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Green tea plantation with trees and blue sky in the background
A leopard lies relaxed on a rock, surrounded by green leaves.
A calm stream flows through a green forest with moss-covered stones and trees.
A group of elephants bathing in a river in front of dense green forest.
Large statue on a green hill surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.
Large painted Buddha statue inside a decorated cave with more statues visible in the background.
View of a forest-covered hill with a distant hazy horizon under a blue sky with clouds.
A group of baboons sitting on a stone floor in front of a hilly landscape.
View of a forested landscape with rocks and ancient ruins on a hill
Sri Lanka ∙ Colombo ∙ Colombo-Stadt

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Location

Short roundtrip 4 nights/5 days
Day 1: Colombo Airport – Dambulla-Sigiriya
Arrival at Colombo Airport, welcome by the tour guide and departure at approx. 12:00 PM towards Dambulla. Visit the impressive cave temples with countless Buddha statues, which are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Guests who have already booked an pre-stay will meet the group at the airport in the morning.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Kasyapa Rock or similar.
Day 2: Sigiriya
After breakfast, drive to the famous rock fortress of Sigiriya. Climb the 200m high Lion Rock, where King Kassapa built a fortress in the 5th century. In the afternoon, you can either relax at the hotel or take an optional excursion to Polonnaruwa.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Kasyapa Rock or similar.
Day 3: Sigiriya – Matale-Kandy
Today you will travel on to Kandy, visiting a typical spice and herb garden in Matale en route. Continue to Kandy, the last royal city of the country. City tour in Kandy. You can optionally visit the Temple of the Tooth. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dance show.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Topaz or similar.
Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya-Kandy
After visiting a gemstone cutting factory, the route leads via serpentines up into the evergreen mountain world of the island. During a visit to a tea factory, the workers will explain their craft and you will be served a cup of freshly brewed tea. In Nuwara Eliya, known as the "City above the Clouds," the influence of the English colonial rulers is still noticeable today. City tour and market visit.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Topaz or similar.
Day 5: Kandy – Colombo
After breakfast, visit the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. Known for its countless plants, orchids, and tropical flora, it is considered one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia. (For package tours, transfer to the connecting hotel is automatically included; for modular bookings, this can be booked on request and for a fee).

Meals

as per program

4x breakfast/4x dinner.
Meals begin with dinner on the day of arrival and end with breakfast on the day of departure. Summer offer!

All Inclusive

Included services:

- Accommodation in 3* hotels in a double room
- Roundtrip in air-conditioned vehicles
- German-speaking local tour guide for 4 or more people
- German-speaking local driver for 2-3 people
- Entrance fees as described

Not included:

- Drinks and tips
- Additional meals (not mentioned)
- Transfer before and after the roundtrip
- Hotel telephone and laundry service
- Possible photo and video permits

Note

The roundtrip can also be booked as a private, guaranteed roundtrip for an additional charge. Surcharges as per system.
ATTENTION: Roundtrip starts between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
*** Short-term changes before and during the roundtrip are subject to change ***
- The return flight on the last day of the roundtrip must not be before 9:00 PM!
- Roundtrip starts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Please remember to tip the drivers and tour guides for the roundtrip.
In Sri Lanka, washbasins or bathtubs/whirlpools may be openly integrated into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation. **************************************
In Sri Lanka, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For a double occupancy with 1 or 2 children, there may be only 1 or 2 large beds available in total. **************************************

Beaches

The beaches are generally public natural beaches. Depending on current and weather conditions, the sand on the beach may be eroded.

Seasonal information

Diving season:
· On the east coast from the beginning of May to the end of September
· All year round on the south coast
· South-west coast from the end of October to mid-April

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Last updated: 19.02.2026 13:00