Travellers exploring Sigiriya with a driver guide in Sri Lanka
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5 days / 4 nights · ≈545 km

The Short Loop

The Cultural Triangle without the hill country , built for short stays and long layovers.

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Day by day

A suggested sequence of the route, confirmed around your flight times and preferences. Activities and tickets remain subject to your agreed quote.

  1. Day 1

    Airport to Sigiriya

    Meet your driver at the airport and travel to Sigiriya. Settle in for the first of two nights.

  2. Day 2

    Sigiriya

    Spend the day exploring the Cultural Triangle around Sigiriya. Agree your sightseeing stops with your driver.

  3. Day 3

    Polonnaruwa and Minneriya to Kandy

    Visit Polonnaruwa and make time for Minneriya before continuing to Kandy. Tickets and safari costs are separate.

  4. Day 4

    Kandy and the airport area

    Explore Kandy before travelling towards the airport for your final night.

  5. Day 5

    Airport departure

    Your driver takes you to the airport for your flight.

Included

  • Private vehicle and English speaking driver guide
  • Fuel, highway tolls and parking
  • Your driver's meals and accommodation
  • Flight tracking and up to 90 minutes of waiting at arrivals
  • Photo and comfort stops along your agreed route

Not included

  • Hotels, booked by you or quoted separately
  • Entrance tickets and park fees
  • Safari jeep and park permits
  • Personal meals, souvenirs and spending

Before you book