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Private & tailor-made
SLTDA licensed

Sri Lanka Cultural Highlights

6 days, 5 nightsDuration
Colombo to ColomboRoute
★ 4.8120 reviews
from $920per person
$920per person, twin share, comfort tier

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Overview

Short on time but keen on culture. This compact loop covers the island’s greatest ancient sights, from cave temples and the Lion Rock to a medieval royal city and sacred Kandy, with a gentle pace and comfortable stays throughout.

Trip highlights

Dambulla cave temples and Sigiriya rock fortress
The medieval royal city of Polonnaruwa
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
A spice garden and a Kandyan cultural show
Comfortable private travel throughout

Your route

NegomboSigiriyaDambullaPolonnaruwaKandyColombo

Day by day

Airport welcome and a relaxed first night by the sea.

Visit the Dambulla cave temples and settle near Sigiriya.

Climb the Lion Rock at dawn, then explore the ruins of Polonnaruwa by bicycle.

Drive to the hill capital with a spice garden stop on the way.

The Temple of the Tooth, the lake and an evening cultural show.

A scenic drive back to Colombo for your flight.

What's included

Included

  • Private air conditioned vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur guide
  • Hand picked accommodation with daily breakfast
  • All government taxes and service charges
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Scenic hill country train tickets where noted
  • Bottled water each day
  • 24 hour on trip WhatsApp support

Not included

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
  • Lunches and dinners unless stated
  • Entrance fees and safari jeep hire
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

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What travelers say

The places we visited were wonderful, and the trip was very well organized. The driver was excellent. Highly recommended!

Valeria

Russia, Jan 2026

The places we visited were wonderful, and the trip was very well organized. The driver was excellent. Highly recommended!

Valeria

Russia, Jan 2026

Good to know

Yes. Every tour is fully private and tailor made, with your own vehicle and licensed chauffeur guide. Nothing is shared with other travellers.

December to March suits the south and west coast and the hill country. May to September is best for the east coast and the north. We route your trip to the season.

Of course. Add nights, upgrade hotels, swap in more beach time or extend to the Maldives. Send us your ideas and we will tailor it around you.

A small deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due before arrival. The prices shown are sample rates, so please request a live quote for your dates.

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