Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

4-Day Sri Lanka Heritage Tour with Sigiriya and Minneriya Safari

4 Days Round trip from Dambulla Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, known as the 8th wonder of the world
  • 02 Enjoy a safari at Minneriya National Park to watch elephants in the wild
  • 03 Visit the historic Dambulla Cave Temple en route to Kandy
  • 04 Take to the skies on a hot air ballooning adventure in Dambulla
  • 05 Stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on arrival in Sri Lanka

Enjoy an unforgettable holiday in Sri Lanka as you explore some of the country's rich cultural heritage sites and breathtaking nature escapes set amid the stunning scenery of this paradise island. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, marvel at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and head out on a safari at Minneriya National Park to see elephants in the wild. The journey also takes you to the historic Dambulla Cave Temple and the hill capital of Kandy, with a hot air ballooning adventure in Dambulla adding an exciting touch.

Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, marvel at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and head out on a safari at Minneriya National Park to see elephants in the wild.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Sigiriya, Pinnawala, Minneriya National Park, Habarana
Languages English, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Sri Lanka and Transfer to Habarana or Dambulla

  • Arrive in Sri Lanka.

  • Meet your guide at the airport and drive to Habarana / Dambulla, in the North Central plains of Sri Lanka, with a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route.

Overnight stay at Habarana / Dambulla.

2
Day 02

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Minneriya Safari

  • Have breakfast and set off to discover the 8th wonder of the world - the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

  • Enjoy an exciting safari at Minneriya National Park, where you can watch elephants in their rightful home - in the wild.

Overnight stay at Habarana.

3
Day 03

Hot Air Ballooning, Dambulla Cave Temple and Kandy

  • Take to the skies on an exciting hot air ballooning adventure in Dambulla.

  • Leave for the hill capital of Kandy, visiting the historic Dambulla Cave Temple en route.

  • Visit a spice garden in Matale on the way. Sri Lankan spices have been sought after for centuries and continue to be a celebrated export even today.

4
Day 04

Departure Transfer to the Airport

  • Transfer from Colombo to the airport for departure.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya National Park, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya National Park, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dambulla 8 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Sri Lankan guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Dambulla.

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