For those who know and have heard about the potential Sri Lanka has to offer for tourist in respect of culture, traditions, fantastic beaches, wild life, impressive archaeological ruins spanning over 2500 years of ancient civilization, given your short stay, we have put together a short 3 day tour which would take you to some of the most impressive sites by commencing the tour with a visit to the Pinnawela Orphanage.
Day 1 Kandy
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport you would be met and greeted by a representative of SUNGATE LANKA TOURS. Tour begins with a visit to the city of Kandy the last Sinhalese kingdom. Along the way, stop at Pinnawala elephant orphanage. Treat your eyes with playful activities of these adorable creatures like bathing, feeding, engaging in mischief and more.
In the evening visit Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Tooth, which houses the country’s most sacred relic: a tooth said to belong to the Gautama Buddha. Wander in the busy streets of Kandy and around the lake before checking-into your hotel.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy
Day 2 Sigiriya
Day 2 will begin with a visit to Sigiriya as you are going to discover two of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka on this day.
Having explored the Sigiriya Rock Fortress Step into cave temple complex in Dambulla on your way, spreads through five caves that features thousands of metres of painted walls containing more than 150 images of Lord Buddha, as well as other deities and Sri Lankan kings. It is also stated that, once this place has been served as dwellings for prehistoric Sri Lankans before the arrival of Buddhism.
Overnight stay at hotel in Sigiriya
Day 3 3AirportAs your short stay in Sri Lanka comes to and end today, pack-up and check-out from Sigiriya hotel to leave to Airport and head to the bustling City of Colombo. Thereafter proceed to the Airport for departure
