5 Days 4 Nights Sri Lanka, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo

5 Days 4 Nights Sri Lanka, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo

Itinerary

Day 1
Spot the “Elephant Gathering” at Minneriya

TBA
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport

TBA
Meet & greet by tour guide at the airport’s arrival gate

1100
Travel to Dambulla, Matale District, 3h30m, 140km

1300
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Saruketha Restaurant*

1600
Witness the “Elephant Gathering” at Minneriya National Park. Every evening, between 150 to 200 elephants arrive at the reservoir, mainly to graze the grasses growing on the tank bed

1830
Check in hotel in Habarana for 1-night

1930
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 2
Explore the The Lion Rock of Sigiriya

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0800
Travel to the Ancient City of Sigiriya, 0h30m, 24km, UNESCO

0830
Explore the Sigiriya, The Lion Rock & Ancient Rock Fortress

1200
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Srigiriya Village Restaurant*

1300
Travel to Kandy, Central Province, 2h15m, 73km

1430
Discover the rare spices & herbs at Ranvelli Spice Garden

1700
Watch the Sri Lankan Cultural Show at Kandy Lake Club

1830
Check in hotel in Kandy for 1-night

1930
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 3
Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0830
Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, UNESCO
• Temple of the Tooth building complex, which houses the tooth relic of the Buddha
• Golden Canopy of the Temple of the Tooth
• Temple of the Tooth Museum (New palace)

1100
Explore the Gem Museum of Kandy

1300
Enjoy Chinese Set Lunch at Xiang Yun Restaurant*

1400
Travel to Nuwara Eliya, 2h30m, 69km

1600
Taste the premium Ceylon tea at the Mc Woods Tea Factory

1800
Check in hotel in Nuwara Eliya for 1-night

1900
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 4
Walk around the city in the hill of Nuwara Eliya

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0800
Walk around the city in the hill, to explore the cultural sites
• British Colonial Architecture Buildings
• Local fruit & vegetable Market
• Gregory Lake

1030
Travel to Colombo, 5h30m, 160km

1300
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Plantation Hotel*

1400
Journey to Mount Lavinia, 3h15m, 89km

1730
Check in Mount Lavinia Beach Resort for 1-night

1830
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 5
Visit the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0900
Visit the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara (TripAdvisor 1)

1100
Drive by Fort Harbor, Old Parliment, Galle Face Green, President House, Independent Square

1200
Enjoy Seafood Dinner at Moon River Chinese Restaurant*

1400
Shop for fashionable items at ODEL Fashion House in Colombo

1630
Explore the local handicrafts items at Laksala Handicraft Shop

1900
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Dinner at the Grand Cinnamon*

TBA
Transfer to the airport for flight check-in

TBA
Depart for home by flight TBA