A well-rounded week that carries you from the Cultural Triangle to the misty tea hills and down to the golden south coast – a favourite for first-time visitors who want to see it all without rushing.
Day 1 – Colombo, Pinnawala & Sigiriya
Airport pickup, a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary, then on to Sigiriya for the night.
Day 2 – Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya & Minneriya
Explore the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, climb Sigiriya Rock, and finish with a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park.

Day 3 – Dambulla, Peradeniya & Kandy
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temples, a spice garden and Peradeniya Botanical Garden, followed by an evening cultural show in Kandy.
Day 4 – Temple of the Tooth & Nuwara Eliya
See the Temple of the Tooth, tour Kandy city and a tea factory, then head up into the hills for the night in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5 – Nuwara Eliya, Hakgala & Galle
A morning city tour and visit to Hakgala Botanical Gardens, before the drive south to Galle for the night.
Day 6 – Galle & Hikkaduwa
Wander Galle Fort, then a Madu River boat trip and coral garden visit at Hikkaduwa.
Day 7 – Colombo & Departure
A final look at Colombo’s highlights before transfer to Colombo International Airport.
Tour Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary
- Polonnaruwa ruins & Sigiriya Rock
- Minneriya jeep safari
- Dambulla Cave Temples
- Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle & Hikkaduwa
