Tour Highlights
- Explore Sigiriya Lion Rock, an ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its frescoes and panoramic views.
- Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, one of Buddhism's most revered sites.
- Cross the iconic Nine Arch Bridge and visit Ravana Falls on the scenic route through Ella.
- Enjoy a thrilling jeep safari at Yala National Park, home to one of the world's highest leopard densities.
- Discover the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO-listed colonial landmark on the southern coast.
- Dine at the revolving restaurant of the Lotus Tower and explore Colombo's vibrant city life.
General Information
Tour Route: Colombo (Airport) - Negombo - Sigiriya - Kandy - Yala - Galle - Colombo
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Departure date: No fixed departure. Any time you wish!
Start/End: Colombo / Colombo
Tour customization: Definitely! Tell us what interests you.
Key Destinations
- 1 Night in Negombo
- 1 Night in Sigiriya
- 1 Night in Kandy
- 1 Night in Yala
- 1 Night in Colombo
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Airport - Negombo (Arrival & meet-and-assist, overnight in Negombo)
Day 02: Negombo - Sigiriya (Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya visit)
Day 03: Sigiriya - Kandy (Spice Garden, Temple of the Tooth, Gem Museum, Cultural Show)
Day 04: Kandy - Ella - Yala (Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls)
Day 05: Yala - Galle - Colombo (Yala Jeep Safari, Galle Fort, Lotus Tower Dinner)
Day 06: Colombo - Airport (Kelaniya & Gangaramaya Temples, City Tour, Departure)
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Airport / Negombo
Warm welcome on arrival in Sri Lanka with meet & assist service at the airport. Proceed to Negombo for a relaxing overnight stay, settling in and enjoying the coastal atmosphere before the tour begins.
Day 02: Negombo / Sigiriya
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sigiriya, stopping en route to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple — a series of beautifully decorated caverns housing dozens of Buddha statues and 2,000-year-old murals, among the finest works of Buddhist art in Sri Lanka. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then spend the afternoon visiting Sigiriya, the iconic 5th-century rock fortress built by King Kashyapa, famed for its world-famous frescoes, the remarkable Mirror Wall, and breathtaking panoramic views. Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 03: Sigiriya / Kandy
After breakfast, transfer to Kandy, stopping en route to visit a fragrant Spice Garden. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a revered Buddhist site enshrining the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha within the royal palace complex, and the Gem Museum. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Cultural Dance Show before dinner and an overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 04: Kandy / Ella / Yala
After breakfast, transfer towards Yala via the scenic hill town of Ella. Enjoy lunch along the way, then visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, a masterpiece of colonial-era railway engineering set amid lush tea country, and the picturesque Ravana Falls. Dinner and overnight stay in Yala.
Day 05: Yala / Galle / Colombo
After breakfast, embark on an exciting Yala Jeep Safari. Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's most famous wildlife sanctuary, renowned for having one of the highest leopard densities in the world, alongside elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, deer, and a rich variety of birdlife. Afterwards, transfer to Galle for lunch and explore the historic Galle Fort and its charming city streets. Continue to Colombo, where you'll enjoy dinner at the revolving restaurant atop the Lotus Tower before an overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 06: Colombo / Airport
After breakfast, visit the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, believed to have been sanctified by Lord Buddha himself and famed for its exquisite wall paintings, and the Gangaramaya Temple, one of Colombo's most significant Buddhist sites. Enjoy lunch, then a Colombo city tour with time for shopping, before being transferred to the airport for your departing flight. Your Sri Lanka local tours ends here — we hope you enjoyed the trip and look forward to welcoming you back to Sri Lanka!
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