Sri Lankan Heritage - 11 Days Cultural & Historical Tour

Sri Lankan Heritage - 11 Days

$2100.00/

per person
  • 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Max People : 6
  • Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Polonnaruwa & Pinnawala

Day 1: Airport arrival and transfer to Kegalle / Pinnawala. Witness elephant bathing and milk feeding at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Overnight stay in Kegalle. Day 2: Transfer to Kandy. Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, spice gardens, Kandy Lake, and a traditional cultural dance show. Day 3: Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens (147 acres, orchid house, historical royal trees). Day 4: Travel to Dambulla via Ridee Viharaya monastery. Tour Dambulla Golden Cave Temple and Kandalama reservoir birdwatching. Day 5: Climb 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Pidurangala Rock. Experience traditional Habarana village tour with bullock cart ride and river safari. Day 6-7: Explore ancient Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage city (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanweliseya, Atamasthana). Next day, explore Polonnaruwa medieval capital and Parakrama Samudraya boat ride. Day 8: Full-day wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park / Kaudulla, famous for the largest wild Asian elephant gathering. Day 9: Visit Ritigala ancient Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountain cloud forest. Day 10: Transfer to Colombo. City sightseeing tour of Kelaniya Temple, National Museum, Lotus Tower, Galle Face Green, and Dutch Hospital precinct. Day 11: Leisurely morning breakfast and private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Warm welcome by representative at Colombo airport
  • Transfer from Kegalle to Kandy
  • Morning tour of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Transfer to Dambulla via Ridee Viharaya monastery
  • Challenging climb up Sigiriya Lion Rock & Pidurangala Rock
  • Transfer from Sigiriya to Anuradhapura UNESCO Heritage City
  • Transfer from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
  • Early morning departure for Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park
  • Morning hike through Ritigala ancient monastery ruins
  • Transfer from Habarana to Colombo
  • Leisurely breakfast at hotel

Destinations Highlights

Itinerary

Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet your representative. Transfer to Kegalle via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to witness baby elephant milk feeding and river bathing. Free first-night hotel accommodation.

Drive to the last royal capital Kandy. En route visit a spice garden. Explore the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy Lake, and watch a traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show.

Spend the morning exploring the 147 acres of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Discover over 4,000 species of plants, the famous Orchid House, historical royal trees, and palm-framed pathways.

Travel to Dambulla. En route visit Ridee Viharaya (Silver Temple), an ancient 2nd-century BC Buddhist monastery. Tour Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (157 Buddha statues) and Kandalama reservoir birdwatching.

Climb 200m to the summit of the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress (8th Wonder of the World) and Pidurangala Rock. Afternoon traditional Habarana village tour with bullock cart ride and catamaran river safari.

Drive north to Anuradhapura, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Tour Atamasthana, Ruwanweliseya Dagoba, Samadhi Buddha Statue, and the 2,300-year-old Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree.

Explore the medieval UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Polonnaruwa (Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, Vatadage, Lankathilaka). End the day with a serene boat ride on Parakrama Samudraya.

Full-day wildlife safari in Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks, renowned for hosting the largest wild Asian elephant gathering in the world alongside 170+ bird species.

Visit the mystical Ritigala ancient Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountain cloud forest. Explore 70 rock caves, stone bridges, ancient bathing pools, and rich microclimate biodiversity.

Drive south to commercial capital Colombo via Kelaniya Buddhist Temple. City tour visiting the National Museum, Lotus Tower, Galle Face Green terrace, Gangaramaya Water Temple, and Dutch Hospital.

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before your comfortable private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 hours prior to your scheduled departure flight.

Included

  • • Stelaran tour guide service (English/Hindi/Arabic/French chauffeur guide & expert site guides) • Accommodation for 10 Nights in luxury star & boutique hotels on HB basis (Breakfast & Dinner included) • Free first-night arrival supplementary accommodation courtesy of Stelaran Holidays • Free access to Spice Garden.
  • Gem Museum.
  • Wood Carving Center.
  • Tea Factory & Plantation • Air-conditioned luxury vehicle with fuel.
  • Wi-Fi.
  • baby seats.
  • driver allowance.
  • highway tolls.
  • and local taxes • Special COVID-19 insurance cover / vehicle passenger insurance • Airport Pick-up & Drop-off transfers.

Excluded

  • • Entrance & activity tickets (temples.
  • botanical gardens.
  • national parks.
  • ancient monuments) • Safari Jeep rentals and elephant rides ($85 half-day / $140 full-day) • International/Domestic flight tickets and Visa fees • Personal shopping.
  • laundry.
  • minibar.
  • and telephone charges.

Tour Days Summary

  • 1 Airport Arrival & Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Kegalle
    Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet your representative. T...
  • 2 Transfer to Kandy & Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Drive to the last royal capital Kandy. En route visit a spice garden. Explore the sacred T...
  • 3 Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens Tour
    Spend the morning exploring the 147 acres of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Discover...
  • 4 Kandy to Dambulla via Ridee Viharaya
    Travel to Dambulla. En route visit Ridee Viharaya (Silver Temple), an ancient 2nd-century...
  • 5 Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb & Village Safari
    Climb 200m to the summit of the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress (8th Wonder of the Worl...
  • 6 Sigiriya to Anuradhapura Heritage City
    Drive north to Anuradhapura, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world....
  • 7 Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa Ancient City Ruins
    Explore the medieval UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Polonnaruwa (Royal Palace, Gal Vihara,...
  • 8 Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park Elephant Safari
    Full-day wildlife safari in Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks, renowned for hosting th...
  • 9 Ritigala Ancient Monastery Mountain Hike
    Visit the mystical Ritigala ancient Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountain cloud fores...
  • 10 Transfer to Colombo & City Highlights Tour
    Drive south to commercial capital Colombo via Kelaniya Buddhist Temple. City tour visiting...
  • 11 Colombo BIA Airport Departure Transfer
    Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before your comfortable private transfer to Colombo B...