Trip highlights
- Dambulla Golden Cave Temples
- Sunrise climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Minneriya jeep safari for wild elephants
- Village tour with a home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
Day by day
Day 1
Colombo to Sigiriya
Morning pickup and drive north. Afternoon at the Dambulla cave temples, then sunset from Pidurangala Rock looking across at Sigiriya.
Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 2
Sigiriya, safari and village life
Climb the rock at opening. Midday village tour: bullock cart, catamaran across the tank, cooking demonstration and lunch. Afternoon jeep safari at Minneriya.
Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 3
Kandy and return
Spice garden at Matale, then the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Return to Colombo or the airport by the Kandy expressway.
Overnight: Departure
What is included
Included
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Private vehicle and chauffeur-guide
- Minneriya jeep safari
- Village tour with lunch
- Airport or hotel transfers
- Bottled water and 24/7 support
Not included
- Flights and ETA visa
- Dinners
- Site entrance fees, approximately USD 85 per person
- Insurance, tips and personal expenses
Where you stay
Two nights at the same Sigiriya hotel, chosen so you can see the rock from the pool. Four-star standard; eco-lodge and homestay options available.
Vehicle and driver-guide
Private air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver-guide, collecting from the airport, Colombo hotels or Colombo Port.
Pricing
| Travellers | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests sharing | GBP 285 | Twin or double |
| 4 guests | GBP 245 | Two rooms |
| 6 or more guests | GBP 225 | Group rate |
| Single traveller | GBP 390 | Single supplement included |
Land only, based on the stated number of travellers sharing. Flights, visa and site entrance fees are quoted separately.
Questions about this tour
Can you collect us from a cruise ship?
Yes. We meet cruise passengers at Colombo Port and guarantee return to the ship at least two hours before all-aboard, with a written contingency plan if traffic changes.
Could we swap Kandy for a beach day?
Certainly. A common variation replaces day three with Bentota or Negombo. Tell us on the inquiry form and we will re-price it.
Is the village tour authentic?
It is a working village near Habarana where families host visitors in rotation and keep the fee. You cook over a clay hearth, eat what you make and cross the tank on a catamaran the fishermen actually use.
