6-Day Cultural and Wildlife Tour

This tour offers a perfect blend of ancient heritage, scenic hill country, exhilarating wildlife, and the historic South Coast.

Day 1: Arrival & Cultural Triangle

• Journey: Arrive at BIA and transfer to the Cultural Triangle area.
• Activities:
  • 🚗 Transfer from Colombo to Sigiriya/Dambulla.
  • 🗿 Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  • 🏨 Check-in to your hotel near Sigiriya/Dambulla.

Day 2: Ancient Rock & Kandyan Heritage

• Journey: Sigiriya area to Kandy.
• Activities:
  • 🦁 Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (“Lion Rock”) for spectacular views.
  • 🌿 Visit a Matale Spice Garden en route to Kandy.
  • 🌃 Evening City Tour of Kandy, including a walk around Kandy Lake.
  • 🎭 Witness a traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show.

Day 3: Tea Estates & The Scenic Rail

• Journey: Kandy to the Hill Country (Ella).
• Activities:
  • 🙏 Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa).
  • 🏞️ Stop at Ramboda Falls and other scenic viewpoints.
  • ☕ Tour a Tea Factory and Plantation to learn about Ceylon Tea.
  • 🚂 Enjoy the scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella (optional).

Day 4: Mountains to Wildlife Safari

• Journey: Hill Country (Ella) to Yala/Tissamaharama.
• Activities:
  • 🌉 Morning exploration in Ella, such as visiting the Nine Arch Bridge or Little Adam’s Peak.
  • 🚌 Transfer south to the Yala/Tissamaharama area.
  • 🐆 Afternoon/Evening Jeep Safari at Yala National Park, renowned for its high concentration of leopards and elephants.

Day 5: Coastal Fortress & Beach Bliss

• Journey: Yala/Tissamaharama to the South Coast (Bentota/Galle area).
• Activities:
  • 🏰 Explore the Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site), walking the ramparts and colonial streets.
  • 💡 Visit the Galle Lighthouse.
  • 🏖️ Drive to Bentota/South Coast and check in to your beach hotel.
  • 🍹 Spend the afternoon relaxing on the golden beach.

Day 6: Final Adventures & Departure

• Journey: South Coast to Colombo.
• Activities:
  • 🛶 Madu River Boat Safari (optional) through the mangrove forests.
  • 🐢 Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery (optional).
  • ✈️ Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for your departure, or drop-off at a Colombo hotel.