Sri Lanka · Culture

7-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour from Colombo to Kandy with Sigiriya

7 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
02 Explore the Sigiriya Lion Rock
03 Admire the Dambulla Cave Temple
04 Experience a village excursion with a bullock cart ride, tuk-tuk ride, and boat ride
05 Enjoy a local cooking demonstration and lunch in a village home

Discover Sri Lankan culture through its many forms - temples, ancient ruins, local cuisine, tea plantations, and natural attractions. Travel from Colombo to Kandy via the "Lion Rock" in Sigiriya, the ruins of Polonnaruwa, the spice gardens of Matale, and the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Do not miss exploring the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.

Do not miss exploring the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Gampola

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo to Sigiriya Arrival

Meet your chauffeur-guide.
Depart for Sigiriya.

Overnight at a hotel in Sigiriya.

Day 02

Sigiriya Lion Rock and Village Experience

After breakfast, proceed to visit Sigiriya Lion Rock.
Later, enjoy a bullock cart ride, tuk-tuk ride, and boat ride.
Visit a local house for a cooking demonstration and have lunch.
Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 03

Polonnaruwa and Ritigala Excursion

After breakfast, depart for Polonnaruwa.
Visit the Polonnaruwa archaeological site.
Have lunch at Priyamali Gami Gedara.
Visit Ritigala monastery and forest.

Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 04

Dambulla, Matale, and Transfer to Kandy

After breakfast, depart for Kandy.
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple.
Visit a spice garden.
Visit Muththuaman Hindu Temple.

Overnight in Kandy.

Day 05

Kandy Temples, City, and Market

After breakfast, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
Visit Bahirawa Kanda Temple.
Visit Kandy city and the local market.
Visit Muththuaman Hindu Temple.

Overnight in Kandy.

Day 06

Train Ride to Gampola and Ramboda Tea Country

After breakfast, go to the railway station.
Enjoy a local train ride to Gampola.
From Gampola, continue by road to Ramboda Waterfall.
Visit a tea plantation and factory.

Overnight in Kandy.

Day 07

Kandy to Colombo Airport

After breakfast, leave for Colombo.
Check in at the airport.

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa archaeological site, Temple of the Tooth Relic

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Colombo 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private air-conditioned 3-seater Toyota Prius luxury car
Licensed official English-speaking Sri Lanka tourist chauffeur-guide service for the entire tour
Fuel for the entire tour
US$ 5000 passenger insurance per person
Government taxes/VAT
B/B accommodation facilities for 6 nights with breakfast only
Driver's meals and lodging charges
Train tickets
Any toll fees