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
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals
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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Ulf_k
May 29, 2025
Excellent tour - A wonderful tour through exciting places in central Sri Lanka. Definitely lived up to our expectations. Good hotels. Most important was our driver/guide Mr. "Range", a very nice person, always looking out for our welfare and safety. He was also an excellent driver that took us safely through the sometimes hectic and chaotic traffic.
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Mona_m
Mar 4, 2025
Fabulous Sri Lanka tour - Amazing tour that covered so much in a short time. Danesh is a very experienced driver and tour guide who was always willing to go out of his way to accommodate our requests. of the best tours that I have joined in my many travels across the globe. I can only recommend it!
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671dapj
Feb 9, 2025
ALL GOOD - Itinerary is well organised guides are helpful avoid classic in kandy ella hotel is nice extra costs per person around usd 130 udawawalawe safari good
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Durka
Jan 28, 2025
Good short trip thanks Raj - We booked this trip for us 500 but it was really worth it for 3 Days guide raj was a super travel companion who was available from the start till the end The mini van was new and comfortable to travel such long journeys. We have almost covered Major highlights of Sri Lanka from sigiriya to even special request we saw the Galle dutch fort hotel choice are good for overnight and food decent too Nice way to experience the trip we traveled with a small group everyone had their own time and flexibility it made new friends
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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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728servand
Jun 29, 2025
Great 3days tour - This Sri Lankan tour was wonderful, we got to all the majors places of interest of the country in a very small time. The tour is very dense but it's needed to see a great part of the region CJ is a great guide, with a lot of experience. I also appreciated his friendlyness and flexibility concerning the timing
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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).