Udawalawe Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in 2025/2026

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Complete Sri Lankan Cultural Tour

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From ancient heritages to bustling cities and stunning beaches to stunning rural scenery, this comprehensive, 20-day Sri Lanka tour will bring you face to face with the best that this country has to offer. Starting from Negombo, you will travel to Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Sigriya, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya during this tour before heading off to Waskaduwa to relax on the beach. Get the glimpse of Sri Lanka's history across millennia in Anuradhapura, and Sigiriya among other places and explore the modern cities of Kandy, Nanu Oya and Galle to understand the country's more-recent colonial past. Along the way you can also choose to explore Sri Lanka's pristine national parks and get a chance to see herds of elephants in the wild. You'll also be able to see rescued baby elephants at Udawalwe’s Elephant Transit Home. Also learn the local way of life during a train ride from Kany to Nuwara Eliya and enjoy an intriguing crab-cooking session in Jaffna. After experiencing the verdant hills and expansive tea plantation inland, end your trip soaking up some sun on the picturesque beaches of Kalutara.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

7-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Kand

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Jaffna, Galle, Minneriya National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe, Kalutara, Waskaduwa, Anuradhapura, Nagadeepa Islands, Trincomalee

Duration20 days

From

USD 1,160

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Sri Lanka - 12 Day Adventure Tour

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Sri Lanka is the rising star of Asia, and trust us, it's got it all! Our 12-day group tour itinerary show's you the best of this green and luscious gem of the Indian Ocean. Head up to the misty mountain tops to hike the hill country and explore tea plantations before travelling down to the sun drenched beaches and national parks where we’ll search for wild elephants. Spot dolphins, visit ancient temples, play cricket on the beach and have the adventure of a lifetime with your new One Life travel family. The smells of spices, tea and traditional foods will bring your senses alive as you adventure through this island nation. Fully guided with a legendary company guide and a local Sri Lankan guide, you will be well taken care of and have all your questions answered. The tour includes accommodation in hotels and hostels as well as the most stunning train journey in the world, an expert guide, meals, transport, and more.

Adventure Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hostel, Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-45 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Damb

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Mirissa, Kandy, Hikkaduwa, Udawalawe, Galle, Ella, Wattala

Duration12 days

From

USD 1,699

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Affordable luxury: Sri Lanka grand tour

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Experience luxury at affordable rates and within the guidelines of current travel restrictions, This carefully-crafted itinerary takes you to some iconic and spectacular places as well as some lesser-known spots of Sri Lanka and is comprised of carefully selected boutique accommodation that you are sure to love! Commence your tour from the heritage city, Sigiriya where you will explore a few of the main ancient sites such as Anuradhapura ancient city. Experience a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park as well. Arrive in Kandy after exploring the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy your stay at the royal city. Afterward, drive to the lesser-known Wellawaya area with few optional activities proposed for you to choose from. Spend a marvelous 3 nights stay at Tangalle. Visit the Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home and explore few other locations suggested optionally as per your preferences. We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Sri Lanka.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

12-60 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Sigiriya, Kandy, Anuradhapura, U

Sigiriya, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Udawalawe, Colombo, Minneriya National Park, Wellawaya, Tangalle Beach, Galle

Duration10 days

From

USD 1,938

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Sri Lanka in Depth

4.7

(70 reviews )

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Great trip, full pace (not moderate) itinerary. Tour leader, Sam, driver and assistant took very good care of the group. Sam’s bird life knowledge is great, he shared a lot of information about the birds of Sri Lanka. The trip has a good balance of culture and wildlife. Visited beautiful temples and other sights and enjoyed wild elephants on many occasions. Enjoyed the train ride. Some long days, and too many shopping stops, some not on the itinerary. Not a lot of downtime/relax time. Good hotels.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Guest House

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Negombo, Anuradhapura

Colombo, Negombo, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Demodara, Udawalawe, Koggala

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Duration15 days

From

USD 2,880

USD 2,330

Saving

USD 550

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Udawalawe Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Sri Lanka Family Holiday

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Sri Lanka Family Holiday

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Naturally gorgeous, culturally captivating and steeped in mysticism, Sri Lanka makes for a wonderful introduction to both travel and the Indian subcontinent for children and adults alike. Embark on a 12-day family tour and discover temples carved from cliffs, fortresses built on boulders and wildlife-rich parks. Expose your family to different ways of life while cycling through peaceful villages and touring working tea plantations. Wonder at wildlife when you go safari in search of wild elephants, deer and crocodiles. Chill out by the beach in Mirissa while the kids are playing with other young travellers on the tour. Educational, active and leisurely paced, this trip is everything you could want in a family getaway.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Negombo, Mirissa, Dambu

Colombo, Negombo, Mirissa, Dambulla, Kandy, Bandarawella, Udawalawe

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Duration12 days

From

USD 2,190

USD 1,912

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USD 278

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Sri Lanka in Depth + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

4.9

(15 reviews )

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The trip to Sri Lanka followed by the dhoni cruise in the Maldives was absolutely amazing. So many different experiences and so much variety. I absolutely loved all of it, from temples and elephants to swimming with sharks. The 2 different tour leaders on the 2 parts of the tour were both excellent as were their support staff. They went out of their way to give us a fantastic experience.

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Guest House, Ship Cabin

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Male, Wilpattu National

Negombo, Male, Wilpattu National Park, Mihintale, Giritale, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Demodara, Udawalawe, Koggala, Colombo, Kuda Anbaraa, Meemu Atoll, Dhiggaru Island, Felidhoo, Fulidhoo, Embudhoo

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Duration22 days

From

USD 5,370

USD 4,650

Saving

USD 720

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Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure

4.4

(5 reviews )

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Looking back at our photos now we've returned to the UK we can't believe the amount we saw and the amazing experiences we had on this tour. Sri Lanka is an amazing beautiful country with some much going on - we only scratched the surface. Our tour leader Cham worked so hard to make sure that we had everything we needed, resolving our problems and sorting out food for our fussy son! His knowledge about Sri Lankan history and wildlife was immense. He even found the best place to buy genuine Sri Lanka cricket shirts for the sporty members of our group. The only thing we'd change was the pace of the second half of the Sri Lanka leg of the trip. The first half gave us time to chill and bond as a group, as well as hang out in the pool at Giritale and play cricket. The second half we moved every night and covered a massive distance, though interesting, this was quite tiring (especially for the kids), so we'd suggest that a two night stop in the middle of this element would resolve this issue easily. This was clear in the notes, however, as was the high chance of not getting the train. The pace did slow considerably for the Maldives element, with a lot of time on our boats travelling between reefs. The snorkelling was quite frankly mind-blowing, and even the more nervous swimmers loved it. The crew were fantastic, and the food was delicious. The guide knew his stuff, and made sure we had great snorkelling experiences. Our only criticism of this part of the trip was that splitting the group when we'd got to know each other and were getting on really well was disappointing. There were larger boats, and we'd have preferred to be on a single boat given how long we spent travelling separately. The crew did what they could to mitigate this by tying the boats together when we moored for snorkels, meals and overnight and that was great. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable trip, and with a few very small tweaks it'd be perfect!

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Bungalow, Resort

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Male, Colombo, Hikkaduw

Negombo, Male, Colombo, Hikkaduwa, Dhoni, Kudhi Boli, Rihiveli, Sigiriya, Giritale, Kandy, Ella, Udawalawe

Duration15 days

From

USD 3,940

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Sri Lanka Family Vacation

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sri Lanka, a land of rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Your adventure begins in Colombo, where you'll explore key landmarks such as the Red Mosque, Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, and Independence Square before diving into Sri Lanka’s heritage at the National Museum. Next, discover the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress and experience the rural charm of Kayanwala Pahala Wewa. In Dambulla, take a relaxing day at your own pace before heading to Kandy, home to the revered Temple of the Tooth and the Royal Botanical Garden. Continue your journey to Nuwara Eliya, where you’ll enjoy scenic views, visit tea plantations, and explore “Little England.” The next leg includes a scenic train ride to Ella, a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, and treasure hunting in Galle Fort. Finish your tour with leisurely days in Bentota, where you can enjoy the beach, water sports, and turtle conservation activities.

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

2-79 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Colombo, Bentota, Dambulla, Kand

Colombo, Bentota, Dambulla, Kandy, Udawalawe, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe National Park

Duration12 days

From

USD 1,730

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India & Sri Lanka Uncovered

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Sri Lanka and India are calling! Want to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise? Try your hand at authentic Sri Lankan cooking? See some of the world’s most incredible animals up close? Well, this is the tour to do all of that and SO. MUCH. MORE! Over the next 23 life-changing days, we’ll discover the best of the best of India’s golden triangle, experience the world-famous safari in Ranthambore and watch the sun go down on Lake Pichola with a sunset sail. And that's all before we head to the jaw-dropping country of Sri Lanka. There we will take you to the hidden gems and hotspots of this idyllic country. Picture this, you're visiting the iconic Sigiriya Rock, immersing yourself in local life with an authentic homestay and marvelling at stunning scenic landscapes on the world famous Kandy to Ella train. India and Sri Lanka are two countries full of bucket-list ticking moments and Tru-ly incredible memories. So, what's stopping you? We'll see you at the airport!

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Tent, Home-stay

Age Range

18-40 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

New Delhi, Unawatuna, Ranthambor

New Delhi, Unawatuna, Ranthambore National Park, Agra, Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Udaipur, Udawalawe, Pushkar, Jaipur

Duration23 days

From

USD 2,995

USD 2,905

Saving

USD 90

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Classic Sri Lanka - 9 Days

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PRIVATE TOUR: Exotic Sri Lanka, ancient cities steeped in history, elephants, tea plantations, lush countryside, bustling bazaars and wildlife, Sri Lanka has all this and more. Enjoy a wonderful 9 day holiday taking in the highlights of this enchanting island.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Giritale, Kandy, Nuwara

Colombo, Giritale, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe

Duration9 days

From

USD 1,625

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All Udawalawe Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips

10 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in Udawalawe with 90 Reviews

Design your own personalized Cultural, religious and historic sites trip to Udawalawe with help from a local expert.

10 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in Udawalawe with 90 Reviews

Complete Sri Lankan Cultural Tour

Sri Lanka - 12 Day Adventure Tour

Affordable luxury: Sri Lanka grand tour

Sri Lanka in Depth

Sri Lanka Family Holiday

Sri Lanka in Depth + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure

Sri Lanka Family Vacation

India & Sri Lanka Uncovered

Classic Sri Lanka - 9 Days

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All Udawalawe Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips

10 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in Udawalawe with 90 Reviews

Design your own personalized Cultural, religious and historic sites trip to Udawalawe with help from a local expert.

10 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in Udawalawe with 90 Reviews