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3 Days
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Experience the very best of Sri Lanka in just 3 days on this action-packed private tour through the island’s cultural heartland, spectacular tea country and wildlife-rich southern region.
Begin your journey in Colombo, Negombo or Bandaranaike International Airport and travel to the ancient city of Sigiriya, where you can climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore the remarkable Dambulla Cave Temple.
Continue to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, where you’ll visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, enjoy views over Kandy Lake and experience the city’s unique atmosphere.
From Kandy, travel through the misty mountains and lush tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea factory and plantation before enjoying one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic experiences — the famous train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella.
In Ella, discover the beautiful hill-country scenery, climb Little Adam’s Peak and visit Ravana Falls. Your final adventure takes you to Udawalawe National Park, where you’ll enjoy a wildlife safari before continuing to Colombo or Negombo.
This carefully designed itinerary combines ancient culture, mountain scenery, Ceylon tea, train travel, hiking and wildlife in one memorable Sri Lankan experience.
Your Sri Lankan adventure begins with pickup from Colombo, Negombo or Bandaranaike International Airport. Travel towards the cultural heart of Sri Lanka and visit the magnificent Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its ancient Buddhist statues, paintings and cave shrines. Continue to Sigiriya, one of Sri Lanka's most famous landmarks. Climb the historic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding forests and countryside. After exploring Sigiriya, continue to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the country's most important Buddhist sites. You can also enjoy views over Kandy Lake and the surrounding hills. Check into your hotel and relax after a full day of sightseeing. Overnight: Kandy Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, depart Kandy and travel into the beautiful central highlands. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling green hills, waterfalls and extensive Ceylon tea plantations. Visit a tea plantation and tea factory, where you can learn how Sri Lanka's famous tea is grown, processed and prepared. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Ceylon tea while taking in the mountain scenery. Continue towards Nuwara Eliya, a charming mountain town known for its cool climate, colonial character and tea estates. From Nanu Oya, board the train towards Ella and enjoy one of the most scenic railway journeys in Sri Lanka. The route winds through misty mountains, tea plantations, forests and valleys. Arrive in Ella and transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Ella Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Start your final day surrounded by Ella's spectacular mountain scenery. Visit Little Adam's Peak, one of Ella's most popular viewpoints. The relatively short hike rewards you with beautiful panoramic views across the surrounding valleys and mountains. Continue to Ravana Falls, one of Sri Lanka's well-known waterfalls, and take some time to enjoy the scenery and photographs. Continue your journey towards Udawalawe National Park. Enjoy a wildlife jeep safari through the national park, with opportunities to see Sri Lankan elephants and other wildlife in their natural surroundings. After the safari, continue towards Colombo or Negombo for your final drop-off. Tour ends with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka. Meals: Breakfast The three-day route and listed attractions are based on the reference itinerary, which specifies Dambulla, Sigiriya and Kandy on Day 1; Nuwara Eliya and the Nanu Oya–Ella train on Day 2; and Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls and Udawalawe National Park