Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train
Overview
Day 1: Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy
Start with a pickup from Colombo or Negombo and head inland to Sri Lanka’s cultural heart. Visit the Sigiriya Museum, showcasing the history of Sigiriya as a palace, fortress, or Buddhist monastery. Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its vibrant murals and golden Buddha statues.
The day’s highlight is Sigiriya Rock Fortress, rising dramatically from the plains. Climb to the summit to see ancient ruins and enjoy panoramic views over misty forests. In the evening, arrive in Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, housing Buddha’s sacred tooth in golden caskets.
Overnight: Royal Kandyan or similar hotel in Kandy.
Day 2: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella
After breakfast, visit a wood carving workshop and gem museum to learn about local craftsmanship. Travel through scenic hill country toward Ella, stopping at Ramboda Falls for photos. Visit a tea factory and plantation to see Ceylon tea cultivation amid misty hills. Optionally, take a scenic train ride from Ambewela to Ella through lush valleys and tea estates.
Arrive in Ella and check in to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Ella.
Day 3: Ella → Udawalawe National Park → Colombo
Start early with a hike to Little Adam’s Peak to watch the sunrise over rolling hills. Visit the Nine Arches Bridge, a stunning railway bridge in the jungle. Check out and head to Udawalawe National Park for a safari, spotting elephants, deer, crocodiles, and other wildlife with a guide.
Return to Colombo, Negombo, or the airport, concluding your immersive 3-day tour of Sri Lanka’s cultural, natural, and historical treasures.
Highlights
- Climbing a Sigiriya rock
- Visiting the temple of the tooth
- breathtaking scenery at little Adam's peak
Additional information
What to bring
- Passport
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Oversize luggage
- Short skirts
- Drones
- Sleeveless shirts
- Alcohol and drugs
- Glass objects
- Littering
- Firework
- Explosive substances
- Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
- Nudity
Know before you go
- All visitors must cover their knees and shoulders when entering a Buddhist temple.
- Drivers can only offer limited information on the history of sites. If you need detailed information, please refer to the website or request professional guides at an additional charge
- When you enter a Hindu temple or Buddha temple, shoes and slippers must removed
- Dec 24th night & Dec 31st night supplements (peak season additional charge) need to be paid directly to the hotel as per the hotel.
- Rooming will be 1 person single 2 persons twin or double and 3 people will be triple room providing for overnight stay
- July 25th to August 10th Kandy Perahara Supplement $30 per person need to be paid to the hotel directly (only for the Kandy hotel)
- If hotels in Ella City are fully booked or unavailable, accommodations are usually arranged in nearby towns like Bandarawela or Haputale, depending on availability and convenience.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Drive/guide
- Accommodation
- Nanu Oya to Ella train ride (weather-dependent)
- Bottled water
- 2 breakfasts
- 2 dinners
- Train ticket
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees For Sites
- Jeep Hire For Safari at Udawalawe
USD 250.00
Cancellation terms follow the selected product and supplier policy.
Secure checkout - Full payment is collected at checkout unless the product explicitly states otherwise.
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