A short Sri Lanka highlights tour for travellers with limited time. In three days you climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, see the painted caves of Dambulla and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. It suits a short stay, a stopover or a first taste of the island, with time to enjoy each stop rather than rush it.
Highlights
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Dambulla Cave Temple
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Optional Kandy cultural dance show
Pricing
From USD 200 per person
The starting price is per person, based on two travellers sharing a private vehicle. Your price depends on your travel dates, the number of travellers, your hotel category and the activities you choose. Tell us yours and we send a clear, itemised quote with no hidden extras. Payment and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing with your quote (see our booking terms).
A day-by-day overview of your journey, with highlights and experiences at each destination.
DAY1
Your driver-guide meets you at the airport or your Colombo hotel and drives you up into the hills (around 3 to 4 hours). In Kandy: the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a stroll by Kandy Lake, with an optional evening cultural dance show. Overnight in Kandy.
Private transfer from airport
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Overnight in Kandy
DAY2
Drive into the Cultural Triangle (around 2.5 hours) with a stop at the painted caves of the Dambulla Cave Temple, then climb Sigiriya Lion Rock in the cooler late afternoon. A village experience with a traditional lunch can be added. Overnight in Sigiriya or Dambulla.
Dambulla Cave Temple
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Overnight in Sigiriya
DAY3
An unhurried morning, then the return drive to Colombo (around 4 to 5 hours) with a short stop at Galle Face Green if time allows, and your airport or hotel drop-off.
Airport drop-off
Route map3 stops
Natural Earth
1Colombo
2Kandy
3Sigiriya
What is covered
Included & not included
Included
Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole tour
English-speaking driver-guide
Airport pickup and drop-off
Fuel, parking and highway charges
Driver-guide's accommodation and meals
Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
Government taxes
Not included
Entrance tickets to sites and temples
Visas or ETA, travel insurance and international flights
Personal expenses and gratuities
Available on request
Accommodation and extras
Not part of the tour price. Ask for any of these and we add them to your quote.
Accommodation: we shortlist hotels in your budget band and add them to your quote
Every vehicle is private and air-conditioned, with your own English-speaking driver-guide. We match the vehicle to your group and luggage; upgrades are quoted on request.
Car
1 to 2 travellersToyota Prius or similar, a comfortable saloon for couples and solo travellers
Van
3 to 7 travellersToyota HiAce or similar, for families and small groups
KDH high-roof van
Larger groupsExtra headroom and luggage space
Minibus
GroupsToyota Coaster or similar, for larger groups
Coach
Large groupsFull-size air-conditioned coach for big groups and events
Optional
Optional activities
Extra cost, chosen by you. We can book them in advance or arrange them on the day.
Kandy cultural dance show tickets
Village experience with bullock cart, lake crossing and home-cooked lunch
Reviews
What travellers say
From Tripadvisor, where we are listed as Holiday Lanka Tours (Pvt) Ltd.
Yes. You travel only with your own group, in your own air-conditioned vehicle with your own English-speaking driver-guide. There are no shared coaches and no strangers.
Is accommodation included?
Not in the base tour. We shortlist hotels in your budget band for each night and add them to your quote, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. If you have already booked hotels, we simply plan the route around them.
Are entrance tickets and safari jeeps included?
No. Entrance tickets, national park fees and safari jeeps are paid separately. We can book them for you and add them to your quote, or you can pay on the day.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. Every day can be adjusted before you travel, and your driver-guide can make sensible changes on the road, such as starting earlier or adding a stop.
Can we add extra days or change hotels?
Yes. Tell us how many days you have and the kind of places you like to stay, and we will adjust the route and quote.
Which vehicle will we travel in, and can we upgrade?
We match the vehicle to your group and luggage, from a car for one or two travellers to a van for larger groups. Upgrades can be quoted on request.
Is airport pickup included?
Yes. Your driver-guide meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport (Katunayake), day or night, and drops you off at the end.
What if our flight changes?
Send us your new flight details by WhatsApp or email as soon as you know and we will move your pickup time.
Can I book as a single traveller?
Yes. Solo travellers are very welcome, and every tour can be quoted for one person.
How do we confirm the booking?
Send an enquiry or message us on WhatsApp. We reply within 12 hours with a personal itinerary and quote; your booking is confirmed once you accept the quote in writing, and we explain the payment steps at that point.
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