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By Ceylon IT Tours Sri Lanka
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$88 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • 100% Private & Fully Flexible Pacing:

    Enjoy private transport with your own dedicated English-speaking driver. You set the pace—spend extra time taking photos at Sigiriya or relax longer over lunch without ever feeling rushed.
    Door-to-Door Convenience & Zero Stress:
    We handle every detail of your journey. From direct pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Kandy to navigating local traffic, toll roads, and site parking—you just sit back and enjoy the scenery.

    Seamless Sightseeing Across Iconic UNESCO Sites:

    We connect the very best of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle in a single, perfectly structured day trip. See Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, scenic spice gardens, and vibrant cultural landmarks without the hassle of arranging separate transfers.
    Local Insights & Hidden Gems:
    The local driver-guides do more than just drive. They share rich historical insights, point out top photo spots, recommend authentic local restaurants, and help you skip common tourist traps along the way

Activity location

  • Matale
    • Matale, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Matale
    • Matale, Sri Lanka

Check availability

Tour by Tuk Tuk

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Sri Lankan Village Food
Duration: 10 hours
Tuk Tuk
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$44.15 x 2 AdultsNZ$88.30
Total
Price is NZ$88.30
Until Wed, 21 Oct

Tour By AC Vehicle

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Duration: 10 hours
Car/Van
Entrance Tickets - NA/No
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$61.80 x 2 AdultsNZ$123.60
Total
Price is NZ$123.60
Until Wed, 21 Oct

AC Vehicle Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Duration: 10 hours
Van/Car
Include Lion Rock Entrance : Include Lion Rock Entrance Entrance Tickets
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$211.90 x 2 AdultsNZ$423.80
Total
Price is NZ$423.80
Until Wed, 21 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Parking Tickets
  • Inclusions
    Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
  • Inclusions
    ravel comfortably in a clean, private, air-conditioned vehicle (saloon or van, depending on group size) throughout the entire journey.
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Matale

  • 30m
At Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil, travellers will visit one of the most prominent Hindu shrines in the Matale district. Your driver-guide brings guests here along the journey from Kandy towards Sigiriya for a vibrant cultural stop. Guests will admire the intricate Gopuram (tower), decorated with hundreds of hand-carved, brightly painted statues depicting Hindu deities. Inside the temple complex, visitors can observe local rituals, experience traditional music or prayer ceremonies if visiting during puja hours, and appreciate the spiritual atmosphere and Dravidian-style architecture.

Matale Herbal and Spice Garden

  • 1h 30m
At National Spice Garden of Sri Lanka in Matale, travellers break up the drive between Kandy and Sigiriya to immerse themselves in Sri Lanka’s world-famous spice heritage. Guests take a guided walking tour through lush greenery to discover how spices and medicinal herbs are grown, harvested, and processed using centuries-old Ayurvedic traditions. Guided Botanical Tour: Walk through shaded garden pathways and see living plants of Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla, black pepper, and clove. Ayurvedic & Culinary Insights: Learn about the health benefits, natural oil remedies, and cooking techniques associated with local herbs and spices. Sensory Experience: Smell fresh cinnamon bark, taste homemade herbal tea, and enjoy short herbal oil demonstrations.

Golden Temple of Dambulla

  • 30m
At Dambulla Cave Temple, travellers will explore Sri Lanka’s largest and best-preserved cave temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 1st century BC. Guests will ascend the gently sloping rock path to the hilltop monastery, where five massive natural rock caves house an extraordinary collection of ancient Buddhist art and architecture. Golden Buddha & Grand Entrance: Marvel at the giant golden Buddha statue and imposing dragon arch at the base of the rock before heading up to the cave complex. Ancient Cave Sanctuaries: Walk through five distinct stone caves containing over 150 Buddha statues, royal statues, and vibrant ceiling frescoes painted directly onto the rock faces. Panoramic Hilltop Views: Enjoy sweeping views over the surrounding countryside, tea estates, and distant hills from the upper rock plateau.

Dambulla (Pass by)

Guests experience authentic rural transport, witness traditional cooking methods, and enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch prepared in a clay pot using woodfire stoves. Traditional Transport Rides: Enjoy a scenic ride through rural farmlands on a landmastor , followed by a peaceful catamaran boat ride across a lily-covered lake. Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking Demo: Learn how local village women prepare traditional dishes using fresh harvested ingredients, coconut milk, and clay pots. Village Home-Cooked Lunch: Savour a delicious, fresh buffet lunch served on lotus or banana leaves in a traditional mud hut. Local Village Life: Walk through rice paddy fields, observe local farming practices, and interact with welcoming village locals.

kandalama Reservoir

  • 30m
Guests can pause at the lake's edge to take in sweeping views of the water framed by distant mountains and forest, making it an ideal stop for photography and relaxing in nature. Scenic Mountain & Lake Views: Capture photos of the expansive reservoir with reflection views of the surrounding hills and green foliage. Birdwatching & Wildlife: Spot native water birds, eagles, and occasional wild elephants along the banks of the lake. Quiet Nature Break: Enjoy a relaxing stroll along the embankment away from busy crowds before continuing to your next destination.

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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Dambulla Cave Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
At Dambulla Cave Temple, travellers visit one of Sri Lanka's most sacred and historic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous for its ancient rock monastery complex and cave shrines. Guests walk up the scenic stone pathway to explore five historic caves cut into a massive overhang of rock, containing remarkable collections of ancient art, Buddha statues, and historic frescoes. Explore Ancient Cave Shrines: Step inside five distinct rock caves filled with over 150 Buddha statues, royal figures, and ancient religious murals painted directly on the cave ceilings. Golden Temple Base: Admire the imposing golden Buddha statue, dragon arch, and monastery grounds at the foot of the rock complex. Panoramas of the Cultural Triangle: Take in panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, plains, and distant mountains from the hilltop rock terrace.

Minneriya National Park (Pass by)

At Minneriya National Park, travellers embark on an exciting 4x4 open-top jeep safari to witness Sri Lanka’s famous wild Asian elephants and diverse safari wildlife in their natural habitat.Guests board a private 4x4 safari jeep with a skilled local tracker-driver to explore the open grasslands, dry tropical forests, and expansive shores surrounding the ancient Minneriya Reservoir.The World-Famous "Elephant Gathering": Watch wild elephant herds assemble along the water's edge to drink, bathe, graze, and socialise. 4x4 Jeep Safari Adventure: Ride across dusty forest tracks and grassy plains in an open-top safari vehicle for optimal 360-degree photography.Abundant Wildlife & Birdwatching: Spot sambar deer, axis deer, monkeys, wild buffalo, land monitors, and dozens of native water bird species including cormorants and painted storks.Scenic Reservoir Views: Enjoy panoramic views across the ancient 3rd-century Minneriya Wewa reservoir as the sun sets over the jungle.

Location

Activity location

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    Matale
    • Matale, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Matale
    • Matale, Sri Lanka

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