13-Day World Heritage Tour

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In the morning you will make the journey to Habarana. After arriving, you will visit the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha and see the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. After the visit, you will head to your hotel for an overnight stay.

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Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. You will walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, Lion Rock. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame and visit and visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. After your tour, you will return back to your hotel to relax.

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Today you will visit the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD and has now been listed as a World Heritage Site. You will see the pagodas, monastic buildings and ponds that are scattered all over the vast area. You will also get a chance to visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi.

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Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic today, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, displayed in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and be amazed by the beautiful golden statues. This is an unforgettable experience of history and art.

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This morning you will visit a tea factory and plantation where you can see how the world’s famous Ceylon Tea is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka. After the tea factory, you will make the two-hour journey to Nuwara Eliya.

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Today you will visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its mountain grasslands and lush forests. This protected area is an ideal place for a hike and to spend some time surrounded by nature. After visiting the park, head back to the hotel to relax. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to explore Nuwara Eliya at your leisure, which features a cool climate and quaint British influences from the colonial era.

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Continue your visit to Sri Lanka exploring the city of Ella and its most interesting attractions. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam’s Peak. Walk over the history seeped Nine Arches Bridge and listen to the story of its construction. In the afternoon, pay a visit to Udawalawe National Park, home to many Sri Lankan elephants and a wide variety of local fauna and flora.

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After breakfast at your hotel, a driver will take you on a three-hour journey to Sinharaja, a forest reserve known for its incredible biodiversity. In the afternoon you will go on a jungle safari to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Experience the virgin forest with its dense evergreen type vegetation. If you're lucky you may even encounter some monkeys and a glimpse of some colourful jungle birds!

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This morning you will go on another excursion to the rainforest of Sinharaja. One of the most stunning national parks in Sri Lanka, you'll come up close with many endemic Sri Lankan animals such as monkeys, squirrels and porcupines. After spending the morning in nature, a private driver will drive you three hours to your next hotel on the coast.

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This morning you have a chance to see blue whales, sperm whales and fin whales as they swim in the waters to the south of Sri Lanka. After lunch, go sightseeing in Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia and view the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their history.

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Today you have the day free to enjoy the sun on one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka: Unawatuna Beach. This lovely banana-shaped beach features golden sands, turquoise waters and a relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy watersports, rent a sun lounger or order a cocktail and a curry from one of the many beachside bars. In the afternoon you can take a stroll up to the pagoda north of the beach and enjoy a beautiful sunset.