9 Days Culture & Heritage Sri Lanka
Summer Holidays Sri Lanka Tour
Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka in 10 unforgettable days — from the coastal charm of Negombo to thrilling wildlife сафари at Yala National Park. Discover the scenic hills of Ella and Nuwara Eliya, explore cultural treasures in Kandy and Sigiriya, and unwind on the pristine beaches of Passikudah and Trincomaleebefore departure.
Day 1 Airport - Negombo
- Meet our company representative (tourist driver/guide) at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport
- Travel to a beach hotel in Negombo and relax
- Visit Negombo Beach, and the fish market
- Overnight stay at Negombo
Day 2 Negombo - Pinnawala - Anuradhapura
- After breakfast travel to Polonnaruwa and visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City, It was the second capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century AD.
- Travel back to Habarana
- Experience 4×4 Jeep safari to visit Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (Looking for Elephants gathering and Crocodiles)
- Overnight stay in Dambulla
Day 3 Dambulla - Polonnaruwa
- After breakfast travel to Polonnaruwa and visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City, It was the second capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century AD.
- Travel back to Habarana
- Experience 4×4 Jeep safari to visit Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (Looking for Elephants gathering and Crocodiles)
- Overnight stay in Dambulla
Day 4 Sigiriya Attractions
- After breakfast climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating UNESCO world heritage sites, climbing to 1200 steps in Sigiriya Rock
- Travel to Ritigala and visit Ritigala Mountain Buddhist Monateries
- Afternoon go to Visit Pidurangala Rock and view the Sunset
- Overnight stay in Dambulla
Day 5 Sigiriya - Kandy
- After breakfast travel to Kandy, the last royal kingdom of Sri Lanka
- En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple and Golden Temple
- It’s the Largest Cave temple complex in Sri Lanka which dates back to the 1st Century. BC.
- Its rock ceiling is one large sweep of colorful frescoes which depict Buddhist mythology
- Visit Ayuevdic Herbal garden and Aluvihare Temple at Matale
- Visit Sri Mutthumariamman kovil at Matale town
- Arrive in to Kandy and watch a Kandy fire dance show in the evening
- Visit Kandy Temple of the tooth relic
- Overnight stay at Kandy
- Destination: Kandy
- Travel Distance: 90 KM
- Travel Time: 2 Hours
- Transfer Mode: Private Vehicle (AC)
Day 6 Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
- After breakfast city tour in Kandy and shopping
- Visit Kandy Lake and Bahirawakanda Buddha statue
- Visit Kandy city from viewpoint
- Visit Royal Botanical Garden
- travel to Nuwara Eliya (also known as Little England)
- En route visit Ambuluwawa peak tower and the Biodiversity complex
- Visit the Beautiful Ramboda waterfall
- Visit Tea Plantation, Damro Tea Factory (learn tea making process) and Tea Shop
- Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and walk into Nuwara Eliya city
- Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
Day 7 Nuwara Eliya - Ella
- After breakfast morning visit Lake Gregory and Walk in Nuwara Eliya city
- Afternoon enjoy one of the most beautiful Train rides in the World from (Nanu Ona to Ella)
- Arrive at Ella, Check in to the hotel and relax
- Walk around Ella town in the evening
- Overnight stay in Ella
Day 9 Galle - Colombo Airport
- Early morning go to Mirissa for whale and dolphin watching (Optional)
- Afternoon checkout from the hotel and travel to Colombo
- En route visit Galle Dutch Fort, Sea Turtle hatchery, and Boat ride at Madu river
- Proceed to Colombo airport on time for the departure flight or Drop off at the hotel