Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

04 nights Sigiriya, Kandy & Colombo Tour in Sri Lanka

5 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya
  • 02 Explore the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 03 See the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • 04 Enjoy views around scenic Kandy Lake
  • 05 Travel through Sri Lanka with private transportation
  • 06 Stay in 3-star hotel accommodation with breakfast included
  • 07 Discover Colombo’s colonial and modern cityscape

Discover some of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated cultural and heritage highlights on this 5-day journey through Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, and Colombo. From the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and the remarkable Dambulla Cave Temple to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, this tour brings together archaeology, spirituality, and city sightseeing in one itinerary.

Travel with an English-speaking guide, enjoy breakfast and private transportation throughout the tour, and stay in 3-star hotel accommodation along the way. With visits to UNESCO-listed and culturally significant sites, this itinerary offers a convenient introduction to Sri Lanka’s history, landscapes, and living traditions.

Discover some of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated cultural and heritage highlights on this 5-day journey through Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, and Colombo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Airport to SigiriyaSigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.3 Star Hotel or Similar

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Day 02

Sigiriya• Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site(1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings.Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.3 Star Hotel or Similar

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Day 03

Sigiriya To KandySurrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession. This was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Dinahala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. It is also the site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world, which was built to protect the sacred tooth relic thought to belong to Lord Buddha, which has been enshrined in Sri Lanka for hundreds of years As well as a host of other temples, visitors to the city can wander along Kandy Lake.Temple of Tooth in Kandy. (Sri Dalada Maligawa) or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.Peradeniya Botnical Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest in Sri Lanka). Agriculture3 Star Hotel or Similar

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Day 04

KandyA short turn off from the Kundasale Road just outside of Kandy and you will come upon a strange sight: the unfinished Galmaduwa Viharaya. Traditionally ascribed to King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe, it is said that while this building was being completed the king heard of the discovery of a cave at Degaldoruwa and stopped the work on Galmaduwa shifting his attention to Degaldoruwa3 Star Hotel or Similar

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Day 05

Kandy to Colombo to AirportColombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka and the largest city in Sri Lanka, once served as an important seaport for trade between the East and the West. Situated on the west coast of the country, Colombo is a vibrant and busy urban metropolis that boasts of all the mod-cons of today’s world in addition to some traditions of a bygone era, still alive and waiting to be experienced.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • English speaking guide for the entire tour
  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
  • Mineral Water Bottle
  • Transportation throughout the tour in a car vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Any tours to cities not mentioned above
  • Any other services not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..

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