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Private Tour · Tour No. 001

Sri Lanka Highlights

2 nights / 3 days Sigiriya, Kandy

From $440 per person, all inclusive
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Sigiriya rock fortress rising above surrounding jungle in warm morning light
Duration
3 days
Stay
3/4 star hotels · Breakfast
Transport
Private A/C car
Best time
Year-round

Three days, seven set pieces

Tour highlights

  • Pinnawala Elephant OrphanageWalk alongside Sri Lanka's gentle giants.
  • Minneriya National Park Jeep SafariWitness elephants in their natural habitat.
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)Conquer the iconic Lion Rock Fortress.
  • Spice & Herbal GardenImmerse yourself in the aromas of Ceylon spices.
  • Temple of the Tooth (UNESCO)Discover the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka.
  • Kandy Cultural ShowWitness Sri Lanka's vibrant cultural heritage.
  • Kandy Kingdom HighlightsDiscover the legacy of the last Sinhalese kingdom.

Your route, at a glance

  1. Negombo
  2. Pinnawala
  3. Sigiriya
  4. Kandy
  5. Negombo

Nothing here is fixed

Day by day

A proven route, written out in full. Tell us what to add, swap or slow down and we'll rebuild it around you.

Day 1

Arrival & transfer to Sigiriya ancient kingdom

Early morning
Arrival, and start travelling to the Sigiriya ancient kingdom.
Late morning
En-route visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Afternoon
Minneriya National Park jeep safari — famous for its herds of wild elephants.
Overnight Sigiriya (Habarana) Hotel Kassapa Lions Rock Drive time approx. 2.5 hrs
Elephants bathing together in the shallow river beside the Pinnawala orphanage

Day 2

Sigiriya and Kandy — two UNESCO sites in a day

Early morning
Sigiriya Lion Rock Kingdom (UNESCO World Heritage).
Late morning
Start travelling to the Kingdom of Kandy.
En-route
Sri Lankan spices & herbal garden.
Afternoon
Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy (UNESCO World Heritage), followed by the Kandy cultural show.
Overnight Kandy Hotel Hotel Cassendra Drive time approx. 2 hrs
Sigiriya Lion Rock standing above the surrounding jungle canopy

Day 3

Kandy kingdom highlights, then the airport

Morning
Kandy kingdom highlights and the lake.
Afternoon
Transfer to the airport and check in for departure.
Drive time approx. 2.5 hrs
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, its white walls reflected in the lake

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Where you'll stay

The pool and garden terrace at Kassapa Lions Rock hotel near Sigiriya

Kassapa Lions Rock

4-star · Bed & breakfast · Night 1

The exterior and pool deck of Hotel Cassendra in Kandy

Hotel Cassendra

4-star · Bed & breakfast · Night 2

These selected hotels may be subject to change based on availability at the time of booking. In that case we will tell you before anything is confirmed, and arrange an equivalent without any harm to your wishes.

Upgrades and downgrades are available throughout, and we're happy to change hotels entirely if you have preferences of your own.

Itemised before you pay anything

What's included, and what isn't

Included

  • Private A/C vehicle throughout
  • Hotels as listed above
  • English speaking chauffeur guide (other languages available)
  • Site entrance and activity tickets
  • Safari jeeps and boats
  • Daily bottled water
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • 24×7 on-call assistance

Entrance and safari tickets are included on the all-inclusive rate. See pricing below.

Not included

  • Lunch and snacks
  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities such as diving

Per person, private basis

Two ways to take this trip

Bed & breakfast · 3/4 star

$340 / person

Everything listed above except site entrance and safari tickets, which you pay as you go.

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All inclusive · BB with all entrance & safari tickets

$440 / person

Nothing left to pay on the road. Every entrance fee and safari ticket on the itinerary is covered.

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Prices are per person on a private, guided basis. Tell us your dates and group size and we'll confirm exactly, in writing, before anything is booked.

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