Sri Lanka · Luxury

5-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour with Sigiriya and Tea Country

5 Days Round trip from Negombo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Relax on Negombo's beaches and explore the local fish market
02 Enjoy a Kandyan dance performance in Kandy
03 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, home to Lord Buddha's sacred molar tooth
04 Explore Sigiriya's Lion Rock, with its mirror stone and world-famous Sigiri paintings
05 Experience ancient village life through oxen cart rides, catamaran rides, and paddy field walks

Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable luxury tour of Sri Lanka as you delve into the rich culture, heritage, and history of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Visit major attractions in Negombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, and Nuwara Eliya, from sacred temples and cultural performances to village life, tea country, and wildlife reservoirs. This 5-day journey combines sightseeing, nature, and local experiences with comfortable stays and private transport throughout.

Visit the eighth wonder of the world and see huge walls, water canals, security guard rooms, natural stone arches, mirror stone, and the world-famous Sigiri paintings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kandy, Negombo, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Sri Lanka and Transfer to Negombo

Pick-up from the airport and transfer to Negombo. Relax on Negombo's beaches and explore the local fish market.

Overnight stay at Jetwing Sea or a similar hotel in Negombo.

Day 02

Negombo to Kandy via the Royal Botanical Garden

Travel to Kandy and stop at the Royal Botanical Garden en route. See flowering plants, herbs, and various endemic and epidemic plant species; over 4000 species await you.
Enjoy a Kandyan dancing event in the evening between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The most sacred molar tooth of Lord Buddha is placed here under a golden ceiling.

Overnight stay at Amaya Hills or a similar hotel in Kandy.

Day 03

Sigiriya Lion Rock, Village Life, and Wildlife Experience

Pick-up from your accommodation at 6:00 AM and drive towards Lion Rock. Visit the eighth wonder of the world and see huge walls, water canals, security guard rooms, natural stone arches, mirror stone, and the world-famous Sigiri paintings. It is an isolated rock kingdom more than 200 m high. You will need to spend more than two and a half hours here to take in the beauty of the place.
Proceed to Sigiriya to experience ancient village life and observe the community's day-to-day life through various activities, including oxen cart rides, catamaran rides, and walks in paddy fields. See a demonstration of traditional Sri Lankan food being prepared, and enjoy the meal with locals.
Visit one of the three wildlife reservoirs in the area: Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Eco.

Overnight stay at Amaya Lake or a similar hotel in Kandy.

Day 04

Ambuluwawa, Waterfalls, and Tea Country to Nuwara Eliya

Pick-up at 8:00 AM and travel to Ambuluwawa, a green, hilly area rich in biodiversity. Visit the viewpoint at the top of the hill for a 360-degree view of the surroundings.
Explore waterfalls and scenic landscapes along the way to Nuwara Eliya. Take in the breathtaking beauty of the region's upland tea estates.
Stop at Macwoods tea factory, learn about tea processing and the varieties of tea by taste and quality, and purchase fresh tea products from the factory outlet.

Overnight stay at Jetwing St. Andrews or a similar hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 05

Departure and Airport Drop-off

No touring on this day; get dropped off at the airport.

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Lion Rock, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Nuwara Eliya tea country

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Negombo 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide and driver
Accommodation at 4 & 5-star hotels with breakfast and dinner
Airport pick-up & drop-off
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel and local insurance
Driver's accommodation and meals
All local taxes & charges

What's Not Included

Lunch

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible.
Not stroller accessible.
Not suitable for pets.
Infants must not sit on laps.
Tourists are able to include or exclude one or more options from the set tour according to their requirements.
You can adjust tour activities and the itinerary according to your requirements.

Logistics