The 13 3-Day Experiences in Sri Lanka That Repay the Drive

1.Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 3 days · from $250Our pick

Review of Sri Lanka’s 3-day Sigiriya, Kandy and Ella tour, with temple visits, train views, Little Adam’s Peak and an elephant safari.

“We booked the 3-day tour and it was truly an unforgettable experience thanks to our amazing guide Chathu. he was extremely kind and attentive. He explained everything in detail and shared a lot of knowledge about Sri Lanka. The tour itself was fantastic! in three days we were able to see and experience so much of the Country. From cultural sights to landscapes, it was the perfect mix. Everything was perfectly organized, and thanks to Chathu we learned so much more than we could have on our own. I hope you are lucky and get him as your guide :)”

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2.03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $265Top rated

A fast-paced 3-day Sri Lanka tour from Colombo covering Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Ella and Udawalawe safari.

“It was an excellent decision to book three day excursion with Apple vacation. Starting from Jeevan who managed our trip, he helped us with airport late night pick up, then the tour guide cum Chauffeur Aaron Christo was an very humble, mild mannered, well behaved, excellent guy to accompany us for three days and two nights. The tour has covered all the major attraction points in Sri Lanka. Aaron Christo was very accommodative for us taking time, giving us space, experiencing local food, taking photographs for us. Overall I recommend Apple vacation tour package for those who look to tour in Sri Lanka.”

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3.Sri Lanka Car Rental with Driver – 3 Days Minimum, 180km/Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Review of Sri Lanka’s private car and driver service, with 180 km daily, flexible routes, English-speaking drivers, and practical booking advice.

“Pasindu was a careful driver, gave suggestions to add to our itinerary”

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4.3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $250

Review of Sri Lanka’s 3-day private tour from Colombo to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Sigiriya, with hotels, meals, transport, tips and drawbacks.

“My tour guide Keerthe was excellent and very helpful in making the tour best suited for me. The elephant safari and Sigiriya rock fortress were incredible. I liked my trip so much I booked a day trip to galle.”

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5.Sri Lanka Private 3-Day Cultural Tour, 5 UNESCO Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · 3 days · from $490

Review of Sri Lanka’s private 3-day Cultural Triangle tour, with five UNESCO sites, Sigiriya, temples, safari, costs, and practical tips.

“A actividade leva-nos a todos os locais que queremos visitar e realmente com conforto. Ladeep foi um guia muito bom. O hotel é ok, razoável. O único ponto negativo é que nos tentam vender muita coisa forçada. Levam as jóias mostram como se faz e tentam vender. Levam ao jardim botânico e tentam vender produtos. Safari para melhorar a experiência são mais 160 dólares. Melhorava a experiência se não nos sentíssemos forçados a comprar a toda a hora.”

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6.Colombo to Kandy,Ella & Yala 3 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $5Best value

Review of a three-day private Sri Lanka tour from Colombo to Kandy, Ella and Yala, with temple visits, tea country trains and park time.

“Hi ! Great tour with Terens who was the guide. Beautiful day and we saw all the famous place in this city, the temples, and historical places. I am recommend this company ! See you. I recommend it . I love it”

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7.3 Days Nature and Chill Tour of Ella, Nuwara Eliya and Haputale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $180

Explore Sri Lanka’s hill country on a private 3-day tour of Ella, Nuwara Eliya, and Haputale with waterfalls, tea, and mountain views.

“We met Aruna by chance during our trip in Sri Lanka. Aruna knows a lot of intersting and beautiful places all around Sri Lanka and he was able to improvise a nice tour in the Sigiriya region for us, following our scheduled hotels yet making us Read more”

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8.2 Night /3 Days-Highlights of Sri Lanka (Days Can be extended)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $175

Review of a 3-day private Sri Lanka tour from Negombo covering Kandy, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Minneriya, and Colombo for $175.

“Our family journey with 1 Night /2 Days - Highlights of Sri Lanka exceeded all expectations. The guide was patient and attentive, making even the youngest family members feel included. Activities were engaging but not rushed, allowing us tRead more”

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9.3 Days Tour to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $400

Review of a private 3-day Sri Lanka tour from Colombo covering Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, tea country, Sigiriya, and Dambulla for $400.

“Extremely overpriced. Money rip-off. I suggest everyone to avoid this agency. Trains are actually the best way to get around the whole island!!!! Or even ordering an Uber driver will be cheaper!”

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10.3 Days Private Tour of Yala Safari/ Ella/ Kandy – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $495

Explore Yala, Ella, Kandy, and Sri Lanka’s hill-country train on a private 3-day tour with hotels, meals, fees, and transport included.

“The River safari in bentola as well as the excursion to Yala, it was excellent. On the other hand, visiting places such as the jewelry store, the mask shop and the place of remembrance of the tsunami are a little too commercial for our taste. The driver was very nice and acceded to all our requests.Auto-translated”

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11.3-Day Heart of Sri Lanka, Kandy, Wonder 8 Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya-Little England

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $325

Review of a private 3-day Sri Lanka tour covering Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, tea country, gardens, and airport pickup.

“Isuru is a true professional and represents his country with passion and kindness. We felt completely spoilt while he was showing us around and made every request possible.”

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12.Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $174

Review of Sri Lanka’s 3-day private car tour from Colombo, including driver-guide service, 450 km allowance, costs, value, and practical tips.

“My boyfriend and I had a wonderful 3 day tour with the Private Car Hire. We only had 3 days to spend in Sri Lanka and wanted to make sure we saw as much as possible during that time. This was only made possible with the help and expertise of our guide. He was extremRead more”

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13.03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya , Ella & Udawalawe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $442

Explore Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe in three busy days with hotels, meals, transport, and a private driver.

“This was a good tour, I will just point out that this private trip your driver is just your driver, not a guide.”

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