3-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Kandy, Sigiriya & Dambulla
Three days covering Kandy’s cultural highlights, Dambulla Cave Temple and the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Tour Overview
- Duration: 3 Days
- Group Size: Private tour (customizable for individuals or small groups)
- Route: Colombo / Airport • Kandy • Sigiriya • Colombo / Airport
Explore three important destinations in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle and central highlands. Visit Kandy’s Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Royal Botanical Gardens, discover the Dambulla Cave Temple, and explore the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress, with optional village and cultural experiences along the route.
3 Days in Sri Lanka - Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Kandy City Tour
Begin your Sri Lanka cultural tour with a transfer from Colombo Airport, Colombo or Negombo to Kandy. The day includes several of Kandy’s main cultural attractions.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, optional
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy Lake
- Kandy City
- Gem Museum
- Batik Factory
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
After exploring Kandy, check in to the hotel and relax.
Overnight: Kandy.
Day 2: Kandy to Sigiriya
Travel from Kandy to Sigiriya with stops at Matale and Dambulla. The route combines Sri Lankan spices, Buddhist heritage and ancient attractions.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Matale Spice Garden
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Optional Minneriya National Park Safari
- Optional village experience
Continue to Sigiriya and check in to the hotel after sightseeing.
Overnight: Sigiriya.
Day 3: Sigiriya Experience and Departure
Start the final day with breakfast before exploring the surrounding area. The day’s activities can be adjusted according to the departure time.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Optional Pidurangala Rock
- Local village experience
- Transfer to Colombo Airport / Colombo / Negombo
Continue to Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
End of tour: Colombo / Airport / Negombo.
Inclusions:
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional English-speaking chauffeur
- Entry tickets to the attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- Wi-Fi during the tour
- Bottled drinking water
- Fuel and highway charges
- Government taxes
- 24/7 assistance
Exclusions:
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Travel and health insurance
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and porter charges
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions