Sri Lanka · Culture

6-Day Sri Lanka Cultural Tour with Yala Safari and Galle Fort

6 Days Round trip from Dambulla Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient caves of Dambulla Cave Temple
02 Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock and see ancient architectural techniques
03 Visit Kandy's Temple of Tooth and experience a Traditional Dancing Show
04 Discover Ceylon tea country and the scenic beauty of Nuwara Eliya
05 Trek to Ella's famous viewpoints, including Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock
06 Spot elephants, leopards, and other wildlife on safari in Yala National Park
07 Experience the colonial charm of Galle Dutch Fort

Set out on a 6-day journey through Sri Lanka's cultural highlights, from the ancient caves of Dambulla and the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock to the vibrant city of Kandy and the cool hill country of Nuwara Eliya. Visit sacred temples, tea plantations, scenic waterfalls, and Ella's famous viewpoints before heading south for a wildlife safari in Yala National Park. The tour concludes with the colonial charm of Galle Dutch Fort and a city tour through Galle.

Set out on a 6-day journey through Sri Lanka's cultural highlights, from the ancient caves of Dambulla and the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock to the vibrant city of Kandy and the cool hill country of Nuwara Eliya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Sigiriya, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Tissamaharama, Tangalle

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dambulla Cave Temples and Sigiriya Lion Rock

On the first day, you will travel to Dambulla. You can visit Dambulla Cave Temple, Dambulla Golden Temple, and Sigiriya on this day.
In the afternoon, you will proceed to Sigiriya to climb Sigiriya Lion Rock. There, you can see a large number of ancient architectural techniques.
At the end of the day, the driver will bring you back to Dambulla for the first night's accommodation.

Day 02

Kandy Temples, Gardens, and Cultural Show

On the second day of the tour, travel to Kandy. On the way to Kandy, you will visit Nalanda Gedige and Matale Hindu Temple. Nalanda Gedige is the absolute center of Sri Lanka.
In Kandy, you will visit the Temple of Tooth. This is the house of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha and the main pilgrimage site of Sri Lankan Buddhists. You can experience wonderful architecture and colourful culture here at once.
Then you will visit the Royal Botanical Garden, the royal garden of the last king. The authorities maintain the garden well for visitors to see many flora species. Furthermore, you can see several valuable historical trees here, along with a beautiful orchid garden.
After that, the driver will take you on a city tour in Kandy. You can see Kandy Lake, the Old English Market, the Old Prison of Bogambara, and several other important places there.
Then you will participate in a Traditional Dancing Show in the evening. After that, the driver will drop you at the hotel, where you will stay overnight in Kandy.

Day 03

Tea Plantation, Ramboda Waterfalls, and Nuwara Eliya

On the third day, you will travel to Nuwara Eliya. Along the way, you will visit a tea plantation, where you will get an experience of the Ceylon tea-making process.
Then you will head to the Ramboda waterfalls. You can bathe in a natural pool at the top of the waterfall.
After that, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. You can visit some unique tourist places in Nuwara Eliya, such as Gregory Lake, Gregory Park, Victoria Park, Golf Grounds, and the Race Course for horse riding, as well as enjoy a city tour to see local markets and other places.

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 04

Ella Viewpoints and Journey to Tissamaharama

At the beginning of the fourth day, you will travel to Ella. You will visit three main tourist places in Ella. The first is the Nine Arches Bridge, one of the most beautiful railway bridges in Sri Lanka.
Then you will head to Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock. Two of these are trekking experiences. Furthermore, they are wonderful and full of picturesque natural scenery.
Then you will proceed down to Tissamaharama. Along the way, you will visit Ravana waterfalls and Buduruwagala Temple. Buduruwagala is a Buddhist temple with large stone-carved Buddha statues.

The driver will drop you at the hotel, where you will stay overnight in Tissamaharama.

Day 05

Yala Safari and Coastal Journey to Galle

You will visit a wildlife safari at Yala National Park at the beginning of the fifth day. You may see a large number of wild elephants, leopards, and many other animals there. Yala is one of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka for a safari experience.
Start travelling to Galle after the safari. You will visit Tangalle Beach, Wevurukannala Buddhist Temple, Stilt Fishermen, and a Turtle Hatchery on the way to Galle.

Overnight in Galle.

Day 06

Galle Dutch Fort and City Tour

Today you will go to the Galle Dutch Fort. This is the icon of the city and is visited by a large number of people from around the world.
After that, you will proceed for a Galle city tour. The driver will take you to the marketplaces during the Galle city tour. You can visit the Batik factory and Mask factory in addition to the above places.

Return to Colombo.