Grand Heritage & Wildlife Trail
Our most complete route — the full Cultural Triangle, hill-country tea estates, a private safari in Yala National Park, and a coastal finale in Galle Fort. Built for first-time visitors who want to see the island in full.
Your Route
The full island circuit — ancient cities, tea country, wildlife, and coast — covering roughly 650km over 10 days.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Our signature route — everything the shorter packages cover, plus a dedicated safari in one of the world's top leopard-viewing destinations.
Colombo to Anuradhapura
Pickup in Colombo and a drive north to Sri Lanka's first ancient capital.
- Settle into your hotel in Anuradhapura
Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Explore ruins spanning over a thousand years of continuous Buddhist worship.
- Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest historically documented tree in the world
- Ruwanwelisaya, the Great Stupa built by King Dutugemunu
- Jetavanaramaya, once among the tallest brick structures on earth
Anuradhapura to Sigiriya
Head south to the heart of the Cultural Triangle.
- Climb the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple
Sigiriya to Kandy
A scenic drive into the highlands to Sri Lanka's last royal capital.
- Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Evening cultural dance performance in Kandy
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Climb into Sri Lanka's cool-climate tea country.
- Tour a working tea factory and tasting room
- Explore Nuwara Eliya's colonial-era "Little England" architecture
Nuwara Eliya to Yala
A longer drive south from the hills down toward the dry-zone national parks, with an afternoon safari on arrival.
- Check into a lodge on the edge of Yala National Park
- Afternoon jeep safari
Full-Day Yala Safari
Yala National Park has one of the highest densities of leopards anywhere in the world, alongside elephants, sloth bears, and crocodiles.
- Early-morning jeep safari for the best wildlife activity
- Second safari in the late afternoon
Yala to Galle Fort
A coastal drive west to the historic Dutch fort town of Galle.
- Check into your hotel within or near Galle Fort
- Sunset walk along the ramparts
Galle Fort
A full day exploring this UNESCO-listed fortified colonial town.
- Wander the cobbled streets and boutique shops inside the ramparts
- Visit the Galle Lighthouse and Dutch Reformed Church
- Free time for the beach
Galle Fort to Colombo
An easy coastal drive back to Colombo for your departure.
- Drop-off at your hotel or Bandaranaike International Airport
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
- 9 nights' accommodation
- Entrance fees for all listed sites
- 2 jeep safaris in Yala National Park
- Tea factory tour and tasting
- Daily breakfast
- Fuel, tolls, parking, and driver accommodation
Not Included
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Cultural dance show ticket (bookable on request)
- Personal expenses and tips
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