Make your way to the Seema Malikaya an iconic meditation center which was designed by world famous architect Geoffrey Bawa. You will also visit a Buddhist & Hindu temple and thereafter make your way past the Cinnamon Gardens residential area. There are wide varieties of shopping complexes within the Colombo city all of them are with all the facilities. Most of the shopping malls are fully Wi-Fi enabled. If you are looking goods for lesser prices Pettah bazaar is the ideal location. You can buy almost anything you want but this is always busy and crowded. If you move along the Galle Road, you can find shopping malls like Majestic City, Liberty Plaza and Crescat which are very popular among locals as well. You can buy garments, handicrafts, books, leather goods and many more. Prices are very competitive. ODEL and Arina are other shopping malls which are very popular among tourists. The shops in Main Street of Pettah mostly sell readymade garments. Check-in Hotel & relax Dinner & Overnight stay in Colombo.

After breakfast, do some last-minute souvenir shopping, as well as to bid goodbye to beautiful & exotic Sri Lanka, and its wonderful people, scenery, and mystical ambience. Today you will be accompanied to the airport in time to board your flight back home End of tour