5-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella & Safari

Day 1: Airport - Colombo

1. Colombo
   1 day
   Arrival at Colombo International Airport where you will be met & welcomed by our representatives

Day 2: Colombo - Sigiriya

1. Sigiriya Lion Rock
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Rising dramatically from the central plains, the enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests in the early morning.
2. Golden Temple of Dambulla
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   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

Day 3: Sigiriya - Kandy

1. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja (offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists. However, you don’t actually see the tooth. It’s kept in a gold casket shaped like a dagoba (stupa), which contains a series of six dagoba caskets of diminishing size. As well as the revered main temple, the complex includes a series of smaller temples, shrines and museums.
2. Kandy View Point
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   Climb the hill by Kandy Lake to reach Kandy view point and receive a view of the city that cannot be beaten. As a popular tourist spot, the area brings in a large amount of peddlers, though they often sell sub-par items. The area also has a reputation for high pickpocket activity, so keep an eye on your belongings. From the hill, you can enjoy great views over the lake and the city as a whole.

Day 4: Kandy - Ella

1. Glenloch Tea Factory
   20m
   Glenloch Tea Factory situated in Nuwara Eliya District at Katukithula on the way to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy. Glenloch tea plantation at Katukithula is maintained using all the correct methods of planting, soil conversation and maneuvering. Sri Lanka silvering water falls process naturally the beauty of nature, also the most favorable factor of the climate and the best soil conditions required for the healthy growth of the Tea Plant. Experience, dedication and the practice of the correct technology and along with its natural resources Sri Lanka to earn the best reputation for its tea. Glenloch tea is one of the giant partners of its significant endeavor of Sri Lanka to become the world No:01 and the biggest producer of quality tea.
2. Ramboda Waterfall
   20m
   Ramboda Falls is 109 m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m above sea level
3. Sita Temple
   20m
   The Sita Amman Temple dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, situated in the hills of Nuwara Eliya, is treated with enduring devotion by Hindus as it is considered to be the only such temple in the world. It is located five kilometres along the road from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy. History has it that this is the place where King Ravana held Sits imprisoned.What is interesting about the temple is the presence of footprints by the river, which is construed as being akin to Hanuman’s.
4. Ella
   20m
   The perspectives through Ella Gap are staggering, and on a crisp evening, you can even covert operative the inconspicuous shine of the Great Basses beacon on Sri Lanka's south coast.

Day 5: Ella - Udawalawe Safari - Colombo

1. Ravana's Cave
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   The Ravana Cave is located about 2 km from the Ella town and 11 km (7 mi) away from Bandarawela. It is quite a small cave, measuring about 50ft wide, 150ft long and 60ft high. History says that the cave was used by King Ravana to hide Princess Sita.
2. Udawalawe National Park
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   This park is home to several hundred elephants and other rare plants and wildlife.

Pickup details

* Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
* Pick up by early morning and we advise travelers to go with packed breakfast
* Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• All visitors to Buddhist and Hindu temples are expected to remove footwear and hats. Also shoulders and knees should be covered
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
• Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Dec 24th night & Dec 31st night Supplements (peak season additional charge) need to pay directly to hotel as per hotel.