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Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites
The journey
Embark on a 16-day tour through Sri Lanka's cultural, natural, and coastal highlights, from Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Anuradhapura to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Bentota, and Colombo. Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites, including Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla Cave Temple, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, while also visiting villages, museums, temples, and botanical gardens. The journey blends wildlife and nature with experiences such as Pigeon Island, Horton Plains, and a Yala jeep safari, before ending with beach time in Bentota and sightseeing in Colombo. This itinerary offers a wide-ranging introduction to Sri Lanka's heritage, landscapes, and local culture.
Embark on a 16-day tour through Sri Lanka's cultural, natural, and coastal highlights, from Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Anuradhapura to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Bentota, and Colombo.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Travel 190 km in approximately 4 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered when calculating the duration.
Pick up from the airport by a representative.
Proceed to Sigiriya.
En route, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Enjoy an elephant back ride in Habarana.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Travel 115 km in approximately 3-4 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered when calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to visit Sigiriya and climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning.
Go for a village tour in Habarana.
Proceed to Polonnaruwa with your Sri Lanka tour guide.
Optional en route visit to Minneriya National Park.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Travel 126 km in approximately 3-4 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered when calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Anuradhapura for sightseeing.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Habarana.
Travel 90 km in approximately 3 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Trincomalee.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Travel 90 km in approximately 3 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Nilaveli.
Visit Pigeon Island with your local tour guide.
Proceed to Habarana, en route visiting Koneshwaram Temple.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Habarana.
Travel 101 km in approximately 2-3 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Kandy, with an en route visit to Dambulla Cave Temple.
Next, visit the Spice Garden.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
After breakfast, proceed to Peradeniya Botanical Garden.
Visit the Gem Museum, Oak Ray Traditional Wood Carving, Silk & Batik Factory, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Also, attend the Cultural Dance show in the evening.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Travel 95 km in approximately 3 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Dambana Veddah Village.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Travel 77 km in approximately 2 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
En route, visit Ramboda Falls, Hanuman Kovil, and a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Travel 68 km in approximately 2 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Horton Plains.
Visit Horton Plains with your guide.
Optional en route visit to the New Zealand Farm at Ambewela.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Travel 200 km in approximately 5 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Yala via Ella.
En route, visit Seeta Amman Kovil in Seeta Eliya.
Enjoy a Yala wildlife jeep safari in the evening.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Ella.
Travel 235 km in approximately 4-5 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Bentota.
En route, visit the Stilt Fishermen.
Visit Galle Fort.
Check in to the hotel.
Enjoy leisure time on the beach in the evening.
Overnight stay in Bentota.
Travel 48 km in approximately 2 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Ambalangoda.
Visit the Ambalangoda Mask Museum.
Return to the hotel.
En route, visit the Kosgoda turtle hatchery.
En route, enjoy a boat ride on Madu Ganga.
Take part in water sports in the evening.
Overnight stay in Bentota.
The vehicle will be at your disposal for a maximum of 100 km.
After breakfast, relax at the hotel.
Enjoy water sports and relax on the beach.
Overnight stay in Bentota.
Travel 80 km in approximately 2 hours. Please note that visits, sightseeing, and stops are not considered while calculating the duration.
After breakfast, proceed to Colombo.
Visit Gangaramaya Temple and enjoy a city tour, including shopping.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Colombo.
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for departure.
Where this trip takes you
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pigeon Island, Galle Fort, Peradeniya Botanical Garden
The route
The fine print
Accommodation at the hotels mentioned above, or similar, from Day 01 dinner to breakfast on Day 16.
Transportation by an air-conditioned comfortable vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide from Day 01 to Day 16, including airport transfers.
Airfare and travel insurance
Entrance fees for sites and visits
Water sports in Bentota
Day 01 breakfast
Late check-outs or early check-ins
Lunch or any other item or service not mentioned above in the program
Please note that you have to be at the airport 2-3 hours before departure.
Our team is always prepared to accommodate your unique requirements by customizing the package for different durations as per your request.
Whether exploring the many natural attractions or catching a glimpse into the local culture and traditions, our team is prepared to accommodate your unique requirements by customizing the package for different durations as per your request.
Logistics
Your 16 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.
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