Ethos of Ceylon from Kandy (2 Days)

About this experience

This two-day tour runs from Kandy into Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, taking in ancient ruins and wildlife around Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. Travel is by private vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide, who sets the pace through each stop.

Highlights include the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the ruined city of Polonnaruwa, and a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park to see elephants gathering at the reservoir. Entrance fees to Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, the Temple of the Tooth, and Minneriya are covered, along with fuel, parking, highway tolls, and drinking water, while hotel accommodation and meals are arranged separately.

The tour keeps the group private throughout, moving between the Cultural Triangle's ancient sites and natural reserves over two days from Kandy and back.

Your service advisor

Malsiri Consultant

Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Malsiri directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

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What’s included

Included

Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
All prevailing taxes and service charges.
Entrance fees (Sigiriya Rock, Polonnaruwa, Temple of Tooth, Minneriya National Park)

Not included

Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
Expenses of personal nature.
Visa and Related Expenses.
Tips & Portages.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

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1 Sigiriya

Day 1 — Kandy → Sigiriya → Minneriya → Sigiriya

Depart Kandy by private vehicle for Sigiriya, with a stop at Minneriya National Park along the way before returning to Sigiriya for the night.

2 Kandy

Day 2 — Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy

Travel from Sigiriya to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa before returning to Kandy to complete the tour.

Please note

Public transportation nearby
Infant seats available

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended
Your Hotel in Kandy

Cancellation policy

More than 24 hours notice: full refund
Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The tour is private to your group: your own air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking chauffeur guide for all 2 days, with no other travellers joining.

Where does the tour start and end?

Day 1 starts at Kandy and day 2 ends at Kandy. Every stop in between is reached by road in the same vehicle, so there is no other transport to arrange.

Are hotels included?

The base price covers the vehicle and chauffeur guide. In the booking box you can add hotels for all 1 nights at Budget (3★), Standard (4★) or Luxury (5★ and boutique) level, on half board. Hotels we hold contracts with for your dates are named in the price; for any other night our team books a hotel of the same class after you pay.

What vehicle will we travel in?

It depends on your group: a car for 1–2 guests, a van for 3–5, a large van for 6–8 and a bus for 9–15. Choose the number of guests in the booking box and the price updates to match.

Can we have a national guide?

Yes. A chauffeur guide is always included, and you can add a government-licensed national guide who travels with you for the whole tour. Choose it under Guide in the booking box; the vehicle is sized for the extra seat.

Can we change the itinerary or the dates?

Yes. Every tour is private, so it can start on any date you choose. To change stops, add nights or combine it with another tour, write to us in the booking notes or plan your own trip at lakpura.com/plan-your-trip.