UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour (13 Nights 14 Days)

Tour Description

This is a pilgrimage through time. A journey into kingdoms carved in stone, cities lost and found in the forest, temples that breathe devotion, and rainforests that whisper ancient life. With every step through these UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you walk through millennia of culture, faith and resilience that shaped the island’s soul. From cycling across royal cities to trekking sacred mountains and wandering through cobbled fort walls, this tour is Sri Lanka at its most historic, heartfelt and alive.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01 – Arrival in Sri Lanka / Negombo

Arrive in the laid-back beach town of Negombo, where Dutch canals, quiet lagoons and salty winds welcome you to the island
Relax by the ocean and prepare for the cultural immersion ahead

Day 02 – Negombo to Anuradhapura

Journey to the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first capital and a place of immense Buddhist heritage
Explore the ancient city by bicycle, gliding past massive stupas, sacred bodhi trees and stone-carved monasteries
Visit sites like Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya and Jetavanarama, each echoing with centuries of prayer

Day 03 – Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa to Dambulla

Ride through time once again as you cycle through the 12th-century ruins of Polonnaruwa, filled with lotus ponds, moonstones and temple halls frozen in stone
Admire the standing, sitting and reclining statues of the Gal Vihara Buddha
Arrive in Dambulla and in the evening explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, where hundreds of golden Buddhas glow softly inside five magical cave shrines

Day 04 – Dambulla to Kandy

Rise early to climb the iconic Sigiriya Lions Rock Fortress, a sky-high palace with frescoes, water gardens and sweeping jungle views
Later, travel to the hill capital of Kandy, where you will visit the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic nestled beside a calm lake
Wander through the Sacred City of Kandy, home to colonial echoes and spiritual serenity

Day 05 – Day Excursion to Knuckles Mountain Range

Embark on a nature-filled day in the misty expanse of the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Hike through cloud forests, terraced paddy fields and villages untouched by time, where every step reveals new flora and breathtaking vistas

Day 06 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

En route, marvel at the cascading beauty of Ramboda Waterfalls, hidden among misty highlands
Visit a working tea factory and join a delightful tea plucking experience with local women in colourful saris
Arrive in the colonial-era town of Nuwara Eliya, where rose gardens, Tudor-style homes and cool breezes transport you to another world

Day 07 – Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains

Begin the day with a trek across Horton Plains National Park, a protected montane cloud forest filled with wild beauty
Reach the dramatic cliff edge known as World’s End, where the earth falls away into mist and valley

Day 08 – Nuwara Eliya to Ella to Udawalawe

Take the breathtaking scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella, considered one of the most beautiful rail routes in the world
Along the way, witness lush forests, tea hills and waving children at sleepy stations
Stop for a view of the Ravana Waterfalls, gushing down rocky cliffs wrapped in legend
Continue to Udawalawe, home of the majestic elephant

Day 09 – Udawalawe to Sinharaja

Enjoy a morning jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, famous for its wild elephant herds and open grasslands
Later, travel to the last stretch of virgin rainforest in the country — Sinharaja Rain Forest

Day 10 – Exploring Sinharaja Rain Forest

Trek deep into the green cathedral of Sinharaja with an experienced naturalist, discovering rare birds, medicinal plants and trees that touch the sky
Listen as cicadas sing and waterfalls murmur through thick forest corridors

Day 11 – Sinharaja to Galle

Head to the coastal city of Galle, where cobblestone streets and colonial buildings meet the sea breeze
Wander the charming lanes of the Galle Dutch Fort and Old Town, where churches, galleries, and cafés are tucked behind coral stone ramparts

Day 12 and Day 13 – Days at Leisure

Spend your final days at the southern coast, soaking in the island’s calm
Enjoy the sun on your skin, taste fresh seafood or explore the art-filled corners of Galle at your own pace

Day 14 – Departure

Depart from Galle with a heart full of history, nature and reverence
Take with you the spirit of kingdoms, temples, mountains and timeless stories