HeritageHoliday · Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Heritage Tour
Eight days threading the cultural triangle, hill country and the famous Ella train.
About this holiday
A classic loop for first-time visitors - Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, the Nuwara Eliya tea country and a scenic train ride to Ella, ending with two beach days in Mirissa.
Traveller information
ETA/e-visa is commonly required before travel.
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Keep cash for smaller towns.
Sinhala, Tamil and English in tourist areas.
Halal dining is good in Colombo, Kandy, Galle and Muslim communities.
Wildlife and hill-country travel are safe with licensed guides.
Private driver is best; train works beautifully for Kandy to Ella.
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Colombo arrival
Airport pickup + transfer to Negombo.
- 2
Sigiriya & Dambulla
Climb Lion Rock + cave temples.
- 3
Kandy
Temple of the Tooth + cultural dance show.
- 4
Nuwara Eliya
Tea plantation + factory tour.
- 5
Train to Ella
Iconic blue-train scenic ride.
- 6
Ella highlights
Nine-Arch Bridge + Little Adam's Peak.
- 7
To Mirissa
Drive to the south coast.
- 8
Mirissa beach
Free day + optional whale watching.
- 9
Departure
Transfer to Colombo airport.
What's included
- 8 nights 4★ hotels & boutique stays
- Private AC vehicle + Chief Tourist Guide
- Daily breakfast + 3 cultural dinners
- All listed entry tickets
- Reserved 1st-class train tickets to Ella
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches & non-listed dinners
- Whale-watching boat (add-on)