Cultural Triangle & the Hill Country - Private Car & Driver

Explore the cultural heart of Sri Lanka and head up into the beautiful hill country. Perhaps climb the steps to the summit of Sigiriya Rock and view ancient rock paintings before heading down to the coast for seven nights on golden sands.

Tour type Multi-centre, Car & Driver

Duration 14 nights

Visiting Kandalama, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Negombo

Interest Honeymoon, Family, Multi Centre, Culture

Recommended itinerary

Days 1-3

Kandalama

After touching down in Colombo, a driver will meet you and take you to Heritance Kandalama, an 85-mile journey northeast of the city. Your driver will be at your disposal for the next eight days, taking you to the locations and sights you’ll visit over the first part of your trip. You’ll have four nights in Kandalama, the perfect base for visiting the temple caves at Dambulla and Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Sigiriya

Days 3-5

Kandy

Kandy, Sri Lanka’s second largest city is famed for not only its history and temples, but also for its tea, scenery and botanical gardens.

Botanical Gardens, Kandy

Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

Days 5-7

Nuwara Eliya

For a quieter pace of life, Nuwara Eliya gives you that same tea plantation setting, but away from bustling city life. Here, everything is picturesque and relatively peaceful, providing the perfect spot for relaxation.

Nuwara Eliya

Days 7-15

Negombo

Make the journey down to the west coast. You'll spend a week down on the beach at Hertiance Negombo, where you can relax poolside or even take a city tour of Colombo to get to know the urban side of the nation before you head home.

Suggested hotels

5 stars

Heritance Kandalama

An eco-friendly hotel which has been incorporated into its natural setting.

5 stars

Earl's Regency

Enjoy the best of both worlds in this serene hillside retreat a short drive from the heart of Kandy.

Heritance Tea Factory

Beautifully restored tea factory in the Nuwara Eliya hills.

Negombo 5 stars

Sentido Heritance Negombo

This modern hotel, with beautifully landscaped grounds beside a broad golden beach, is an inviting spot to start or end your holiday.

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