Heritage Horizons
Exploring Sri Lanka’s Past
6 Nights / 7 Days
Theme: Ancient Cities / Temples / Culture / UNESCO Heritage
Day 1: Arrival – Negombo
- Meet & greet at Bandaranaike International Airport.
- Transfer to Negombo and check-in at your hotel.
- Visit the Dutch Canal and the vibrant local fish market.
- Enjoy a relaxing evening by the beach.
Overnight Stay in Negombo.
Day 2: Negombo → Anuradhapura (Approx. 5 hrs drive)
- Depart after breakfast for Sri Lanka’s sacred ancient capital.
- Explore the Sacred City of Anuradhapura – a UNESCO World Heritage Site:
- Sri Maha Bodhi (the oldest recorded tree)
- Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba
- Monastic ruins and ancient ponds
- Evening: Leisure walk through the archaeological park.
Overnight Stay in Anuradhapura.
Day 3: Anuradhapura → Sigiriya
- Morning transfer to Sigiriya.
- Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the 5th-century “Lion Rock.”
- Enjoy panoramic views of surrounding landscapes.
- Evening at leisure.
Overnight Stay in Sigiriya.
Day 4: Sigiriya → Kandy
- En route to Kandy, visit:
- The spectacular Dambulla Cave Temple with ancient murals and statues.
- A Spice Garden in Matale to learn about Ayurveda herbs and spices.
- Arrive in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital.
- Evening: Witness a Traditional Cultural Dance Performance.
Overnight Stay in Kandy.
Day 5: Cultural Highlights of Kandy
- Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa).
- Stroll around Kandy Lake and visit the lush Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
- Optional shopping and exploration in Kandy town.
Overnight Stay in Kandy.
Day 6: Kandy → Galle (via Tea Country)
- Travel to Galle, stopping for a Tea Factory & Plantation visit en route.
- Arrive in the historic city of Galle.
- Explore the charming streets of the Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with colonial Dutch and Portuguese architecture.
Overnight Stay in Galle.
Day 7: Galle → Colombo / Airport
- Enjoy a morning walking tour of Galle Fort.
- Capture final moments among cobbled streets, cafes, and coastal views.
- Transfer to Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport.
Tour Ends – Ayubowan!
- 6 nights’ accommodation at selected hotels/resorts
- .Daily breakfast (from Day 1 to Day 7)
- Private air-conditioned transport with English-speaking chauffeur/guide
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Bandaranaike International Airport)
- Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary:
- Dutch Canal & Negombo Fish Market
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura (Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Monastic ruins)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Spice Garden in Matale
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
- Royal Botanical Gardens – Peradeniya
- International airfare & visa fees
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips, personal expenses, or gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Any other expenses not explicitly mentioned under “Included”
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