Four day tours that you never miss in Sri Lanka

Four day tours that you never miss in Sri Lanka | Touring Sri Lanka

Touring Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a paradise for sightseeing, you name it, we have it! And in close proximity too! Within a tiny area of 65,610 square KM. is a package of varied interests. You may travel from Colombo on the West Coast, to the salubrious hill country through breathtaking scenery in 3 to 5 hours. From the lake country with magnificent ruined cities to starkly arid Jaffna and the enchanting East Coast with blue seas and wide beaches, each turn unfolding a different visual tapestry.

Below day tours covers four major cities Galle, Colombo, Ratnapura and Kandy.

01) Day Tour One: Colombo City Tour

City by the sea. Interesting blend of the old & new. Good shopping, even designer labels, handloom and cotton clothing & linen, handmade leather handbags and shoes, gems & jewellery. You may visit Kelaniya Temple (beautiful mural paintings), Colombo National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple or drive on to Mount Lavinia, best beach close to Colombo. Otherwise buy authentic Sri Lankan handloom and souvenirs from Laksala.

Sightseeing:
Colombo National Museum
Kelaniya Temple
Gangaramaya Temple

Shopping / Souvenirs
Laksala

Leisure:
Mount Lavinia Beach

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02) Day Tour Two: Hill Country - Kandy

Picturesquely located, no doubt the most beautiful city in the Island. Regarded as Sri Lanka’s cultural center. You may witness the unique Kandyan Dancing, visit the Dalada Maligawa, golden roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of The Buddha, the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, and shop for gems, jewellery and traditional handicrafts. Visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage en route.

Sightseeing:
Dalada Maligawa
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

Shopping / Souvenirs
Laksala

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03) Day Tour Three:  Coastal Downsouth - Galle

Drive along the beautiful Southern coastline to Galle, Dutch fortified city, 17 century. fortress still bustling with life, shop for exquisite handmade lace, en route many beach hotels for a break at Kalutara, Beruwala, Bentota (popular for water sports) Hikkaduwa (famous for corals & tropical fish) Ambalangoda (Masks & Batiks.)

Sightseeing:
Galle Dutch Fort
Hikkaduwa Beach
Ambalangoda Masks Mesuem
Bentota Beach and Water sports

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04) Day Tour Four: Exploring City of Gems - Ratnapura

The “City of Gems” Gem mining, gem workshops (gem cutting, polishing, jewellery making), Enchanting drive through rubber plantations and typical Sri Lankan villages. Ceylon blue Sapphires considered the world’s best, and a variety of precious and semi precious gems, including deep red Rubies to Tourmalines of forest green, rich purple amethyst and golden Topaz. On the other hand National Museum of Ratnapura and Sumana Saman Dewalaya is famous sightseeing in Ratnapura area.

Sightseeing:
Ratnapura Gem Market
Sumana Saman Dewalalaya
Ratnapura National Museum
Gem mining workstation on the way (besides the main road)

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Reference: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority