StartTue 3 Nov2026FinishTue 10 Nov2026
Twin share pp$2,290
7 nights · Sri Lanka's ancient heart
Cultural Triangle.
Seven days through Sri Lanka's ancient capitals
- Duration
- 7 days · 7 nights
- Group size
- 2 - 12 travellers
- Pace
- Moderate
- Guide
- English-speaking
- Dates
- Year-round
- Tour type
- Moderate
From$2,290NZDPer person · twin share
Free cancellation up to 60 days0800 574 584
The routeTap a stop to add things thereTap a stop to add things
Starts and ends at Colombo airport
Overview
Kandy to Dambulla.
At the heart of Sri Lanka lies a triangle of ancient capitals. From Sigiriya to Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, and Kandy, this journey is built with private guiding, comfortable hotels, and room for discovery.
- Colombo airport
- Sigiriya
- Anuradhapura
- Kandy
- Back to the airport
- 7
- Days
- 7
- Nights
- 3
- Stops
- 3
- Hotels
Day by day
7 days, 7 nights.
The map follows you, day by day. Tap Add on anything you'd like, and it's pinned to your route.
Day 1 of 8 · SigiriyaArrive Colombo · Drive to Habarana
Day 1of 8Sigiriya
Day1Arrive Colombo · Drive to Habarana
Welcome at Bandaranaike airport, then travel through palm-fringed countryside to your Cultural Triangle base.
TonightCinnamon Lodge Habarana
Make it yours
Flights from New ZealandReturn flights to Colombo, quoted separately
Day2Sigiriya at sunrise · Pidurangala
Climb Sigiriya at first light, then take in the classic Pidurangala view back across the plains.
TonightCinnamon Lodge Habarana
Day3Polonnaruwa & Dambulla caves
Explore the medieval capital before entering Dambulla's cave temples of frescoes and gilded Buddhas.
TonightHeritance Kandalama
Day4Anuradhapura · Sacred bodhi
Visit Sri Lanka's first capital and the sacred bodhi tree at the centre of the island's Buddhist story.
TonightHeritance Kandalama
Day5Drive to Kandy · Spice gardens
Cross into hill country with a stop at Matale spice gardens and an Ayurvedic herbal demonstration.
TonightEarl's Regency Kandy
Day6Temple of the Tooth · Dance show
Visit Kandy's most sacred temple, then close the day with cultural dance and a fire-walking finale.
TonightEarl's Regency Kandy
Day7Return to Colombo · Depart
Take a scenic return toward Colombo with time for a final lunch before the airport transfer.
Day8Day 8
Add the route notes, pacing, and guest-facing highlights for this day.
Last dayTour ends
Make it yours.Tap Add on any day, or open your trip to add a night, change hotels or add flights from New Zealand.
Where you'll stay
Three stays, six nights.
Every night is booked for you, in hotels along the route. Choose a hotel level, or stay a night longer anywhere you like.
Hotel level
A request, not a price. Your quote shows the difference.
Sigiriya
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana
2 nights · Days 1–2
Sigiriya
Heritance Kandalama
2 nights · Days 3–4
Kandy
Earl's Regency Kandy
2 nights · Days 5–6
Dates & prices
Pick a date, or choose your own.
Per person, twin share, in NZD. It's a private tour, so any start date works. Your choice goes into your trip.
StartTue 1 Dec2026FinishTue 2 Feb2027
Twin share pp$2,490
Year-roundStart any day that suits you. We price your dates in your quote.
From, twin share pp$2,290
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Good to know
Read the fine print.
What's included
- 7 nights at hand-picked 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast plus selected dinners
- Private A/C vehicle with guide-driver
- Major site entry fees
- Government taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flights to and from Colombo
- Travel insurance
- Sri Lanka tourist visa
- Lunches and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
Need flights too?We can quote return flights from New Zealand with your tour.
Why book with Fly Lanka
Both ends of the journey.
- Free cancellation up to 60 days
- Registered NZ travel agent
- Auckland team · 7 days a week
- Secure booking · SSL encrypted
FAQ
Common questions, straight answers.
Can't find your answer? Our Auckland team picks up the phone seven days a week.
0800 574 584Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
New Zealand passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation before arrival. The Fly Lanka team can point you to the official online process.
Are flights from Auckland included?
Flights are quoted separately so the team can match the best fare, route, and airline for your travel dates.
Can I customise the itinerary?
Yes. The Colombo team can extend the beach, hill country, wildlife, or family pace around this core route.
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Ten years of Sri Lanka travel, told back to us by the people who travelled.
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