10 nights / 11 days · PRIVATE JOURNEY

Culture of Sri Lanka

A deeper cultural journey connecting Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals with the hills, wildlife and coast.

Dambulla · Polonnaruwa · Anuradhapura · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Yala · Bentota · Colombo

BEST SEASONAL RATEContact us for today’s best available rateRates may increase or decrease according to travel dates, hotel availability, room category, meal plan and inclusions. We check contracted and special promotional rates for your dates before preparing your written quotation. Terms and conditions apply.

THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE

A considered route.
Designed around you.

A deeper cultural journey connecting Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals with the hills, wildlife and coast. This published programme is a reliable starting point, not a rigid group tour. We can change the pace, hotel category, meal plan, room arrangement and optional experiences before preparing your personal quotation.

Our deepest heritage route, softened by hills, wildlife and coast.

BEST SUITED TO

Travellers who enjoy archaeology, living heritage and meaningful context without giving up nature and coastal time.

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

Know what makes
this route different.

PACEDiscovery richTRAVEL STYLEHeritage lovers · Slow explorers

✓ Ancient capitals✓ UNESCO heritage✓ Horton Plains trail✓ Scenic train option✓ Yala National Park✓ Beach stay

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Every day connected.
Nothing rushed.

Travel times, suggested stops and activity timings are checked again when we prepare your quotation. The final programme will reflect your flights, hotel availability and preferred pace.

Sri Lankan elephants in their natural landscape

Day 01

Airport to Dambulla

Airport welcome, a Pinnawala stop en route and an easy arrival in Dambulla, with an optional village experience.

Local interactionPrivate transfer

Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle

Day 02

Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa

Experience Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the archaeological treasures of Polonnaruwa before returning to Dambulla.

UNESCO heritage

Day 03

Ancient Anuradhapura

Explore Sri Lanka’s first great capital, its ancient reservoirs, monasteries, stupas and sacred living heritage.

UNESCO heritage

Day 04

Dambulla to Kandy

Visit Matale’s spice country and the Dambulla Cave Temple, then arrive in Kandy for a cultural performance.

UNESCO heritageLocal interaction

Sri Lanka's green tea country and central highlands

Day 05

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Tour Kandy before travelling through tea plantations and Ramboda Falls to the cool central highlands.

Tea country

Day 06

Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains

Choose an early Horton Plains excursion, then enjoy a relaxed Nuwara Eliya city tour and time at leisure.

Hike or nature trailTea countryCity discovery

Sri Lankan leopard in Yala National Park

Day 07

Nuwara Eliya to Yala

Travel via Ella, Ravana Falls and Little Adam’s Peak, with the option of a scenic train journey.

National park / safariHike or nature trailScenic train option

Day 08

Yala to Bentota

Search for wildlife on a Yala safari, explore Galle Fort and continue along the coast to Bentota.

UNESCO heritageNational park / safariBeach stay

Day 09

Bentota at leisure

Enjoy the beach or add Madu River, responsible turtle conservation and water-sport experiences.

Beach stay

Day 10

Bentota to Colombo

Continue to Colombo for a private city tour and final evening in the capital.

Beach stayCity discovery

Colombo and the final stage of a Sri Lanka journey

Day 11

Departure

Private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Private transfer

CLEAR BEFORE YOU BOOK

What is planned.
What is quoted separately.

Your final proposal will list the confirmed hotels, room types, meal plan, tickets and any additional services in full.

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Included services

Airport welcome, pick-up and departure transfer
Arrival assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport
Private air-conditioned car or van throughout the journey
Experienced English-speaking chauffeur for the entire route
Kandy city tour of approximately three hours
Galle city tour of approximately three hours
Colombo city tour of approximately three hours
Nuwara Eliya city tour of approximately two hours
Visits to selected gem, batik and Sri Lankan handicraft centres
Vehicle fuel, local vehicle insurance and applicable government taxes

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Not included

International flights and visa-related costs
Entrance fees and activity charges unless specifically listed in your quotation
Meals and beverages not confirmed in the final itinerary
Camera and video permits where applicable
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Tips for the chauffeur, guides and hotel teams
Personal expenses, optional activities and minibar charges
Early check-in, late checkout and services requested outside the confirmed programme

Important seasonal pricing note

Rates may increase or decrease according to travel dates, hotel availability, room category, meal plan and inclusions. We check contracted and special promotional rates for your dates before preparing your written quotation. Terms and conditions apply.

TAILOR THIS ITINERARY

Make this journey yours.

Tell us your dates, preferred hotel level, number of travellers and interests. A Sri Lanka specialist will adjust the route and prepare a written quotation around the way you want to travel.

Contact us for today’s best available rate. Rates may increase or decrease according to travel dates, hotel availability, room category, meal plan and inclusions. We check contracted and special promotional rates for your dates before preparing your written quotation. Terms and conditions apply.

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