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6-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour: Sigiriya, Minneriya Safari, Kandy, Tea Hills & Kitulgala Rafting
6D/5N
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1
Day in
Colombo
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2
Days in
Sigiriya
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1
Day in
Kandy
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1
Day in
Nuwara Eliya
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1
Day in
Bentota
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Accommodation
3-Star Hotels
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Departure City
Colombo Airport (BIA)
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Arrival City
Bentota (beach hotel)
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Best Season
Dec–Apr for west and south
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Guide
English-Speaking Driver-Guide
Destination Routes
Stay Category
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals as per the programme
- A/C vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
- Airfares
- Any meal not mentioned
- All tips
- Medical-related expenses
- Entrance fees (as noted per day)
Places You’ll See
Tour Plan
6
Days in
Sri Lanka
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Day 01: Airport → Colombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Your English-speaking driver-guide meets you in the airport lobby and drives you around 40 kilometres to your hotel, a journey of roughly 45 minutes. Hotel check-in is from 2:00 PM, so if you arrive early you can drop your bags and explore nearby or simply relax with a cool drink. Use this first afternoon to recover from your flight, change some money and get a feel for the island's warm hospitality. Your guide will run through the plan for the coming days, answer your questions and suggest local dishes to try at dinner tonight. Meals: Breakfast · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 02: Colombo → Sigiriya
Head north into the Cultural Triangle to meet Sigiriya, the island's most photographed landmark. Built in the fifth century by King Kasyapa, this granite fortress rises about 200 metres above the plains. Your climb begins among symmetrical water gardens, continues past the famous Mirror Wall and frescoes, and passes between the giant stone Lion's Paws before the final steps to the summit palace ruins. From the top, the views over forest, lakes and distant hills are breathtaking. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water and buy your entrance ticket at the site. Dinner tonight is included at your hotel. Note: Sigiriya entrance fee not included – buy on site. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 03: Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Minneriya → Sigiriya
Today blends history with wildlife. In the morning, explore Polonnaruwa, the island's medieval capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will see the beautifully carved Buddha statues of Gal Viharaya and the towering brick walls of the Lankathilaka image house. In the afternoon, swap temples for a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, famous for its large herds of wild elephants grazing around the ancient reservoir. Watch calves playing alongside their mothers while eagles, storks and peacocks complete the scene. Return to Sigiriya for dinner, full of stories from a remarkable day. As with every day of this private tour, your chauffeur-guide can adjust the timings to suit your pace. Note: Polonnaruwa and Minneriya entrance fees not included. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 04: Sigiriya → Kandy
Drive south toward Kandy with a stop at Dambulla Cave Temple, where five rock caves hold over a hundred Buddha statues and walls covered in vivid ancient paintings. Continue to Kandy, set around a tranquil lake and ringed by forested hills. In the afternoon, take a city tour that includes the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a place of deep devotion for Buddhists around the world. Round off the evening with a traditional Kandyan cultural show, featuring thundering drums, acrobatic dancers in silver costumes and, in many performances, a dramatic fire-walking finale. Your guide shares local stories and practical tips along the way, so you get the most out of every stop. Note: Dambulla, Tooth Temple and dance-show tickets not included. Meals: Breakfast · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 05: Kandy → Peradeniya → Nuwara Eliya
Today you climb into Sri Lanka's cool, green tea country. First, wander the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to rare orchids, spice trees and a famous avenue of royal palms. Next, visit a working tea factory to learn how fresh leaves are withered, rolled, fermented and dried into the world-famous Ceylon tea, then enjoy a tasting. By afternoon you arrive in Nuwara Eliya, where an orientation tour introduces its red-brick post office, colonial hotels, Gregory Lake and flower-filled parks. Pack a light jacket, as evenings here can feel surprisingly chilly. Because the tour is private, there is always flexibility to linger longer wherever you are enjoying yourself. Note: Peradeniya entrance not included. Meals: Breakfast · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 06: Nuwara Eliya → Kitulgala → Bentota
End your journey with an adrenaline rush. Descend to Kitulgala, where the film The Bridge on the River Kwai was shot, and tackle the rapids of the Kelani River on a guided white-water rafting trip. Expert instructors and safety equipment make it suitable for beginners, while the jungle-lined river delivers plenty of thrills. Afterwards, continue to the coast and your beach hotel in Bentota, where golden sand and warm sea await. Make sure your beach hotel is reserved in advance, then relax and let the sound of the waves close an unforgettable week. If you have special interests, mention them to your guide, who will happily tailor the day around them.
Sustainability Initiatives (Free)
De-carbonize
Fuel-efficient vehicles and rail travel where the route allows.
Animal Welfare
No elephant rides or captive wildlife shows on our tours.
EarthCare
Locally owned stays and guides keep income in the community.
Your Peace of mind policy
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure; after that the deposit is kept.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hotels, private transport, airport transfers, guided excursions and the meals listed; most entrance fees are paid on site.
Colombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and sometimes Galle or Bentota.
Usually included.
3-star standard up to 5-star luxury depending on package.
Yes, also solo travellers; customisable.
Dec–Apr for west and south; May–Sep for the east coast.
Daily breakfast in most packages, some include dinner.
ETA usually required before arrival.
English-speaking guide usually included; other languages on request.
Yes.
