Sri Lanka 5 Days Tour Package 3, Tour Overview
5 days in Sri Lanka, with this Sri Lanka 5 days tour package we will visit Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Wilpattu National Park, Puttalam and Chilaw.
Dambulla is best known for the Golden Temple. The rock temples of Dambulla have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 and are the largest, best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya literally means "lion's rock" and is of volcanic origin. Polonnaruwa is one of the ancient royal cities of Sri Lanka. In Polonnaruwa you can see many temples, ruins and other places of interest. Minneriya National Park is also known as 'The Gathering'. In this park you will find the largest gathering of Asian elephants in the world. The port city of Trincomalee is located in the northeast of Sri Lanka. Trincomalee is located on a peninsula and this location makes it one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Anuradhapura should not be missed on your travel route if you want to taste something of the rich history of Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is probably not only the oldest city in Sri Lanka, but was also the most important city for centuries. Wilpattu National Park, the park of the lakes. Wilpattu is with its 1085 km2 the largest national park in Sri Lanka.
Dambulla is best known for the Golden Temple. The rock temples of Dambulla have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 and are the largest, best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya literally means "lion's rock" and is of volcanic origin. Polonnaruwa is one of the ancient royal cities of Sri Lanka. In Polonnaruwa you can see many temples, ruins and other places of interest. Minneriya National Park is also known as 'The Gathering'. In this park you will find the largest gathering of Asian elephants in the world. The port city of Trincomalee is located in the northeast of Sri Lanka. Trincomalee is located on a peninsula and this location makes it one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Anuradhapura should not be missed on your travel route if you want to taste something of the rich history of Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is probably not only the oldest city in Sri Lanka, but was also the most important city for centuries. Wilpattu National Park, the park of the lakes. Wilpattu is with its 1085 km2 the largest national park in Sri Lanka.
Tour Itinerary
Start time
06.30 Am departing from Airport / Negombo would be ideal
Hightlights of the tour
Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Wildlife safari Minneriya, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Wildlife safari Wilpattu, Chilaw.
When to go
Tour is year arround available.
Can it be tailor made
Yes, you can change the tour where you want.
Transfers
Hotel / Airport - Tour - Airport / Hotel.
Tour Difficulty:
We pick you up from your hotel or Airport and we proceed to Dambulla.
In Dambulla we will sightseeing the city and we will visit one of the biggest vegetables market in Sri Lanka. After sightseeing we proceed and visit the Dambulla Caves and the golden Buddha statue.
After we visit Dambulla we proceed to Sigiriya. In Sigiriya we will climb the famous Sigiriya Rock. In the 5th century a royal palace arose on top of the steep mountain and the remains can only be reached by a long staircase. In total you have to climb 1200 steps to get to the top of the 200 meter mountain, but fortunately you are regularly distracted by the view and other sights.
After we are back from the top you can decide to take a ride on an Elephant.
After we visit the Sigiriya Rock we proceed to the hotel
In Dambulla we will sightseeing the city and we will visit one of the biggest vegetables market in Sri Lanka. After sightseeing we proceed and visit the Dambulla Caves and the golden Buddha statue.
After we visit Dambulla we proceed to Sigiriya. In Sigiriya we will climb the famous Sigiriya Rock. In the 5th century a royal palace arose on top of the steep mountain and the remains can only be reached by a long staircase. In total you have to climb 1200 steps to get to the top of the 200 meter mountain, but fortunately you are regularly distracted by the view and other sights.
After we are back from the top you can decide to take a ride on an Elephant.
After we visit the Sigiriya Rock we proceed to the hotel
Accommodation this day
After breakfast we proceed to Polonnaruwa. In Polonnaruwa we sightseeing the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
We will visit the ruins and temples. The Buddha statues, unique stupas and many special temples which are still in good condition. We will visit Vatadage, Gal Vihara, Audience Hall en Rankot Vihara.
After sightseeing the ancient city of Polonnaruwa we proceed to the Minneriya National Park.
At the Minneriya National Park we will start the wildlife safari (mainly wild Elpehants)
After the wildlife safari we proceed to the hotel.
We will visit the ruins and temples. The Buddha statues, unique stupas and many special temples which are still in good condition. We will visit Vatadage, Gal Vihara, Audience Hall en Rankot Vihara.
After sightseeing the ancient city of Polonnaruwa we proceed to the Minneriya National Park.
At the Minneriya National Park we will start the wildlife safari (mainly wild Elpehants)
After the wildlife safari we proceed to the hotel.
Accommodation this day
After breakfast we proceed to Trincomalee.
Trincomalee is located on a peninsula and this location makes it one of the largest natural harbors in the world. This has had an important role in the history of the city. The port was of strategic importance to European countries.
In Trincomalee we will sightseeing the city and we will visit the Kanniya hot springs.
Seven hot springs of varying temperatures are found at the site and are considered to contain healing properties.
After this visit we proceed and visit the Koneswaram Temple and the old Dutch Fort.
Surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery on all sides, the colourful Koneswaram temple sits high above the bay.
After sightseeing Trincomalee we proceed to the hotel.
Trincomalee is located on a peninsula and this location makes it one of the largest natural harbors in the world. This has had an important role in the history of the city. The port was of strategic importance to European countries.
In Trincomalee we will sightseeing the city and we will visit the Kanniya hot springs.
Seven hot springs of varying temperatures are found at the site and are considered to contain healing properties.
After this visit we proceed and visit the Koneswaram Temple and the old Dutch Fort.
Surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery on all sides, the colourful Koneswaram temple sits high above the bay.
After sightseeing Trincomalee we proceed to the hotel.
Accommodation this day
After breakfast we proceed to Anuradhapura.
In Anuradhapura we will visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura, we will visit the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Isurumuniya Temple, Jethawanaramaya Stupa, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Moonstone or Sandakada pahana, Samadhi Buddha Statue, Lankarama Stupa, The Royal Palace, Vijayabahu Maligaya.
After we visit Anuradhapura we proceed to Mihintale.
Mihintale is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Mihintale is seen as the place where Buddhism started in Sri Lanka.
After we visit Mihintale we proceed back to the Hotel.
In Anuradhapura we will visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura, we will visit the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Isurumuniya Temple, Jethawanaramaya Stupa, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Moonstone or Sandakada pahana, Samadhi Buddha Statue, Lankarama Stupa, The Royal Palace, Vijayabahu Maligaya.
After we visit Anuradhapura we proceed to Mihintale.
Mihintale is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Mihintale is seen as the place where Buddhism started in Sri Lanka.
After we visit Mihintale we proceed back to the Hotel.
Accommodation this day
Early morning we proceed to the Wilpattu National Park
At the Wilpattu National Park we take the jeep and we start the wildlife safari.
We go and search in the Wilpattu National Park for Elephants, reptiles, birds, crocodiles, deer, sloth bears, turtles and leopards.
After the wildlife safari we proceed to Puttalam. In Puttalam we will visit the salt fields. After we visit Puttalam we proceed to Chilaw.
In Chilaw we will visit the Munneswaram Kovil Temple. The Munneswaram Temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. After our visit at the Munneswaram Temple we proceed back to your hotel / Airport.
At the Wilpattu National Park we take the jeep and we start the wildlife safari.
We go and search in the Wilpattu National Park for Elephants, reptiles, birds, crocodiles, deer, sloth bears, turtles and leopards.
After the wildlife safari we proceed to Puttalam. In Puttalam we will visit the salt fields. After we visit Puttalam we proceed to Chilaw.
In Chilaw we will visit the Munneswaram Kovil Temple. The Munneswaram Temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. After our visit at the Munneswaram Temple we proceed back to your hotel / Airport.
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Dambulla Golden Buddha
Sigiriya Rock
Polonnaruwa Ancient city
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park
Koneswaram Temple
Anuradhapura
Mihintale
Wilpattu National Park
Salt fields Puttalam
Munneswaram Temple
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