Sri Lanka: Cultural Triangle & Wildlife Adventure

14 Days / 13 Nights Multiple Destinations Premium

Experience the authentic Sri Lanka with this comprehensive 14-day journey through ancient kingdoms, wildlife sanctuaries, spice gardens, and colonial hill stations. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, witness the world's largest elephant gatherings, and immerse yourself in rich cultural traditions.

Package Overview

Tour Program

Colombo 🚗 Pinnawala 🚗 Dambulla 🚗 Habarana 🚗 Anuradhapura 🚗 Sigiriya 🚗 Minneriya 🚗 Matale 🚗 Kandy 🚗 Peradeniya 🚗 Nuwara Eliya 🚗 Yala 🚗 Tissamaharama

Travel Period

January to December

Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Dambulla)
  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & River Bathing
  • World's Largest Elephant Gathering at Minneriya
  • Yala National Park Leopard Safaris
  • Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
  • Sri Lankan Spice Gardens & Tea Plantations
  • Ancient Kingdoms & Archaeological Sites
  • Colonial Hill Stations & Tea Country

Travel Route

Transport Modes
🚗 Car/Bus
🚂 Train
✈️ Flight
🚢 Boat
🚶 Walk

Complete Travel Route

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Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
2
Pinnawala
Pinnawala, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
3
Dambulla
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
4
Habarana
Habarana, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
5
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
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Sigiriya
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
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Minneriya
Minneriya, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
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Matale
Matale, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
9
Kandy
Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
10
Peradeniya
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
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Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
12
Yala
Yala, Sri Lanka
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Car/Bus
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Tissamaharama
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival Colombo to Habarana

Arrive at Colombo by flight EK 650 at 0825 Hours. Meet and assist on arrival at Airport by our representative and directly proceed for Habarana via Pinnawala and Dambulla. Proceed to Pinnawala (approximately 83 kilometers/ 2½ half hour drive) - Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where you can witness baby elephants being bottle fed and moving around freely. Watch the feeding sessions at 9:15 am, 1:15 pm and 5:00 pm and take a river bath twice a day at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm respectively. Proceed onward for Dambulla (approximately 106 kilometers and 2¾ hours drive) - Visit the Dambulla Rock Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 5 cave temples housing unique drawings and 150 statues of Lord Buddha. Proceed onward for Habarana (approximately 20 kilometers and 30-minute drive).

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Flight Arrival Colombo
Transfer to Habarana
Breakfast at Hotel
Anuradhapura Sightseeing
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Day 02

Anuradhapura Excursion

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed for Anuradhapura for a city tour (approximately 70 kilometers and 1½ hour drive) - Commanding a rich Sri Lankan heritage, Anuradhapura was one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in the world starring 113 kings and spanning over 1300 years. Visit the Sri Maha Bodhi - the sacred Bo sapling extracted from the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment standing more than 2200 years. Visit Ruwanweliseya - the gigantic dagoba, Basawakkulama Tank, Samadhi Buddha Statue and Isurumuniya Rock Temple.

Day 03

Sigiriya & Minneriya

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed to Sigiriya (approximately 26 kilometer and 1 hour drive) - the 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' to comprehend the absolute splendor. Surrounded by ramparts and moats, coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings. Walk in the shade of the 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face. Later proceed to Minneriya (approximately 30 kilometers and 1-hour drive) - Minneriya National Park is home to herds of deer and ample birdlife, but its spotlight remains the elephant gatherings - the largest in the world with over 300 elephants at a time.

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Breakfast at Hotel
Sigiriya & Minneriya
Breakfast at Hotel
Transfer to Kandy
4

Day 04

Habarana to Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed for Matale (approximately 80 kilometers and 2 hour drive) - Visit spice gardens and observe the therapeutic values of spices and processes over a refreshing cup of herbal tea. After the proceed onward for Kandy for a city tour (approximately 35 kilometers and 1½hour drive) - Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, Kandy is the World Heritage Site and last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings. Experience the ancient Kandyan legacy around the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Day 05

Kandy & Peradeniya

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed for Peradeniya (approximately 14 kilometers and 45-minute drive) - Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, first developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later harmonized by the British. Walk through the 147-acre garden with well-tended lawns, pavilions, orchid house and giant Javan fig tree. After the visit proceed to Kandy for a city tour (approximately 14 kilometers and 45-minute drive) - Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy City Centre, bazaar, arts and crafts center, gem museum. Enjoy a cultural show with traditional music and drumming.

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Breakfast at Hotel
Gardens & Temple Visit
Breakfast at Hotel
Tea Country to Hills
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Day 06

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed for the visit of Tea Plantation (approximately 50 kilometers and 2 ½ hour drive) - Sri Lanka, Tea and Tourism are words which cannot be separated. Take a tour to the cold and misty hills with lush green blankets of tea plantations. Step into a tea factory to observe the processing of prestigious Ceylon Tea. After the visit proceed to Nuwara Eliya for a city tour (approximately 30 kilometers and 1½ hour drive) - The British colonial retreat with English countryside atmosphere, colonial bungalows, hedgerows and golf course. Drive through green valleys pierced by waterfalls and dotted by tea pluckers.

Day 07

Nuwara Eliya to Yala

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed for Yala (approximately 200 kilometers and 5½ hour drive) - Yala National Park, spreading into a vast 1259 kilometers, is the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka. Home to herds of elephant, sloth bear, spotted deer, jackal, and the highest density of leopards in the world. Later proceed to Tissamaharama (approximately 20 kilometers and 1-hour drive) - Gateway to Yala with ancient ruins and peaceful lagoons.

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Breakfast at Hotel
Yala Wildlife Safari
Breakfast at Hotel
Transfer to Colombo
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Day 08

Yala to Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed for Colombo. Proceed to Colombo for a city tour (approximately 255 kilometers and 4 hour drive) - The throbbing metropolis and commercial capital. Drive along the Race Course, visit Pettah Floating Market, Colombo Port City, Independence Square, Dutch Hospital, Gangarama Temple, and experience Colombo's vibrant nightlife.

Day 14

Departure from Colombo

Leave Colombo by flight EK 349 at 0255 Hours. Transfer to airport for your onward journey.

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Flight Departure
End of Sri Lanka Tour

Package Pricing

Duration

14 Days / 13 Nights

Complete package duration

Package Type

Premium luxury travel experience with expert guides and luxury accommodations.

Package Inclusions

• International flights to/from Colombo

• Domestic airport transfers

• Luxury accommodation with breakfast

• Air-conditioned transport with chauffeur

• English-speaking guide throughout

• All entrance fees for mentioned sites

• Elephant orphanage visits and safaris

• Cultural shows and performances

• Mineral water during transfers

• 24/7 assistance and support

Package Exclusions

• International airfare to/from home country

• Sri Lankan visa fees

• Travel and medical insurance

• Personal expenses and shopping

• Camera fees at sites

• Meals not mentioned in inclusions

• Tips and gratuities

• Optional activities and excursions

• Expenses of personal nature

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