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Sri Lanka · Heritage and Wildlife
The journey
Go on an incredible cultural and historic tour of Sri Lanka and discover its wildlife and ancient heritage. Admire the beautiful architecture of Dambulla, one of the most extensive cave temples in Sri Lanka, visit the World Heritage Site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and explore Anuradhapura, the sacred town known as the birthplace of Sinhala civilization. The journey also includes Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the colonial charm of Nuwara Eliya, and an adventurous white water rafting experience in Kithulagala.
Experience the exhilaration of a white water rafting adventure down the Kalani River in central Sri Lanka.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Meet your chauffeur-guide at the airport and proceed towards Sigiriya.
View the 2,000-year-old frescoes in the rock cave temple of Dambulla, the biggest cave temple in Sri Lanka.
Take a breather and relax on an elephant ride, or add some excitement with a wildlife safari.
Overnight stay in hotel.
After an early breakfast, proceed to the World Heritage Site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built in the fifth century by King Kashyapa.
Explore this amazing archaeological site.
Look at the wildlife on an elephant-back safari and a wild jeep safari.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
After a wholesome breakfast, head off to Anuradhapura, the sacred town of Sri Lanka and the birthplace of Sinhala civilization. It served as the capital of Sri Lanka during ancient times.
Walk through Aukana Buddha, Thuparamaya guard stone, Isurumuniya Temple, Ruwanwelisaya, Jethawanaya Monastery, Abayagiriya Monastery, and the museum.
Visit Mihinthalaya and Ritigala Temple as well.
Overnight stay in hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
En route, visit the elephant orphanage at Pinnawala, established to feed, nurse, and house abandoned young elephants.
Visit the lake in the center of the city, the grand Kandyan bazaar, and finish with a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha.
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya. On the way, see waterfalls, rice fields, and vegetable gardens.
Get an opportunity to visit a working tea factory and learn how to become a tea expert. While here, taste the renowned Ceylon Tea.
Overnight stay in hotel.
After breakfast, drive through the colonial architecture of Nuwara Eliya.
Visit the busy market where tea plantation workers get their supplies.
Enjoy the cool climate for a while before continuing down the hill to Kithulagala along one of the most scenic roads, passing St. Clare's and Devon Falls.
Experience the exhilaration of a white water rafting adventure down the Kalani River in central Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay in hotel.
After lunch, proceed to Colombo.
Go for a city tour of Colombo in the evening.
Overnight stay in hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Colombo International Airport.
The tour comes to an end.
Where this trip takes you
Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Nuwara Eliya
The route
The fine print
Assistance at the Colombo International Airport
Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
All fuel, insurance, and license fees of the vehicle
Replacement of vehicle in case of breakdown or emergency
Activities on days 5 and 6 include:
White water rafting
Trekking
Bird watching
Belilena Prehistoric Cave and waterfall
Natural Rock Pool and Makulu Ella Waterfall, which can be reached after an excellent trekking and hiking experience
Air ticket expenses from your country to Sri Lanka and for the return journey
Hotel room charges
Food and drinks
Entry tickets and safari charges
Extra items consumed or facilities utilized in hotels
Tips for service members and drivers
Expenses of a personal nature, such as liquor and cigarettes
Camera and video recording charges payable at the sites
This tour can be customized.
Rate is subject to change depending on the days and distances.
We can book hotels, or clients can book hotels online on their side.
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Airport Road.
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