Overview
A rewarding 12-day journey for travelers wanting an authentic mix of ancient civilizations and virgin tropical wilderness. Explore the ancient stupas of Anuradhapura and the medieval palaces of Polonnaruwa, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, experience Kandy and Ella, spot elephants in Udawalawe, and trek the biodiverse trails of Sinharaja Rainforest before relaxing on the southern beaches.
Important Note – Accommodation & Customization:
This tour is 100% flexible and fully customizable – travel dates, daily stops and pace can all be adjusted to suit you. Accommodation is never included in our package prices, so you only pay for what you really need:
- Already chosen where to stay? Simply share your hotel details and we will plan your route, pick-ups and drop-offs around your own selected places.
- No idea where to stay? Leave it to us. We can arrange hotels to match your budget and style (from cosy guesthouses to 5-star resorts), together with entrance tickets, safari jeeps, train tickets and all other charges – so you can freely relax and enjoy your tour.
Please contact us before placing your booking so we can finalize your customized itinerary and accommodation plan.
Highlights
- Explore Sri Lanka’s first ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi & stupas).
- Discover the medieval ruins of Polonnaruwa and climb Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress.
- Visit the painted cave monasteries of Dambulla and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
- Tour the medieval 14th-century Gampola temples: Embekke, Lankathilaka, and Gadaladeniya.
- Hike to the Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak in Ella.
- Open 4x4 elephant safari in Udawalawe National Park.
- Guided biodiversity trekking inside Sinharaja Rainforest UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- Mirissa whale watching, Galle Dutch Fort, and a full day relaxing on Bentota beach.
