The Tour: This itinerary designed specifically for those with two weeks to spare includes several significant UNESCO World Heritage sites as well as a few easy thrills such as a visit to a tea factory and an adventurous Jeep Safari.
When To Go: The best months for this tour are December through April when most of the nation experiences pleasant weather and you can comfortably visit both natural and cultural landmarks.
Best For: History enthusiasts, ecologists, and anyone looking for a thorough introduction to Sri Lanka’s varied attractions from its historic cities to its immaculate beaches will find great satisfaction in this tour.
Proceed to your Negombo lodging and relax with your loved ones.
Go on a town tour of Negombo and see the beautiful beaches and vibrant religious structures. Visit Sigiriya to assist the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage a wonderful location to witness infant elephants that have been left without parents.
Climb Sigiriya Rock Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist destination first thing in the morning. The stairs leading to the summit which once held the monarch’s palace are guarded by the renowned big lion paws. Experience the historic ruins of the island’s amazing past by exploring Polonnaruwa town in the afternoon.
Visit Anuradhapura, the nation’s earliest historic city. During its millennium-long existence, the country was controlled by 117 distinct monarchs, who built irrigation systems, beautiful gardens, and Buddhist monasteries. In the afternoon, join a thrilling jeep safari through Minneriya National Park, home to the world’s largest seasonal elephant gathering.
Proceed to Kandy and discover the UNESCO-listed two millennia-old Dambulla cave temple. The five caverns here have artwork spanning centuries adorning their ceilings and walls. Go on an intriguing tour of Matales Spice Garden afterwards.
Visit Kandy, a lively city with excellent shopping possibilities. Take a city tour. Shops provide a range of Sri Lankan-specific items, including diamonds, batiks, wood carvings, and silk. After touring the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, enjoy a cultural presentation before heading to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Come closer to Nuwara Eliya, the hill country 1800 metres above sea level and settle back to take in the breath-taking views of endless green tea fields. When travelling pause to see a tea factory and get a view of the breathtaking Ramboda Falls. You can purchase factory sparkling tea when you visit the manufacturing unit outlet. In the afternoon embark on a city tour of Nuwara Eliya.
Take a hike in the well-liked Hortain Plains the only World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. View the primary draws such as Worlds End and Bakers Falls. See the other well-known locations in Nuwara Eliya.
This morning, board a scenic train bound for Ella, which will provide panoramic views of tea plantations, waterfalls, reservoirs, and an unending amount of tunnels.
Experience a Jeep Safari at Yala National Park the most popular tourist destination in recent memory. See the Asian elephants roaming freely in the wild and the leopards of Sri Lanka.
Explore Galle’s magnificent Dutch Fort which is thought to be Asia’s best-preserved colonial fortress first thing in the morning. The island’s oldest breadfruit tree is located here as well. Take advantage of the Madhu River Boat ride to see the wetland ecosystem up close. Participating in the conservation effort to preserve the baby turtles that are in danger of going extinct includes visiting the turtle hatchery. Make memories with your loved ones by strolling along the sandy Galle beach. On your last day in Galle take part in an exciting day of water activities in the Bentota River.
Return to Colombo for a city tour, exploring sites like the Gangaramaya Temple, the Old Parliament, and Galle Face Green, before your departure.
Experiences in the Tour
Architectural visits
Prominent internationally recognised Asian architects have made Sri Lanka their...
Hiking
Exhilarating walks through mountain forests and picturesque views allow you...
City Tours/Village Tours
Explore the bizarre remains of several towns that once housed...