Home18 Days Culture tour itinerary for sri-lanka: Road Trip Around Sri Lanka's Cultural Hot Spots
Anuradhapura, Bentota, Colombo, Dambulla, Ella, Galle, Habarana, Hikkaduwa, Kandy, Mirissa, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Yala National Park
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Cultural tour-Sri Lanka
Kandy-Sri Lanka
Experience Sri Lanka's vibrant culture at its UNESCO World Heritage sites. Embark on a road trip that will take you from ancient cities and temples to the golden beaches.
DAY 01
Arrival in negombo
Check into hotel in Negombo. Negombo is known as 'Little Rome'. 7% of Sri Lanka's total population (21 million) follow Christianity and most of them live in the Negombo area. More than 50 churches can be seen in and around this city.
Sightseeing in Negombo, in the evening or afternoon.
Overnight stay at Negombo.
DAY 02
Arrival in Anuradhapura
Transfer from Negombo hotel to Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of Sri Lanka.
In the evening, we will visit Mihintale, the place where Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
DAY 03
Day 2 in Anuradhapura
Leisure time in the morning.
Visit the Ancient / Sacred City in the evening.
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura.
DAY 04
Transfer to Sigiriya / Habarana
Transfer to Sigiriya for Anuradhapura hotel, after breakfast.
ClimbSigirya / Lion’s Rock in the evening
Overnight stay at Sigiriya / Habarana.
DAY 05
Day 2 in Sigiriya / Habarana
After an early breakfast, leave for Polonnaruwa (2nd Capital of Sri Lanka).
Visit the ancient city in the morning & leave for Sigiriya in the evening.
Enjoy activities like village tour, wood carving factories etc in Sigiriya.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya / Habarana.
DAY 06
Transfer to Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kandy (The last Capital/Kingdom of Sri Lanka).
En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temples, and Spice & Herbs Garden. See and learn about spices and herbs available in Sri Lanka.
Visit Nalanda Gedige
In the evening, visit the Temple of Tooth in Kandy.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
DAY 07
Visit the Elephants in Kandy
After breakfast, leave for a day excursion to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
In the evening, travel back to Kandy to watch popular cultural dance show.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
DAY 08
Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
En-route, visit tea plantations and factories including the first tea factory in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan tea, known as Ceylon tea is very popular across the world. Scenic viewpoints and waterfalls will also be visible en-route.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 09
Scenic Train Ride to Ella
After breakfast, leave for city tour of Nuwara Eliya.
In the afternoon, catch a train for a scenic ride to Ella.
Overnight stay in Ella.
DAY 10
Ella City Tour
Sightseeing in and around Ella.
Visit Little Adams Peak, Ella Gap, Nine Arch Bridge etc
Overnight stay in Ella.
DAY 11
Transfer to Yala National Park
After breakfast in Ella, leave for Yala.
Visit Buduruwagala Temple, en-route
Safari at the park, in the evening.
Overnight stay in Yala.
DAY 12
Transfer to Mirissa
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Mirissa.
En-route, visit Blow Hole, Wewurukannala Buddhist Temple, Matara City etc
Overnight stay in Mirissa.
DAY 13
Dolphin Watching in Mirissa
Early morning Blue whale and Dolphin watching tour.
In the evening, relax on the beach.
Overnight stay in Mirissa.
DAY 14
Transfer to Hikkaduwa
Leave for Hikkaduwa.
En-route, visit the Galle Fort in Galle.
Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa.
DAY 15
Day at Hikkaduwa Beach
Relax on the beach.
Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa.
DAY 16
Bentota Tour
Transfer to Bentota.
En-route, visit a Natural Moonstone Mine and Tsunami Monuments.
Boat safari at Madu River, the last remaining Mangrove Forest in Sri Lanka.
Visit a Turtle farm.
Overnight stay in Bentota.
DAY 17
Beach Day in Bentota
Relax on the beach.
Overnight stay in Bentota.
DAY 18
Transfer to Colombo Airport
Visit Colombo City en-route.
Transfer to airport according to flight time.
- 1800 USD Per Group (* Quote is for 2pax Maximum.)
Private air-conditioned 4 seaters Toyota KDH Hiace Luxury minivan + rear space for heavy luggage.
Tourist chauffeur/guide service for the entire tour.
Fuel for the entire tour.
US$ 4000 Passenger Insurance per person.
Govt. Taxes/VAT.
Standard BB accommodation facilities for 14 nights with breakfast only.
Drivers meals & lodging charges.
Train tickets.
Any toll fees.
Guest lunch/dinner meals & beverage charges.
Entrance fees at all sites as per given itinerary.
Safari tickets, fees for whales watching etc.
Tipping.
Anuradhapura, Bentota, Colombo, Dambulla, Ella, Galle, Habarana, Hikkaduwa, Kandy, Mirissa, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Yala National Park
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Damith Dilshan
Type of Tour
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Departures
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