Sri Lanka · Archaeology

5-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Sigiriya and Kitulgala

5 Days Round trip from B199 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the magnificent Sigiriya and the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • 02 Marvel at the world-famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • 03 Check out the ancient town of Poḷonnaruwa and the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 04 Try exciting white water rafting at Kitulgala
  • 05 Visit the picturesque Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya

Sign up for this short 5-day Sri Lankan tour with visits to prominent attractions including Sigiriya, the Dambulla Cave Temple, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Explore the ancient town of Poḷonnaruwa, enjoy elephant sightings at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and end your journey with exciting white water rafting at Kitulgala.

Explore the ancient town of Poḷonnaruwa, enjoy elephant sightings at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and end your journey with exciting white water rafting at Kitulgala.

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, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Pinnawala, Kitulgala
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival Transfer to Sigiriya via Pinnawala and Dambulla

  • On your arrival, we will take you to Sigiriya via the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants, located in Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Enjoy elephant sightings here.

  • See the Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, a heritage site situated around 148 km east of Colombo and 72 kilometres north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.

2
Day 02

Explore the Ancient City of Poḷonnaruwa

  • Poḷonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. Visit this ancient city, including the Kaduruwela area and the ancient ruins of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.

  • Have lunch in a nearby village and try some local food - Sri Lankan rice and curry.

3
Day 03

Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock and Continue to Kandy

  • In the morning, we will climb Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress situated near the town of Dambulla. Visit this huge rock structure, which is around 200 metres high.

  • Next, we will head towards Kandy city to see Kandy Lake and the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic.

4
Day 04

Kandy City Tour with Peradeniya and Tea Factory

  • Today, you will enjoy a proper Kandy city tour with visits to the Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya, and possibly a nearby waterfall and a tea factory.

5
Day 05

White Water Rafting in Kitulgala and Drop-off in Colombo

  • Today, on your last day, indulge in some exciting water sports with white water rafting at Kitulgala. These adventures will energize your tour right at the end.

  • Afterwards, we will drop you at the airport or in Colombo, as you wish.

Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kandy Lake

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kandy Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from B199 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Ground transportation

  • Standard hotels with breakfast

  • English-speaking Sri Lanka tour guide

  • Drinking water bottles

  • Train tickets and highway fees

  • Parking charges

  • Wi-Fi connectivity

  • Chauffeur accommodations and meals

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to national parks and sights

  • Lunch and dinner

  • Complimentary tips

Know before you go

  • This tour has a maximum limit of 2 people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
B199, Rambukkana 71100, Sri Lanka
Tour start
B199, Rambukkana 71100, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in B199.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $297.50 — $595.00
Double Sharing $297.50

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