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Top Sri Lanka 3-Day Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya
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3-Day Tour: Explore Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya from Kandy
This 3-day tour is ideal for travelers with limited time who wish to explore the cultural and natural highlights of Sri Lanka, covering Kandy, Sigiriya, and Nuwara Eliya in a short yet enriching journey.
The tour begins and ends in Kandy, with an optional drop-off at Nanu Oya Railway Station upon request. Designed to showcase the beauty of three major cities, this private tour offers a perfect blend of heritage, scenic landscapes, and cultural experiences.
Enjoy a fully customizable itinerary with private transportation, allowing you to travel comfortably and at your own pace.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers except infant
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Sigiriya Day Trip
Accommodations
We provide hotels according to your package of selection
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil
On the way to Sigiriya a visit to Temple. The temple with 1008 statues of Hindu deities is the work of South Indian sculptor, Nagalingam and his son Ramanathan, with the help of about 100 designers, painters and architects from Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. The Raja Koburum was completed in 2007 at the cost of approximately Rs 150M.
Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometers east of Colombo and 72 kilometers north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress built by the king Kashyapa I (reigned 477–495) built a palace in the shape of a monumental lion on the several acres of ground at the summit, intending it to be a safeguard against his enemies. However, the king was defeated in 495, and the palace fell into ruin. The site soon became a pilgrimage destination, however, and it is now a popular tourist spot. Visitors begin the final ascent to the top through the open paws of the lion, one of the few remaining portions of the palace that are still intact. Also notable are 21 rock paintings of apsaras (celestial singers and dancers). Sigiriya was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982.
Minneriya National Park
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress built by the king Kashyapa I (reigned 477–495) built a palace in the shape of a monumental lion on the several acres of ground at the summit, intending it to be a safeguard against his enemies. However, the king was defeated in 495, and the palace fell into ruin. The site soon became a pilgrimage destination, however, and it is now a popular tourist spot. Visitors begin the final ascent to the top through the open paws of the lion, one of the few remaining portions of the palace that are still intact. Also notable are 21 rock paintings of apsaras (celestial singers and dancers). Sigiriya was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982.
Kandy day Excursions
Accommodations
We provide hotels according to your package of selection.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli River (The longest river in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the "National Herbarium of Sri Lanka".
Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue
Bahirawakanda buddha statue Roughly 2 kilometers from the city center of Kandy lies a Theravada Buddhist temple called the Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, and also known as the Bahirawakanda Temple. The temple is famed for its giant white statue of Lord Buddha, called Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, standing at 88 feet, one of the tallest Buddha statues on the island.
Kandy View Point
You want to breathe in Kandy in all it's glory. You want to witness the gorgeous vista. The lush greenery lining the sparkling water of the iconic Kandy Lake, the Temple of the Tooth Relic overlooking the city, the iconic buildings and the blue sky dotted with a tinge of white, that add to the mosaic that is Kandy. Situated at 1790 feet above sea level is the Arthur's Seat, or the Kandy View Point, from which you have an amazing panoramic view of the city of Kandy. Here you'll find a platform that is built to facilitate your viewing of the city below. This viewing point was identified during the British ruling period. The legend reveals that there was a Bungalow owned by Mr. Arthur, a planter, just above the existing Arthur Seat is situated. The planter Arthur had used to view Kandy City by standing on a stone seat under a tree situated in front of his bungalow.
Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show
The Kandyan, or up-country (udarata natum), dances, are regarded as the classical dance tradition of Sri Lanka. Kandyan dancers are traditionally performed only by male dancers. The technique, partly derived from South India, focuses on dynamism, powerful footwork, leaps and whirls. It has a vast repertoire, partly originating from an ancient indigenous ritual dance, partly influenced by South Indian dances.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
The subject of fierce fighting, it is said that the tooth – one of the Buddha’s teeth and therefore one of the most important Buddhist relics – was first brought to Sri Lanka in the 4th century AD and has been part of the politics of the local region ever since. Legend has it that whoever owns the tooth has governance over the local area. However, the Temple of the Tooth itself was first built in 1603, with the current temple dating back to the 18th century.
Nuware Eliya Day tours/Nanoya Station drop
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bluefield Tea Gardens
Bluefield Tea Garden is a popular hillside tea production estate in Sri Lanka located in Rambado town, around 1200 meters above sea level, surrounded by a quite pleasant and scenic environment of lush vegetation and valleys.
Ramboda Waterfall
Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.
Post Office Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya Post Office is an iconic building which is situated at the center of the Nuwara Eliya town. This two-story red brick building built to Tudor Revival architectural style is one of the oldest post offices in the country. In 2012 the upper floor of the building, which was the living quarters of the postmaster, was transformed into a tourist accommodation spot.
Nuwara Eliya
Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this genteel highland community does have a rose-tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens. Indeed, Nuwara Eliya was once was the favored cool-climate escape for the hard-working and hard-drinking English and Scottish pioneers of Sri Lanka’s tea industry.
Gregory Lake
Lake Gregory, sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.
What‘s Included
2 nights accommodation
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Dinner
Private transport by air-conditioned minivan or car with Chauffer guide
Food and drinks during the tour except water bottles
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Pickup points
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Options
Smart Saver Escape
Economy Package: This Package includes 3-star hotels with breakfast: single room for 1 traveler, double for 2, and triple room for 3 travelers
Pickup included
Ultimate Prestige Package
Luxury Packege: Luxury Package includes 5 star hotels with breakfast. A single room provided for 1 traveler. Double room provided for 2 travelers, a Triple room provided for 3 travelers
Pickup included
Value Experience plan
Standard Packege: Standard Package includes 4 Star hotels with breakfast. A single room provided for 1 traveler. Double room provided for 2 travelers, a Triple room provided for 3 travelers
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Trip
abdullahaB5452TP,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We want to extend our sincerest thanks to Aaliya Tours for an absolutely fantastic program. Their commitment and kindness were truly remarkable, and their professional team consistently kept us updated with valuable information. Our tour was made even more wonderful by our incredible guide, Mr. Mohammed Ilham, and our fantastic driver. Both were incredibly cool, knowledgeable, helpful, and committed to making our trip enjoyable. We also greatly appreciate Mr. Raaid in the back office, who went above and beyond to ensure we arrived home safely. We wholeheartedly recommend Aaliya Tours for anyone planning future travel.
Feedback on the 3-day round trip with Aaliya Tours
Dreamer20392949236,,Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Feedback on the 3-day round trip with Aaliya Tours We booked a three-day round trip through the agency Aaliya Tours, which included our own vehicle with driver and tickets to various attractions. First day: Our driver Shamin picked us up from our hotel in Kandy on time. On the way to Nuwara Eliya, we made several exciting stops – including a tea factory ("Ceylon Tea Factory"), the impressive Ramboda Waterfall, the charming town of Nuwara Eliya and Gregory Lake. In the evening Shamin brought us safely and relaxed back to Kandy. Second day: The next morning we continued to Dambulla, where we visited the fascinating cave temples. Afterwards we drove to Sigiriya and climbed Pidurangala Rock from which we could enjoy a breathtaking view of the countryside. In the afternoon, a jeep safari at Hurulu Eco Park was on the agenda. We were lucky enough to see many elephants and numerous bird species and witnessed a beautiful sunset in the middle of the jungle. In the evening Shamin took us to our hotel in Sigiriya. Third day: Early in the morning we started with a traditional village tour in a village near Sigiriya. After crossing a lake with a typical wooden boat we were warmly welcomed by the villagers. They showed us their daily lives, prepared a traditional meal for us, and we were allowed to lend a hand ourselves – for example, rubbing a coconut. Afterwards we continued to Polonnaruwa, where we explored the impressive, over a thousand year old temple complexes. At the end of our tour Shamin took us to Passikudah where we said goodbye to him and spent a few more relaxing days on the beach. Review of the agency Aaliya Tours: The organization was excellent from start to finish. Communication was fast, friendly and reliable – both before our trip and during our stay. Our wishes were always taken into account, for which we would like to thank you very much. Rating of our driver Shamin: Shamin was a fantastic companion: friendly, helpful, humorous and always looking after our well-being. He explained a lot about the country and people, drove very safely and made us feel in good hands at all times. We especially appreciated that he never drove easily, but always made sure we were safely checked into the hotel and everything was right. Thank you for this great care! Experience with local people: The people we met during our trip were all warm, respectful and authentic. Their kindness and openness have made our trip truly special. A small criticism: In some places, we felt that there was some pressure to expect in terms of tips. Sometimes it seemed that some service providers were not satisfied with the tip they received. Our impression was that many of them rely heavily on tips. We found that a bit of a shame, as we had paid a flat rate that we thought should have ensured fair remuneration for all involved. Tipping should remain a voluntary appreciation and not be the main source of income. In future, our proposal would be to ensure that the people involved are paid fairly, so that guests do not feel obliged to give additional large amounts.
Wonderful Customized Sri Lanka Tour with Aaliya Tours
L3488FOrobertw,,Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a personalized 3-day trip with Aaliya Tours, covering Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Minneriya, and Polonnaruwa, with our driver and guide, Shamin. In short: it was a wonderful experience! The tour was tailored to our wishes and planned effortlessly in advance together with Aaliya Tours. It was important to me to have a clear itinerary and all costs agreed upon beforehand — and the agency delivered exactly that. Communication was smooth and professional from the beginning. Our driver Shamin picked us up directly from our hotel and was extremely friendly and welcoming. He drove very safely — something I appreciated even more given the differences in traffic between Sri Lanka and Germany! Throughout the journey, Shamin was attentive and flexible, stopping whenever there were beautiful viewpoints, local highlights, or unique experiences like a visit to a herbal garden or a fresh coconut stand. I particularly want to highlight how smoothly the agency handled spontaneous changes: for example, due to weather conditions, we decided at short notice to switch our safari from Minneriya to Hurulu Eco Park, where the elephants had migrated. This change was arranged quickly and without any hassle. Overall, we had a fantastic time and I would highly recommend booking your trip with Aaliya Tours. Our personal highlights were: -The drive to Nuwara Eliya, visiting a tea plantation, waterfalls, and Lake Gregory -Dambulla Cave Temple -Climbing Pidurangala Rock (an absolute must!) -Exploring the ancient city of Polonnaruwa One important note: If there’s one thing I would change for future trips, it would be to skip the village tour. Unfortunately, despite being quite expensive, the experience was disappointing. At every stop, the locals expected high tips and made it clear they were dissatisfied with the amounts we gave. This left us feeling uncomfortable and gave the impression that the focus was more on earning quick money than sharing their culture. I would strongly advise against booking this particular tour.
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21kasiak,,Apr 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great experience and convenient way of traveling in Sri Lanka. Irfan was a great driver and tour guide I highly recommend booking trip with him. Zameek the owner is very responsive and helpful. It is super safe to book a trip in here! Sri Lanka is beautiful country but it is better to know what to see and how to see it! Do not hesitate just book your trip! :)
Great Services!
walterandjo,,Apr 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a comfortable ride from the airport to Kandy after an exhausting midnight flight. Zameek welcome us warmly! and he is very professional in driving and well-spoken English too! it makes communication very easy! The other day our driver Irfan picked us up at the hotel, he tries to explain everything about Sri Lanka culture and food culture to us, we did not want a jam-packed tour, we decided to go for certain spots to enjoy instead! always feel free to tell him what you think, what you want or what you don't like, they will give you suggestions but never forced anything! We are satisfied with everything they provided! also impressed by Irfans professional driving skills! those roads are no joke in Sri Lanka. They always make sure everything is alright when we get back to our hotel/ next destination. Unlike other tours, I feel like I have learnt a lot of knowledge other than just hop-on and off for sightseeing which makes the best part of our trip.
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