Discover the Sigiriya rock fortress, the Dambulla golden temple, and Bentota beach on a 5-day trip from Colombo. See some of the most fascinating locations outside of Colombo if you're not in the mood to go clubbing or to discos.

For those who are visiting Sri Lanka for the first time, this 4-night private tour provides an ideal introduction. Four UNESCO World Heritage sites are part of your customisable itinerary: the Golden Temple of Dambulla, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, the historic city of Polonnaruwa, and Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Take in the beautiful drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, as well as visits to a tea estate, a spice garden, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Enjoy return private transport from your hotel in Negombo, Mount Lavinia, or Bandaranaike International Airport.

Day 1: Colombo-Anuradhapura-Sigiriya
Proceed to Sigiriya in a private vehicle from Colombo. Along the way, you will see a number of temples and historic sites in Anuradhapura. The 280 kilometres should take about five hours. Visit the Buddha statues in Mihintale, Aukana, later on.

Day 2: Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Sigiriya
After breakfast, depart for Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. In the afternoon, take a safari in Minneriya National Park.

Day 3: Sigiriya-Kandy
After breakfast, head to the Kandy Hotel. While travelling, arrive at Dambulla Cave Temple. Spend one hour at the UNESCO-designated Dambulla Cave Temple, to witness ancient Buddha statues and murals. Later, stop at a spice garden to see the finest spices in Sri Lanka.

Day 4: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, leave for a sightseeing tour of Kandy and proceed to Nuwara Eliya En route, stop at Ramboda Falls, the tea factory and the garden. In the afternoon, take a Nuwara Eliya sightseeing tour.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya-Colombo
Proceed to Colombo after enjoying a leisurely breakfast at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya. En-route stop at Kitulgal for arainforest trek and white-water rafting.