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Heritage Hills & Ocean Trails

Sri Lanka

Experience a beautiful 8 day's journey through Sri Lanka’s finest destinations. Explore ancient cities, scenic tea hills, golden beaches, and vibrant streets. From Sigiriya’s rock fortress to Kandy’s traditions, Nuwara Eliya’s misty hills, and Galle’s coastal charm. Enjoy nature, culture, and history in one unforgettable trip.

Travel Guide

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Overview

Daily Schedule

Day

Arrival & Sigiriya Stay

Arrive at the airport and travel to Sigiriya via Pinnawala. Visit the famous Elephant Orphanage and watch elephants bathing and roaming freely. Learn about their rescue and conservation story. Later, continue to Sigiriya, check in to your hotel, and relax after a long journey surrounded by nature’s beauty.
🏨 Your stay at Covanro Hotel or Heritance Kandalama (🍴B&B)

Day

Sigiriya Exploration & Safari

Start your day by climbing the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built by King Kashyapa. Explore the ancient frescoes and beautiful water gardens around the rock. In the afternoon, enjoy a thrilling jeep safari at Minneriya National Park, famous for its wild elephants and diverse wildlife. Return to your hotel and unwind.
🏨 Your stay at Covanro Hotel or Heritance Kandalama (🍴B&B)

Day

Dambulla & Kandy City Tour

After breakfast, visit the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple with its colorful paintings and Buddha statues. Then travel to Kandy, the last royal capital. Explore the city, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and enjoy a cultural dance show in the evening before resting at your hotel.
🏨 Your stay at Earl’s Regency (🍴B&B)

Day

Nuwara Eliya Tea Hills

Proceed to the cool and misty hills of Nuwara Eliya. Visit lush tea plantations and a tea factory to watch how world-famous Ceylon tea is made. Later, explore the charming town filled with colonial-style bungalows, flower gardens, and Lake Gregory. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the peaceful hill station.
🏨 Your stay at Araliya Green City (🍴B&B)

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Coastal Drive to Ahungalla

After breakfast, drive down to the southern coast and arrive in Ahungalla. Check in to your beachside hotel and relax for the day. Enjoy the golden sands, ocean breeze, and stunning sunset views. It’s a perfect time to rest and recharge in a calm seaside atmosphere.
🏨 Your stay at Heritance Ahungalla (🍴B&B)

Day

Galle Fort & River Ride

Begin your day with a visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to see how baby turtles are cared for. Later, take a boat ride on the Madu River through lush mangroves and small islands. In the evening, explore the historic Galle Fort with its Dutch architecture and scenic lighthouse views.
🏨 Your stay at Heritance Ahungalla (🍴B&B)

Day

Colombo City Experience

After breakfast, head to Colombo and check in. Explore the vibrant city with a guided tour, visiting Pettah Bazaar, temples, BMICH, Colombo Museum, and the Dutch Museum. Enjoy shopping or relax at a café while watching the lively streets of the capital city.
🏨 Your stay at Cinnamon Lakeside (🍴B&B)

Day

Departure from Colombo

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Take unforgettable memories of this wonderful journey filled with history, culture, and natural beauty.

Day 1:

Elephant family in water, Pinnawala

Destination Highlights

Sigiriya – Climb the ancient rock fortress

Pinnawala – Watch elephants at orphanage

Dambulla – See colorful cave paintings

Kandy – Visit Temple of Tooth

Nuwara Eliya – Walk through tea gardens

Ahungalla – Relax on golden beach

Galle – Explore the Dutch fort

Colombo – Enjoy city sights and shopping

Signature Experiences

Climb an ancient rock fortress

Watch playful elephants splashing in the river

Explore colorful caves filled with ancient art

Feel peace inside a sacred temple

Walk through fresh, green tea gardens

Relax on soft sands by the blue sea

Discover old streets filled with stories

Enjoy shopping and food in a lively city

Inclusions and Exclusions

As detailed in the itinerary:

Includes

Your stay on twin sharing basis with breakfast
Activities and transfers listed in the itinerary
Travel documents sent by email
24/7 emergency travel support
All applicable taxes

Excludes

Int'l & Domestic flights unless specified
Personal expenses - Drinks, tips, laundry, shopping not listed
Tips & gratuities for guides or drivers
Travel or liability insurance
Optional extras, car hire, activities or excursions not listed

Best Time to Travel

October to March

Price start from

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Prices are quoted in USD per person, based on double occupancy, and exclude flights. Rates are starting from; exact pricing depends on hotel availability and travel dates. Prices may be revised in the event of changes to taxes, fuel surcharges, or other fees imposed by the government or suppliers.

$523pp excl. flights

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Signature Stays

Discover a thoughtfully curated range of accommodation options designed to suit every traveler's preferences, comfort level, and lifestyle.

Covanro Hotel

Sigiriya

Modern hotel with comfortable rooms, scenic views, and relaxing ambiance. Perfect base to explore Sigiriya Rock and nearby attractions.

Heritance Kandalama

Sigiriya

Eco-luxury resort blending into nature, offering panoramic views, infinity pool, and elegant rooms. Ideal for peaceful stays near Sigiriya.

Earl’s Regency

Kandy

Upscale hotel with spacious rooms, stunning mountain views, and modern amenities. Close to Kandy Lake and cultural attractions.

Araliya Green City

Nuwara Eliya

Cozy hotel with colonial-style charm, surrounded by lush gardens and tea plantations. Ideal for a relaxing hill station stay.

Heritance Ahungalla

Ahungalla

Beachfront resort offering luxurious rooms, infinity pool, and stunning sunsets. Perfect for leisure and tropical relaxation.

Cinnamon Lakeside

Colombo

Modern luxury hotel with city skyline views, fine dining, and elegant rooms. Located near key attractions and shopping areas.

Gallery

City skyline and Beira Lake chanel at sunset, Colombo

Cultural dance performanc, Kandy

DAMBULLA Cave temple, Dambulla

Cave Temple is a World Heritage Site, Dambulla city

Elephants bathing in the river, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Golden Temple, Dambulla

Kiri Muhuda at daytime, Kandy

Lake Gregory and Gregory Park, Nuwara Eliya

Lighthouse in Galle fort at beautiful dawn, Galle

Lion's Paw at the Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla

Sigiriya lion rock, Dambulla

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy

Two Sigiriya maiden with flowers at the ancient rock fortress, Sigiriya

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