03 Day Sri Lanka Tour: Explore Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella & Udawalawe

Embark on a 3-day adventure through Sri Lanka, visiting Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe. Explore ancient fortresses, temples, tea plantations, and the stunning wildlife of Udawalawe National Park.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

COLOMBO – SIGIRIYA – KANDY

Sigiriya Museum - This well-maintained museum features a detailed diorama of the site, offering an excellent overview and highlighting Sigiriya’s cultural significance beyond its natural beauty. The museum presents the theory that Sigiriya was a Buddhist monastery, although the prevailing belief is that it was a palace…

What's Included
  • English-speaking driver and guide
  • Dinner included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Accommodations in Kandy and Ella
  • Breakfast provided
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees ( Sigiriya Rock , Dambulla Cave Temple , Udawalawe National Park)
  • Jeep Hire For Safari at Udawalawe
Additional Information

Experience the breathtaking sights of Sri Lanka on this tour that covers six picturesque cities in just three days. During your journey, you’ll engage in various exciting activities such as:

  • Scaling a massive rock fortress
  • Paying a visit to the temple of the tooth and receiving blessings
  • Strolling through the vibrant green tea plantations, a…
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tedwards33
Sep 18, 2024
Great time for the time poor - This was a great experience and highly recommended way of seeing the top attractions swiftly and adequately. The hotels are decent, guide knowledgable and sites remarkable.
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Manoj_p
Aug 13, 2024
Super trip & covered all key area - Perfect choice for us. 10 days in Sri Lanka and wanted to cover as much of the must dos. It was fast paced and tiring. So probably not suitable for families that like to take things slow. Our guide Chatu and the driver were legends. He managed to fit in the Kandy to Ella train ride (not in the itinerary). They made the tour a success! I chose a shared rather than private as we like to meet other families and share experiences along the way. Met a great family and that made the trip a perfect one!
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Liv_d
Aug 6, 2024
Amazing way to quickly see Sri Lanka! - Amazing trip! Had an amazing three days seeing all the best sights in Sri Lanka. Enjoyed every stop off and activity on this trip. My guide, Chathu, was great, especially considering he had to step in last minute. There’s lots of driving throughout and I had a great time in the car learning about the country with Chathu. A great way to see the island in a short amount of time! Although the hotels aren’t the nicest, they’re fine for a one night stay. Lunch on the first and last day were to die for!
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Alessandro_f
Jul 8, 2024
Incredible! Book now and ask for CJ - If you want to visit Sri Lanka, look no further! CJ is a superstar driver and guide and this tour is exactly what I wanted and needed. Having only 3 days, I was looking for an experience that could allow me to see and do as many landmarks as possible. Apple Vacations and in particular my driver/guide CJ were absolutely outstanding! Incredible driver, very knowledgeable, always nice and flexible. If you want to book this, remember to ask for CJ to be your driver/guide. Here are my pros and tips: // Punctuality, reliability, flexibility safety and cleanliness. Everything was perfect. // Even if I booked a group tour, I was lucky to end up having a private one which meant really good value for money. // I forgot my washbag in one of the hotels and CJ went above and beyond to let me have it back. HONESTLY unbelievable! considering the tight schedule. // The tour is very very packed of things to do which it was great for me but consider this when booking. You'll be tired 😊 // You will need cash for most things // You will stay in very basic hotels, although very clean. For a better food experience, you might want to eat outside. Prices are very convenient anyway. Looking forward to booking again with you in the future and have another tour with CJ.
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Y2821wwcharlottef
Apr 28, 2024
Chathu, our guide, was brilliant! - We did the 3 day tour encompassing Kandy and Ella in April. As a multi generational family of 9, including an elderly relative and three autistic children, I was quite nervous. I needn’t have been. Our guide, Chathu, was amazing. He picked us up from our hotel in Colombo on time, and was extremely helpful and friendly. My 7 year old took a real shine to Chathu and still asks about him now. The tour packed in a huge amount, and we had to go slow at times as my 76 year old mother in law struggled with the pace. It didn’t matter. Chathu was happy to rearrange the schedule to meet our needs. As part of the tour, we stayed at Ella Gap hotel and the Royal Kandyan. Both hotels were fairly basic but met our needs and had great locations. Another shout out to Chathu - we ran out of Sri Lankan Rupees whilst in Kandy. Chathu offered to change sterling for us, as he was more likely to get a better deal (he knew the local customs and language). He did just that, and saved us a huge amount of time and effort, enabling us to enjoy more of our holiday. Chathu was a brilliant guide; trustworthy, kind, friendly, and knowledgable. Apple vacations, as a company, were highly communicative and very professional. I would definitely recommend.
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Jrf990
Apr 19, 2024
AMAZING Tour! - This was one of the most amazing tours I've ever been on. My 16 year old son and I went on a tour with Krish who was an amazing tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, very personable, was focused on making sure we had a great time, and had an amazing attitude. I cannot recommend this enough - really amazing! I just wish we had more time - 5-7 days would have been WAY better, but we packed so much in 3 days it was really incredible!
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Katherine_b
Apr 12, 2024
Katherine & John - We enjoyed our 3 day tour to Dambulla, Sigiraya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Uda Walawe National Park. Our driver J Nicholas negotiated the traffic with amazing skill and was a pleasant and informative guide. The highlight was the wild life tour with multiple different birds, crocodiles, deer, lizards and the elephants. We recommend this trip if you are short of time but would like to absorb the essence of Sri Lankan culture and scenery. We were happy with the accommodation and lunch in particular was excellent.
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621viktorl
Mar 1, 2024
Great way to experience Sri Lanka - The places and the trip as whole was awesome! Our driver/guide Keethee was very good, told us many different facts in good english and was an efficient driver. The car was also very comfortable. We can really recommend!
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Teresa_h
Jan 12, 2024
Very funpacked - The scenery throughout journey the punctuality of the driver and his skilful driving we highly recommend Roxanne??he would do anything for you and very professional service
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Zahra_a
Feb 13, 2024
Not worthwhile - On paper this seems like a worthwhile tour but it's really not. I didn't even get to see all of the stops on the itinerary, and some that we did see was only as a 'driveby'. I booked this because I wanted to avoid long distance travelling to and fro from Colombo but I think you're probably better off doing day trips for Sigritya and Kandy, with maybe a train journey into Elle. and save yourself a tidy sum. The prices listed for addtional activities/entrance fees are actually much lower than reality (likely out of date) and I ended up paying so much more. The guide was friendly but as I mentioned he did rush through things and I do wonder if that was because I was a solo traveller.
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From $250
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).