Sri Lanka Heritage, Wildlife & Highlands Tour – 8 Days
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This 8-day journey explores Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, sacred temples, and world-famous rock fortress, before continuing through Kandy’s cultural charm, Nuwara Eliya’s misty tea country, and Yala’s wildlife safaris. A perfect blend of heritage, nature, and adventure.
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Cultural & Heritage
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Nature & Wildlife
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City Exploration
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Tea Country Experience
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Adventure & Safari
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival & Colombo City Tour
Begin your journey in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling capital. Experience its blend of colonial history, colorful bazaars, temples, and seaside charm before relaxing at your hotel.
- Airport meet & greet, transfer to Colombo hotel
- Afternoon Colombo city tour
- Visit Pettah Bazaar, Gangaramaya Temple & Independence Square
- Explore Galle Face Green and colonial landmarks
- Dinner & overnight stay in Colombo
Day 2 - Ancient Capital Anuradhapura
Step into Sri Lanka’s first kingdom at Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with sacred stupas, royal ruins, and the revered Bodhi Tree.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic drive via Puttlam Road to Anuradhapura
- Visit Ruwanweliseya, Jetawanaramaya, Thuparama & Abhayagiriya
- See the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
- Explore palace ruins, ponds & temples
- Dinner & overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 3 - Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Polonnaruwa
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka’s iconic citadel in the sky, before exploring the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa with its ancient temples, statues, and royal ruins.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO site)
- Discover frescoes, mirror wall & lion staircase
- Afternoon city tour of Polonnaruwa (UNESCO site)
- Visit ancient palaces, temples & statues
- Dinner & overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 4 - Dambulla Caves & Kandy Cultural Heritage
Marvel at the cave temples of Dambulla before visiting a spice garden in Matale. Continue to Kandy for a city tour, including the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple (UNESCO site)
- Spice garden visit in Matale
- Arrive in Kandy & city tour
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO site)
- Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy
Day 5 - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Spend the morning at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, observing elephants being fed and bathed, before returning to Kandy to relax and enjoy the cultural atmosphere.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Watch feeding & river bathing sessions
- Return to Kandy for leisure
- Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy
Day 6 - Botanical Gardens & Nuwara Eliya Highlands
Explore the lush Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, then travel into the cool tea country of Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea factory and stroll through the charming colonial-style town.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Gem studio visit & craftsmanship display
- Travel to Nuwara Eliya
- Explore town & visit tea plantation & factory
- Dinner & overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 7 - Scenic Drive to Yala & Safari Adventure
Travel through the southern highlands with scenic views of Ella Gap and Ravana Falls before heading for an afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive through Ella with stops at Ella Gap & Ravana Falls
- Afternoon jeep safari at Yala National Park
- Spot elephants, leopards, crocodiles & birdlife
- Dinner & overnight stay in Tissamaharama
Day 8 - Departure
Conclude your Sri Lankan journey with a transfer to the airport or continue to a southern beach resort for relaxation by the Indian Ocean.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Departure transfer to airport or beach resort
- End of tour
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