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3 DAYS CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Experience the Sri Lankan culture ... our most treasured  possession...

Your Holiday Experience Will Take You To :

Pinnawela ->Sigiriya ->Polonnaruwa->Dambulla ->Kandy ->Colombo 

Day 01
COLOMBO - PINNAWELA - SIGIRIYA - POLONNARUWA - SIGIRIYA
 
Let's set off to the Cultural Triangle! First stop and a chance to stretch your legs at Kadjugama, the Cashew Nut town of Sri Lanka. Purchase some of Sri Lanka's finest nuts. A great gift for someone back at home or to keep as a snack whilst travelling around the island.

If it's your dream to feed an elephant then you must not miss Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - home to many abandoned or injured elephants. It is one of Sri Lanka's most visited sites.Our guests love it! Arrive and check into the hotel.

In the evening explore Polonnaruwa - a UN World Heritage Site and was the Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th - 13th Centuries. It contains some splendid and spectacular statues
 Meals included : Dinner
  
 
Day 02
SIGIRIYA - DAMBULLA - KANDY
 
Climb to the top of the UN World Heritage Site of Sigiriya at 7am. An ancient rock fortress from the 5th Century. Amazing views of the Cultural Triangle! 

Next stop will be Dambulla - Discover the Dambulla Caves Rock Temple dated from First Century B.C. Continue to Kandy with en route stops. Visit an exotic Spice Garden in Matale where you can be treated to a garden tour and cooking demonstration to understand the taste and aroma of the world famous spices. It is quite touristy however everyone learns something and most love it. Also take time to see the art of batik -the ancient art of dyeing cloth using a resist. Dutch traders were so impressed by this craft that in 1835, they brought Batik artists back to Holland with them when they returned from trading trips.

Arrive into the last stronghold of Sinhala Kings & UN World Heritage Site - the Hill Country capital of Kandy.

Late evening witness a cultural dance performance
 Meals included : Breakfast, Dinner
  
 
Day 03
KANDY - COLOMBO
 
Time to return to Colombo. First explore Kandy's temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Also Wander around the lake and the streets of Kandy getting a feel for this wonderful city. For those interested in shopping for gems, antiques, clothes and leather use our shopping guide and explore the local markets and shops.
 Meals included : Breakfast

Private tour : Daily departure from Colombo with a private vehicle and Diethelm guide in the language of your choice (surcharges may apply).

Our package tour prices are inclusive of transfers to / from hotel in Colombo, entrance fees, accommodation on shared twin basis, meals as described in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), services of a licensed tour guide, service charges and applicable government taxes.

Not included are optional tours, meals other than described, drinks, personal expenses, tips.

This tour can be arranged from Negombo or Bentota for a surcharge

 

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