Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on On The Go Tours 8 Day Colombo, Caves & Kandy. Explore the impressive caves of the Dambulla Rock Temple, climb to the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and more on this 8 day tour of Sri Lanka.
Itinerary
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Airport arrival transfer and remainder of the day at leisure.
Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla. This morning we stop a local Sunday market before arriving at one of Sri Lanka's most impressive cave temples, the Dambulla Rock Temple. We then continue to Polonnaruwa for some sightseeing. (B)
Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy. This morning we head to Sigiriya, followed by a bullock cart ride and short canoe trip to the village of Kayanwala, where we try our hand at preparing a local meal. En route to Kandy we stop off a spice garden in Matale and on arrival. (B/L)
This morning we take a sightseeing tour of Kandy, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, a gem museum, local bazaar and we then take Tuk Tuk ride up into the surrounding hills. This afternoon we stop at a working tea factory. (B)
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya. This morning offers free time before transferring to the railway station for a scenic train trip. Passing tea plantations, waterfalls, suspension bridges and tea pickers on our journey up to Nuwara Eliya. This afternoon we take a beautiful drive through Nuwara Eliya. (B)
Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park. Today we head south to Embilipitiya, this afternoon we enjoy a game drive through Udawalawe National Park - one of the best places to spot the famous Sri Lankan Elephant. (B)
Udawalawe National Park - Colombo. This morning we visit the Gem Mine and Museum at Ratnapura. Arriving to Colombo, we commence a city tour seeing the Fort area in the north, the Gangarama Temple and take a stroll along Galle Face Green. (B)
Today offers free time for you to independently explore the city, before included departure transfer to the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Sigiriya - climb the 5th century fortress ruins
- Polonnaruwa - explore the ancient capital city of Ceylon
- Dambulla - marvel at the cave temples and their art
- Colombo - tour the Fort area, Galle Face Green and Gangaramaya Temple
- Kandy - city tour including tuk tuk ride, Temple of the Tooth and cultural performance
- Nuwara Eliya - ride the scenic train past waterfalls and tea plantations from Kandy
- Udawalawe National Park - jeep safari to search for Asian Elephants
- Kayanwala village - canoe ride for a local cookery demonstration
- Touring of Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe and Colombo
- Jeep safari/game drive in Udawalawe National park
- Scenic train trip from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, canoe ride and tuk tuk trips
- Escorted by an English-speaking national guide for groups of 6 or more (professional chauffeur guide for groups of 5 or fewer)
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 8
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- 7 nights 4 - 5 star and heritage properties
- OZO Colombo (Colombo)
- Jetwing Lake (Dambulla)
- OZO Kandy Hotel (Kandy)
- Jetwing St Andrew's (Nuwara Eliya)
- Araliya Green Hills (Nuwara Eliya)
- Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort (Udawalawe National Park)
- 7 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Excludes Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow $3 - 6 USD per day per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
- Excludes International flights and visas
- Excludes Entrance Fees: USD$120-$140pp, paid in local currency
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