DISCOVER THE PEARL OF SRI LANKA

Overview

COLOMBO CITY TOUR

Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo has a population of 5.6 million in the metropolitan area, and 752,993 in the City proper. It is the financial center of the island and a popular tourist destination. Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. Famous landmarks in Colombo include Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Beira Lake, Colombo Racecourse, Planetarium, University of Colombo, Mount Lavinia beach, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo Lotus Tower, as well as the National Museum.

PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world.

KINGDOM OF SIGIRIYA LION'S ROCK

Sigiriya is an ancient palace located in the central Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle, the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock, he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. Today, Sigiriya is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka.

DAMBULLA ROCK CAVE COMPLEX & GOLDEN TEMPLE

In the town of Dambulla, atop a mountain 350 meters above sea level, lies a Buddhist cave temple composed of five caves. This temple houses the largest collection of Buddha statues, many of which are over 2,000 years old. The frescoes that adorn the walls and ceiling are a remarkable treasure trove of temple mural painting. On the left side of the ceiling, the key moments of Buddha's life are illustrated, including his birth, his renunciation of royal life, his enlightenment, the seven weeks following his enlightenment, his first sermon, and his entry into the bliss of Nirvana. Remnants of plaster with traces of paint found outside the caves suggest that the temple once served as an extensive gallery of paintings. The temple dates back to the 1st century BC, but it was expanded and restored in the 12th and 18th centuries. In the 12th century, during the reign of King Nissankamalla, the temple was restored, and 73 Buddha statues were covered in gold, leading to its nickname, the "Golden Cave Temple." Today, this monument is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the foot of the Dambulla Temple stands the youngest Golden Buddha statue, which is only 70 years old. It guards the entrance to the Buddhist Museum and the caves that lead up to the temple.

SPICE GARDENS

Sri Lanka has been renowned for its spices since ancient times, with a large portion of production exported globally. These spices are utilized not only in cooking but also in medicine and cosmetics. Visitors can listen to an informative story and purchase various products.

SRI DALADA MALIGAVA 

Sri Dalada Maligawa, or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Kandy is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple. Rituals are performed three times daily. On Wednesdays, there is a symbolic bathing of the relic with an herbal preparation made from scented water and fragrant flowers called Nanumura Mangallaya. This holy water is believed to contain healing powers and is distributed among those present.

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN 

Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya, attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall.

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Inclusions for the rate

• Accommodation in standard rooms on a half-board basis at hotels specified or of similar standard.
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up at the airport to drop off in Colombo
• All transfers are on a Private basis in a comfortable, dual A/C minivan.
• Service of a professional English-speaking Driver
• Hotels, as mentioned above, with daily breakfast and dinner.
• Toll/Parking fees.
• Government TAX/VAT (Kindly note that this is subject to change in the event the government changes its tax policy
• Minimum 4 Pax need to apply the above rate.

Value added services

• Bottled water during the tour.
• 1 SIM Card 15 GB
• Gift Souvenirs.

Exclusions for the rate

• Visa fees – 
• Entrance Fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary.
• Licenced National Guide.
• Kandy Perahara Supplements.
• New Year and Christmas night Supplements
• Peak Period Supplements ( 20.12.2025- 10.01.2026)
• Cost of beverage throughout the tour.
• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Tips and Porterage
• Any other services not specified above
• Optional excursions and additional services could be provided, for which we will charge additionally.
• Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client's own risk. 

Hotel rules & Regulations

• The official check-in time at all hotels will be 1400hrs.
• The official check-out time at all hotels will be 12:00 hours.