Day 5

DAY 1 & 2

SIGIRIYA & DAMBULLA

Dambulla is an ancient city in Sri Lanka that is full of charm and spirituality and should be included in your Sri Lanka itinerary. Our travelers love the awe-inspiring Dambulla Cave Temples, as it is unbelievable to see the 150 plus Buddha statues residing gracefully with statues of kings, gods, and goddesses of ancient Ceylon.

The adrenaline that one gets by stepping into one of the carefully preserved temple complexes in the world; is beyond explanation. Tourists get the opportunity to catch sight of prehistoric discoveries like ‘Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs’. There are plenty of things to do for nature lovers! A ride to ‘Kaludiya Pokuna’, yet another ancient pond, is sure to give you pleasure as you spot the colorful birds flocking above to catch their prey. This is why you should include Dambulla in your Sri Lanka itinerary!

Activities - Day 1

Arrive at Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
Warm welcome from our Archers Tours representative and driver at the airport
Proceed to the ancient city; Sigiriya
Check in at the antique-style hotel & relax
Later visit the world famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Immerse yourself to an Ayurveda body massage on your first night
Enjoy your first Sri Lankan grand dinner buffet
Overnight stay in beautiful Sigiriya

Activities - Day 2

Wake up on your first morning to the peacocks’ squawk
Taste Sri Lanka’s honey-dripping tropical fruits
Devour a delightful breakfast buffet at the hotel
Visit ancient Dambulla Cave Temple
Later, visit the Sigiriya village with friendly locals
Take a traditional boat ride through villages
Experience the simple Sri Lankan traditional lifestyle
Proceed back to the hotel
Enjoy a relaxing Ayurveda spa session
Spend the evening with local beverages of Sri Lanka
Have a traditional dinner buffet exploding with flavour

SIGIRIYA & DAMBULLA

DAY 3

KANDY

It is a must to include Kandy in your Sri Lanka itinerary as there are beautiful and exciting places to visit. The most famous Temple of the Tooth shrine and the drop-dead gorgeous botanical garden is situated in the heart of Srilanka with incredible forms of flora and near-endangered plants that have been cultivated years back. Add a note in your Sri Lanka itinerary to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the city while refreshing and revitalizing your body and mind with a quick yoga break at Sri Lanka’s largest botanical gardens.

To get a memorable experience with elephants let’s visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and then have a tour around the city of Kandy witnessing the beautiful places that the Kandy city is known for. To end the day you will witness a beautiful cultural dance comprising of dancers dressed in colorful costumes dancing for the beat of the drums. With that, we will end the day with a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel.

Activities

Wake up to a beautiful morning in Sigiriya
Have a warm cup of fresh Ceylon tea
Enjoy a grand breakfast buffet facing the breezy village
Check out from the village hotel
Proceed to Kandy city
Pass through traditional villages by boat
Later, visit Sri Lanka’s Spice Village
Know how world famous Sri Lankan spices are made
Devour Sri Lankan rice & curry for lunch
Check in at the hotel in Kandy & refresh
Visit most famous Kandy Temple (Dalada Maligawa)
Witness a Sri Lankan culture dance in Kandy
Wine down with a Sri Lankan Made Lion beer
Enjoy a mouth-watering dinner buffet

KANDY

DAY 4

BENTOTA

Bentota is a resort town known for its tropical sea waters, lush gardens and therapeutic spas open just for tourists from all over the world and should be included in your Sri Lanka itinerary. Day 7 could be the day of relaxation after the exciting water activities in the sea. This tourist destination can be called the heart of relaxation as it offers the right degree of heart-melting experiences for our travelers. Walkthrough the enchanting ‘Brief Garden’ designed by ‘Bewis Bava’, a well-known Sri Lankan artist, and take a stroll along the golden Bentota beach.

You can also tour around the city renting a bicycle and thank us later for the suggestion to include this in your Sri Lanka itinerary! The city also comprises soul-touching temples and antique boutiques to shop traditional ornaments and unique pieces of jewelry to get as elegant souvenirs.