Discover Sri Lanka in 5 Days

A short trip that covers ancient Sigiriya, the hill capital of Kandy and a final day in Colombo.

Description

If your time in Sri Lanka is short, this four-night trip makes every day count. You begin at the Sigiriya rock fortress and its wildlife, move on to the sacred city of Kandy, and finish in Colombo with some shopping before your flight. Driving times are kept comfortable, so you see the highlights without rushing.

Your route

Sigiriya
Kandy
Colombo

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival and transfer to Sigiriya

Your chauffeur-guide meets you at the airport and drives you to Sigiriya, where you rest for the night.

Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 2

Sigiriya, Pidurangala and Minneriya

Spend the day around Sigiriya on foot or by bicycle. The must-sees are the rock fortress, the sunset view from Pidurangala and a safari in Minneriya National Park.

Sigiriya Rock FortressPidurangala RockMinneriya National Park Safari

Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 3

Sigiriya to Kandy

After breakfast, drive to Kandy with stops at the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, the botanical gardens, the national museum and Udawattakele forest.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicKandy LakeRoyal Botanical Gardens, PeradeniyaKandy National MuseumUdawattakele Forest Reserve

Overnight: Kandy

Day 4

Kandy to Colombo

Transfer to Colombo. Spend the afternoon at Galle Face Green and Viharamahadevi Park, and leave some time for shopping.

Galle Face GreenViharamahadevi Park

Overnight: Colombo

Day 5

Departure

Your guide takes you to the airport for your flight home.

Inclusions

Accommodation in hotels as listed, with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Welcome drink, local SIM card and welcome pack
Free drinking water in the vehicle
Entry ticket: Dambulla Cave Temple
Entry ticket: Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Entry ticket: Pidurangala Rock
Entry ticket: Minneriya National Park Safari
Entry ticket: Minneriya Lake Boat Ride
Entry ticket: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Entry ticket: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Entry ticket: Kandy Cultural Dance Show

Exclusions

Lunch
Dinner
Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance

Optional activities

Sigiriya Village Tour