Heritage & Highlands

Overview

Travel through time and tradition with this 8-day cultural tour of Sri Lanka’s most treasured heritage sites and highland landscapes. Start in Negombo before heading inland to explore the Dambulla Cave Temples, the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Each location reveals a new layer of Sri Lanka’s deep and fascinating history.

From there, the tour ascends into the cooler highlands of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, where sacred temples, botanical gardens, and misty tea plantations await. With a relaxed pace and a blend of history, nature, and cultural performance, this itinerary is ideal for those who want to explore the island’s rich past while enjoying its scenic beauty.

Colombo, Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka
  • Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport.
  • Transfer to Negombo, a coastal town with colonial charm.
  • Explore the Dutch Canal and local fish markets.
  • Overnight stay in a beachfront hotel.
  • Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
  • Explore the Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Check in to a resort in Dambulla or Sigiriya.
  • Early morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
  • Afternoon visit to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
  • Return to hotel for a traditional Sri Lankan dinner.
  • Stop at a spice garden in Matale.
  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
  • Enjoy a cultural dance performance in the evening.
  • Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
  • Scenic drive through tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya.
  • Tour a tea factory and enjoy a cup of Ceylon tea.
  • Optional visit to Sita Amman Temple.
  • Board the scenic train to Ella.
  • Visit Ravana Falls and relax in the cool mountain air.
  • Morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak or visit Nine Arch Bridge.
  • Transfer to Colombo.
  • Evening city tour and shopping.
  • Leisure time depending on flight schedule.

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