Sri Lanka · Religious & Spiritual

8-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour with Sigiriya and Kandy Temples

8 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 02 Check out the Mihintale Buddhist Temple and the Matale Hindu Temple
  • 03 Cover the famous Three Temple Loop and climb Lion's Rock in Sigiriya
  • 04 Visit the historical cities of Polonnaruwa and Yapahuwa

Sign up for this 8-day tour through Sri Lanka's major tourist attractions and explore the cities of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Kandy. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Mihintale Buddhist Temple, and Dambulla Cave Temple, and cover the Three Temple Loop while exploring the religious side of Sri Lanka. Also explore the "Lion's Rock" in Sigiriya and the historical cities of Polonnaruwa and Yapahuwa.

After breakfast, line up to climb and explore "Lion's Rock" in Sigiriya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Negombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Katunayake, Yapahuwa
Languages Arabic, English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Negombo

  • Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, transfer to Negombo.

  • Check in at the hotel.

  • Depending on the time of day, you have the option to go on a boat trip in the Negombo Lagoon.

  • Relax, unwind, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Dinner and overnight stay in Negombo.

2
Day 02

Yapahuwa and Anuradhapura

  • After breakfast, depart for the city of Anuradhapura.

  • En route, stop at the ancient city of Yapahuwa, a 300-foot fortified wonder dating back to the 13th century.

  • Explore nearby areas in Anuradhapura.

Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

3
Day 03

Ancient Anuradhapura and Mihintale

  • On this day, observe several historical remains of the ancient city of Anuradhapura.

  • Later in the day, visit the Mihintale Buddhist Temple.

  • Head back to the hotel for the night.

4
Day 04

Aukana Buddha and Dambulla to Sigiriya

  • On the way to Sigiriya, stop to visit the Aukana Buddha Statue and the Dambulla Cave Temple.

  • Arrive in Sigiriya for an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Sigiriya Lion's Rock and Polonnaruwa

  • After breakfast, line up to climb and explore "Lion's Rock" in Sigiriya. This activity is quite doable for most people.

  • Later in the day, visit the ancient and historical city of Polonnaruwa and return to Sigiriya for the night.

6
Day 06

Matale Temples and Kandy Cultural Show

  • This morning, begin the journey towards the hill capital of Kandy.

  • En route, visit the Matale Alu Viharaya Buddhist Temple and the Matale Hindu Temple.

  • Upon arrival in Kandy, enjoy an evening cultural dance show by the Kandyans.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

7
Day 07

Temple of the Tooth and Three Temple Loop

  • In the morning, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and obtain blessings from the Buddhist monks there.

  • Next, continue to the Three Temple Loop, known as the Gadaladeniya, Embekke, and Lankatilaka Temples. These are Hindu-Buddhist temples from the 14th century.

  • Towards the evening, return to the hotel in Kandy for a night stay.

8
Day 08

Kandy City Visit and Airport Transfer

  • Depending on the departure flight time, explore the city for a few hours before transferring to the airport.

End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 10 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet, greet, and pick up at Katunayaka International Airport

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, with the service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide

  • All fuel, insurance, license fees, and toll charges for the vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Guest lunch, dinner, and beverages

  • Charges

  • Entrance fees at all visiting sites as per the given itinerary

  • Safari tickets/fees or whale-watching charges

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to be booked.

  • The itinerary can be prepared according to your wishes, but you may need an extra night depending on your flight arrival time.

  • If you wish to stay longer at any of the lavish holiday resorts, you can extend your stay accordingly. Charges apply.

  • If you wish to hire a vehicle for a tour, the cost is Car - $60 per day; Van - $70 per day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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