5-Day Cultural Discovery
Ancient kingdoms, sacred temples and the Cultural Triangle.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival → Sigiriya
Airport pickup and drive to Sigiriya. Evening village tour by bullock cart and traditional Sri Lankan dinner.
Day 2: Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Caves
Sunrise climb of the Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress. Afternoon visit to the Dambulla Golden Cave Temple with ancient Buddhist murals.
Day 3: Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Cycle through the ruins of the medieval capital Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evening transfer to Kandy.
Day 4: Kandy – Temple of the Tooth
City tour of Kandy, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, and a cultural dance show in the evening.
Day 5: Kandy → Colombo & Departure
Scenic drive back to Colombo with a stop at a spice garden. Drop-off at the airport.
Places You'll See
A glimpse of the highlights on this 5-day journey.
Sigiriya Rock
Dambulla Caves
Polonnaruwa
Temple of the Tooth
ColomboWhat's Included & What's Not
No surprises. Here's exactly what your private 5-day Sri Lanka tour covers.
Included
- Air-conditioned private vehicle (car / van / mini-coach to suit group size)
- Professional English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- Fuel, tolls, parking & driver's accommodation / meals
- Comfortable hand-picked accommodation with daily breakfast
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Bandaranaike International Airport)
- Bottled water during all transfers
- Government tourism taxes & service charges
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during your stay
Not Included
- International flights to/from Sri Lanka
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Sri Lanka ETA / visa fees
- Entrance fees to attractions & national parks (we can pre-book)
- Lunches, dinners & beverages not specified
- Personal expenses, laundry & tips for the guide
- Optional activities (whale watching boat, safari jeep, etc. — billed at cost)
Read Before You Go
- Sigiriya visitor guideBest climbing time, steps involved and the Pidurangala alternative.
- Cultural Triangle guideHow Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla fit together.
- Kandy travel guideTemple etiquette and what else is worth your time in the city.
- Colombo to Sigiriya transferRealistic driving times from the airport into the Cultural Triangle.
Questions Travellers Ask
Is this tour private or shared with other travellers?+
Every tour we run is private. You travel only with your own party, in your own air-conditioned vehicle, with your own English-speaking chauffeur-guide. There are no shared coaches and no fixed departure dates.
Can the itinerary be changed?+
Yes. The day-by-day plan is a starting point. Nights can be added or removed, hotels changed to a different category, and sights swapped for others nearby. Tell us what you would like and we will send a revised plan before you confirm.
How do I get a price?+
Prices depend on your travel dates, group size, vehicle and hotel category, so we quote each trip individually rather than publishing a fixed figure. Send us your dates on WhatsApp or through the quote form — we usually respond quickly on WhatsApp and aim to reply to all enquiries within 24 hours.
Do you handle airport pickup?+
Yes. Airport pickup and drop-off at Bandaranaike International Airport are included, including late-night and early-morning arrivals. Your chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board.
How demanding is the Sigiriya climb?+
It is roughly 1,200 steps with exposed metal staircases near the top. Most reasonably fit visitors manage it in under an hour going early. Pidurangala is a rockier but shorter alternative with a view of Sigiriya itself.
Is there a dress code at the temples?+
Yes — shoulders and knees covered, shoes and hats removed inside temple areas. Carry socks; stone floors get very hot by midday.