Colombo, Caves & Kandy
Discover Sri Lanka's famous cultural triangle and visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya, the exquisite Dambulla cave temple and the historic Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Add a scenic train journey through the verdant tea plantations and go in search of Sri Lanka’s abundant wildlife at Udawalawe National Park, all this and more in an exciting one week holiday.
Discover Sri Lanka’s famous cultural triangle and visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya, the exquisite Dambulla cave temple and the historic Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Add a scenic train journey through the verdant tea plantations and go in search of Sri Lanka’s abundant wildlife at Udawalawe National Park, all this and more in an exciting one week holiday.
Discover Sri Lanka’s famous cultural triangle and visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya, the exquisite Dambulla cave temple and the historic Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Add a scenic train journey through the verdant tea plantations and go in search of Sri Lanka’s abundant wildlife at Udawalawe National Park, all this and more in an exciting one week holiday.
Discover Sri Lanka’s famous cultural triangle and visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya, the exquisite Dambulla cave temple and the historic Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Add a scenic train journey through the verdant tea plantations and go in search of Sri Lanka’s abundant wildlife at Udawalawe National Park, all this and more in an exciting one week holiday.
Tour Overview
Duration
:2 Nights, 3 Days
Group Size
:Min 1A
1C,
Max 15A
5C
Start
:Colombo
Tour Guide
:Self-guided tour
Day 1
Colombo to Dambulla
- Welcome to Sri Lanka! Airport arrival transfer and remainder of the day at leisure.
- Our start hotel located on the seafront is a short walk from Galle Road and many of the city highlights.
- Choose to head out and explore, take a dip in the pool or enjoy a cocktail whilst you watch the perfect sunset over the Laccodive Sea.
Stay Times - From: 6 hrs - To: 4 hrs
Day 2
Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya
- Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla.
- Bidding farewell to Colombo this morning we drive inland to Dambulla, stopping en route at a fruit and vegetable market in Naramwela Town.
- Dambulla Rock Temple is an incredible ancient complex of caves which date back to the 1st Century BC.
- The five caves contain over 150 images of Buddha including an impressive 14 metre carved statue.
Stay Times - From: 5 hrs - To: 5 hrs
Day 3
Sigiriya to Colombo
- The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the jungle from all sides).
- A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion constructed of bricks and plaster provide access to the site.
Stay Times - From: 5 hrs - To: 3 hrs
Journey Highlights
- Colombo – Enjoy a guided tour of the city including the Old Fort area and impressive Gangaramaya Temple
- Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon
- Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
- Dambulla - Discover over 150 images of Buddha in the incredible complex of caves at Dambulla Rock Temple
- Kayanwala Village - Canoe to the village and help cook a delicious traditional lunch with a Sri Lankan family
- Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices at the spice gardens in Matale
- Kandy - Take in the highlights of Kandy including the famous Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a tuk tuk ride and watch a cultural performance
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