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Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island - Skyhaven Tours - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island

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10 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
10 peopleMaximum group size
4 peopleMinimum to book
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

Explore the last royal kingdom of Kandy

Climb Sigiriya’s Lion Rock

Marvel at magnificent temples

Explore the ruined cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura

Itinerary

Transport yourself back in time on the "Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island" tour, a 10-day exploration of the island’s most remarkable heritage sites. Dive into the grandeur of ancient capitals like Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Dambulla, where temple ruins and rock fortresses whisper stories of bygone kingdoms. Marvel at the engineering feat of Sigiriya’s rock fortress, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and enjoy the wildlife wonders of Yala National Park. The trip wraps up at the storied Galle Fort, offering a vibrant blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. The unique selling point: a richly layered circuit that reveals the spiritual and architectural wonders of Sri Lanka, perfect for those captivated by history and cultural immersion.

day 1 - Arrive Sri Lanka

We'll pick you up at Colombo International Airport and transfer you to the Negombo Beach Resort, where you can relax after your flight. Overnight in Negombo

Accommodation:5 Star Hotel at Heritance Negombo or Similar

day 2 - Elephant Orphanage and Sigiriya's Rock

After breakfast, we drive to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch the elephants being fed and bathing and playing in the river.

After, we continue to Sigiriya via Dambulla for lunch. In the late afternoon, we’ll climb Sigiriya's lion rock. Overnight in Sigiriya.

Accommodation:5 Star Hotel at Heritance Kandalama or Similar
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 3 - Explore the Anuradhapura Ancient City

Full day sightseeing in Anuradhapura with a visit to Jethawanaramaya, Ritigala, Mihinthale, etc. Anuradhapura is the birthplace of Sinhala civilization and one of the world's largest archeological sites. It is considered the greatest monastic city of the ancient world and was founded in the 5th century BC. Afternoon drives via the huge Aukana Buddha statue to Sigirya for overnight.

Accommodation:5 Star Hotel at Heritance Kandalama or Similar
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 4 - Visit the Magnificent Dambulla Cave Temple

Today we drive to Polonnaruwa for sightseeing, and returning to Dambulla for lunch. After lunch, we head to Dambulla Cave Temple. We will also visit a spice garden to learn about Ayurvedic medicine.

Overnight in Kandy.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Suisse Hotel Kandy or Similar
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 5 - Explore the last Royal Kingdom of Kandy

Full-day sightseeing in Kandy today. Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka, set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, and home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine.

Overnight in Kandy.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Suisse Hotel Kandy or Similar
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 6 - Explore the British Teaplanters Colonial “Capital”

After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya, also known as Little England. Enjoy driving through the breathtaking lush green sceneries and breathe in the cool climates of misty hills. We'll enjoy a scenic train ride to the hill stations.

Overnight in Ella.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at EKHO Ella or Similar
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 7 - Climbing Little Adam’s peak

Today is adventurous! We'll Visit the Ravanna waterfalls and climb Little Adam’s peak, trek to Lipton’s Seat, and discover Ella's Rock, Nine Arches Bridge and Demodara. Afternoon drive to the Tissamaharama lake district near the Yala National Park.

Overnight in Tissamaharama.

Accommodation: Resort
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 8 - Full day Jeep Safari in Yala

Early in the morning, we will take you to Yala National Park for a Jeep safari. It is home to the world's highest density of leopards, as well as a wealth of other species from elephants to birds. Overnight in Yala.

Accommodation: Resort
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 9 - Explore Galle

After breakfast we will take you to Galle to visit the Galle Dutch Fort, museum, and more. Then, we continue to nearby beach resort Hikkaduwa.

Overnight in Hikkaduwa.

Accommodation:5 Star Hotel at Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon or Similar
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 10 - Departure

Transfer to Colombo Airport for departure.

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What's Included

Meals: 8 Breakfasts and 8 DinnersAccommodation as listedAll transfers via air-conditioned private vehicleAirport pickup and drop offEnglish speaking guide and driverEntrance tickets for all mentioned excursions/National Parks

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