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7-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour — Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Galle
7 daysFrom $450

7-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour — Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Galle

A perfect introduction to Sri Lanka, covering the Cultural Triangle, hill country tea trails, and the golden south coast in one week. Ideal for first-time visitors and travelers with limited time who still want to see the island's must-visit landmarks in comfort.

About this tour

Sri Lanka's diversity fits neatly into a week with Ashi Travels' 7-day Sri Lanka tour package. This private, island-wide itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience the Cultural Triangle, the misty hill country, and the tropical south coast without rushing. Every day is planned around comfortable travel times, so you spend your energy exploring, not sitting in traffic. Starting from the airport, your English-speaking driver takes you through ancient rock fortresses, spice gardens, tea estates, and colonial coastal forts, all in a private air-conditioned vehicle. This is one of Sri Lanka's most searched-for short itineraries because it delivers the country's signature sights — Sigiriya Rock, the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and Galle Fort — at a comfortable pace that suits both first-time visitors and travelers connecting Sri Lanka to a longer regional trip. Inclusions - Airport pickup and drop-off - Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout - English-speaking chauffeur guide - All fuel, parking, and driver accommodation - Hotel pickup/drop-off each day Exclusions - Accommodation and meals (unless booked as a package add-on) - Entrance tickets to sites and activities - Personal expenses and tips Best For First-time visitors, short-break travelers, couples, families with limited vacation time 📲 Book Now via Ashi Travels 🚕 Airport pickup available islandwide 🗣️ English-speaking drivers 💵 Fixed pricing, no surprises Contact us: 📞 +94 71 998 9119 💬 WhatsApp: +94 71 998 9119 📧 hello@ashitravels.lk 🌐 www.ashitravels.lk Ashi Travels – Your trusted island-wide taxi & tour partner in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Day by day

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    Day 1 — Arrival & Negombo/Sigiriya transfer: Airport pickup, scenic drive north toward the Cultural Triangle, overnight near Sigiriya.

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    Day 2 — Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Dambulla Cave Temple: Sunrise climb of Sigiriya, UNESCO-listed Dambulla Golden Cave Temple, village tour option.

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    Day 3 — Polonnaruwa or Minneriya Safari & transfer to Kandy: Ancient city ruins or elephant safari, spice garden stop en route to Kandy.

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    Day 4 — Kandy sightseeing: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya, evening cultural dance show.

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    Day 5 — Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via tea country: Tea factory and plantation tour, scenic hill-country drive, Nuwara Eliya "Little England" town tour.

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    Day 6 — Nuwara Eliya to Galle: Transfer south through Ella or Ratnapura (gem town) route, evening at Galle Fort.

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    Day 7 — Galle to departure: Galle Fort walk, beach stop, airport drop-off.

Good to know

Yes, we can start any tour with a pickup at Colombo airport (CMB) and finish with a departure drop-off. Send your flight details and the transfers are built into the itinerary and the quote.

Yes, every itinerary is private. Add or remove stops, change the number of days or slow the pace, and we adjust the route and the price to match.

Your private vehicle, fuel, tolls and an English-speaking driver-guide including their meals and accommodation. Hotels, entrance tickets and your own meals are quoted separately.

Arriving separately? See our Sri Lanka airport transfers — including Colombo airport to Colombo, Colombo airport to Kandy, Colombo airport to Galle, Colombo airport to Ella.