Yala Safari and 15 Day Cultural Heritage Tour Package

Day 1: AIRPORT-NEGAMBO

1. Negombo
   3h
   Negombo Beach is Sri Lanka's premier gateway coastal stretch, located on the west coast roughly 10 km (a 20-minute drive) north of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Because of its proximity to the airport, it serves as an ideal first stop to unwind after a long flight or a final relaxing base before departing the island.d details here about your attraction.
   Key Highlights & Nearby Attractions
   
   Lellama (Negombo Fish Market): Located near the lagoon mouth, this bustling morning market offers a firsthand look at the daily catch, drying fish on large nets, and local coastal trading
   
   Negombo Lagoon & Mangroves:
   Ideal for early morning or late afternoon boat safaris to spot water birds, monitor lizards, and explore mangrove forests.
   
   Colonial Heritage & Canals:
   Known historically as "Little Rome" due to its large Catholic community and centuries-old Portuguese and Dutch influences. Notable landmarks include St. Mary's Church, the Dutch Fort gateway, and the Hamilton Canal.

Day 2: NEGAMBO-ANURADHAPURA

1. Anuradhapura Ancient City
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Ancient City of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site established in the 4th century BCE, served as Sri Lanka’s first royal capital for over 1,500 years. Renowned for its ancient Buddhist architecture, vast monastic complexes, and hydraulic engineering works, it remains one of South Asia’s most sacred and significant archaeological landscapes.Add details here about your attraction.

Day 3: ANURADHAPURA-TRINCOMALEE

1. Trincomalee Beach
   4h
   Trincomalee’s coastline on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka features shallow, calm turquoise waters, wide golden sand stretches, and prime diving locations.
   
   Nilaveli Beach
   Located 16 km north of town, this wide, tranquil stretch serves as the launch point for boats heading to Pigeon Island National Park, a hotspot for snorkeling with blacktip reef sharks and sea turtles.
   
   Uppuveli Beach
   Situated 6 km north of Trincomalee, Uppuveli offers a relaxed coastal atmosphere lined with beachfront cafes, guest houses, and diving schools.
   
   Marble Beach
   Nestled in Koddiyar Bay within an air force resort complex, this secluded cove is famous for its calm, crystal-clear water and glass-like reflections.
   
   Dutch Bay
   Positioned near Trincomalee town center below Fort Frederick, offering local ocean views and walking access to the Swami Rock cliffside.

Day 4: TRINCOMALEE

1. Trincomalee Harbour
   5h · Admission ticket not included
   Thirukoneswaram Kovil
   Perched atop the sheer cliffs of Swami Rock overlooking the Indian Ocean, this ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the island's most sacred pilgrimage sites. The surrounding viewpoint offers dramatic ocean vistas and overlooks "Lover's Leap,"
   
   Fort Fredrick
   Constructed by the Portuguese in 1624 using material from original stone temple structures and later expanded by the Dutch and British, this historic fortress guards the promontory leading to Swami Rock.
   
   Maritime & naval history museum
   Located near the entrance of Fort Frederick, this museum is housed in a restored 17th-century Dutch commissioner's residence.
   
   Pigeon island and maritime park
   Situated roughly 1 km offshore from Nilaveli, this marine national park contains some of the best shallow-water reefs on Sri Lanka’s east coast.
   
   Kinniya hot water springs
   A historic site featuring seven square wells, each naturally producing water of slightly different warm temperatures.

Day 5: HABARANA

1. Minneriya National Park
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Minneriya National Park
   World-famous for "The Gathering"—one of the largest natural congregations of wild Asian elephants on Earth. Located in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, it centers around the ancient Minneriya Tank built by King Mahasen in the 3rd century AD.
2. Eco Village Tours Habarana
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   A Habarana Village Tour offers travelers an immersive, hands-on experience of traditional rural life in Sri Lanka’s dry zone. Located at the heart of the Cultural Triangle, this guided excursion replaces modern transport with authentic rural modes of travel and showcases age-old agricultural traditions.
   
   Bullock Cart Ride
   The tour typically begins with a slow-paced ride through dirt tracks, paddy fields, and forest patches in a traditional wooden cart drawn by oxen.
   
   Canoe Ride Across the Tank
   Visitors transfer to a double-hulled outrigger canoe (oruwa) to cross a scenic, lotus-covered village tank
   
   Chenna Cultivation & Treehouse Visit
   
   Traditional Culinary Demonstration
   At a mud-brick, thatch-roofed village home, local women demonstrate traditional cooking techniques—grinding coconut on a flat stone (miris gala), husking paddy using a mortar and pestle, and preparing rotis or rice and curry in clay pots over a wood fire followed by Authentic Village Lunch

Day 6: HABARANA

1. Sigiriya
   2h
   Sigiriya Rock Fortress (or Sinhagiri / Lion Rock)
   An ancient rock fortress and palace ruin located in Sri Lanka’s Matale District. Rising nearly 200 meters (660 ft) above the surrounding plains, this UNESCO World Heritage site is famed for its monumental scale, sophisticated urban planning, and masterly engineering.
   
   The Palace in the Sky
   Built during the 5th century AD (477–495 AD) by King Kashyapa, who transformed the massive granite outcrop into a fortified capital city following a power struggle for the throne.
2. Habarana
   2h
   A Habarana Village Bicycle Tour offers an active, Eco-friendly way to explore the rural landscapes and agricultural heartland of Sri Lanka’s dry zone. Riding along flat gravel paths and quiet country lanes, travelers get an intimate look at local life at a comfortable, leisurely pace.
   
   Scenic Rural Trails
   The ride wind through lush paddy fields , quiet gravel tracks, coconut groves, and forest patches bordering ancient irrigation reservoirs
   
   Birdwatching & Wildlife
   Riding silently allows for easy wildlife sightings, including cormorants, kingfishers, purple herons, land lizards, and troops of toque macaques along the tree canopy.
   
   Local Interactions
   The route leads past rural homesteads where travelers can pause to observe daily activities like home gardening, mat weaving, or traditional fishing along the lake
   
   Village Refreshment Stop
   Most guided tours include a midway stop at a village home or roadside shed for fresh king coconut water or local herbal tea served with jaggery.

Day 7: KANDY

1. Dambulla Cave Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Dambulla Cave Temple
   The largest and best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka.This UNESCO World Heritage site houses a vast treasure trove of ancient Buddhist art, sculpture, and mural painting spanning over two millennia.
   
   Devaraja Lena (Cave of the Divine King)
   Features a massive 14-meter recumbent Buddha statue carved directly from the rock face, depicting the Buddha's entry into Parinirvana.
   
   Maharaja Lena (Cave of the Great Kings)
   The largest and most impressive cave, featuring 56 statues, a small stupa,
   
   Maha Alut Viharaya (Great New Monastery)
   Constructed under King Kirti Sri Rajasinha of Kandy in the 18th century, showcasing vibrant Kandyan-era artwork and a large reclining Buddha.
   
   Pachchima Viharaya & Devana Alut Viharaya: Smaller shrines containing seated Buddha figures, stupas, and intricate ceiling murals.
2. Matale Herbal and Spice Garden
   2h · Admission ticket included
   The Matale Spice Gardens lie along the main route connecting the Cultural Triangle (Dambulla) to the hill capital of Kandy. Blessed with a unique tropical climate and rich, fertile soil, Matale has been the center of Sri Lanka's spice trade for centuries
   
   Guided Botanical Walk
   Shaded walking tour through lush, multi-layered gardens to see how everyday spices grow in their natural form—such as climbing black pepper vines, cardamom bushes, nutmeg trees with mace-wrapped seeds, clove trees, and cocoa plants.
   
   Ceylon Cinnamon Demonstration
   Guides explain the difference between true Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) and Cassia, showing the traditional technique of peeling thin inner bark layers to roll signature cinnamon quills.
   
   Ayurvedic & Herbal Lore: Learn about traditional Sri Lankan Ayurveda, including how local spices and herbs are processed into natural essential oils, balms, and wellness remedies for skincare, digestion, and joint relief.
   
   Culinary & Herbal Tastings: T

Day 8: KANDY

1. Royal Botanical Gardens
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   VISIT
2. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
   in Kandy is Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist shrine and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located within the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, the temple houses the sacred left canine tooth of Gautama Buddha.
   According to Sri Lankan chronicles, the Sacred Tooth Relic was brought to the island in the 4th century CE by Princess Hemamali and her husband Prince Dantha, hidden inside her hair. Over the centuries, the relic became a symbol of royal legitimacy: whoever held the relic held the divine right to rule the island.

Day 9: ELLA

1. Nine Arches Bridge
   1h
   VISIT

Day 10: YALA

1. Yala National Park
   4h
   YALA SAFARI

Day 11: MIRISSA

1. 3m · Admission ticket not included
   WHALE WATCHING

Day 12: BENTOTA

1. Madu River Buddhi Boat Safari Balapitiya
   2m · Admission ticket not included
   RIVER SAFARI

Day 13: BEMTOTA

1. Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation And Research Center
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   TURTLE

Day 14: COLOMBO

1. Colombo
   2h
   SITE SEEN

Day 15: DEPARTURE

1. Katunayaka
   2h
   DEPARTURE

Pickup details

Tour Guide will be holding a paging board with the leading Guest name at the Colombo international Airport arrival Lounge

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels