Day 01Place guide
Dambulla & Habarana village
A balanced arrival day with heritage, a local meal and countryside time.
- Dambulla Cave Temple2 hours
- Habarana Village Experience3 hours
A 7-Day Journey
Classic Sri Lanka
A 7-day journey exploring Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and the beautiful beaches of Bentota.
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Guide price
- From US$995 per person
The route
Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Bentota
Travellers looking for a well-rounded week exploring heritage, culture, hill country, and the coast.
- 01Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- 02Experience traditional Sri Lankan village life
- 03Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
- 04Explore Sri Lanka’s renowned tea culture in Nuwara Eliya
- 05Enjoy water activities and relax on the beaches of Bentota
Day by day
A realistic daily rhythm
Activity times exclude transfers, meals, queues and hotel time. Final operating conditions are checked before the itinerary is sold.
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress3–4 hours
- Minneriya National Park Safari3–4 hours
Day 03Place guide
Temple & cultural evening
Sacred heritage followed by traditional dance and drumming.
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic2–3 hours
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show1 hour
Day 04Place guide
Peradeniya, Buddha & lake
Three complementary Kandy experiences with rest between walks.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya2–3 hours
- Bahirawakanda Temple & Big Buddha1 hour
- Kandy Lake & Upper Lake Viewpoint1–2 hours
Day 05Place guide
Tea estate & Gregory Lake
A tea-factory visit paired with an easy lakeside afternoon.
- Pedro Tea Estate & Factory2 hours
- Gregory Lake1–2 hours
- Horton Plains & World’s End4–5 hours
Day 07Place guide
Madu Ganga & turtle conservation
A wetland cruise and conservation visit before the final beach evening.
- Madu Ganga River Safari2–3 hours
- Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Visit1–2 hours
Your journey, place by place
Where this route takes you
Cultural Heritage
Sigiriya & Dambulla
Begin among ancient cities, forest-framed rock fortresses and the dramatic cave temples of the Cultural Triangle.
- Climb the 1,200 steps past the Mirror Wall and Lion’s Paws to Sigiriya’s summit citadel
- Watch sunrise illuminate Sigiriya from the peak of nearby Pidurangala Rock
- Marvel at over 150 Buddha statues and vibrant ceiling murals inside Dambulla Cave Temple
Cultural Heritage
Kandy
Sri Lanka’s revered royal stronghold surrounded by emerald mountain ridges and centered around the sacred Temple of the Tooth and serene Kandy Lake.
- Experience the evening puja ceremony at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Stroll through the 147-acre Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
- Gaze across the city and mountain ranges from Bahirawakanda Giant Buddha
Hill Country
Nuwara Eliya
Set high among premier tea estates, Nuwara Eliya keeps a cool mountain climate, colonial-era architecture, Lake Gregory, and the dramatic World’s End cliff.
- Tour a historic working tea estate and factory to taste fresh single-origin Ceylon tea
- Take a scenic boat ride or stroll around peaceful Lake Gregory
- Hike across Horton Plains National Park to the 880m sheer precipice at World’s End
Coast & Beaches
Bentota
Where the Bentota River meets the sea, this west-coast resort town balances a broad golden beach with mangrove boat safaris, watersports, and turtle hatcheries.
- Cruise through the 64 islands and mangrove tunnels of the Madu River Safari
- Enjoy jet skiing, banana boating, and windsurfing on the calm waters of Bentota lagoon
- Learn about endangered marine life at the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation project
Quote structure
What the guide price covers
Included
- Private air-conditioned transport with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Six nights accommodation with breakfast
- Arrival transfer and route planning support
Not included
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Meals and activities not listed in the final itinerary
- Personal expenses and optional gratuities
Places along the way
Destination guides
Kandy & Cultural Highlands
2–3 nightsSri Lanka’s revered royal stronghold surrounded by emerald mountain ridges and centered around the sacred Temple of the Tooth and serene Kandy Lake.
Explore destinationSigiriya & Dambulla
2–3 nightsBegin among ancient cities, forest-framed rock fortresses and the dramatic cave temples of the Cultural Triangle.
Explore destinationNuwara Eliya & Ceylon Tea Country
2 nightsSet high among premier tea estates, Nuwara Eliya keeps a cool mountain climate, colonial-era architecture, Lake Gregory, and the dramatic World’s End cliff.
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