Sri Lanka · Culture

5-Day Sri Lanka Cultural Tour with Sigiriya, Kandy and Colombo

5 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Cave Temple and climb the Rock Fortress at Sigiriya
02 Go to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha in Kandy
03 Explore Hanuman Temple and Ramboda Falls on the Nuwara Eliya excursion
04 Enjoy Colombo's nightlife at casinos, clubs, or pubs

Explore the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, a land of charming natural beauty that stands apart from the rest of the world. This 5-day tour covers culture, nature, nightlife, and shopping as you travel through Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Colombo, with visits to landmarks such as the Rock Fortress, the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Hanuman Temple, Ramboda Falls, and Seetha Amman Temple.

Visit the Cave Temple and climb the Rock Fortress.

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 Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Katunayake

Languages Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Sigiriya Exploration

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your guide, and proceed to Sigiriya.
Visit the Cave Temple and climb the Rock Fortress.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya.

Day 02

Journey to Kandy via Cultural Sites

Leave for Kandy after breakfast.
Visit the Cave Temple and Spice Garden en route to Kandy City.
Tour the stunning Art & Craft Centre, Gem Museum, Cultural Show, and the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha in Kandy.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.

Day 03

Nuwara Eliya Day Excursion

Leave for a day excursion to Nuwara Eliya.
En route, visit the Botanical Garden, Hanuman Temple, Tea Factory, and Ramboda Falls.
Proceed for an evening city tour of Nuwara Eliya, including Seetha Amman Temple, and then return to Kandy.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 04

Travel to Colombo and Evening Leisure

Leave for Colombo and, en route, visit the Royal Botanical Garden and Elephant Orphanage.
Make your way to the casinos, clubs, or pubs in the evening.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Colombo.

Day 05

Colombo City Tour and Departure

Take a Colombo city tour and enjoy shopping in Colombo.
Leave for the airport for departure.

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya, Rock Fortress, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Seetha Amman Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation on a sharing basis
B/B or H/B basis
English-speaking tour guide/driver
1 free SIM card per family
Complimentary Gem Shop voucher discount of 25% (non-refundable)
1 mineral water bottle per day per person
Meeting arrangements at the airport on arrival and departure
The above are net and include all government taxes

What's Not Included

Airport taxes
Video and camera permits
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Entrance fees for the following sites:
- Sigiriya USD 17 per person . Asians
- Dambulla Cave Temple USD 11 per person
- Elephant Orphanage USD 05 per person
- Kandy Temple USD 04 per person
- Royal Botanical Garden USD 11 per person (Optional)
- White Water Rafting USD 25 per person (Optional)

What to bring

Cotton clothing and lightweight suits are most suitable.
At the beaches, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses are recommended.
When in the upcountry, one should wear pullovers and medium-thick slacks, as the climate could turn cold.
When visiting places of religious importance, one must be properly attired, such as wearing long clothing.
A pair of sandals would come in handy.

Know before you go

Visit the website to obtain a Sri Lankan visa. Upon arrival, produce your passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry to obtain the necessary clearance. You should bring a copy of the ETA approval notice along with you.
[What is an ETA?
- ETA is an official authorization for a short visit to Sri Lanka and is issued electronically. The ETA is introduced to provide an efficient, reliable, and simplified service to Sri Lanka. ETA holders will be issued a 30-day short visit visa at the port of entry in Sri Lanka. The ETA has been effective since 1 January 2012.
- The ETA is issued through an online system. No passport copies, documents, or photographs are required. There is no requirement to endorse the ETA on the passport. View the sample ETA approval notice and/or referral notice.]

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