Sri Lanka · Religious & Spiritual

3-Day Sri Lanka Highlands Tour with Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Sigiriya

3 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Watch an exciting cultural dance show in Kandy
  • 02 Admire the Buddha statues inside the Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
  • 03 Marvel at the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 04 Visit the Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple

Embark on a 3-day tour through Sri Lanka's central highlands, exploring cultural, spiritual, and scenic landmarks from Colombo. Stroll around Kandy Lake, enjoy panoramic city views from the Kandy viewpoint, visit a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya, and discover revered temples including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple. Admire the Buddha statues and paintings inside the Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, and marvel at the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Admire the Buddha statues and paintings inside the Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, and marvel at the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Colombo to Kandy with Cultural Highlights

  • Meet your Colombo tour guide after pick-up from Colombo/Airport and head towards Kandy.

  • Later, visit the following places:

    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    • Kandy Lake

    • Royal Botanical Gardens

    • Kandy viewpoint

    • Cultural dance show

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Kandy.

2
Day 02

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Temples and Tea Country

  • Start from Kandy and head towards Nuwara Eliya.

  • Later, visit the following places:

    • Sita Temple

    • Hakgala Botanical Garden

    • Tea Factory

    • Gregory Lake

    • Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

3
Day 03

Sigiriya and Dambulla Exploration with Return to Colombo

  • Start from Kandy and head to Sigiriya.

  • Later, visit the following places:

    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress

    • Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple

    • Sigiriya Museum

    • Dambulla Economic Centre

    • Dambulla Cricket Stadium

  • Transfer to Colombo/Airport.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Colombo 6 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private chauffeured air-conditioned vehicle

  • Highway charges

  • Water bottles

  • Entry/admission to Kandy viewpoint, Kandy Lake, gem shops, Tea Factory, cultural dance show, Sita Temple, Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, Dambulla Economic Centre, and Dambulla Cricket Stadium

  • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel/B&B

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • Liquor

  • Entry/admission to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical Gardens, Hakgala Botanical Garden, Gregory Lake, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and Sigiriya Museum

Know before you go

  • The tour operator offers the flexibility of including and excluding attractions as per your choice.

  • Entry/admission to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical Gardens, Hakgala Botanical Garden, Gregory Lake, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and Sigiriya Museum can be arranged at additional charges.

  • Free 4G connection is available on request up to 2 GB.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Colombo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $250.00 — $500.00
Double Sharing $250.00

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