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Sri Lanka full circle on beaten path-4 days tour
This is the most popular 4-day Sri Lanka round-trip. Explore the cultural triangle, Sigiriya, Kandy, Yala, Dambulla, hill country, southwest coast beaches, and national parks on a fully guided trip.
Trip Includes
- 3 nights of accommodation in standard hotels with breakfast
- Kandy city tour
- A sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya
- Pettah's city tour of Colombo
- Gregory Lake Esplanade
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver and guide
- Entrance fees Tea factory and tea garden
- Spice / herbal garden
- Kandy city tour
- All-inclusive Hill Country Blue Train Experience
- Guided Galle Fort Tour
- Entrance fees Tea factory/Tea garden
- Meeting arrangements at the airport on arrival and departure.
- The above rates are net and encompass all government entities.
Trip Excludes
- Entrance fees to Sigiriya rock fortress
- Entrance fees to Dambulal golden temple
- Entrance fees to Tooth relic temple and museum
- Entrance fees to River slow boat safari
- Entrance fees to Yala national park safari
Choose your payment method.
We offer you mainly three payment options: card payments, bank transfers, or payment on arrival. You can choose whatever is the most convenient payment option for you. If you choose to pay on arrival, we will collect a 25% advance payment as a guarantee once we confirm your booking.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- The child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The duration of transfers is approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
For more information or changes to the itinerary, please write to us at admin@seerendipitytours.com.
Itineraries
Day 1
Time : 7:00 am
COLOMBO / SIGIRIYA / KANDY
Early in the morning, meet & greet your guide and proceed to the hotel in Kandy. En route, visit Dambulla Golden Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
SIGIRIYA ROCK
Morning: Climb the renowned Sigiriya rock fortress and explore the water gardens and granite abode (one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site).
Sigiriya is situated in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka's Central Province, in close proximity to the municipality of Dambulla. The name denotes a historical and archaeological location dominated by a colossal granite column measuring approximately 200 meters (660 feet) in height. The ancient Sri Lankan chronicle Culavamsa records that King Kasyapa (477–495 CE) chose the location for his new capital. He constructed his palace atop this rocky outcrop and embellished its peripheries with vivid frescos. Approximately halfway up the face of this mountain, on a small plateau, he constructed a gateway in the shape of a monstrous lion. The nomenclature of this location is derived from the Lion Rock, or Shīhāgiri. The monarch's death left both the royal palace and the capital deserted. Until the fourteenth century, Buddha's monastery occupied the building.
DAMBULLA GOLDEN TEMPLE
This cave temple, which dates back to the first century BC, is the most impressive in all of Sri Lanka. Five caverns make up this temple, each with a drip line beneath an overhanging rock to keep the interiors dry. Religious motifs and depictions of numerous deities adorn the cavern ceilings. Images of the Buddha and the bodhisattvas are present. The temple has converted numerous caverns into shrine chambers. The Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa dynasties constructed the caves beneath a 150-meter-tall rock. UNESCO classified the renowned Dambulla Cave Temple as a World Heritage Site. The Dambulla cave monastery continues to be Sri Lanka's most well-preserved ancient structure.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy
Day 2
Time : 7:00 am
KANDY / NUWARA ELIAY / ELLA
First visit the temple of the tooth relic; later drive to Ella. In the afternoon, a hill country blue train journey. En route, visit a tea plantation, a tea factory, waterfalls, and the Nuwara Eliya old city area.
KANDY
The last kingdom of Sri Lanka was up until 1815. Today, Kandy is one of the most important cities owing to the presence of the Temple of the Sacred Teeth of the Buddha.
TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The former Kingdom of Kandy housed the imperial palace complex. The relic has heavily influenced local politics since antiquity, based on the belief that whoever possesses it maintains control of the nation. Kandy, the Sri Lankan monarch's final capital, is a UNESCO world heritage site because of the temple.
NUWARA ELIYA
Your guide will lead you on a strolling tour of Nuwara Eliya. Gregory Lake, downtown Nuwara Eliya, the Nuwara Eliya market, Gregory Lake, and Victoria Park are among the points of interest.
HILL COUNTRY BLUE TRAIN RIDE
The Ella to Nuwwara Eliya train ride is the most beautiful train ride in Sri Lanka, if not in the world!
Overnight stay at Hotel in Ella
Day 3
Time : 8:00 am
ELLA / YALA / MIRISSA
Leave for Yala national park and do the afternoon safari at 2 p.m.
YALA SAFARI
Yala National Park is the island's most popular national park and is widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka's best safari locations. A full-day safari in Yala commences in the wee hours of the morning and concludes late at night, providing ample time to observe leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles, and numerous other animal and avian species.
Yala is one of the world's best places to observe leopards. Yala National Park had 17.5 half-leopards per 100 square kilometers of land area. Block 1 of Yala National Park may contain the densest leopard population in the world, as leopard densities have remained at approximately one per two square kilometers in this minuscule area. In contrast to the majority of other national parks where leopards are predominantly observed at night, leopards in Sri Lanka exhibit diurnal activity.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Mirissa
Day 4
Time : 8:00 am
MIRISSA / GALLE / BENTOTA / COLOMBO
After a leisurely breakfast, leave for Colombo, en route to a river safari in Bentota. On the afternoon Colombo sightseeing tour,.
GALLE
With a multiethnic and multireligious populace, the fort boasts a rich historical background. There is considerable interest from the Sri Lankan government and several Dutch individuals who retain ownership of properties within the fort in transforming it into one of the world's modern marvels. Under criteria iv, UNESCO acknowledged the cultural significance of the fort and designated the location a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This designation is in recognition of the site's exceptional display of "an urban ensemble that exemplifies the interaction between European architecture and South Asian traditions during the 16th to the 19th centuries."
Galle Fort, alternatively referred to as the Dutch Fort or the "Ramparts of Galle," withstood the destructive Boxing Day tsunami that struck a portion of the town's coastline. Since then, it has been restored. The Galle Fort accommodates the prestigious Amangalla resort hotel, which is in close proximity to the Dutch Reformed Church. Built in 1684, its original purpose was to accommodate the Dutch Governor and his staff. In 1865, following its transformation into a hotel under the name New Oriental Hotel, it served nineteenth-century European passengers traveling between Europe and Galle Port.
RIVER SAFARI
Because of its international ecological significance, this location was designated "Ramsar Wetland" in 2003. It is the second largest wetland in Sri Lanka, spanning 915 hectares and home to nearly 300 families across 23 islands. The Coast Conservation Department has designated the River Sanctuary as a Special Area Managed (SAM) and Tourist Development Area. Balapitiya is the place of residence for the 'Madu Ganga'.A cruise on a modern motor boat is the best way to explore the natural wealth of Madu Ganga.
COLOMBO
Colombo had been a well-known city in the region among the Arabian, Chinese, Indian, Persian, and Roman traders as early as the pre-Christian era. Colombo was the capital of the island from 1815 to 1978, when the administrative capital was moved to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.
GALLE FACE
This had been a well-known race course during the British colonial period in the country.
BUDDHIST TEMPLE GANGARAMA
It is considered to be one of the most sacred places in the country.
VIHARAMAHADEVI PARK
Viharamahadevi is located in Colombo 7 or Cinnamon gardens. It is the largest and most popular park in the city.
WOLFENDAAL CHURCH
The Wolvendaal church is located In Fort, walking distance from the center of the city. It has a large collection of tombstones of important Dutch personalities.
AUKANA BUDDHA STATUE / INDEPENDENCE HALL / PETTAH AND BMICH
The statue is 36 feet tall and is the largest Buddha statue in the city of Colombo.
Chandra– :
If I could give this tour and specifically Amara more stars I would. I booked the tour hoping to visit Ramayana places mentioned in the description, and must say that the trip was much more than that! I got to tour the Sri Lanka hill country and I can’t believe how beautiful it is. Totally different compared to beach areas. Thanks to Amara I learn about the history of Sri Lanka and its relationship to Ramayana. Amara was so friendly and genuine that I felt comfortable enough to keep a conversation going for many hours. The way that he navigates the Sri Lankan roads is incredible and I was so glad that I had done this tour. 11/10 stars!
Rogger– :
Met Osha hebben we de ‘Ramayana-tour’ gedaan. En met veel plezier! Osha is een super sympathieke lokale gids, die heel goed Engels spreekt en veel weet over Sri Lanka en over geschiedenis. Hij vindt het leuk om mensen te ontmoeten en grappen te maken, dus de lunch die we met hem hadden was nogal een hilarische gebeurtenis. Aanbevolen!
Miri– :
Jaya was our personal guide and has a Talent to relate stories very interestingly to listeners. , He explained a lot about Sri Lanka culture and historical facts in a very personal and funny way. Get a tour with him, and you will get a very different, autenthic view on Sri Lanka. A really entertaining experience. Thanks Jaya
Boaz– :
A guide with lots of knowledge. Beautiful mountains, tea gardens, nice scenery, waterfalls, temples, gardens and scenery
Imran– :
Ramayana tour was excellent. So much to see and do, O never thought we could have been seen that much within 4 days. Everything is very well organized and the time was well managed. Excellent guide, who follow the trip itinerary all teh time.
Samy– :
We spent four days with Malaka. He is fun and you can really feel his love for his country. We highly recommend Malaka as your guide if you take this hill country tour.
Janny– :
Last week we took the trip with great excitement of spending a 4 days Sri Lanka Ramayana tour! With great friends and great experience, the first time out in a long time, what could go wrong? Unfortunately, Srimal was either rusty from too many months off, or maybe having a bad day. Srimal is personable and knowledgeable about his country, but the Ramayan tour felt like it was put together on the fly. Most of the places we intended to stop were either closing or were closed. There was no planning for a place to sit and enjoy local food. Places were visited according to his tastes, not according to introducing us to on the trip.
Mary– :
Touring Sri Lanak hill country with Rohan is quite an exciting experience. He is so funny energetic and full of fascinating information that makes Sri Lanka a even more interesting. we were not more into history, but our guide make very interesting facts about Sri Lanka history. The trips was very well organized with good hotels, food and we had plenty of time enjoy the trip as we wanted to do it. It was excellent, can recommend it to anyone.
Rabinder Sahini– :
It was an excellent trip with our guide Gamini. He was very frindly and very knowledgeable. Goof hotel good food and nice vehicle.
Ram Raj– :
Sri Lanka is beautiful and has a lot of similarities to India but Sri lank is very clean and you can hardly see any garbage. Very nice tour itinerary and it was very relaxing. The tea country of Sri Lanka is very beautiful with tea gardens, temples and d lot of mountains.
Jeena Dixit– :
It was very convenient to book the trip with Seerendipity, we just had to write them an email and afterwords they contacted us a few times on WhatsApp to collect some information, 2 days later our tour package was ready. Everything was perfectly planned, good hotels, good food, good guide and excellent vehicle.
Mithesh Raja– :
Ramayan tour was the best hassle-free trip to visit many important Ramyan sites like Sita temple and Ashok Vatika. Our guide chamara was excellent
Anil raj– :
Very nice tour itinerary with many Ramayan sites
Neeraj Bhagath– :
The trip is good but it is too much packed, and you need to travel a lot during the 4 days.