Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour with Sigiriya, Kandy and Galle

5 Days Round trip from Dambulla Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Look at the tea plantations at Nuwara Eliya
  • 02 Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 03 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • 04 Discover the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya surrounded by gardens and reservoirs
  • 05 Enjoy the beautiful beach of Unawatuna in the Bay of Galle

Explore the pearl of the Indian Ocean in just a few days and enjoy a wholesome experience of culture, nature, adventure and more across Sri Lanka's vibrant towns and cities. This 5-day tour takes you to ancient temples, scenic tea plantations, golden beaches, and historic landmarks, offering a complete Sri Lankan experience from Dambulla and Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Mirissa, and Colombo.

This 5-day tour takes you to ancient temples, scenic tea plantations, golden beaches, and historic landmarks, offering a complete Sri Lankan experience from Dambulla and Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Mirissa, and Colombo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Mirissa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Unawatuna
Languages English, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival Transfer to Dambulla and Sigiriya Experience

  • Transfer from the airport to Dambulla. It is a popular and one of the oldest tourist destinations in Sri Lanka, visited by travellers for the past 1000 years.

  • Visit Sigiriya Rock - the ancient rock fortress and palace of Sigiriya. Although now standing in ruin, it still retains a magnificent opulence and is surrounded by beautiful gardens, reservoirs, and other structures.

  • Get a Sri Lankan Ayurvedic massage.

  • Go on a village safari and a jeep safari in the national park.

Overnight at Dambulla.

2
Day 02

Travel to Kandy with Temples, Spice Garden and Cultural Show

  • Travel from Dambulla to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. It is famed for its World Heritage ancient capital city, Kandy Dalada Maligawa, Kandyan culture, and architecture.

  • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, Spice Garden, Temple of the Tooth Relic, and gem museum.

  • Also, enjoy a cultural dance performance.

Overnight in Kandy.

3
Day 03

Journey to Nuwara Eliya through Sri Lanka's Hill Country

  • Transfer to the hill country of Sri Lanka - the picturesque Nuwara Eliya. This mountain resort town is blessed with a very charming climate and amazing views of valleys, meadows, mountains, and lush greenery.

  • Highlights here are tea plantations, a tea factory, and waterfalls. The tea capital of Sri Lanka is perched at an altitude of 1889 meters and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country.

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

4
Day 04

Coastal Drive to Galle, Unawatuna and Mirissa

  • Proceed to Sri Lanka's coastal towns with their golden beaches, sunshine, and adventure.

  • Galle is located on the southern coastline of Sri Lanka, 116 km from the capital, Colombo. The most prominent attraction in Galle is the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Dutch Fort.

  • There are a number of colonial buildings that give you a sense of being in the Netherlands. Buildings dating back to the Dutch era include the Old Dutch Government House, the Governor's House, and Groote Kerk (Great Church), built in 1755, which is still in use.

  • Enjoy the evening on the beautiful beach of Unawatuna, in the Bay of Galle.

  • Proceed to Mirissa on a 5-hour drive.

Overnight in Mirissa.

5
Day 05

Colombo City Tour and Departure

  • Return to Colombo and take a city tour before heading to the airport for departure.

  • Highlights here are the Dutch Hospital, World Trade Centre, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Independence Square and Arcade, Gangaramaya Temple, and National Museum.

Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, Galle Fort, Nuwara Eliya tea plantations

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, Galle Fort, Nuwara Eliya tea plantations

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dambulla 8 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transportation costs

  • Toll fees, parking charges, and guest paging

  • Fully air-conditioned 6-seater luxury microvan

  • US$ 3200 insurance per person for up to 8 persons

  • All taxes included

  • Train tickets

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to specific sites mentioned in the above itinerary

  • Safari vehicle fee and cruise fee for whale watching

  • Guest meals

  • An extra USD 20 per night will be charged if accommodation is not provided for the chauffeur.

Know before you go

  • We can arrange accommodation for a competitive price, as per your requirement.

  • Any other sites to be visited and the cost for them are negotiable.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Dambulla.

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