4 Days Central Sri Lanka Tour: Explore Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya's Rich Cultural History

Experience the wonders of Central Sri Lanka in just 4 days! Discover the rich cultural history of Kandy, Sigiriya, and Nuwara Eliya, and explore the main Cultural and Historical Triangle of Sri Lanka.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

COLOMBO - KANDY

Rambukkana - Meet & Greet our professional guide and head towards Rambukkana,
Experience Sri Lanka’s renowed Spices inside a manmade forest with a free 10mins head massage.
Enriched with herbs, spice groves and plants with fragrant greenery shading from the tropical trees that enlightens the unique aroma of each spice and herb. We give the opportunity for our visitors to explore and gain knowledge on Sri Lankan spices, herbs and the benefits of Ayurveda. The tropical climate in which our plants and herbs are grown helps them preserve its ancient originality. The educational tour around the garden, which we call “The Spice Tour”, let the visitors feel the sensation of the Sri Lankan spices and herbs which is demonstrated in different foreign languages to suit our customer need.

Sorborn Gems and Jewelry - Sri Lanka has been referred to as Ratna Deepa, island of gems from ages past. The moniker is well deserved for the abundance and variety of gem deposits the island is blessed with. Famed for excellent Sri Lankan blue sapphires, no less beautiful are the cat’s eyes, Alexandrites, rubies, star stones and various other precious and semi- precious gems found here.

We take you on a gem tour covering a gem museum where you will learn about the gem industry in Sri Lanka through an informative film, see a mock-up of a gem pit where you get the hang of traditional gem mining, and visit a gem and jewellery gallery where you may inspect the dazzling stones at close quarters using a loupe, learning to distinguish quality based on colour, size, luster, and the absence of imperfections. Finally you will see the stones being set in to jewellery.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Once you arrived to Kandy,
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show - Sit back and enjoy the Cultural Dance Show in a Stadium,
The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

KANDY - DAMBULLA - SIGIRIYA

Dambulla Royal Cave Temple - Head to Dambulla and enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ‘ the Lion Rock’. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

Minneriya National Park - Prepare to “GET WILD”,
This three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.

SIGIRIYA - NUWARA ELIYA

Sigiriya Craft Village - Experience the best of Srilanka inside the Village with Kingfisher Tours and get the unique experience on a village life style.
Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.

Nuwara Eliya - Head towards Nuwara Eliya “Little England” with beautiful backdrops and Waterfall views

Pedro Tea Factory - Stop at a Tea Estate and experience the Tea Plucking then proceed to a Tea factory to see how Pure Ceylon Tea are prepared

NUWARA ELIYA - COLOMBO OR AIRPORT

Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya - Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

Ramboda Waterfall - Visit Ramboda Falls, which is the 11th tallest in the country. Get a guided tour through Mackwoods Tea Estate and learn more about the varieties, processing methods and qualities of tea. Walk through the shaded avenues and colorful mazes of Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Relax and take a walk along the shores of Lake Gregory. A peaceful day filled with lots of beautiful sights

Bandaranaike International Airport - Head towards Airport and end your beautiful 4 Days with lots of memories to cherish !

What's Included
  • Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
  • Bottled Water
  • Driver Accomodations
  • Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
  • All Local Taxes & Charges
  • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
  • Fuel Charges
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Food / Drinks
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information

Experience the wonders of the Indian Ocean’s Jewel in their full glory. Traverse the terrains and elevations of Central Sri Lanka. Discover the narratives and legends encapsulated in the abundant historical and cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. Embark on a concise 4-day tour that offers a comprehensive understanding of Sri Lanka’s primary cultural and historical triangle.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mrsi6501ff
Nov 16, 2023
Perfectly planned holiday - what a wonderful experience we had with kingfisher is unbelievable ! Our guide shan and his knowledge of the country made us feel like home and we are very comfortable traveling with him. We booked the tour months before our arrival and everything was perfectly organized and we were greeted with garlands. Sri Lanka is very beautiful and the culture, people made us feel that we need more time here Thank you Kingfisher Tours for everything
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Ccysg
Aug 16, 2023
Personalised travel - Tremendously enjoyable 4 days in central and hill country. Our guides were extremely accommodating and friendly. The manager was responsive to our changes in itinerary, and even helped us secure a booking for a popular crab restaurant in Colombo. The hotels in Kandy and Ella had great vistas. Especially the one in Ella, which overlooks the Ella gap. Caught a very nice sunrise.
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Jeffreysteinman
Jul 18, 2023
Perfectly Organized Tour - Wonderful experience with Aashik and his team. We a family of 6 enjoyed Sri Lanka maximum with Kingfisher Team. Everything was perfectly organized and the vehicle was very clean. Aashik was always behind us over the phone calls guiding and checking weather everything was perfect We will come back soon and will never hesitate to use this company over and over
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Bgfatlanta
Jan 23, 2023
Wonderful trip to Sri Lanka! - Wonderful tour of Sri Lanka with Kingfisher! My husband and I just returned from Sri Lanka and Maldives with Aashik and Kingfisher Tours. January 2023. We absolutely loved it! We contacted Aashik months in advance and told him that we only had four days. He made the best of it! We went on an elephant safari, saw waterfalls, tea plantations, beautiful lakes, buddhist temples, royal palaces, mosques, etc.! It was extremely fast paced, especially for these middle-age tourists, but it was worth it! Lol!! Make sure to visit the temple of the tooth relic in Kandy. It was truly a highlight of the trip. Please note that you will have to pay for all of the entrance fees in cash so make sure to bring double the amount you think you will need. We were running low, so Aashik took us to several ATMs. They would not accept our card so he even loaned us some Sri Lankan rupees and added it to our tab. He also arranged a hotel and airfare over to Maldives. Aashik did an excellent job and he speaks great English! Highly recommend!
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Mike_hanover
Sep 30, 2022
Uncomplicated and recommendable round trip - After making the booking via Viator, the following communication was handled via via WhatsApp. My questions were answered quickly. Within the route determined according to the offer, I was able to arrange the program items individually. For example, we had agreed to travel by train instead of by car from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. One day before the pick-up, I was given the WhatsApp contact details of the driver. Our driver Aswan was always on time and very friendly. He reacted flexibly to our wishes and pointed out shopping opportunities to us but never urged us to go anywhere. He also accompanied us to the railway track in Kandy to ensure that we were on the correct train. The car was in very good condition and comfortable. There were no problems with gasoline, as Kingfisher, as a licensed tour operator, has an exemption of the petrol limit for individuals. I can recommend a round trip through Sri Lanka at this time without hesitation. We felt safe and none of the sights were crowded. The people were so happy that we visited their country.
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Simonehoyd61
May 2, 2022
A Good Memorable Experience Withing 4 Days - If i get a chance to rate this companh more than 5 star i will not hestitate to rate them but to let other travelers know Sri Lanka is very very safe and there is no problems at all, We used Kingfisher company for our 4 days stays in Sri Lanka and their representive Aashik is very helpful booking us the hotels and arranging tour plan. Our driver is so friendly and his driving skills are very cool. If you are planning for a good memorable Sri lanka tour you should definitely choose Kingfisher as your Tour Operator Simone Hoyt United Kingdom
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Pablogoldenberg
Apr 16, 2022
Great experience - Sri Lanka arrived today 15 April 2022 the experience so far amazing, great guides and rivers Our driver Mohamed is super kind, nice and patient to explain everything Our today safari tour guide Nishanta was such a lovely men, fully of joy for what he does and very humble We haven't experience any issues or delays with the petrol issue, they prioritise tourism so you don't even qeue as driver have a special permission I haven't experience any issues and it's all very safe and friendly!
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Camilabb1101zj
Apr 16, 2022
Amazing, 100% enojoyable time - Hi All We are now in Sri Lanka and we booked all our Days with Kingfisher Tour. We are having the best time ever! Firstly prior to our arrival they were in constant contact with us so everything would be arranged by the time we got here. They were very accessible to be reached in whatsapp at all times. When we got to Colombo airport We were received by Mohammed. Since the first contact he was very friendly and willing to make our time very pleasant. He managed to help us getting the exchange of currency, a SIM card. Our driver Mohamed is super kind, nice and patient to explain everything and making us fit all Our schedule in time and get to have wonderful experiences. We had the safari tour guide Nishanta yesterday and he is such a lovely men, fully of joy for what he does and very humble And as of today we went to the Sigiriya Rock, very early and now in Kandy for the festival. We are really enjoying our time here and definitely recommend them for being responsive before and now during the trip. They are the company I would choose for any trip to Sri Lanka. We had few days but definitely they could make the perfect time out of it. Don’t doubt and book with them you wont regret it (there are no tricks) I am Camila traveling with Pablo both Argentinians living in London.
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Papegolden
Apr 15, 2022
Super recommended - In currently at Sri Lanka, the best experience, dully recommended. The excedes my expectations so far, the collected me at the air port, support me to get the best currency exchange i could and get a local sin cars for my phone They dis it without any other interest that delivering a great experience Our driver Mohamed is super kind, nice and patient to explain everything Our today safari tour guide Nishanta was such a lovely men, fully of joy for what he does and very humble Don’t doubt it and book with me you wont regret it (there are no tricks) Im Pablo traveling with Camila both Argentinians living in london
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Davidrish61838
Jul 18, 2020
The Best Company in Sri Lanka - The best tour operator in Sri Lanka for specialized tour packages, I visited this beautiful country with my family on late february for a short 4 days and Kingfisher did their best job providing us the best hotels and comfortable transportations with a professional guide. We really enjoyed their service and the team went beyond our needs to satisfy us We will be back soon once the travel restrictions are lifted and we will never hestitate to use Kingfisher Lots of love from London
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