Legacy of Lanka: Culture & Wild
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13 Days / 12 Nights Duration
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2 People Group size
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12 Destinations Tour Route
Discover the heart and soul of Sri Lanka on this immersive 13-day journey. From ancient capitals like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to the scenic hills of Nuwara Eliya and the wildlife-rich jungles of Yala, this tour blends heritage, nature, and adventure. Explore UNESCO sites, encounter elephants and leopards on safari, and relax by the southern coast before ending your trip in vibrant Colombo.
Trip Highlights
- Warm Welcome at Colombo Airport
- Explore ancient cave shrines filled with Buddha statues and murals.
- Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour
- Evening Safari at Minneriya National Park
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb
- Polonnaruwa Heritage Site (UNESCO)
- Temple of the Tooth Relic – Kandy
- Scenic Drive to Nuwara Eliya
- Yala National Park Safari
- Galle Fort Leisure Days (UNESCO)
- Colombo City Tour
Destinations
- Negombo
Activities
- Beach Leisure
Transfer from Negombo to Dambulla. The Dambulla Cave Temple is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in thecountry, with a rock towering 160m over the surrounding plains. Inhabited since prehistoric times, it was in the first century BC that a monastery was initially constructed at Dambulla.
Destinations
- Dambulla
Activities
- Cultural Site Visit
Anuradhapura, ruled by the Sinhalese Kings for over 1000 years, include ancient Buddhist shrines dagabas(bell shaped memorials) and pokunas(stonewater tanks). We also visit the sacred 2000 years old Sri Maha Bodi tree.
Destinations
- Anuradhapura
- Minneriya National Park
Activities
- Safari Game Drive
- Sacred Religious Site Visit
Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a former capital of Sri Lanka built by King Kashyapa in the 5th century AD. It features a massive rockwith frescoes, gardens, palaces and a lion-shaped gateway.
Destinations
- Sigiriya
- Polonnaruwa
Activities
- Cultural Site Visit
- Heritage City Walk
Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka. It is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world.
Destinations
- Kandy
Activities
- Sacred Religious Site Visit
Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka.It is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places ofworship in the Buddhist world.
Destinations
- Nuwara Eliya
Activities
- Scenic Nature Drive
Nuwara Eliya, often referred to as Little England, is a city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of approximately 1,868 meters (6,128 feet), making it one of the highest cities in Sri Lanka. Knownfor its scenic beauty, Nuwara Eliya is famous for its cool climate and lush tea plantations.
Destinations
- Yala
Activities
- Scenic Nature Drive
Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, three of which are now open to the public. There are also two adjoining parks, Kumana National Park or 'Yala East' and Lunugamvehera National Park. The blocks have individual names, such asPalatupana (Block 1). It is situated in the southeastern region of the country, in the Southern Province and Uva Province.
Destinations
- Yala
Activities
- Safari Game Drive
Galle is a UNESCO world heritage site. The city of Galle mixes the exotic withthe colonial. The impressive Fortress, originally built by the Portuguese and further fortified by the Dutch, remains standing today with only few changes, and is a living example of the interaction between European architecture and South Asian traditions during the 16th to 19th Centuries. Explore the Galle Fort on foot at your own pace, perhaps paying a visit to the Maritime Museum, the Old Dutch Reformed Church, the sun and the moon bastions, the lighthouse and the souvenir shops along the way.
Destinations
- Galle
Activities
- Heritage City Walk
At leisure
Activities
- Beach Leisure
At leisure
Activities
- Beach Leisure
Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka and it is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Lanka's main port, the Port of Colombo.
Destinations
- Colombo
Activities
- Local Market & Souvenir Shopping