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Sri Lanka Express

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Sri Lanka Express

4 Days · Negombo, Pinnawala, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy · Starts and ends at Bandaranaike International Airport

Tour Description

Explore the best of Sri Lanka on this affordable 4-day tour, covering Negombo, Pinnawala, Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Kandy. This budget-friendly adventure offers a perfect mix of culture, history, wildlife, and scenic landscapes. With comfortable accommodation, private transportation, and carefully planned sightseeing, this tour is ideal for travelers looking for great value without compromising on experience.

From the golden beaches of Negombo to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the sacred temples of Dambulla and Kandy, and the elephant encounters in Pinnawala, this tour is designed to give you an authentic taste of Sri Lanka in just four days.

What Is Included

  • Airport Pickup & Drop-off
  • Private Transport
  • Fuel, Parking & Highway Tolls
  • English-speaking guides

What Is Not Included

  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Entrance Fees
  • Personal Expenses
  • Additional Activities

Schedule

  • Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (Katunayake).

  • Meet and greet by our friendly guide.

  • Transfer to Negombo, a charming coastal town known for its beaches and fishing villages.

  • Explore the Negombo Lagoon, fish markets, and Dutch Fort (optional).

  • Relax and enjoy a budget-friendly beachfront dinner.

  • Overnight stay in Negombo (Budget Hotel/Guesthouse).

  • Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast and check out.

  • Travel to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can see elephants being cared for and bathing in the river.

  • Continue to Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient Buddhist murals and statues.

  • Visit a local spice garden to learn about Sri Lanka’s famous spices.

  • Overnight stay near Dambulla or Pinnawala (Budget Hotel/Guesthouse).

  • After breakfast, head to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

  • Climb the ancient rock, explore the ruins, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.

  • Experience an authentic Sri Lankan village tour:

    • Ride a traditional bullock cart.

    • Enjoy a catamaran boat ride on the lake.

    • Take part in traditional cooking demonstrations and taste authentic Sri Lankan food.

  • Overnight stay in a budget-friendly eco-lodge or homestay near Sigiriya.

  • Travel to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital.
  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO-listed Buddhist site.
  • Explore Kandy Lake, Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, and local markets.
  • Visit a gem museum and witness Sri Lanka’s famous gem craftsmanship.
  • Enjoy an optional cultural dance show.
  • Transfer back to Katunayake Airport for departure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sri Lanka Express is a 4-day itinerary. It starts and ends at Bandaranaike International Airport.

The itinerary covers Negombo, Pinnawala, Dambulla, Sigiriya and Kandy.

Airport pickup and drop-off, private transport, fuel, parking and highway tolls, and English-speaking guides are included.

Lunch and dinner, entrance fees, personal expenses and additional activities are not included.

The tour starts and ends at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

Yes. Every AVC Tours itinerary is private. You travel in your own vehicle with your own driver and an English-speaking guide.

Yes. Itineraries can be tailored to your dates and interests. If none of the published packages is quite right, tell us what you would like to see and we will build one around it.

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