5 days / 4 nights
The Short Loop
Airport → Sigiriya (2N) → Polonnaruwa & Minneriya → Kandy (1N) → Airport
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A lakeside city of temples, gardens and Kandyan food, with the hill country beyond. Build in time for traffic and enjoy the centre on foot where practical.
Ask about KandyVisit the sacred temple with clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Check visiting times and allow time for security and busy periods.
Take an easy lakeside walk and enjoy views across the city. Morning and late afternoon are comfortable times to explore.
Spend a relaxed few hours among palms, orchids and mature trees. Add a local cooking experience if food is a highlight of your trip.
Allow about 3.5 hours by road. This is approximate and depends on traffic, weather, comfort stops and your pickup point.
5 days / 4 nights
Airport → Sigiriya (2N) → Polonnaruwa & Minneriya → Kandy (1N) → Airport
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Airport → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Airport
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Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Nanu Oya (scenic rail leg to Ella) → Ella (2N) → Airport
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Airport → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → South coast → Airport
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