Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

14-Day Sri Lanka Heritage and Wildlife Tour with Whale Watching

14 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
  • 02 Ride a bicycle through the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
  • 03 Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha in Kandy
  • 04 Marvel at the Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya
  • 05 Enjoy a special trekking experience in the Sinharaja Rainforest
  • 06 Safari in Yala and Udawalawe National Parks
  • 07 Go whale watching in the ocean by sea cruise
  • 08 Enjoy a lagoon tour on the famous Madu River by boat

Sign up for this 14-day tour and see the best of Sri Lanka, including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Climb the amazing Sigiriya Rock Fortress, see a cultural dance show in Kandy, visit several waterfalls, ride a bicycle through an ancient city, enjoy safaris in Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, and take a boat safari through the mangroves of Madu River. Also, explore the Sinharaja Rainforest, watch whales at sea, and unwind on the white sandy beaches of Bentota.

During the climb, you can see beautiful landscape gardens, the Water Garden, Sigiriya frescoes, natural caves, and amazing views from the top of the rock fortress.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Matale, Bentota, Mirissa, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Habarana, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Tissamaharama, Kosgoda, Udawalawe National Park, Unawatuna
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and Negombo City Tour

  • Arrive at Colombo International Airport, where your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to Negombo by fully air-conditioned private car.
  • Enjoy a city tour of Negombo and visit a fish market, sandy beach, church, and other highlights of the city.
  • Check in to your hotel in Negombo.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Negombo.

2
Day 02

Wilpotha Village Trek and Transfer to Anuradhapura

  • After breakfast, proceed to Anuradhapura and, en route, enjoy a village trek in Wilpotha.
  • The Wilpotha trek is a fantastic experience, where you can see many Ceylon coconut products and enjoy rides on a catamaran boat, tuk-tuk, and Land Master in the village.
  • During the trek, you can also taste snacks made from coconut.
  • After the trek, continue driving to Anuradhapura.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant with a Sri Lankan buffet.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Anuradhapura.

3
Day 03

Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and Drive to Habarana

  • After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of the Anuradhapura World Heritage Site, the first ancient capital city of Sri Lanka.
  • Here, you can see many ruins of ancient kingdoms, stupas, huge artificial lakes, and other highlights.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • After the city tour, continue the drive to Habarana.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Habarana.

4
Day 04

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Polonnaruwa by Bicycle

  • After breakfast, proceed to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
  • During the climb, you can see beautiful landscape gardens, the Water Garden, Sigiriya frescoes, natural caves, and amazing views from the top of the rock fortress.
  • Proceed to Polonnaruwa and enjoy a special farmers' village lunch with excellent tropical Sri Lankan rice and curries.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a bicycle tour of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
  • Return to your hotel in Habarana.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Habarana.

5
Day 05

Matale Spice Garden, Kandy City Tour and Cultural Show

  • After breakfast, proceed to Kandy and visit the Matale Spice Garden en route.
  • Then continue driving to Kandy and enjoy a city tour.
  • Visit Kandy Temple, and in the evening, attend a traditional cultural dance show in Kandy.
  • These beautiful dance shows and fireworks are very popular in Kandy.
  • Then check in to your hotel in Kandy.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Kandy.

6
Day 06

Peradeniya, Ramboda and Nuwara Eliya

  • After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya and visit the Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya en route.
  • Then continue driving to Ramboda.
  • Visit Ramboda Waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful views.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Ramboda.
  • Then visit a Ceylon tea factory, where you can see the production of the world-famous Ceylon Tea and enjoy tasting a fresh cup of tea.
  • Continue to Nuwara Eliya and enjoy a city tour.
  • Nuwara Eliya is a hill country destination, also called "Little England." Here, you can see British architectural design and tea plantations.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in N'eliya.

7
Day 07

Ella Sightseeing and Transfer to Tissamaharama

  • After breakfast, proceed from the hill country to the south coastal area.
  • En route, visit Ella and have a local lunch.
  • Enjoy a sightseeing tour in Ella and visit Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Gap, and Ravana Falls.
  • Then continue your drive to Tissamaharama.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Thissa.

8
Day 08

Yala Safari and Transfer to Udawalawe

  • Today, you will have a fantastic experience with wild animals on a safari in Yala National Park.
  • During this jeep safari, you can see different beautiful birds and wild animals, including elephants, leopards, and bears.
  • Return to your hotel, check out, and leave for Udawalawe.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Check in to your hotel in Udawalawe.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Udawalawe.

9
Day 09

Udawalawe Safari and Drive to Mirissa

  • After breakfast, enjoy a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park.
  • Udawalawe National Park is very famous for its wild elephants, and you will enjoy a fantastic jeep safari experience here.
  • Then continue driving to Mirissa.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Check in to your hotel in Mirissa.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Mirissa.

10
Day 10

Whale Watching, Galle Sightseeing and Unawatuna

  • After breakfast, leave for whale watching in the ocean by sea cruise.
  • Mirissa is very famous for whale and dolphin watching at sea, and here you can enjoy a beautiful cruise experience with whales and dolphins.
  • After the whale-watching experience, return to the hotel.
  • Leave for Unawatuna and have lunch at a local restaurant en route.
  • Continue driving to Galle City.
  • Enjoy a sightseeing tour in Galle, visit Galle Fort, and take in the incredible views from the fort.
  • Visit a fruit and vegetable market in the city.
  • Return to Unawatuna.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Unawatuna.

11
Day 11

Madu River, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and Bentota

  • After breakfast, proceed to Bentota and visit Madu River en route.
  • Enjoy a boat ride on Madu River and a lagoon tour through the mangroves.
  • Walk on the river islands, visit Cinnamon Island, enjoy fish therapy, and visit the temple on the biggest island in the river, surrounded by naturally rich mangroves.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Then visit the Sea Turtle Hatchery and Research Center in Kosgoda, where you can see beautiful different sea turtles of the Indian Ocean.
  • Continue your drive to Bentota.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Bentota.

12
Day 12

Leisure Day on Bentota Beach

  • Stay leisurely and relax on the white sandy popular beach in Bentota.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Bentota.

13
Day 13

Sinharaja Rainforest Trek and Return to Bentota

  • After breakfast, proceed to Sinharaja Rainforest and enjoy a trek in the rainforest.
  • Here, you will experience nature and wildlife. This is a special forest for bird watching.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • After the trek, return to your hotel in Bentota.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Bentota.

14
Day 14

Departure from Colombo

  • After breakfast, proceed to Colombo International Airport for your departure flight.

Say goodbye to Sri Lanka with unforgettable memories of your holiday.

End of services.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa by bicycle, Madu River mangroves, Mirissa whale watching

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa by bicycle, Madu River mangroves, Mirissa whale watching

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Colombo 19 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation by fully air-conditioned private car
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide service during the entire tour
  • Accommodation at 03-star category hotels on a sharing double-room basis with H/B
  • All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • All entrance ticket costs for the sites and places
  • 4x4 safari jeeps in Yala and Udawalawe
  • Bicycle in Polonnaruwa ancient city
  • Sea cruise for whale watching
  • Boat ride on Madu River
  • Catamaran boat, Land Master ride, and tuk-tuk costs in the Wilpotha village trek
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • Local insurance for the vehicle and passengers
  • Fuel for the vehicle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Welcome drinks and refreshing towels at all hotels
  • Assistance at the airport

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses such as liquor, shopping, and beverages
  • Airport taxes

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Booking confirmation

Know before you go

  • A minimum of 02 pax is required to book this tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Colombo International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, 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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