3 Day Privet Tour to kandy & sigiriya from Colombo

3 days
About this activity
Start your day early with a pick-up at 6:00am in your hotel colombo or airport and head to Kandy,
with an en-route visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage provides visitors with a chance of seeing elephants up close. The orphanage was established in 1975 with seven orphaned elephants. It is most interesting to visit at feeding time to see the baby elephants being bottle fed and the entire herd taken for a bath in the river nearby. Reach Pinnawala at 9:00am and experience the elephant feeding.
next visit tea factory.
transfer to the Royal Botanical Gardens and discover the former 14th-century pleasure gardens of a Kandyan queen. Marvel at more than 4,000 tropical and subtropical flora.
visit to the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic,The monumental ensemble of Kandy, rebuilt in the reign of Keerti Sri Rajasinha, is an outstanding example of a traditional type of construction in which the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth of Buddha are juxtaposed. The Temple of the Tooth, the palatial complex, and the sacred city of Kandy are directly and tangibly associated with the history of the spread of Buddhism, one of humanity's great religions. and visit Upper Lake Drive,gem museum, Market Square and more.
overnight stay kandy.
after brekfirst you will be picked up from Hotel , Proceed to Sigiriya .
and en-route visit the ayurvedic herbal and Spice Garden where all the herbs have detailed descriptions.also you can enjoy 10 minutes ayurvedic head massage.
After, visit Dambulla Cave Temple which was constructed during the years of 89-77 BC under the reign of King Vattagamni Abhaya also known as King Valagamba. This is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. 
In the evening discover Sigiriya Village tour in an Ox-cart. 
overnight stay sigiriya.
after breakfirst climb the famous Sigiriya rock, built by King Seegiri Kasyapa in the 5th century. Sigiriya or Lion Rock is a great achievement in old times. It was assigned as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. Sigiriya is Asia's best protected city with a complex arrangement around the base of the stone, consolidated with modern design and watering systems.
After these activities you will be transferred back to Colombo.
Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Bottled water
  • Driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by a/c private vehicle
  • herbal tea and saffron cake
  • ayurvedic herbal head massage (10minutes)
Not included
  • Local National Guide Fees
  • Food and drinks
  • accomadation
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If you intend to visit temples, please wear clothes to cover your knees and shoulders.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
65% Aquatic
35%
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