Culture & heritage

Cultural Triangle & Hill Country

  • 7 days
  • Negombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Colombo
  • Private tour
from€ 890per person, based on 2 travellers

Overview

Ancient rock fortresses, sacred temples and misty tea hills – the essence of Sri Lanka in one week.

This tour is fully private: you travel in your own air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed chauffeur-guide, at your own pace. Every itinerary can be adjusted – add extra nights, upgrade hotels or swap activities. Send us a request and we will reply with a personalised quote, usually within 24 hours.

Highlights

  • Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock at sunrise
  • Evening ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth
  • Tea plantation visit and tasting
  • One of the world’s most scenic train rides
  • Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Arrival – Negombo

    Meet & greet at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your beach hotel in Negombo. Rest of the day at leisure.

    Overnight: Negombo Breakfast
  2. Day 2Sigiriya & village life

    Drive to the Cultural Triangle. Afternoon village tour with bullock cart, catamaran and a traditional lunch.

    Overnight: Sigiriya Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day 3Lion Rock – Dambulla – Kandy

    Early climb of Sigiriya Rock, then the Dambulla Cave Temple and a spice garden on the way to Kandy. Evening at the Temple of the Tooth.

    Overnight: Kandy Breakfast
  4. Day 4Tea country

    Botanical garden in Peradeniya, then up into the hills with a stop at a tea factory and Ramboda falls.

    Overnight: Nuwara Eliya Breakfast
  5. Day 5Train to Ella

    Scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella. Afternoon at the Nine Arch Bridge.

    Overnight: Ella Breakfast
  6. Day 6Ella – Colombo

    Sunrise hike to Little Adam’s Peak, then return to the west coast via the southern highway.

    Overnight: Colombo Breakfast
  7. Day 7Departure

    Short Colombo city tour if time allows, then transfer to the airport.

    Breakfast

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodation in selected hotels with breakfast
  • All fuel, parking, tolls and driver costs
  • 24/7 support during your trip

Not included

  • International flights
  • Entrance fees (unless stated)
  • Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

This itinerary is a suggestion. We can add nights, change hotels or swap activities – just tell us in your request.

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