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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

Map

Overview

Daily Schedule

Day

Arrival & Elephant Orphanage

Arrive at the airport, where you will be met and greeted before proceeding to Sigiriya or Dambulla via Pinnawala. Visit the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975 to rescue and care for orphaned elephants. Watch the elephants roam freely and bathe in the nearby river while learning about the orphanage's successful conservation and breeding programme. Afterwards, continue to your hotel and check in for a relaxing evening.
🏨 Your stay at Covanro Sigiriya Hotel or Camelia Resort & Spa (🍴B&B)

Day

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

After breakfast, climb the magnificent 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Kashyapa. Explore the impressive fortress, surrounded by landscaped gardens, moats, and water gardens. Admire the famous frescoes of the Heavenly Maidens, painted in natural earth pigments on the rock walls, while enjoying breathtaking views from the summit.
🏨 Your stay at Covanro Sigiriya Hotel or Camelia Resort & Spa (🍴B&B)

Day

Spice Garden & Kandy City Tour

After breakfast, travel to Kandy via Matale and visit a traditional spice garden to discover Sri Lanka's world-famous spices. Learn how spices are cultivated and processed, and enjoy a live cookery demonstration. Continue to Kandy, the country's last royal capital, for a city tour. Visit Kandy Lake, the bustling bazaar, an arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and lapidary, the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, and conclude the day with a vibrant cultural dance performance.
🏨 Your stay at Golden Crown Hotel or Royal Kandyan Hotel (🍴B&B)

Day

Peradeniya & Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, home to an impressive collection of tropical plants, flowers, and towering trees spread across 147 acres. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, stopping en route at a tea plantation and tea factory to see how world-renowned Ceylon Tea is produced. Upon arrival, enjoy the refreshing mountain climate and picturesque landscapes of Sri Lanka's famous hill station before checking into your hotel.
🏨 Your stay at Araliya Green City Hotel or Araliya Red Hotel (🍴B&B)

Day

Yala National Park Safari

After breakfast, proceed to Yala National Park for an exciting jeep safari through Sri Lanka's largest national park. Keep an eye out for elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, wild buffalo, deer, wild boar, and a wide variety of migratory and native birds as you explore its diverse landscapes. After the safari, continue to your hotel and relax.
🏨 Your stay at Charya Resort & Spa or Mandara Rosen Hotel (🍴B&B)

Day

Galle Fort & Beach Stay

After breakfast, travel along Sri Lanka's scenic southern coastline. Visit the historic city of Galle and explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, originally built by the Portuguese and later expanded by the Dutch in 1663. Wander through its charming streets lined with colonial architecture before continuing to Ahungalla or Kalutara for your beachside stay.
🏨 Your stay at Heritance Ahungalla Hotel or Turyaa Kalutara Hotel (🍴B&B)

Day

Colombo City Experience

After breakfast, travel to Colombo and check in to your hotel. Later, enjoy a guided city tour of Sri Lanka's vibrant capital. Explore the lively Pettah Bazaar, visit Hindu and Buddhist temples, admire colonial-era landmarks, the historic Clock Tower, Colombo Museum, BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), the Dutch Museum, and elegant residential neighbourhoods. Spend the evening at leisure before your final overnight stay.
🏨 Your stay at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel or Morven Hotel Colombo (🍴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

Pinnawala – Visit the Elephant Orphanage

Sigiriya – Climb the ancient Rock Fortress

Matale – Explore a traditional spice garden

Kandy – Visit the Temple of the Tooth

Peradeniya – Stroll through the Royal Botanical Garden

Nuwara Eliya – Discover tea plantations and hill views

Yala – Enjoy an exciting wildlife safari

Galle – Explore the historic Dutch Fort

Ahungalla – Relax on the golden beach

Colombo – Experience the city's landmarks and shopping

Signature Experiences

Watch rescued elephants at Pinnawala

Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortres

Explore a traditional spice garden

Visit Temple of the Tooth and enjoy a cultural show

Stroll through tea plantations and botanical gardens

Experience a thrilling Yala jeep safari

Explore the historic Galle Fort

Relax on the southern beaches

Discover the sights of Colombo

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

AED

Price start from

Information

Prices are quoted per person, based on double occupancy, and exclude flights & visa. Rates are starting from; exact pricing depends on 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.

AED 2,399pp 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.

Camelia Resort & Spa

Sigiriya

Peaceful resort surrounded by tropical greenery, offering spacious rooms, modern comforts, and a relaxing atmosphere near Sigiriya.

Golden Crown Hotel

Kandy

Elegant hotel featuring spacious rooms, mountain views, and premium amenities, conveniently located near Kandy's cultural landmarks.

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.

Royal Kandyan Hotel

Kandy

A comfortable hotel with spacious rooms, modern amenities, a swimming pool, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality close to Kandy's city centre.

Araliya Red Hotel

Nuwara Eliya

Contemporary hotel with stylish rooms, warm hospitality, and a convenient location in the heart of Nuwara Eliya.

Charya Resort & Spa

Yala

Luxury resort surrounded by nature, offering spacious rooms, modern comforts, and easy access to Yala National Park.

Mandara Rosen Hotel

Yala

Comfortable resort with peaceful gardens, outdoor pool, and convenient access to Yala National Park and nearby attractions.

Turyaa Kalutara

Kalutara

Beachfront hotel featuring comfortable rooms, ocean views, and modern leisure facilities, ideal for a relaxing seaside stay.

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo

Colombo

Contemporary luxury hotel with stylish rooms, excellent dining, and a central location close to Colombo's major attractions.

Morven Hotel Colombo

Colombo

Modern city hotel offering comfortable accommodation, rooftop facilities, and convenient access to Colombo's shopping and business districts.

Gallery

City skyline and Beira Lake chanel at sunset, Colombo

Cultural dance performanc, Kandy

Elephants bathing in the river, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

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

Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya

Tea Plantation, Nuwara Eliya

Matale Spice Garden

Yala National Park Safari

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