14-Day Cultural Immersion & Hidden Trails
Tour Code: CULT-SL-14D
Duration: 14 Days
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
- Airport welcome & transfer to Negombo
- Check-in at seaside hotel
- Relax with a sunset cocktail and dinner
Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya
- Drive to Sigiriya via coconut & paddy landscapes (approx. 4 hrs)
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temples
- Sunset at Pidurangala Rock (gentler alternative to Sigiriya climb)
Day 3: Sigiriya Fortress & Village Immersion
- Early morning climb of Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Bullock cart ride, canoeing, and village lunch at Hiriwadunna
- Evening cultural drum show
Day 4: Polonnaruwa Exploration
- Guided cycle tour through Polonnaruwa ruins
- Visit Gal Vihara, ancient irrigation tanks
- Return to eco-resort and relax
Day 5: Knuckles Forest Trek
- Transfer to Knuckles Mountain Range (approx. 3 hrs)
- Light guided hike through cloud forest and tea gardens
- Overnight at a nature lodge
Day 6: Spice Trails to Kandy
- Drive to Kandy via Matale spice garden
- Check-in at boutique hotel
- Visit Temple of the Tooth and evening lake walk
Day 7: Local Life in Kandy
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens
- Cooking class at a local home or market walk
- Optional yoga session or cultural dance performance
Day 8: Scenic Train to Ella
- Train ride from Kandy to Ella — through lush tea country
- Check-in to hilltop lodge
- Visit Nine Arches Bridge at golden hour
Day 9: Waterfalls & Tea Trails
- Hike to Little Adam’s Peak
- Visit a working tea factory & enjoy a tea tasting
- Relax in nature or optional massage
Day 10: Gal Oya / Offbeat Safari
- Transfer to Gal Oya National Park (approx. 4–5 hrs)
- Unique boat safari on Senanayake Lake
- Stay in jungle eco-lodge
Day 11: Wildlife & Travel to South Coast
- Optional nature walk with indigenous Vedda community
- Transfer to Tangalle or Mirissa via scenic south road
- Sunset beach dinner
Day 12: Relax on the Beach
- Free day: swim, yoga, spa, or snorkeling
- Optional visit to turtle hatchery
Day 13: Galle Exploration
- Drive to Galle Fort
- Walk through galleries, cafés, and Dutch colonial architecture
- Shopping for souvenirs and Sri Lankan handicrafts
Day 14: Departure via Colombo
- Leisurely morning, transfer to airport (approx. 2.5 hrs)
Description
Embark on a 14-day "Cultural Immersion & Hidden Trails" adventure, designed for European travelers seeking Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and offbeat paths. Explore ancient wonders like Sigiriya Lion Rock, Polonnaruwa ruins, and Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth. Trek through the misty Knuckles Mountains, ride a scenic train to Ella, and experience a unique boat safari in Gal Oya. Conclude with beach relaxation in Tangalle or Mirissa and a cultural stroll through Galle Fort’s colonial charm.
This package blends history, nature, and local life, offering village immersions, tea tastings, and authentic encounters for a truly unforgettable journey.
What's Included
13 nights' accommodation
Daily breakfast
Selected dinners (sunset cocktail, village lunch, beach dinner)
Airport & inter-city transfers
Guided tours (Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Galle)
Train tickets to Ella
Boat safari in Gal Oya
Cultural activities (drum show, cooking class)
Local taxes & service charges
What's Not Included
Optional activities (yoga, spa, snorkeling, turtle hatchery)
Additional excursions
Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Stay Plan
- Day 1: Negombo - Seaside Hotel
- Days 2-3: Sigiriya - Eco-Resort
- Day 4: Polonnaruwa - Eco-Resort
- Day 5: Knuckles - Nature Lodge
- Days 6-7: Kandy - Boutique Hotel
- Days 8-9: Ella - Hilltop Lodge
- Day 10: Gal Oya - Jungle Eco-Lodge
- Days 11-12: Tangalle or Mirissa - Beachfront Resort
- Day 13: Galle - Boutique Hotel
- Day 14: Departure