114 Palagathure West, Kochchikade, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 4 Day Tour Package 4
Sri Lanka 4 Day Tour Package 4
With this Sri Lanka short 4 day tour package we will visit Jaffna, Trincomalee, Sigiriya and Dambulla. We start the tour from the Colombo Fort Railway station and take the train from here to Jaffna. Jaffna is located in the far north of Sri Lanka. Jaffna has been densely populated for centuries and intensive horticulture is practiced. The port city of Trincomalee is located in the northeast of Sri Lanka. Trincomalee is located on a peninsula and this location makes it one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Sigiriya literally means “lion’s rock” and is of volcanic origin. In the 5th century a royal palace arose on top of the steep mountain and the remains can only be reached by a long staircase. Dambulla is best known for the Golden Temple. The rock temples of Dambulla have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 and are the largest, best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Dambulla consists of a series of 5 caves with beautiful Buddha images and frescoes.
Day 01
We pick you up from your hotel or Airport and we proceed to the Colombo Fort railway station. At 11:50 AM the train departs to Jaffna, the train journey will take approx. 6 hour and 25 minutes. The route is really quite stunning, and gives you a good feel of the North. The agriculture, the people, the destruction and the rebuilding. You’ll see stunning paddy fields adorned with buffalo, cattle egrets and peacocks, along with rural vistas. The train will arrive at 06:15 PM in Jaffna. After the train trip we proceed to the hotel.
Day 02
After breakfast we proceed and start sightseeing Jaffna, we will visit Kantharodai it consists of about 20 relatively small stupas and they are the burial site of 60 Tamil monks. After this visit we proceed and we will take the boat to the Nagadeepa Island where we bring a visit to the Naga Deepa Temple. This temple is one of the three places in Sri Lanka where lord Buddha has visited. After we visit the Naga Deepa Temple we proceed and visit the Nallur Hindu Temple. The temple was originally founded in 948 AD. However, it reached fame when it was rebuilt in the 13th century by Puvaneka Vaahu, a minister of the Jaffna King Kalinga Maha. After we visit the Temple we proceed and visit the Jaffna Fort, the Jaffna Fort owes much of its grandeur to the Dutch who captured it from the Portuguese, and later expanded it into the landmark we see today. After sightseeing Jaffna we proceed back to the hotel.
Day 03
After breakfast we proceed to Trincomalee. Trincomalee is located on a peninsula and this location makes it one of the largest natural harbors in the world. This has had an important role in the history of the city. The port was of strategic importance to European countries. In Trincomalee we will sightseeing the city and we will visit the Kanniya hot springs. Seven hot springs of varying temperatures are found at the site and are considered to contain healing properties. After this visit we proceed and visit the Koneswaram Temple and the old Dutch Fort. Surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery on all sides, the colourful Koneswaram temple sits high above the bay. After sightseeing we proceed to the hotel.
Day 04
After breakfast we proceed to Sigiriya. In Sigiriya we will climb the famous Sigiriya Rock. After we are back from the top you can decide to take a ride on an Elephant. After our visit at the Sigiriya Rock we proceed to Dambulla. In Dambulla we will sightseeing the city and we will visit one of the biggest vegetables market in Sri Lanka. After sightseeing we proceed and visit the Dambulla Caves and the golden Buddha statue. After our visit at Dambulla we proceed back to your hotel / Airport.
Start time
Train departs from Colombo fort railway station at 11:50 Am.
Highlights of the tour
Train journey to Jaffna, Nagadeepa Island, Nallur Hindu Temple, Jaffna Fort, Koneswaram Temple, Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Caves.
When to go
Tour is year arround available
Can it be tailor made
Yes, you can change the tour where you want.
Transfers
Hotel / Airport – Tour – Airport / Hotel.
- Experienced and qualified driver / guide
- Transportation by a air-conditioned vehicle from pick-up to drop-off at your hotel / airport
- Local guide at the Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Caves.
- All the entrance tickets at the mentioned sites
- Hotels on the bed and breakfast / half board basis
- Portrage & Service charge
- All Government taxes
- Lunch and dinner throughout the tour
- Elephant riding at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Expenses of personal nature, including telephone calls, laundry, beverages etc.
