Route
BIA → Kelaniya → Anuradhapura → Dambulla → Kandy → Adam's Peak → BIA
Highlights
- Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
- Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth
- Adam's Peak Night Climb (Sri Pada)
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1Kelaniya & Anuradhapura
- Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara — morning puja ceremony at the river temple
- Drive to Anuradhapura (175 km)
- Sri Maha Bodhi evening puja · Ruwanwelisaya · Thuparamaya
Day 2Mihintale & Abhayagiri
- Mihintale — 1,843 rock steps, birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
- Abhayagiriya monastery complex
- Jetavanaramaya — once the 3rd tallest structure on earth
Day 3Dambulla & Kandy
- Dambulla Cave Temple — 5 caves with 2,000-year murals & 153 gilded statues
- Drive to Kandy (65 km)
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth — evening puja with drums & offerings
Day 4Adam's Peak Night Climb
- Drive to Dalhousie base (80 km)
- Night ascent — 5,500 steps (3–4 hrs)
- Summit before dawn — sacred footprint of the Lord Buddha
- Spectacular sunrise shadow of the peak over the misty plains
Day 5Ratnapura & Return
- Visit Ratnapura gem museum (Ratna = Gems, Pura = City)
- Drive back to BIA (120 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · entrance fees · offerings
🏨 Suggested stays: Anuradhapura · Kandy · Dalhousie
Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.
Good to know
- This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
- The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
- Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
