Sri Lanka Eco & Heritage Adventure
Duration
12 Nights | 13 Days
Overview
Sri Lanka is a captivating island paradise, blending breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and thrilling adventures. From golden beaches and lush tea plantations to ancient temples and unforgettable safaris, this tropical gem offers something special for every traveler. Warm hospitality, vibrant traditions, and mouthwatering cuisine make every journey through Sri Lanka a truly memorable experience.
Itinerary
Expand all- A warm welcome awaits you at Bandaranaike International Airport by our representative.
- Transfer to your beachfront hotel in Negombo.
- Evening city tour covering Negombo town, bustling fishing villages, and the traditional fish market.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Negombo
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Scenic drive to Wilpattu National Park.
- Afternoon Jeep Safari in Sri Lanka’s oldest and largest park, renowned for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and rich birdlife.
- Check into Palpatha Eco Lodge, an authentic village-style retreat.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Palpatha (Wilpattu)
- A full day immersed in the tranquil surroundings of Palpatha.
- Enjoy guided nature walks, authentic village encounters, and peaceful moments in rustic charm.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Palpatha (Wilpattu)
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Morning sightseeing in Anuradhapura, the island’s first capital (4th century BC – 11th century AD). Highlights include the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Ruwanweliseya Stupa, Samadhi Buddha, and ancient monasteries.
- Afternoon climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a 5th-century royal citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Sigiriya
- After breakfast, visit Hiriwaduna Village for a nature walk, bullock cart ride, traditional cooking experience, and a home-cooked lunch with locals.
- Continue to Kandy.
- Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the island’s most revered Buddhist shrine.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Kandy
- Excursion to Dambana, the Vedda village – meet Sri Lanka’s indigenous community and discover their ancient lifestyle, hunting skills, and cultural rituals.
- Visit Sorabora Wewa reservoir and Mahiyangana Rajamaha Vihara, one of the country’s oldest Buddhist temples.
- Evening return to Kandy.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Kandy
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Journey southwards to the Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Check into an eco-lodge or rainforest hotel.
- Evening free to unwind.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Near Sinharaja
- Full-day guided trek through Sinharaja Rainforest with a naturalist.
- Encounter rare plants, endemic wildlife, cascading waterfalls, and colorful bird species.
- Return to lodge for relaxation.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Near Sinharaja
- Drive to Yala National Park.
- Evening at leisure in your Yala / Tissamaharama hotel.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Yala / Tissamaharama
- Early morning Jeep Safari in Yala National Park, famed for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and an array of exotic birds.
- Afternoon free to relax at the hotel.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Yala / Tissamaharama
- After breakfast, travel along the south coast.
- Stop at Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where cobblestone streets, boutique shops, cafés, and colonial architecture await.
- Continue to Hikkaduwa and check into a beachfront hotel.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Hikkaduwa
- A day of leisure by the beach.
- Optional activities include snorkeling at the coral sanctuary, a glass-bottom boat excursion, or rejuvenating spa treatments.
- End the day with a breathtaking Indian Ocean sunset.
- Dinner & overnight stay: Hikkaduwa
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Colombo Airport for your departure flight.
Important Notes : Seasonal surcharges may apply during peak travel periods such as Christmas & New Year
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Single room for solo travelers / double sharing for couples & groups
- Airport pickup on arrival and drop-off on departure
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- Professional English-speaking tour guide and driver
- All government taxes and service charges
The Cost Excludes
- Entrance fees to sites and attractions
- Safari Jeep hire and park entry tickets
