Sri Lanka Heritage & Wildlife Safari
📖 About this Tour
Explore the Pearl of the Indian Ocean on this 9-day journey through ancient kingdoms, lush tea estates, and wild jungles.
?️ Day 1: Colombo – Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market, seaside Galle Face Green.
? Day 2–3: Sigiriya & Dambulla – Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO), Dambulla Cave Temple, Minneriya elephant gathering.
? Day 4–5: Kandy & Nuwara Eliya – Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, train ride through tea country, Gregory Lake.
? Day 6–7: Yala National Park – Leopard safari, elephant herds, crocodiles, Bundala Bird Sanctuary.
?️ Day 8–9: Galle & Mirissa – Dutch Fort (UNESCO), whale watching, beach relaxation.
🗺️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
📄 Download PDFArrival in Colombo
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transfer to Colombo hotel. Evening Galle Face Green seafront promenade and sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Colombo to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Drive to the Cultural Triangle. Afternoon: Sigiriya Lion Rock — UNESCO World Heritage site. Climb 1,200 steps to 5th-century palace ruins and frescoes.
Dambulla Cave Temples & Polonnaruwa
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple (2,000-year-old Buddhist murals). Afternoon: Polonnaruwa ancient city ruins — ride by bicycle around the UNESCO site.
Kandy — Temple of the Tooth Relic
Drive to Kandy. Spice garden visit and taste local cinnamon and cardamom. Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha). Cultural dance show.
Knuckles Mountain Range Hike
Guided half-day hike in the UNESCO-listed Knuckles Mountain Range. Misty cloud forests, waterfalls, and endemic birds. Village home lunch with local family.
Scenic Train to Ella
Sri Lanka's most famous train journey — Kandy to Ella through tea plantations and mountain tunnels. Arrive Ella. Nine Arch Bridge sunset walk.
Ella Rock Hike & Adam's Peak Views
Guided hike to Ella Rock summit (3 hours) for panoramic tea country views. Afternoon at Little Adam's Peak. Ella's buzzing café village.
Yala National Park Safari
Dawn drive to Yala National Park — highest leopard density in the world. 4-hour morning jeep safari. Afternoon: Mirissa Beach and whale-watching preparation.
Whale Watching & Departure
Morning whale-watching catamaran in Mirissa — blue whales and sperm whales from December to April. Transfer to airport for departure.
✨ Tour Highlights
Duration
9 days
Destination
Sri Lanka
Group Size
Max 14 persons
Departure
15 Sep 2026
Difficulty
Easy
⭐ What You'll Experience
Sigiriya Lion Rock — 5th-century UNESCO cliff fortress
Iconic scenic train through tea country (Kandy–Ella)
Yala National Park — world's highest leopard density
Whale watching in Mirissa — blue whales and dolphins
Nine Arch Bridge at sunset in Ella
Buddhist cave temples of Dambulla — 2,000 years of art
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
📋 What's Included
✅ Included
3-4 star hotels and boutique guesthouses throughout (8 nights)
Daily breakfast
Private vehicle and driver-guide throughout
Sigiriya Rock entry ticket
Dambulla Cave Temple entry
Kandy cultural dance show ticket
Train tickets (Kandy–Ella scenic railway)
Yala National Park jeep safari (4 hours)
Whale watching catamaran ticket
Knuckles hike with local guide
❌ Excluded
International flights
Sri Lanka ETA visa (USD 25, online)
Lunches and dinners
Polonnaruwa bicycle rental (approx. USD 5)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Meeting Point
Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
🎒 What to Bring
Modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered for temples)
Hiking shoes for Sigiriya and Ella Rock
Light cotton layers
Rain jacket (Sri Lanka is lush — light rains possible)
Insect repellent (DEET-based for safari)
Binoculars for birdwatching and wildlife
White or neutral clothes for whale watching (reduces glare)
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if cancelled 21 days or more before departure. 50% refund if cancelled 10–20 days before departure. No refund within 10 days of departure. Train tickets are non-refundable but transferable to alternative departure dates.
🎒 Choose Your Package
3-star hotels, group transfers, all UNESCO entries, wildlife jeep safari
👥 Max 12 persons
$1,399
per person
4-star boutique properties, private driver-guide, whale watching cruise
👥 Max 6 persons
$2,199
per person
Price per person
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