4 Days Tour to Dambulla Sigiriya Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

4 Days Tour to Dambulla Sigiriya Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

We will pick up you from Colombo international airport or your hotel in Negombo. Then you will drive to Dambulla, en route visit Dambulla cave temple. Evening you will enjoy wildlife safari in Minneriya national park where you will lucky to see largest elephant gathering in Sri Lanka. Next day you will enjoy Hiriwadunna village tour and climb Sigiriya lion rock fortress which is a world famous UNESCO heritage site. Then you will drive to Kandy. Next day enjoy kandy city tour as mentioned in the itinerary and day 04 you will enjoy "Little England", Nuwara Eliya and drive back to Colombo international airport.

Our guides are well experience and knowledgeable about all must see places and road conditions. He will explain and show you the amazing beauty of Sri Lanka.

Our package is very flexible and we can customize package on your request. So you just book the package and let's customize on your own desire.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Negombo - Dambulla - Sigiriya

Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave Temple is also quite commonly referred to as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, owing to the large, golden statue of Lord Buddha. Towering 160m in height, ascend the stone steps until you reach the summit, where approximately 153 statues of Buddha are held inside the caves. You’ll also find statues of gods, goddesses and local kings. The cave temple has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
The Minneriya National Park has recently gained popularity after being featured on NatGeo for the largest congregation of wild elephants; dubbed, The Gathering. Visit between the months of July to October; where the season is dry, which draws more than 300 elephants to travel to the nearby Minneriya Tank in search of water. Besides elephants, the park is also home to crocodiles, purple-faced langur, painted stork and a plethora of colorful birds, both endemic and migratory. Embark on an exciting safari to watch Sri Lanka’s gentle giants in their natural habitat.

Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Sigiriya ancient city

Stop At: Hiriwadunna Lake, Hiriwadunna, Habarana, Sri Lanka
Experience a traditional village lifestyle as you explore the quiet village of Hiriwadunna. Explore the countryside with a trek to a man-made reservoir, embark on a boat ride and hop on a cart as you travel through paddy fields and vegetable patches before resting at a local house for some scrumptious lunch.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya is one of the most popular, historic towns in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is famed for its dramatic Sigiriya Rock Fortress built by a parricidal king who dreamed of building his palace in the sky and his kingdom around it. The immaculately designed, advanced water gardens, the beautiful frescoes of deities adorning the rock face and the stunning panoramic view from the peak are some of the main attractions at Sigiriya Rock.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Kandy

Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa is a sacred place of worship for Buddhists as it is believed to hold the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha. The city is believed to have been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, mostly due to the significance of the temple. The temple was built within the complex of the royal palace, as it was believed that whoever holds the sacred tooth relic has to hold the governance of the country.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kandy Lake, Centre of Kandy City, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Kandy Lake ushers in cool winds from the surrounding mountains to the busy streets. This man- made lake is built right opposite the temple complex. It was said that the king built this lake with a secret tunnel that passes through the palace. You can walk around the lake or enjoy a scenic boat ride from one end to the other.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Embekke Devalaya, Embekka Village Three Kilometers from the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Handessa 20480 Sri Lanka
Embekke Devalaya is most known for the stunning woodcarvings, pillars and various other structures located within the premises. The temple was built in the year 1370 and was believed to have been built by the Queen and a drummer from the village. Admire the intricate wood carvings in the main halls and the temple as you explore the wondrous aspects of this temple.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Royal Palace of Kandy, Sri Dalada Veediya Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Situated right next to the sacred temple of the tooth, the Royal Palace was the official residence of the last king of Kandy. It is believed that the only reason the temple and palace is located within the same complex is because whoever had the right to govern the country should hold hold the relic for safe keeping.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kandy View Point, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Treat yourself to this stunning view of the hilly city of Kandy and the beauty that it wraps itself around.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gadaladeniya Maha Vidyalaya, Gadaldeniya Rd, Sri Lanka
With a history dating back to the 14th century, Gadaladeniya Vihara is one of the largest, ancient rock temples in Sri Lanka. This old monastery was built over a rock in Diggala, Kandy by King Buwanekabaghu the fourth. The main shrine holds a single statue of the Buddha.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lankathilaka Temple, Kovilakanda, Sri Lanka
Constructed as a four storey building, Lankathilaka temple stands at eighty feet high on an uneven rock overlooking the Hantane Mountain Range. Dating back to 1344 AD when King Buwanekabahu IV built the temple, was dedicated to the worship of the Buddha and other deities including Vishnu, Vibhishana, Kumara Banadara, and Saman.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: National Museum Kandy, National Museum, Kandy, Central Province, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The National Museum of Kandy is located right next to the Sri Dalada Maligawa and forms part of the Royal Palace complex. The museum holds a collection of more than 1500 ornaments, ancient weapons, jewelry, tools, and much more, some of which stem from the colonial and pre-colonial days of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
The Royal Botanical gardens in Peradeniya were once believed to be used as a secret, private garden for the royal family. However, following the end of monarchial rule, the gardens were open to the public and now display well manicured lawns, towering trees and shaded pathways. There are approximately 4000 labelled species of birds that you can watch out for!
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya and Departure

Stop At: St Clair's Falls, Hatton-Talawakele Highway, Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
En route to the stunning city of Nuwara Eliya, you’ll come across St. Clair’s Falls, the beautiful cascade that pours over three rock outcrops into a large pool at the base. The waterfall is said to be one of the widest in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Manicured sprawling lawns with towering trees, colourful flowers and lush flora, Victoria Park is a bustling park for the locals and visitors of Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy a stroll through the verdant garden that’s around 25 acres. The park was so named, in order to honour Queen Victoria.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hakgala Botanic Gardens, Badulla Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Hakgala Botanical Garden is the second largest and is part of the only 3 botanical gardens on the island. Set approximately 5,400 feet above sea level, the garden was first established in 1861. According to the legendary Ramayana, it was said that King Ravana offered the garden to the abducted Princess Sita for her pleasure garden.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Bordered by mountains, Gregory Park snakes around the gorgeous Lake Gregory. The lake is used for watersports and landing on seaplanes. Keen travellers can jetski through the icy

waters, enjoy a scenic boat ride or simply sit on the park bench admiring the stunning view before you. This reservoir was constructed under the governance of Sir William Gregory, a British governor.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pedro Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Learn the rich heritage and history of Ceylon tea as you tour around the Pedro tea factory, learning the art and process of making tea. You’ll find out the who, what, where and why of Ceylon tea !
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Post Office Nuwara Eliya, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Nuwara Eliya, also nicknamed Little England by the British during their occupation of the island, is a popular town in Sri Lanka’s hill country. It was known that when the British discovered the town, everything about it reminded them of England, as such they decided to name it Little England. With colonial styled, old English bungalows, the town still holds remnants of its past occupiers. Mountains of tea and hills of vegetable patches provide a variety of different landscapes for the traveller to admire. Visitors to Nuwara Eliya have a plethora of things to do here, from strolling through a botanical garden to exploring secret waterfalls in the area. Because of its mountainous terrain, the weather in Nuwara Eliya is quite different to most parts of the country. Expect cold winds during the day or night, mist, rainfall and generally chilly weather.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.