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Sri Lanka Safari & Ancient Kingdoms

Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Minneriya · Kandy

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Highlights

An immersive journey through Sri Lanka’s historic heartland, paired with the elegance and calm of its misty tea-growing highlands.

Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo

Arrive in Colombo and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short city introduction highlighting colonial landmarks and seaside promenades. The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest after your flight and prepare for the journey into Sri Lanka’s ancient heartlands.

Day 2
Colombo → Sigiriya

Travel north into the Cultural Triangle, passing rural villages and scenic countryside. Arrive near Sigiriya and settle into your lodge surrounded by jungle and farmland. The afternoon is free to relax or enjoy an optional village experience to observe traditional farming and daily life.

Day 3
Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Polonnaruwa

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress early in the morning to avoid the heat and crowds, exploring its frescoes, water gardens, and summit ruins. In the afternoon, visit Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s best-preserved ancient capital, with its royal palaces, massive Buddha statues, and reservoirs that once supported a thriving civilization.

Day 4
Sigiriya → Kandy

Journey south toward Kandy, stopping at a spice garden en route to learn about Sri Lanka’s centuries-old spice trade. Arrive in Kandy and enjoy a walk around Kandy Lake. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the island’s most sacred Buddhist sites.

Day 5
Kandy → Yala National Park

Depart the hill country and descend toward the southeastern plains. Arrive at Yala National Park and check into your safari lodge. In the afternoon, head out on a jeep safari, searching for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and birdlife as the landscape glows in the late-afternoon light.

Day 6
Yala National Park

Enjoy a second safari experience, either early morning or late afternoon, maximizing wildlife sightings. The rest of the day is free to relax at your lodge, enjoy the natural surroundings, or learn about conservation efforts within the park.

Day 7
Yala → Colombo

Travel back toward Colombo along changing landscapes, from dry plains to coastal stretches. Arrive in Colombo by late afternoon and enjoy a final evening for shopping, dining, or relaxing at your hotel.

Day 8
Departure

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey, departing with a deep appreciation for Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms and remarkable wildlife.

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Unforgettable experiences you’ll get:

This itinerary dives deep into Sri Lanka’s historical heart while prioritizing wildlife encounters. Expect early-morning safaris, quiet afternoons overlooking reservoirs, and evenings rich with storytelling and stillness.

TRIP OVERVIEW

Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Minneriya · Kandy

Archaeological site visits, village experiences, tea estate tours, guided cultural exploration

8 Days / 7 Nights

starts from USD 5,250 per person

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