Sri Lankan Civilization Culture 15 Days Tour

Sri Lankan Civilization Culture 15 Days

$2400.00/

per person
  • 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Max People : 6
  • Colombo, Galle, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa, Ella, Horton Plains National Park & Pinnawala

Day 1: Airport arrival and transfer to Kurunegala via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Ridee Viharaya temple. Day 2: Transfer to Sigiriya via Dambulla Golden Cave Temple, Lion Rock climb, village tour, and Hiriwadunna lake boat ride. Day 3: Visit Habarana, Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve, and drive to Anuradhapura. Day 4: Explore UNESCO ancient capital of Anuradhapura (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Atamasthana stupas, Mihintale). Day 5: Explore UNESCO medieval ruins of Polonnaruwa and sunset boat ride on Parakrama Samudraya. Day 6: Wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park to witness the massive Asian elephant gathering. Day 7: Drive to Kandy via Matale Aluviharaya rock temple. Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Day 8: Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens tour and Kandy cultural dance show. Day 9: Mountain drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England") via Ramboda waterfalls and working tea plantations. Day 10: Early morning trek across UNESCO Horton Plains National Park (World's End & Baker's Falls), Ambewela Farm, and transfer to Ella. Day 11: Explore Ella mountain gap, Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, and transfer to Tissamaharama. Day 12: Early morning (5:00 AM) full-day wildlife safari in Yala National Park tracking leopards and sloth bears. Transfer to Ambalangoda. Day 13-14: Coastal stay in Ambalangoda. Explore UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort, Meetiyagoda Moonstone mine, Ambalangoda mask museum, and Madu Ganga river safari. Day 15: Morning transfer via Colombo city tour to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Warm welcome by representative at Colombo airport
  • Transfer from Kurunegala to Sigiriya
  • Morning excursion to Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve & ruins
  • Full day exploration of Anuradhapura ancient monastic city
  • Transfer from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa ancient city
  • Morning leisure in Habarana
  • Transfer from Habarana to Kandy via Matale Aluviharaya temple
  • Morning tour of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya hill country
  • Early morning trek at Horton Plains National Park
  • Hike Little Adam's Peak & view Ella Gap
  • Early morning 5:00 AM full-day Yala National Park 4x4 safari
  • Explore UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort & Lighthouse
  • Madu Ganga mangrove river boat safari with fish therapy
  • Morning transfer from Ambalangoda to Colombo

Itinerary

Arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet representative. Transfer to Kurunegala via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Ridee Viharaya temple. Evening hotel relaxation.

Drive to Sigiriya. En route visit Dambulla Golden Cave Temple. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore ancient water gardens, and do a village tour with Hiriwadunna lake boat ride.

Explore Habarana and the mystical Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve ancient monastery ruins. Enjoy an evening elephant back ride or village safari.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage ancient capital of Anuradhapura. Visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi sacred tree, Atamasthana stupas (Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Abhayagiri), Isurumuniya, and Mihintale.

Drive to Polonnaruwa. Explore the medieval UNESCO World Heritage archaeological city (Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, Vatadage). End the day with a serene boat ride on Parakrama Samudraya.

Afternoon wildlife safari game drive in Minneriya National Park / Kaudulla, famous for hosting the largest wild Asian elephant gathering in the world alongside deer, leopards, and birdlife.

Drive to Kandy. En route visit Matale Aluviharaya rock temple where the Tripitaka was first written down. Explore the Sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Buddhist museum.

Explore the 147 acres of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens (orchid house, 4,000+ plant species). Enjoy a Kandy city walking tour around Bogambara Lake and a traditional cultural dance show.

Scenic mountain drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"). En route view Ramboda Waterfalls, tour working tea factories and plantations, and visit Victoria Park and Lake Gregory.

Early morning excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Horton Plains National Park. Trek to World's End cliff and Baker's Falls. Visit Ambewela Farm and Hakgala Botanical Gardens before transferring to Ella.

Explore Ella Gap, hike Little Adam's Peak, and visit Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Waterfalls. Drive south to Tissamaharama, visiting a Hindu temple en route.

Early morning (5:00 AM) full-day 4x4 open jeep safari in Yala National Park tracking leopards, sloth bears, and elephants. Afternoon transfer to coastal Ambalangoda.

Explore UNESCO World Heritage Galle Dutch Fort and Lighthouse. Visit Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum, and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.

Enjoy a Madu Ganga mangrove river boat safari with fish therapy and Cinnamon Island tour. Spend the afternoon relaxing on palm-fringed tropical golden sand beaches.

Morning breakfast in Ambalangoda. Scenic drive north to Colombo with city sightseeing before private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for departure.

Included

  • • Stelaran tour guide service (English speaking guide acting as driver + expert site guides in Anuradhapura.
  • Polonnaruwa.
  • Sigiriya.
  • Kandy.
  • Nuwara Eliya) • Accommodation for 14 Nights in luxury star & boutique hotels on HB basis (Breakfast & Dinner included) • Free first-night arrival lunch / bottled water courtesy of Stelaran Holidays • Air-conditioned comfortable vehicle with fuel.
  • parking.
  • highway tolls.
  • and driver allowances • Airport Pick-up & Drop-off transfers.

Excluded

  • • Entrance & activity tickets (safari jeeps in Yala/Minneriya.
  • botanical gardens.
  • national parks.
  • ancient monuments) • International/Domestic flight tickets and Visa fees • Personal shopping.
  • laundry.
  • minibar.
  • and telephone charges.

Tour Days Summary

  • 1 Airport Arrival to Kurunegala via Pinnawala & Ridee Viharaya
    Arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet representative. Trans...
  • 2 Transfer to Sigiriya via Dambulla Cave Temple
    Drive to Sigiriya. En route visit Dambulla Golden Cave Temple. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortres...
  • 3 Habarana & Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve
    Explore Habarana and the mystical Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve ancient monastery ruins....
  • 4 Anuradhapura Ancient Monastic City Tour
    Explore the UNESCO World Heritage ancient capital of Anuradhapura. Visit Jaya Sri Maha Bod...
  • 5 Polonnaruwa Ancient City Ruins & Parakrama Samudraya
    Drive to Polonnaruwa. Explore the medieval UNESCO World Heritage archaeological city (Roya...
  • 6 Minneriya Wildlife Reserve Elephant Gathering Safari
    Afternoon wildlife safari game drive in Minneriya National Park / Kaudulla, famous for hos...
  • 7 Kandy via Matale Aluviharaya & Tooth Relic Temple
    Drive to Kandy. En route visit Matale Aluviharaya rock temple where the Tripitaka was firs...
  • 8 Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens & Kandy City Tour
    Explore the 147 acres of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens (orchid house, 4,000+ plant sp...
  • 9 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Tea Country & Ramboda Falls
    Scenic mountain drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"). En route view Ramboda Waterfalls...
  • 10 Horton Plains World's End Trek & Transfer to Ella
    Early morning excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Horton Plains National Park. Trek to Worl...
  • 11 Ella Mountain Gap, Nine Arch Bridge & Tissamaharama
    Explore Ella Gap, hike Little Adam's Peak, and visit Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana...
  • 12 Yala National Park Safari & Transfer to Ambalangoda
    Early morning (5:00 AM) full-day 4x4 open jeep safari in Yala National Park tracking leopa...
  • 13 Ambalangoda & Galle Dutch Fort Heritage Tour
    Explore UNESCO World Heritage Galle Dutch Fort and Lighthouse. Visit Meetiyagoda Moonstone...
  • 14 Madu Ganga Mangrove River Safari & Balapitiya
    Enjoy a Madu Ganga mangrove river boat safari with fish therapy and Cinnamon Island tour....
  • 15 Ambalangoda to Colombo Airport BIA Departure
    Morning breakfast in Ambalangoda. Scenic drive north to Colombo with city sightseeing befo...