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Sri Lanka Experience 5D/4N

5 Days Starting and ending in Colombo

Visiting: Colombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

33801

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$1040

$993 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$47

NB: Prices correct on 07-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Discover the breathtaking nature, vibrant culture, and rich history of Sri Lanka in this incredible 5-day adventure.

Highlights

Marvel at cave paintings at Dambulla Rock Temple
See elephants in Pinnawala & Minneriya National Park
Hike through the jungle and share a meal with a local family
See elephants in Pinnawala and Minneriya National Park

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Day 1: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Location: Colombo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: None

Colombo Airport Pick-Up and City Tour Welcome to Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean! You will be picked up at the airport upon arrival in Sri Lanka and transferred to your accommodation in Colombo for check-in. In the evening enjoy a city tour in Colombo (This may vary depending on your arrival time). Drive through the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential ones like stunning Cinnamon Gardens. Visit the Fort, Sea Street, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Overnight in Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo - Habarana, Sri Lanka

Location: Sigiriya

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and transfer to Habarana (B) Wake up bright and early for breakfast and a transfer to Sigiriya, arriving in the afternoon to visit the stunning Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the 7 world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. You will also visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster and would have covered most of the western face of the rock, covering an area 140 meters long and 40 meters high. After the tour you will be transferred to Habarana where you will check into a unique treehouse-style accommodation overlooking open space where wild elephants pass by in the early morning.

Day 3: Habarana - Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Location: Dambulla

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Habarana - Hiriwadunna - Minneriya National Park - Dambulla (B) After breakfast you’ll transfer to Hiriwadunna village, where you’ll take a ride in a traditional bullock cart swaying from side to side on an unpaved trail into the jungle. Get off to enjoy a nature walk through a scrub jungle, wade through a local stream with low hanging branches, and cross a lake in an “oruwa,” the traditional mode of water transport. Spend time with a farmer harvesting crops under his guidance and taste authentic village cuisine prepared by the farmer’s family with freshly picked produce and local herbs, cooked in clay pots over an open heart fueled by firewood. In the afternoon you will experience a safari in 8,889-hectare Minneriya National Park. This stunning natural reserve contains wetlands and dry zones where visitors can see wild elephants, various amphibians, about 160 species of birds, and more than 78 butterfly species. Overnight in Dambulla.

Day 4: Dambulla - Kandy, Sri Lanka

Location: Kandy

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cave Temple in Dambulla and transfer to Kandy (B) After breakfast, we will make our way toward Kandy, stopping to visit the Cave Temple in Dambulla along the way. Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, the Cave Temple is a World Heritage Site and a truly unforgettable sight. This site has over 80 caves, some of which are used to practice deep meditation by Buddhist monks. In the evening we will explore Kandy with a city tour and visit the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic. In the evening we will watch a local Cultural Show. Overnight in Kandy.

Day 5: Kandy - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Location: Colombo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Colombo Airport Drop-Off (B) Today you will be transferred to Colombo Airport in time for your departing flight. We wish you safe travels for your journey onward!

What's Included

Accommodation

4 Nights accommodation in 2, 3 or 4-star hotels
Transport

Airport Transfers and Van
Meals

4B
Activities

Cultural and Active Adventure
Guides

Day tours with an English-speaking chauffeur/guide
Extras

Local taxes
Experiences

What's Not Included

Holiday Supplement

Holiday Supplement on 24 & 31 Dec and 10 Jan depending on the accommodation type
Optional activities/upgrades

Optional activities and upgrades are not included
Other meals/drinks

Other meals and drinks are not included
Personal expenses

Personal expenses are not covered
Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included
Tips

Tips are not included
Lunch, Dinner and Beverages

Lunch, Dinner and Mineral Water or other beverages throughout the tour are not included
Visa fees

Visa fees are not included
Flight tickets

Flight tickets are not included
Extra mileages and entrance fees

All extra mileages and entrance fees out of the program are not included
Video and camera permits

Video and camera permits are not included
PCR test and COVID Insurance

Cost of 40 USD per person for 1 PCR test and 12 USD per person for Covid Insurance (In total 52 USD extra per person)

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably with airport transfers and a van for all your transportation needs throughout the tour.

Accommodation

Enjoy 4 nights of accommodation in 2, 3, or 4-star hotels, including a unique treehouse-style stay in Habarana overlooking open space where wild elephants pass by in the early morning.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

The tour provides comfortable travel with airport transfers and a van for all your transportation needs throughout the tour.
What will we do on the fourth day of the tour?

On the fourth day, you will visit the Cave Temple in Dambulla and then transfer to Kandy. In Kandy, you will have a city tour, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and watch a local cultural show.
Are meals included in the tour package?

The tour package includes 4 breakfasts. Other meals such as lunch, dinner, and beverages are not included.
What activities are included in the tour?

The tour includes cultural and active adventure activities such as visiting the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a nature walk through a jungle, a safari in Minneriya National Park, and a city tour in Kandy including a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and a local cultural show.
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes 4 nights of accommodation in 2, 3, or 4-star hotels, including a unique treehouse-style stay in Habarana overlooking open space where wild elephants pass by in the early morning.

What activities are planned for the third day?

On the third day, you will transfer to Hiriwadunna village for a traditional bullock cart ride, a nature walk, and a local meal with a farmer's family. In the afternoon, you will go on a safari in Minneriya National Park.
What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?

On the first day, you will be picked up at Colombo Airport and transferred to your accommodation in Colombo for check-in. In the evening, you will enjoy a city tour in Colombo, visiting places like Cinnamon Gardens, the Fort, Sea Street, the Bazaar area, a Hindu Temple, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal.
What can I expect on the second day of the tour?

On the second day, you will have breakfast and then transfer to Sigiriya to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens'. After the tour, you will be transferred to Habarana for a unique treehouse-style accommodation.
How does the tour conclude on the fifth day?

On the fifth day, you will be transferred to Colombo Airport in time for your departing flight.
Is there a guide provided during the tour?

Yes, day tours are conducted with an English-speaking chauffeur/guide.
Is there an age limit?

No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
Do I need travel insurance?

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

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