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Classic Sri Lanka: Culture, Kandy & Ella

The definitive first-time Sri Lanka tour. Loop from the cultural triangle through the sacred city of Kandy and up into the tea-covered highlands, riding one of the world's most beautiful train journeys to Ella. Ancient sites, hill country and plenty of scenery in one perfectly paced week.

EnglishPrivate · up to 6Starts: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo, or your hotel
CultureHill countryPopularFirst-timers
Classic Sri Lanka: Culture, Kandy & Ella

Day by day

D1
Colombo / CMB → Sigiriya

Drive to the cultural triangle; evening at leisure.

D2
Sigiriya & Dambulla

Climb the Lion Rock fortress and visit the Dambulla cave temples and a village.

D3
Sigiriya → Kandy

Spice garden en route, then the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a cultural show.

D4
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Botanical gardens, then up into 'Little England' via tea estates and a factory tour.

D5
Nuwara Eliya → Ella (by train)

Ride the famous hill-country train through tea country to Ella.

D6
Ella

Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and Ravana Falls.

D7
Ella → Colombo / CMB

Return to Colombo or the airport.

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip
  • Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
  • Driver's meals and accommodation
  • Bottled water and pick-up / drop-off

Not included

  • Hotels and your own meals
  • National park entrance fees and safari jeep hire
  • Entrance tickets to sites
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance

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Per day (car + driver)Private tour
$70/day
7 days × $70 = $490 total

Not per person · car, fuel and tolls included

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