Route
BIA → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Anuradhapura → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Galle → BIA
Highlights
- Sigiriya Rock (UNESCO)
- Gal Vihara (UNESCO)
- Dambulla Caves (UNESCO)
- Anuradhapura (UNESCO)
- Temple of Tooth (UNESCO)
- World's End
- Nine Arches
- Whale Watching
- Galle Fort (UNESCO)
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Sigiriya
- Drive to Sigiriya (170 km)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO) · Pidurangala Rock panoramic view
Day 2Polonnaruwa & Dambulla
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City — Gal Vihara rock Buddhas (UNESCO)
- Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)
Day 3Anuradhapura & Mihintale
- Anuradhapura Sacred City (UNESCO) — Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya
- Mihintale — birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
- Drive to Kandy
Day 4Kandy Cultural Day
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens · Temple of Sacred Tooth (UNESCO)
- Kandyan cultural dance performance
Day 5Tea Country & Nuwara Eliya
- Tea estate tour & fresh tasting
- Horton Plains — World's End cliff · Baker's Falls
- Gregory Lake boating
Day 6Ella & South Coast
- Nine Arches Bridge · Little Adam's Peak
- Drive to Mirissa coast · seafood dinner
Day 7Galle Fort & Return
- Mirissa whale watching (Nov–Apr, optional)
- Galle Fort UNESCO tour
- Drive back to BIA (230 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · entrance fees · whale watching · safari jeep
🏨 Suggested stays: Sigiriya · Anuradhapura · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Mirissa
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.
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