Top 7 3-Day Experiences in Sri Lanka

1.3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $250Our pick

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Colombo to Kandy, the tea country and Sigiriya over three busy days. You will visit the Temple of the Tooth, tea estates, Nuwara Eliya, Dambulla and Sigiriya, with two hotel nights, breakfasts, dinners and a driver-guide such as Krish or Keerthe.

“It was a last minute plan to visit this part of the world, in conjunction with our 18th year anniversary. The private tour itinerary is arranged to suit our request and flexible timing is what we liked most. A good introductory trip to start with in Sri Lanka.”

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2.Sri Lanka Private 3-Day Cultural Tour, 5 UNESCO Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · 3 days · from $490

Travel privately from Colombo through Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Mihintale, and Aukana, with two nights near Sigiriya. Expect long days, temple visits, extra entrance fees, and an optional Minneriya jeep safari.

“We took the tour of Sri Lanka Tour Cultural Private 3 Days, 5 places of the UNESCO and our guide and driver was Jaya. He took us to every place on the schedule, explaining each site, local customs, curiosities, and much more in great detail. He introduced us to the wonders of Sri Lanka’s history, food, fruits, temples, and he connect us with the local people. The journey was full of knowledge and enriching experiences. We stayed at the Elephas Resort & Spa, which was excellent,very clean, spacious rooms, located in a peaceful and natural place. The staff was incredibly friendly and sociable. Breakfast was thoughtfully prepared with a great…”

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3.Colombo to Kandy, Ella & Yala 3 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $5Best value

This private three-day trip links Kandy’s Sacred Tooth Relic, the Peradeniya to Nanu Oya train, Nuwara Eliya, Ella’s waterfalls, and Yala National Park. An English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport are included. Guide Terens is named in the tour information.

“In this three day trip excellent tour in my life and the friends also enjoyed well and good hotels. Guide also supported us well. Good all arrangements. I recommend it more friends.”

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4.2 Night /3 Days-Highlights of Sri Lanka (Days Can be extended)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $175

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo, Negombo, or CMB with a licensed driver. Visit Pinnawala, a tea factory, Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya, and Minneriya National Park. Sonia, Rahul, and Wasa are among the drivers associated with this operator.

“Traveling with friends through 1 Night /2 Days - Highlights of Sri Lanka was an incredible experience. Sonia, our guide, made the journey lively and fun, sharing insights and stories about each location. The schedule was well-planned but fleRead more”

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5.3 Days Tour to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $400

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide. Over three days, see Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, tea country, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla, and a village cooking experience. Feroz is one guide praised for his friendly, capable service.

“Our guide Feroz was amazing! He showed us all around Kandy and took us on a great village tour. We greatly enjoyed our experience.”

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6.3 Days Private Tour of Yala Safari/ Ella/ Kandy – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $495

You’ll travel privately from Sri Lanka’s west or south coast to Yala, Ella, and Kandy with a driver-guide, hotel stays, meals, attraction fees, a safari jeep, and a hill-country train ride included. Expect long driving days, scenic stops, and a busy but rewarding route.

“The River safari in bentola as well as the excursion to Yala, it was excellent. On the other hand, visiting places such as the jewelry store, the mask shop and the place of remembrance of the tsunami are a little too commercial for our taste. The driver was very nice and acceded to all our requests.Auto-translated”

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7.3-Day Heart of Sri Lanka, Kandy, Wonder 8 Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya-Little England

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $325

Travel privately from Colombo with a professional chauffeur, including Isuru, who can adjust the route to suit your needs. This three-day trip links Kandy’s Sacred Tooth Temple, Sigiriya Rock, tea country, Nuwara Eliya, and two major botanical gardens. Admission fees are extra.

“Isuru provided us with a fantastic service during our holiday in Sri Lanka. We used a few other taxi drivers and Isuru was hands down the best. He did not pester us for more business, stuck to his prices and drove extremely smoothly. Other taxi drivers would drive faster and Read more”

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