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Culture · Hills

Culture and Hill Country

4 Nights / 5 Days Colombo → Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella Private tour
Overview

About this journey

Ancient kingdoms, sacred temples and breathtaking hill scenery in one journey. Climb Sigiriya, explore the Dambulla cave temples, visit Kandy, then ride into the hills to Ella for the famous Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.

Highlights

Trip highlights

  • Sigiriya and the Dambulla cave temples
  • The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella
  • Little Adam's Peak and hill country views
Ideal for

Culture lovers and first time visitors who want a little more time in the hills.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. 1
    Day 01
    Colombo to Sigiriya

    Transfer from Colombo to Sigiriya and settle in for the adventure ahead.

  2. 2
    Day 02
    Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy

    Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress, explore the Dambulla cave temples, then continue to Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth.

  3. 3
    Day 03
    Nuwara Eliya

    Travel through tea country to Nuwara Eliya, with stops at tea estates and scenic viewpoints.

  4. 4
    Day 04
    Ella (Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak)

    Discover Ella, walking to the famous Nine Arch Bridge and hiking Little Adam's Peak for sweeping mountain views.

  5. 5
    Day 05
    Colombo and Departure

    Return to Colombo for your departure.

What is included

  • Accommodation throughout the tour
  • Private vehicle with a licensed English speaking driver
  • All activities and sightseeing listed in the itinerary (final inclusions confirmed on enquiry)
Not included

International flights · Sri Lanka visa / ETA · Entrance fees to sites and parks · Lunches and personal expenses

Best time to travel

December to April is ideal for this route.

Route

Places you will visit

1. Colombo2. Sigiriya3. Dambulla4. Kandy5. Nuwara Eliya6. Ella
Gallery

Photo gallery

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Colombo
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Sigiriya
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Dambulla
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Kandy
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Nuwara Eliya
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Ella
Ready to book

Let's plan your journey

We will share a tailored quote within 24 hours of your enquiry. A small deposit confirms your dates.

Travellers

What guests on this tour say

Real journeys, real memories, from travellers who took this exact trip.

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Pieter and Renate
Belgium
After years of travelling, this is among the best organised trips we have taken. The hill country was breathtaking, the tea plantations a joy, and the driver looked after every detail so we never had to worry. Warm, professional and genuine people.
Culture and Hill Country tour