Ancient Wonders of Sri Lanka
Discover the cultural heart of Sri Lanka with this carefully designed 6-day heritage tour covering the island’s most iconic ancient cities, sacred temples, scenic hill country, and coastal charm. Starting from Anuradhapura, the journey takes you through the historic wonders of Polonnaruwa, the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple, and the cultural city of Kandy with visits to the Temple of the Tooth and Royal Botanical Gardens. Experience Sri Lanka’s rich traditions, tea plantations, spice gardens, cultural dance performances, and the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage before ending your memorable journey in the coastal city of Negombo. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking history, culture, spirituality, and authentic local experiences in one unforgettable holiday.
Below are brief outlines of our tours across a range of durations. For more detail, click any highlighted place in the itinerary below.
Beyond the itineraries below, we are happy to tailor any tour to your requirements.
Day by Day
Tour Itinerary
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | A company representative will meet and greet you at the airport. Proceed to Anuradhapura en route visit Aukana and Mihinthale. Check in to the hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight: Anuradhapura |
| Day 02 | After breakfast, do the Anuradhapura city tour and proceed to Polonnaruwa for the Polonnaruwa city tour. Check in to the hotel for the overnight stay. If desired, you can do the Polonnaruwa city tour by cycles. Overnight: Polonnaruwa / Habarana |
| Day 03 | After breakfast, drive to Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress. Proceed to Kandy en route visit Dambulla Cave Temples, a herbal and spice garden. Thereafter, either visit Aluviharaya or Muthumariaman Kovil depending on the time. Check in to the hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight: Kandy |
| Day 04 | After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens and enjoy leisure time shopping in the local market area. If desired, you can also visit a gem lapidary and silk batik factory. In the evening, view the Cultural Dance Show and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, then return to the hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight: Kandy |
| Day 05 | After breakfast, drive to Pussellawa and visit the tea factory. Thereafter, proceed to Negombo en route visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela and enjoy a city tour in Negombo. Check in to the hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight: Negombo / Seeduwa |
| Day 06 | Departure |
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