This morning, explore Golden Temple of Dambulla, which dates back to 100 BC and is located on a vast isolated rock mass that is 500 feet high and 5,280 feet wide at the base. Next, proceed to Sigiriya and head to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, also known as ‘The Lion Rock’, It is home to the 5th Century ‘Fortress in the Sky’ which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. 

After breakfast, proceed to Kandy. Visit a spice garden, where you can see lush spice plants such as cinnamon, cardamom and pepper. Feel free to purchase some spices if you like. In the afternoon, embark on a city tour of Kandy, which includes sights such as Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Kandyan Arts and Crafts Industrial Centre and a gem factory. Kandy was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese empire before it was ceded to the British in 1815. Temples and monasteries keeping Buddhist traditions alive can be found everywhere and they are fine examples of Buddhist influence in Sri Lanka today. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic where it houses the tooth of Buddha that was brought to Sri Lanka in the 4th century. It is considered the country’s most prized possession. In the evening, catch a cultural show featuring the various dances of Sri Lanka.

Early morning, go for a Jeep Safari at Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most famous national park, with total area of 1268sqkm of forest, grassy plains and brackish lagoons. It’s very rich in wildlife and you’re virtually certain to encounter elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, monkeys and if you are lucky, the trip is perfect with a majestic sight of Sri Lankan Leopard. After this, explore Galle Fort, imposing Dutch-colonial buildings. Stroll around the ancient city of UNESCO site, coffee shop or beach side to relax. Next, have a Stilt Fisherman Experience, one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka. 

Today, head back to Colombo. En-route, visit a Turtle Hatchery and a must see when in the Southern province of Sri Lanka. Walk around the huge tanks with hatchlings and turtles of various sizes before they are released into the sea. Thereafter, embark on your city tour of Colombo. Drive through the city and pass by Cinnamon Gardens, a tree-lined residential area, before arriving at Colombo Fort and Pettah, the city’s commercial area, where you can do some shopping at local shopping mall before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.