5 days Elephant & Cultural tour
Pick Up Points: Negombo or Colombo. Agar aapko kisi aur resort se pick up chahiye, to please contact us.
Tour Highlights:
See baby elephants, explore ancient cities and temples, enjoy a Jeep safari through a national park, and experience Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage.
Day 01 – Pinnawala & Dambulla
Location:
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Pinnawala
Dambulla Cave Temple, Dambulla
Sigiriya (overnight stay)
Activities:
Early morning departure at 7:00 am from your hotel.
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, watch milk feeding of baby elephants (9:15–9:45 am) and elephant bathing at the river (10:00 am–12:00 pm).
Drive to Sigiriya via Kurunegala, stopping for lunch en route.
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple) with Buddha statues and rock paintings.
Transfer to your hotel in Sigiriya for overnight stay.
Highlights:
Close encounters with baby elephants and adult elephants at Pinnawala.
Explore Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 2,500 years of history.
Scenic drive through central Sri Lanka countryside.
Day 02 – Anuradhapura & Mihintale
Location:
Anuradhapura ancient city
Mihintale Monastery Complex
Aukana Buddha Statue
Sigiriya (overnight stay)
Activities:
After breakfast, depart for Anuradhapura.
Visit Sri Maha Bodhi (oldest tree in the world), Ruwanweli Maha Seya Stupa, Thuparama Dagoba, Brazen Palace, and other ancient ruins.
Stop for lunch, then visit Mihintale monastery complex.
Visit Aukana to see Sri Lanka’s tallest granite Buddha statue (13 meters high).
Return to Sigiriya for overnight stay.
Highlights:
Explore the ancient capital with its sacred Buddhist sites.
Witness timeless ruins and historical architecture dating back to the 3rd century BC.
Marvel at the impressive one-piece granite Buddha at Aukana.
Day 03 – Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Jeep Safari
Location:
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Minneriya National Park
Sigiriya (overnight stay)
Activities:
Visit Polonnaruwa, the second capital of Sri Lanka, and explore the 12th-century ruins.
Lunch, then proceed to Minneriya National Park for a Jeep Safari.
Observe elephants, loris monkeys, crocodiles, buffaloes, and a variety of birds in their natural habitat.
Return to Sigiriya hotel for overnight stay.
Highlights:
Discover Polonnaruwa’s monumental ruins and historical sites.
Exciting Jeep safari to spot elephants and wildlife.
Birdwatching and photography opportunities in Minneriya.
Day 04 – Sigiriya & Kandy
Location:
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Spice Garden (en route)
Kandy City & Kandy Lake
Kandy Cultural Dance Show
Overnight stay in Kandy
Activities:
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and view frescoes and water gardens.
Visit a local spice garden and have lunch.
Explore Kandy Lake and enjoy a Cultural Dance Show in the evening.
Highlights:
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock and admire panoramic views.
Learn about Sri Lanka’s spices and local agriculture.
Experience traditional Kandy cultural dance performance.
Day 05 – Kandy
Location:
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Kandy City & shopping
Transfer to Negombo or Colombo
Activities:
Visit the Temple of the Tooth, a sacred Buddhist site.
Explore Royal Botanical Gardens with over 4,000 plant species and giant fig trees.
Short city walk and shopping experience.
Late afternoon transfer back to Negombo or Colombo.
Highlights:
Witness the sacred Temple of the Tooth and its historic importance.
Explore the expansive and beautifully landscaped Royal Botanical Gardens.
Enjoy a mix of cultural sightseeing and leisure shopping before departure.
Additional Information:
We take care of all details for your visit, whether you are a solo traveller, couple, honeymooners, a group of friends, or visitors seeking activities.
Tailormade tours are available; contact us for more information.
Prefer to explore independently? Rent a tuktuk or scooter from us—everything is taken care of, you just need to fill petrol and go!
