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8-Days 8-Stories of Sri Lanka Private Tour All-inclusive in Sigiriya

Activity provider: Serendipity tours (private) Limited
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8-day trip from Sigiriya visiting Visiting Dambulla temple, Habarana village tour with Cooking class and Visit Sigiriya rock. Operated by Serendipity tours (private) Limited.

Highlights

  • Walk through the ancient monuments built by ancient Kings with your guide

8-Days 8-Stories of Sri Lanka Private Tour All-inclusive: Key Facts

PriceFrom $1182 per person
Duration8 days
Group sizeUp to 8 people
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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8-Days 8-Stories of Sri Lanka Private Tour All-inclusive

8-day trip from Sigiriya visiting Visiting Dambulla temple, Habarana village tour with Cooking class and Visit Sigiriya ...
8 days
English
$1,182
Free cancellation

Full description

A 8-day trip out of Sigiriya taking in Visiting Dambulla temple, Habarana village tour with Cooking class, Visit Sigiriya rock and Visit Spice garden. There are 16 stops in all.

The running order is Visiting Dambulla temple, then Habarana village tour with Cooking class, then Visit Sigiriya rock, then Visit Spice garden, then Visit Hindu temple, and on from there.

The price covers pick up and drop off from the hotel located on the west coast, 7 Nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels, private AC rooms with attached bathrooms, Entire ground transportation (sightseeing tours and transfers) in an AC, private vehicle and 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners. It does not cover lunch and refreshments, Yala National Park safari: USD 90 p.p and Boat safari USD 25 p.p, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $1350 together rather than $1182 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Visiting Dambulla temple

Visit the Dambulla Golden Temple on a guided tour

Habarana village tour with Cooking class

Explore a rural village in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. See the scenic countryside with farmland and rice paddies. Later learn to cook Sri Lankan meals at a local village house.

Visit Sigiriya rock

Explore the Sigiriya rock fortress on a guided tour.

Visit Spice garden

Learn about typical Sri Lankan spices and herbs at the spice garden.

Visit Hindu temple

Explore a scenic Hindu temple in Matale

Kandy sightseeing tour

After breakfast, visit important attractions in Kandy, such as the Royal Botanical Garden, the Gem Museum, Kandy Lake, and downtown Kandy. In the afternoon, visit the tooth relic temple and witness the Kandyan cultural show.

Botanical agrden tour

After breakfast, drive to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya.

Stop at ramboda Falle

After visiting the Peradeniya Garden Drive to Ramboda and see the waterfalls.

Visit tea factory

A tea plantation follows after stop at Ramboda falls

Nuwara eliya city tour

In the afternoon, the Nuwara eliya sightseeing tour

Hill country train tour

After breakfast, take the hill country scenic train journey from nanu oya to Ella.

Ella sightseeing tour

In the afternoon, visit the nine arch bridge and mini-adams peak.

Drive to Yala national park

After breakfast head to your hotel in yala. En route, stop at the Buduruwagala ancient temple.

Yala Safari

In the afternoon, the Yala national park safari

Drive to beach resort

After breakfast, I drive to the beach resort on the southwest coast. Check in at the hotel and leisure.

Colobmo city tour

Explore the scenic beaches of Bentota on the way to Colombo. In the afternoon, a Colombo sightseeing tour.

Includes

  • Pick up and drop off from the hotel located on the west coast
  • 7 Nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels, private AC rooms with attached bathrooms
  • Entire ground transportation (sightseeing tours and transfers) in an AC, private vehicle
  • 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
  • Entrance fees (Dambulla temple, sigiriya fortress, Royal botanical garden, Ramboda falls, Buduruwagala temple)
  • All-inclusive tour of the tooth relic temple for the evening ceremony with drums
  • Local market tour
  • GST/VAT/Service Charges
  • English-speaking chauffeur, guide
  • Hosted village lunch: visit a garden, choose ingredients, prepare one dish with the family and eat together
  • Train tickets for the hill country train
  • City tour & Sightseeing

Excludes

  • Lunch and refreshments
  • Yala National Park safari: USD 90 p.p
  • Boat safari USD 25 p.p
  • Any expenses of a personal nature like laundry charges, tips, etc.
  • Anything not mentioned under the inclusions above
  • Tips and gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 8 days
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Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pick up and drop off from the hotel located on the west coast, 7 Nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels, private AC rooms with attached bathrooms, Entire ground transportation (sightseeing tours and transfers) in an AC, private vehicle, 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners, Entrance fees (Dambulla temple, sigiriya fortress, Royal botanical garden, Ramboda falls, Buduruwagala temple), All-inclusive tour of the tooth relic temple for the evening ceremony with drums, Local market tour, GST/VAT/Service Charges, English-speaking chauffeur, guide, Hosted village lunch: visit a garden, choose ingredients, prepare one dish with the family and eat together, Train tickets for the hill country train, City tour & Sightseeing
The duration of the 8-Days 8-Stories of Sri Lanka Private Tour All-inclusive is typically 8 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Roughly 1,200 steps, about 180 m above the plain, with handrails the whole way. Entry is around USD 30-35 for foreign adults — one of South Asia's priciest tickets — paid in cash. Climb at the 7am opening: there is no shade above the frescoes. Full detail in our Sigiriya rock guide.
It is cheaper and has the better view — of Sigiriya. What it does not have is the water gardens, frescoes, mirror wall, lion's paws or summit palace. For the photograph, take Pidurangala. For the site, take Sigiriya. Compared properly in our Sigiriya rock guide.
Roughly June to September, peaking in August, when the shrinking reservoir exposes fresh grass and several hundred elephants converge. Outside those months the herds disperse and you get a normal safari. Operators switch between Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu depending on where the herds are — that is them doing their job. See our Minneriya gathering guide.
Five caves under one granite overhang, in continuous use since the 1st century BC, holding around 150 Buddha images and 2,100 m² of painting. The approach is a steep 15-minute climb; shoes come off at the top terrace, so bring socks. See the Dambulla cave temple guide.
Polonnaruwa if you have one morning — compact, cyclable in three hours, and the Gal Vihara is the finest sculpture in the country. Anuradhapura if you have a full day and an interest in living Buddhism; it is a thousand years older and still an active pilgrimage city. See Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura.
Sigiriya is in the dry zone and follows the *northeast* monsoon — its wet season is October to January, the opposite of Colombo. Best months are May to September, which is also the elephant Gathering. See best time to visit Sigiriya.
Two nights in Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana. Day 1: the rock at 7am, Dambulla late morning, a 3pm safari. Day 2: Polonnaruwa by bicycle or Pidurangala at sunrise. Our Sigiriya 2-day itinerary sets out the order and why it matters.
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