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History Tour of Sri Lanka

15 days
Start and end in Colombo
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Negombo

    Arrival in Negombo
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (History Tour of Sri Lanka)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Negombo hotel
    • Fishermen's Village visit
    • Negombo city tour including St. Mary's Church
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Bandaranaike International Airport
    Dutch Fort
    St. Mary's Church
    Negombo Lagoon
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Sigiriya

    Negombo to Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer from Negombo to Sigiriya
    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb and exploration
    • Pidurangala Rock visit and climb
    • Hiriwaduna Village cultural experience
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Pidurangala Rock
  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya to Namal Uyana via Dambulla

    Sigiriya to Namal Uyana via Dambulla

    Included Activities

    • Early morning transfer to Namal Uyana
    • Namal Uyana - Ironwood Forest exploration
    • Rose Quartz Mountain Range visit
    • Dambulla Cave Temple visit and exploration
    • Lunch break

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day Eco Park safari (operational, confirm with guide)
    • Half-day Minneriya National Park safari (operational, confirm with guide)
    Landmarks
    Namal Uyana
    Rose Quartz Mountain Range
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Minneriya National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Dambulla to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer from Dambulla to Kandy
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit
    • Kandy Lake peaceful stroll
    • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens exploration
    • Kandy Cultural Show with traditional dance and drumming

    Optional Activities

    • Gem Museum and shop visit
    • City walk through Kandy's lively streets
    • Kandy viewpoint for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
    Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
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  5. Day 5

    Kandy to Knuckles Mountain Range (Heeloya Village Trek)

    Kandy to Knuckles Mountain Range (Heeloya Village Trek)
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch prepared by locals at a village home, featuring freshly harvested ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning transfer from Kandy to Heeloya village
    • Guided village trek with local guide
    • Pine forests and tea plantations walk
    • Waterfalls and streams exploration
    • Terraced rice fields and spice gardens visit
    • Traditional farming methods observation
    • Fresh vegetable harvesting participation
    • Traditional home-cooked lunch with locals
    • Return transfer to Kandy

    Optional Activities

    • Refreshing dip in natural waterfall pool
    Landmarks
    Heeloya Village
    Knuckles Mountain Range
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  6. Day 6

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    • Tea factory and tea plantation visit with tea plucking experience
    • Hakgala Botanical Gardens exploration
    • Gregory Lake visit with stroll or boating option
    • Ramboda Falls visit

    Optional Activities

    • Seetha Amman Temple visit
    • Victoria Park visit
    • Lovers Leap waterfall visit
    • Baker's Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Hakgala Botanical Gardens
    Seetha Amman Temple
    Gregory Lake
    Ramboda Falls
    Victoria Park
    Lovers Leap
    Baker's Falls
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  7. Day 7

    Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains, then to Ella

    Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains, then to Ella

    Included Activities

    • Early morning transfer to Horton Plains
    • Breakfast stop en route
    • Horton Plains National Park exploration
    • World's End viewpoint hike
    • Baker's Falls visit
    • Transfer through Haputale to Ella
    • Nine Arches Bridge visit
    • Check-in at Ella hotel
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
    World's End
    Baker's Falls
    Nine Arches Bridge
  8. Day 8

    Ella to Haputhale

    Ella to Haputhale
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer from Ella to Haputhale
    • Adisham Bungalow visit
    • Thangamale Bird Sanctuary exploration
    • Lipton's Seat visit and viewpoint hike
    • Haputhale Railway Station visit
    Landmarks
    Adisham Bungalow
    Thangamale Bird Sanctuary
    Lipton's Seat
    Haputhale Railway Station
  9. Day 9

    Haputhale via Ratnapura to Sinharaja Rainforest

    Haputhale via Ratnapura to Sinharaja Rainforest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer from Haputhale to Ratnapura
    • Dadayampola Waterfall visit and river bathing
    • Rawana Waterfall visit
    • Traditional gem mine visit
    • Local gem shop visit
    • Tea factory visit and Ceylon tea tasting
    • Transfer to Sinharaja Rainforest hotel
    Landmarks
    Dadayampola Waterfall
    Rawana Waterfall
    Ratnapura
  10. Day 10

    Sinharaja Virgin Rainforest Trek

    Sinharaja Virgin Rainforest Trek
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer to Sinharaja Rainforest
    • Guided rainforest trekking tour
    • Bird watching in biodiversity hotspot
    • Endemic species observation
    • Stream and forest ecosystem exploration
    Landmarks
    Sinharaja Forest Reserve
  11. Day 11

    Sinharaja to Tissamaharama

    Sinharaja to Tissamaharama
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer from Sinharaja to Tissamaharama via Buttala
    • Hindu Temple visit near Kataragama
    • Kirivehera Temple visit
    • Arrival and check-in at eco-friendly hotel
    Landmarks
    Hindu Temple
    Kirivehera Temple
    Tissa Wewa
  12. Day 12

    Yala National Park Wildlife Safari

    Yala National Park Wildlife Safari
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch amidst nature during safari break)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day safari game drive in Yala National Park
    • Wildlife observation (leopards, elephants, bears, deer, buffalo)
    • Bird watching (130+ bird species)
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch amidst nature
    • Midday rest at shaded area inside park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional camping experience in Yala buffer zone (advance booking required)
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  13. Day 13

    Tissamaharama to Ambalangoda via Galle and Balapitiya

    Tissamaharama to Ambalangoda via Galle and Balapitiya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Tissamaharama to Ambalangoda
    • Galle Dutch Fort exploration
    • Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine visit
    • Madu River safari through mangrove forests
    • Spice garden guided walk
    • Traditional mask factory visit in Ambalangoda
    • Turtle conservation center visit

    Optional Activities

    • Castle Farm visit in Ahungalla
    Landmarks
    Galle Dutch Fort
    Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine
    Madu River
  14. Day 14

    Ambalangoda to Colombo

    Ambalangoda to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer from Ambalangoda to Colombo
    • Colombo city tour
    • Gangaramaya Temple visit at Beira Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Independence Square visit
    • Galle Face Green visit
    • Colombo National Museum visit
    • Old Dutch Hospital precinct exploration
    • ODEL shopping
    • Crescat Boulevard shopping
    • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct shopping
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Beira Lake
    Independence Square
    Galle Face Green
    Colombo National Museum
    Old Dutch Hospital
  15. Day 15

    Departure

    Departure
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (History Tour of Sri Lanka)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Colombo hotel to Bandaranaike International Airport
    Landmarks
    Bandaranaike International Airport

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