Trip Description
Sri Lanka holds centuries of stories inside its forests, lakes, temples and old kingdoms. The island’s warm climate, gentle mountains and deep Buddhist roots create a feeling that stays with travellers long after they leave. This journey brings you through some of its most treasured places, from ancient rock fortresses to old royal capitals, quiet tea valleys, and the wild plains of Yala. SkyZeg guides the route with a calm rhythm so every stop feels meaningful and unhurried.
DAY 1 – Colombo to Dambulla and Visit Dambulla
You arrive in Colombo where your private guide greets you after luggage and immigration. The road to Dambulla passes through villages, coconut groves and stretches of open land. After settling at your hotel, you visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. Five ancient caves, filled with murals and carved Buddhas, sit high on a rock overlooking the plains. The silence inside feels timeless. As the day ends, a full-body Ayurvedic massage helps ease the fatigue of travel and prepares you gently for the days ahead.
DAY 2 – Dambulla to Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
After breakfast you travel to Sigiriya. The rock fortress rises above the jungle with steep walls of red stone. You climb past old gardens, water channels, and the famous frescoes of the “divine ladies” painted high in a sheltered alcove. From the top, the view stretches across forests and lakes in every direction.
Later you explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Wide ruins, stone halls, carved Buddhas of Gal Vihara, and quiet paths through the trees reveal Sri Lanka’s medieval royal era. As the sun sets you return to your hotel in Dambulla for dinner and rest.
DAY 3 – Dambulla to Kandy
Breakfast leads you toward Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka. Along the way you may stop in Matale at a spice garden where ancient Ayurvedic herbs grow under the shade of tall trees.
By afternoon you explore Kandy by tuk tuk. The lake shimmers at the centre of the city while old streets, craft shops and small markets show daily life. At sunset you visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, one of Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist sites, and witness the evening Pooja ceremony filled with lights, prayers and soft drumbeats. Dinner and rest in Kandy.
DAY 4 – Kandy to Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya (with train transfer)
The morning begins at the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya where tall palms, huge fig trees and colourful orchids fill the air with a quiet freshness.
Afterwards you board the train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. The journey winds through misty hills and endless tea plantations. At Nanu Oya station your guide waits for you and brings you to the plantations of Nuwara Eliya. Cool mountain air, green slopes and colonial-era buildings give the town a soft charm. You taste tea grown right where the hills meet the clouds. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 5 – Nuwara Eliya to Buduruwagala to Yala
After breakfast you head south. The first stop is Ravana Falls, where water cascades over rock formations tied to ancient legends. A little further stands Buduruwagala, seven tall Buddhist statues carved into a rock wall deep in the jungle. Their quiet presence has remained unchanged for centuries.
By afternoon you reach Yala. After checking in, you begin a safari through the national park. Wide plains, thick forest, and long stretches of untouched coastline create a striking landscape. Elephants, deer, buffalo, crocodiles and many birds move freely across the park. With luck, you may spot a leopard, the island’s most elusive animal. Dinner and rest in Yala.
DAY 6 – Yala to Galle to Colombo
Breakfast prepares you for the journey westward. In Weligama you pause to watch the stilt fishermen who balance above the water on wooden poles. Their slow and patient rhythm feels deeply connected to the sea.
You continue to Galle, a coastal city shaped by Portuguese and Dutch influence. The old fort, with its walls, narrow lanes and ocean views, carries centuries of stories. Later you travel onward to Colombo where you may take a short city tour depending on your arrival time. You settle into your hotel for dinner and rest.
DAY 7 – Departure from Colombo
After breakfast you are transferred to Colombo Airport for your onward flight. Your Sri Lanka Heritage journey closes gently, leaving you with images of temples, tea gardens, wildlife and warm coastal air.
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Departure Month
December 2025
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Group Size
According To Need
Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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