The itinerary describes the accommodation in 3-star hotel, but the accommodation section says 3 nights at 4-star hotels. Which is correct? If it's 3-star, how much additional expenses for upgrading to 4-star or 5-star? Please provide me with the actual list of hotels as well. According to your schedule, we climb up the Sigiriya Lion's Rock in the afternoon when the temperature is extremely high. Wouldn't it be better if we go first in the morning when it's less crowded?

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4-Day Essence of Sri Lanka Tour

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Colombo/Negombo/Mount Lavinia to Sigiriya
Colombo/Negombo/Mount Lavinia to Sigiriya
Start point
Colombo, Sri Lanka (pick up)
Meals
Breakfast (Bed & Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Cave Temple of Dambulla (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Entrance fee to Dambulla Cave Temple included
Landmarks
Cave Temple of Dambulla
Day 2
Sigiriya
Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast (Bed & Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour of Polonnaruwa ancient city (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Entrance fee to Polonnaruwa ancient city included
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (5th century UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Entrance fee to Sigiriya rock fortress included
Landmarks
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Day 3
Matale - Kandy
Matale - Kandy
Meals
Breakfast (Bed & Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Authentic Sri Lankan lunch at village house in Hiriwadunna Village)
Included Activities
- Hiriwadunna Village trekking experience including bullock cart ride
- Chena cultivation experience
- Boat ride in village
- Lunch at Hiriwadunna Village (authentic Sri Lankan lunch at village house)
- Wood carving center visit
- Spice garden visit in Matale
- Entrance fee to spice garden included
- Kandy city tour including Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic
- Entrance fee to Kandy Temple included
- Upper lake drive
- Market square visit
- Gem lapidary visit
- Cultural show
Landmarks
Hiriwadunna Village
Spice Garden, Matale
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Day 4
Kandy to Colombo/Negombo/Mount Lavinia/Airport
Kandy to Colombo/Negombo/Mount Lavinia/Airport
End point
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Drop Off)
Meals
Breakfast (Bed & Breakfast at hotel)

Landmarks
Cave Temple of Dambulla

Landmarks
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Landmarks
Hiriwadunna Village
Spice Garden, Matale
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake

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4.6

Valerie4.0•November 2024
Our tour guide Kumari went out of his way to help us to enjoy our tour - the staff at leopards nest were gracious and...
Our tour guide Kumari went out of his way to help us to enjoy our tour - the staff at leopards nest were gracious and especially attentive waiters - unfortunately we experienced exceptional rainfall and bad weather for much of our visit which meant that we failed to see even one leopard (understandably they don’t like being wet!!) - the driver did his best despite rough conditions to find a leopard so he gets a positive for effortShow more
Richard4.0•January 2024
There was a lot of driving. The distance between Rainforest Eco Lodge and Leopards Nest in Yalla is almost 5 hours...
There was a lot of driving. The distance between Rainforest Eco Lodge and Leopards Nest in Yalla is almost 5 hours due to the elevation and dirt road conditions; the travel company estimated 3 hours which is unrealistic. I missed lunch. I wasn't disappointed as I was able to make the Safari. The Jeep driver was accommodating and brought me something to eat on the Safari. The Rainforest Eco Lodge was an amazing place. The Yalla Leopards Nest Glamping location was muddy, so a little unpleasant arriving in the dark and not being able to see what few stepping stones there were. Other than that, this is a really special place.Show more
Peter5.0•January 2024
Had a fantastic time on this trip. The tour was well planned, accomodations were nice, and the driver, Mr. Tharaka,...
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Caitlin
Asked on July 31st, 2024
The itinerary describes the accommodation in 3-star hotel, but the accommodation section says 3 nights at 4-star hotels. Which is correct? If it's 3-star, how much additional expenses for upgrading to 4-star or 5-star? Please provide me with the actual list of hotels as well. According to your schedule, we climb up the Sigiriya Lion's Rock in the afternoon when the temperature is extremely high. Wouldn't it be better if we go first in the morning when it's less crowded?
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  Caitlin
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  Are the entrance tickets included?
- Beyond EscapesOperator•Written August 2024
  Entrance fee to Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa ancient city, Sigiriya rock fortress, spice garden, Kandy Temple and cultural show, Hiriwadunna Trekking, Cycling in Polonnaruwa, All current taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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  Caitlin
  Traveler•Written August 2024
  Would it be possible to switch the cycling tour in Polonnaruwa with a tuk-tuk or a small car tour instead? And I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with your lists of hotels in 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star, respectively.
- Beyond EscapesOperator•Written August 2024
  Quotation is based on 3 star hotel option. Per person supplement for upgrades: 4 Star Upgrade - US$ 40 per person, 5 Star Upgrade - US$ 235 per person. You can change the schedule and climb Sigiriya Lion's Rock on next day morning.
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Jacob
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How many people in the group? What type of transportation, private car or minivan?
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- Beyond EscapesOperator•Written June 2024
  This tour is a private tour. If you book this tour, it will be exclusively for you.

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Currency
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Sri Lanka
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type D. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
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Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before October 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Beyond Escapes. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Colombo/Negombo/Mount Lavinia to Sigiriya

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Matale - Kandy

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