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Tour Type
Private Tour
Admission Fee
All site entrance fees and park fees are included
Best Season
Year around
Peak Period Supplements
Included
Language
Guides speaking other languages are available for an additional fee
Arrival City
Wilpattu
Departure City
Colombo | Airport Drop included
Free Cancellation
Yes. Up to 45 Days
Mineral Water
Through all the day
Payment Method
Only 10% to confirm
Check Rates & Availability
Yes
Transportation
Car/ Van with A/C
Wifi
Available subject to the coverage
What more to add
Pre-Tour additional dates in Wilpattu.
Post-Tour additional dates in Sigiriya.
Difficulty
Easy

Overview

With this amazing mini holiday experience in Sri Lanka, you will cover some of the most popular wildlife , cultural, historical and entertaining highlights that Sri Lanka has to offer in a relatively short time – in just 04 days.

On arrival you will be transferred to Sri Lanka’s second largest national park Wilpattu; then climb the Sigiriya rock, also called the Lion Rock, at sunset; and visit to Dambulla Cave Temple and then it is time for you to go to the Commercial capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

We have handpicked an assortment of Hotels, with the minimum transfer time to get to them from the city & to reach attractions – giving you more time to enjoy the hotels, the attractions & cities.

Ideal For – Recommended for Solo Travelers / Couples / Friends / Families with kids and teenagers / Groups consisting of friends and family.

Highlights at a glance

Explore the second largest wildlife safari national park in Sri Lanka; Wilpattu.
Stay at Tented Safari Camp bordering the Wilpattu National Park in Sri Lanka and experience guided safari, night walks and delicious BBQ served by roaring campfires.
Witness the ancient engineering marvels of the 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunset.
Explore the historic caves in the Dambulla Cave Temple, which contain paintings, statues and relics accumulated over a period of 2,000 years.
Colombo City exploration and great shopping experience.

Day 1 :

Arrive in BIA, Drive to Wilpattu

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Your first destination – Wilpattu. This will take about 3 1/2 hours and depending on your arrival time, you can decide how you want to spend the rest of the day.
Among things to do in Sri Lanka, Wilpattu National Park is a multi-faceted treasure: on your evening jeep safari, you will get a sense of this sprawling landscape.
At the end of the safari, a delicious BBQ dinner under the stars awaits you at the campsite. After dinner, you will set off on an exciting night walk where you will get to know the nocturnal wildlife and even possibly catch sight of the elusive Slender Loris! Stay the night at Big Game Campsite Wilpattu.

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Breakfast

Hotel Stay

Day 2 :

Heading to the Cultural Triangle; Sigiriya

After enjoying your breakfast, visit the Cultural Triangle, a notable feature of things to do in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa form the epicentre of Sri Lanka’s golden era, in the fields of: engineering, agriculture, literature, politics and social development.
We will reach Sigiriya, a World Heritage Site, by evening and you will get to climb the famous Lion Rock or Sigiriya Fortress, once home and safe haven to an ancient king Kashyapa. But you will be awed by the comprehensive planning of a palace and quarters for subjects and even landscaped gardens – executed in the 5th century BC!

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Breakfast

Hotel Stay

Day 3 :

Drive to Capital City of Sri Lanka; Colombo

Leave for Colombo; from Sigiriya to Colombo it’s a 3 and 1/2 hours journey. En route visit to Dambulla Cave Temple.
A melting pot of cultures and commerce, Colombo is a lively city with the most fascinating history. Ancient Arab sailors frequented these ports to trade with the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonists that occupied the city. Today, Colombo has something from everyone! Visit impressive cultural sights, Buddhist Temples and Hindu Kovils scattered throughout the city and experience the diversity of religion, ethnicity and customs of the people. Drive through the city’s commercial centre known as the “Fort”, where grand colonial era buildings stand alongside modern hotels and office structures. Explore the vibrant markets and bazaars in Pettah. Discover the Museums and Art Centres with their fine collections of antiques, arts and crafts of Sri Lanka. Or indulge in shopping and tasting Sri Lankan delicacies.

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Breakfast

Hotel Stay

Day 4 :

Departure to Bandaranaike International Airport

We’ve reached the end of your 03-night holiday to Sri Lanka and it is time to depart. Your Guide will take you to Colombo Airport in time to catch your departure flight, or we could arrange you private departure transfers depending on your flight schedule.

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What happens after I confirm the tour?

When it comes to the accommodation, all the reservations are subject to availability at the time of confirmation, and as soon as we have received the payment, our Tour Operations Team will take in charge of your tour and proceed with the reservations. In case a hotel mentioned in your itinerary has no availability, we will find you an alternative. No changes will be done without your approval!

Will I receive a schedule with exact timings for my tour?

We will make a rough day-by-day schedule for your tour, but won’t set you exact timings for each and every activity – unless there is a an activity which start at a specific time. Since you will be traveling by private vehicle, with a knowledgeable driver-guide, we want you to have your part in decision making. With the help from him, you may tune the schedule to your rhythm.

Am I allowed to do any extra stops or visits?

Along the destinations included in your itinerary, you are free to take as many stops as you want to. When it comes to additional visits and destinations that are located out of the original route, the extra kilometers will be taken in consideration. For your journey, we will calculate a total mileage that is sufficient for the whole tour and mentioned in your itinerary. If this limit is exceeded, we will charge a supplement according the extra mileage.

Am I allowed to do any changes to my itinerary during the tour?

We’ll do our best to accommodate the programme in your needs and wishes, if something urgent occurs during your tour. In a situation that requires changing the accommodation, the cancellation policies of the hotels concerned are to be taken on account.

Will I need a visa?

Since the 1st of January 2012, all travelers must be in possession of a visa when arriving in Sri Lanka. Citizens from Singapore and The Maldives are the only exempt. Visitors can apply for the official Electronic Travel Authorization (visa) via www.eta.gov.lk, or upon arrival at the airport. There is a small fee to pay, and you must have at least six months left on your passport at the time of travel to obtain one.

Are credit cards widely accepted?

MasterCard and Visa are widely used and accepted by many local shops, restaurants and hotels, but it’s always better to double check. Other major cards such as AmEx and DinersClub are accepted often also.