Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Sigiriya and Kandy

5 Days Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the archaeological wonders of Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of Sri Lanka
02 Visit Sigiriya or Lion Rock, an ancient rock fortress nearly 200 metres high
03 Enjoy a bull cart ride around Sigiriya village
04 See the five spectacular caves of Dambulla Cave Temple with about 150 Buddha statues and paintings
05 Stroll through the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya
06 Pay a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy

Escape to the land of fragrant dreams and lush backwaters - Sri Lanka - on this short tour through some of the island's most celebrated cultural highlights. Visit historical Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of Sri Lanka, explore Sigiriya or Lion Rock, and enjoy a bull cart ride around Sigiriya village. Continue to the Dambulla Cave Temple, the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, and the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. With airport pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, and an English-speaking chauffeur, this journey offers a comfortable introduction to Sri Lanka's heritage.

The city complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders and ruins, making it one of South Asia's most evocative places.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Anuradhapura, Kandy, Dambulla, Negombo, Sigiriya, Habarana

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Airport Pickup and Arrival in Negombo

After arrival, head towards your hotel.

Relax and take in your first day in a foreign land.

Day 02

Negombo to Historical Anuradhapura and Habarana

After breakfast, drive to historical Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of Sri Lanka. The city complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders and ruins, making it one of South Asia's most evocative places.
Afterwards, proceed to Habarana.

Day 03

Sigiriya Lion Rock and Village Bull Cart Ride

Visit Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla. It is a massive column nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high.
Enjoy a bull cart ride around Sigiriya village.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya/Habarana.

Day 04

Dambulla Cave Temple and Kandy Sightseeing

After breakfast, visit Dambulla Cave Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It consists of five spectacular caves, which contain about 150 stunning Buddha statues and paintings.
Afterwards, drive to Kandy and visit the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya.
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The entire temple complex covers a large area, and there are numerous other temples and museums within the complex.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 05