Touch of Exotica 3 Days 2 Nights
With natural beauty and rich culture, there is much to discover in Sri Lanka
TOUR CODE: TE2N
*The tour itinerary has been designed assuming the arrival in Colombo in the morning and the departure in the nighttime. Change of those will tend to change the itinerary slightly.
*Our itinerary is entirely flexible, and we can adjust it as you wish. Please choose the itinerary and submit us with the required changes.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Meet and assist at Colombo Airport and proceed to Sigiriya- A small village that famous for the ruins of an ancient stronghold Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
In the afternoon, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (2hrs)- The spectacular rock fortress which is the best-preserved city center in Asia from the first millennium. The gardens of Sigiriya are among the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. The sight has been named as a UNESCO world heritage and the 8th wonder of the world.
Overnight Stay at: Sigiriya
Travel Time: 3hrs 50min (approx.) – Bandaranayake International Airport to Sigiriya
Meal: –
Day 2
After breakfast, visit Polonnaruwa– The medieval capital of Sri Lanka. Explore Polonnaruwa Ruins (3hrs)- Due to its archeological prominence and the ancient technological superiority, UNESCO declared Polonnaruwa as a World Heritage in 1982.
The attractions at Polonnaruwa:
The Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu– Once a massive 7 stories building built in 12th century AD. Today, there are three levels of bricks that remain with holes dotted an equidistance around, which would have likely been used for wooden beams that would have delineated the different floors. King’s Audience Hall– The hall is made out of rock slabs and pillars with beautiful motifs on them. Kumara Pokuna– “The Prince Bath” a pond made out of large stone blocks. Shiva Devalaya– A Hindu Temple built with large stone slabs and blocks. Vatadage– It is a typical circular Buddhist structure constructed using stone and brick with intricate stone carvings and a wooden roof. Galpotha– “The Stone Book” is a colossal stone slab inscription. Sathmahal Prasadaya– The unique seven stories building believed to be a stupa. Nissanka Latha Mandapaya– A unique lotus shaped pillared structure is believed to be the recitation house for Buddhist chanting. Hatadage and Atadage– They are ancient relic shrines built with stone bricks and slabs. Rankoth Vehera Stupa– The stupa made with bricks is the largest in Polonnaruwa and the 4th largest in Sri Lanka built in the 12th Century AD. Gal Viharaya– The feature of this rock temple is the magnificent four statues of the Buddha carved in a huge rock.
In the afternoon, leave for Willpattuwa- Famous for Sri Lanka’s oldest and most significant protected wildlife area.
Overnight Stay at: Wilpattuwa
Travel Time: 1hr 10min (approx.) – Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa to Wilpattuwa
2hrs 30min (approx.) – Polonnaruwa to Wilpattuwa
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3
Early morning, Jeep Safari at Wilpattuwa National Park (3hrs)- The sanctuary is located inland from the ocean, with an 8-kilometer coastal boundary. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest wildlife sanctuary, has an area of 131,693 hectares. Leopards (Panthera pardus Kotiya) and Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) are the most popular attractions in Wilpattuwa National Park.
In the afternoon, leave for Colombo Airport for your Departure.
Travel Time: 3hrs (approx.) – Wilpattuwa to Bandaranayake International Airport
Meal: Breakfast
* The given travel time depends on traffic and the condition of the road.
* The time given in ( ) shows the approximate time spend on the relevant attraction or activity.
* Sightseeing and activities will depend on the weather.
Attractions and Activities
Sigiriya Village
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (200m)
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Explore Ruins
Wilpattuwa Village
- Jeep Safari at Wilpattuwa National Park
Includes and Excludes
The above price includes:
- Price mentioned is per person based on sharing room/s in USD
- If the total of guests is an Even Number, sharing double room/s
- If the total of guests is an Odd Number, sharing triple room/s + double room/s
- Accommodation in standard room
- Meal on HB (Breakfast and Dinner) the advantage of having the holiday on HB is, you get the opportunity to experience the local restaurants and local cuisine.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
- All sightseeing entrance fees & cost of excursions as per the itinerary
- Government tax and service charge (If any taxes are revised including VAT, the rates quoted will be revised accordingly).
- Bottles of mineral water on tour (500ml) per person per day
- Airport assistance on arrival & departure
The above price does not include:
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Lunch throughout the tour
- Breakfast of the arrival day (can be arranged on extra cost)
- Dinner of the departure day (can be arranged on extra cost)
- Air Ticketing and Visa arrangements
- Entrance fees and transportation fares not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips, porterage, laundry, Wi-Fi, local and international telephone calls
- Camera and video permits
- Travel and medical insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Foreign exchange service charges
- Professional tourist guide service (can be provided on extra cost)
- Service of English-speaking chauffeur guide (can be provided on extra cost)
- Any other services not specified above
Check in and Check out:
- The official check-in time at all hotels will be 12:00pm to 02:00pm (depends on the hotel).
- The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00am.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times are fixed and there are no guarantees for early check-in or late check-out unless paid for.
Child policy:
- Children between 0-3 years will be accommodated on bed sharing basis with parents/adult’s room free of charge.
- Discount of 30% on adult sharing double room rate for children from 04 to 12 years.
- Please note that the extra bed in a triple room will be a foldable and rollaway.