Sri Lanka · Culture

14-Day Sri Lanka Culture and Heritage Tour with Tea Country

14 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore picturesque waterfalls and lush tea plantations
  • 02 Take a scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella
  • 03 Enjoy a luxurious jeep safari in Udawalawa National Park
  • 04 Visit the hot water springs in Embilipitiya
  • 05 See the Galle Dutch Fort and learn about its history
  • 06 Wander around the ancient city of Anuradhapura
  • 07 Pay your respects at the Mihintale Buddhist Temple

Sign up for a cultural trip to Sri Lanka and discover its historical remains, famous temples, and ancient cities. Explore picturesque waterfalls and lush tea plantations, marvel at the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and take a scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella. The tour also includes a luxurious jeep safari in Udawalawa National Park, along with visits to the hot water springs in Embilipitiya and the fish market in Weligama.

Take a beautiful train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella, where a visit to Ravana Falls is a must.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe National Park, Yapahuwa, Embilipitiya, Weligama
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Colombo City Tour

  • Take a city tour of Colombo after pickup at Bandaranaike International Airport.

2
Day 02

Colombo to Anuradhapura via Yapahuwa

  • Set off for the city of Anuradhapura after your city tour of Colombo.

  • Explore the ancient city of Yapahuwa, a 300-foot fortified wonder dating back to the 13th century.

  • In Anuradhapura, you will stay overnight at Palm Garden Village.

3
Day 03

Ancient Anuradhapura and Mihintale

  • Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura, where you will observe several historical remains.

  • Visit the Mihintale Buddhist Temple and then head back to your hotel for the night.

4
Day 04

Aukana Buddha and Dambulla en route to Sigiriya

  • Visit the Aukana Buddha statue and the Dambulla Cave Temple on your way to Sigiriya.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya Village.

5
Day 05

Sigiriya Lion's Rock and Polonnaruwa

  • Climb and explore the "Lion's Rock" in Sigiriya. This activity is quite doable for most people, so don't fret about the climb.

  • Visit the ancient and historical city of Polonnaruwa, then return to Sigiriya Village for the night.

6
Day 06

Journey to Kandy and Cultural Dance Show

  • Begin your journey to the hill capital of Kandy.

  • Visit the Matale Alu Viharaya Buddhist Temple and the Matale Hindu Temple.

  • Enjoy an evening show of Kandyan cultural dance. Amaya Hills is where you will stay overnight.

Overnight stay at Amaya Hills.

7
Day 07

Temple of the Tooth and the Three Temple Loop

  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and obtain blessings from the Buddhist monks there.

  • Explore the Three Temple Loop, known as the Gadaladeniya, Embekke, and Lankathilake Temples. These are Hindu-Buddhist temples from the 14th century.

  • Return to your hotel in Kandy for your night's stay.

8
Day 08

Vedda Culture and Mahiyanganaya Temple

  • Explore the culture of the Veddas in Dambana Mahiyanganaya and visit the Mahiyanganaya Temple. Once again, Amaya Hills is where you will stay overnight.

9
Day 09

Waterfalls, Tea Country, and Nuwara Eliya

  • Head towards the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya, where you will come across several waterfalls along the way. Ramboda Falls is one of the visits scheduled for you.

  • Visit the Pedro Tea Factory and the luscious tea plantations of the country.

  • Go on a tour of Nuwara Eliya, also known as "Little England".

Overnight stay at the Grand Hotel.

10
Day 10

Scenic Train Ride to Ella and Ravana Falls

  • Take a beautiful train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella, where a visit to Ravana Falls is a must.

  • Spend the night at Mountain Heavens.

11
Day 11

Ella Gap Sunrise and Udawalawa Safari

  • Explore the breathtaking sunrise view from the "Ella Gap".

  • Depart for the town of Udawalawa, where you will go on a luxurious jeep safari in Udawalawa National Park.

Overnight stay at the Grand Udawalawa Safari Resort.

12
Day 12

Embilipitiya, Weligama, and Galle Traditions

  • Head on to the city of Galle.

  • Visit the hot water springs in Embilipitiya and the fish market in Weligama.

  • Observe the old and challenging tradition of stilt fishing in Galle.

Overnight stay at Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel.

13
Day 13

Galle Dutch Fort, Madu Lake, and Colombo

  • Explore the Galle Dutch Fort and learn about its history.

  • Go on a boat ride on Madu Lake before beginning your journey to the capital city of Colombo.

  • Check in to Galle Face Hotel for your overnight stay after reaching Colombo.

14
Day 14

Final Colombo City Tour

  • Take a city tour of Colombo, provided you have approximately 6-7 hours before your flight departure time.

Sigiriya Lion's Rock, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Pedro Tea Factory, Ravana Falls

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Lion's Rock, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Pedro Tea Factory, Ravana Falls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Colombo 14 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Fuel, driver, and accommodation are included in this price.

  • Welcome flower wreath.

  • Free Wi-Fi during the tour.

  • Free water.

  • Free lunch for 1 day.

  • Full air-conditioned car (2015 Toyota Premio) with driver.

  • Half an hour of free tuk-tuk ride.

Know before you go

  • Full car insurance and passenger cover.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 14 days finish where they began, in Colombo.

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