3 Days Tour to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya

4.0 (5 reviews) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Rounding up inland Sri Lanka’s sights from Colombo by yourself means self-driving or hopping between trains, buses, and cabs. This private 3-day tour takes away the transport hassles: providing a private chauffeured vehicle to ferry you from sight to sight. Discover Kandy’s must-sees, and explore a tea plantation, Nuwara Eliya, and Sigiriya all in one tour.

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With Accomodations

3-4 Star Rates Hotels: 1 Double Room with Breakfast Basis
Superiour
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast x 3
Private Car: Private Air Conditioned Car with Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
Pickup included

Transport by Van

Superiour
Duration: 3 days
Private Van: Private Air Conditioned Van with Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
Pickup included

Transport by Car

Superiour
Duration: 3 days
Private Car: Private Air Conditioned Car with Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
Pickup included

What's included

  • 3-4 Star Hotel Accomodations (Selected Option Only)
  • Driver Accomodations
  • Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
  • Breakfast
  • All Local Taxes & Charges
  • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
  • Food / Drinks
  • Entrance Fees

What to expect

Day 1: COLOMBO - KANDY
  1. Pass by
    Meet & Greet your Professional Guide at Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) or your Hotel in Sri Lanka and head towards Kandy
  2. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
  3. Kandy Lake
    Pass by
    Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned
  4. Royal Botanical Gardens
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the 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. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.
  5. Kandy View Point
    30m
    Climb the hill by Kandy Lake to reach Kandy view point and receive a view of the city that cannot be beaten. As a popular tourist spot, the area brings in a large amount of peddlers, though they often sell sub-par items. The area also has a reputation for high pickpocket activity, so keep an eye on your belongings. From the hill, you can enjoy great views over the lake and the city
  6. Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Kandy cultural show – Sri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of Kandy cultural show. The beat a dancing from \"Salupliya\" depicting several demons, \"Thelme\" vibrant expression of low country rhythm, Fire and Harvest dances accompanied by Ceremonial Drums and the Drum Orchestra rising and falling to the lively tempo. As many as 12 different folk and traditional dances are performed by Kandy lake club dance troop within the span of one hour.
Day 2: KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA
  1. Nuwara Eliya
    Pass by
    Head towards the Wonderful Hill Country with beautiful backdrops.
    Sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views through misty mountains and Tea Plantations
  2. Sita Temple
    30m
    Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometre from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 5 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya
  3. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest garden in Sri Lanka.
  4. Glenloch Tea Factory
    30m
    Experience the Sri Lankan Tea Estates with Tea Plucking and then visit a Tea Factory to see how pure Ceylon Tea are prepared,

    you can also taste various cups of Tea
Day 3: NUWARA ELIYA - SIGIRIYA - AIRPORT
  1. Sigiriya
    Pass by
    Head to Sigiriya in the morning with beautiful Waterfall Stops
  2. Sigiriya Lion Rock
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
  3. Sigiriya Craft Village
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.
  4. Golden Temple of Dambulla
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
  5. Spice Garden
    30m
    Enriched with herbs, spice groves and plants with fragrant greenery shading from the tropical trees that enlightens the unique aroma of each spice and herb. We give the opportunity for our visitors to explore and gain knowledge on Sri Lankan spices, herbs and the benefits of Ayurveda. The tropical climate in which our plants and herbs are grown helps them preserve its ancient originality. The educational tour around the garden, which we call “The Spice Tour”, let the visitors feel the sensation of the Sri Lankan spices and herbs which is demonstrated in different foreign languages to suit our customer need.
  6. Pass by
    Head back to Airport with plenty of time for your Flight and end your beautiful holiday

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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