Signature Sri Lanka: Lush Lands and Wildlife Corridors in 14 Days
Experience Sri Lanka in depth on this epic two-week tour of the country's Central Highlands, coastal highlights, and city hot spots — with national park safaris and outdoor adventures.
Sri Lanka
14 days / 13 nights
$2,925 /person
$2,925 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Sipping Ceylon straight from the source during a historic Haputale tea plantation tour
Searching for leopards in Yala National Park, one of the world's most significant leopard habitats
Traveling by train from Ambewela to Haputale — the country's most scenic rail journey
Witnessing the colorful frescoes preserved in Dambulla Cave Temple and Tivanka Image House
Driving amid elephants on a Minneriya National Park safari
Welcome to Sri Lanka!
Road Trip to Scenic Sigiriya
Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Elephants of Minneriya National Park
Ancient Ruins of a Regal City: Polonnaruwa Day Trip
Dambulla Cave Temple and Kandy
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Botanical Blooms and Temple of the Tooth
Amazements of Ambewela and Train Trip to Haputale
Tea Factory Tour and Lipton’s Seat
Yala National Park: Welcome to the Bush!
Yearning for Yala: Morning Safari and Bush Afternoon
Treasures of Tangalle
Chose Your Own Tangalle Adventure
From Beaches to Coastal History: Fort Galle
Until the Next Time!
Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Elephants of Minneriya National Park
Overview
For a day that feels like a dream, start by stepping back in time. This morning, you'll visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress: one of the area’s — nevertheless Sri Lanka’s — most renowned locales. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya invites visitors to summit its steps, so you can see the surrounding landscapes from way above and the rock from way up close. If you're up for a climb, you’ll hike the steps to the top of this ancient rock fortress, where you’ll encounter palace ruins. The site also features beautiful gardens and elaborate frescoes that create a marvel of both natural and artistic significance. When you’re done here, you'll switch your focus to wildlife as you head to Minneriya National Park, a major elephant habitat. Within the park, you’ll participate in a guided safari, with the opportunity to view elephants, among other animals, in the wild. Once a year, the park sees one of Asia’s largest elephant migrations, when hundreds of these majestic mammals gather together. Once you've gotten all the glimpses of nature, you’ll head back to your Sigiriya hotel, with the rest of the night wide open to reflect on everything you've just witnessed. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Highlights
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Now that you've settled into Sigiriya, you’ll get to see its signature attraction: Sigiriya Lion Rock, the hulking rock fortress that stretches roughly 200 meters high. While the site speaks for itself, its story is equally compelling. Built by King Kashyapa I centuries ago, the fortress harbors the ruins of the Sinhalese Kingdom and overlaps with legends, myths, and histories that draw visitors to its fabled grounds.
Minneriya National Park Safari
Known for its yearly elephant migration, Minneriya National Park is a crown jewel of Sri Lanka that houses all kinds of wildlife. This afternoon, you'll partake in an adventurous safari tour with a park ranger, during which you'll have the chance to observe the diverse species of wildlife that inhabit this special park. In addition to elephants, a spate of monkeys, leopards, deer, waterbirds, and more animals call this place home, so keep your eyes peeled — and your binoculars handy.
Accommodations
Kumbukgaha Villa (or similar)
A rustic hideaway in rural Sri Lanka, this hotel is surrounded by wilderness and paddy fields where wild elephants, civet cats, and peacocks roam. The hotel provides guests with the perfect home base from which to explore the ancient history and archeological sites of Sri Lanka. Designed with a contemporary Asian style, the villas and open pavilions pay homage to traditional Sri Lankan architecture, while guests can likewise stay in bungalows with both requisite and ideal amenities for a comfortable stay.
Location:
Kumbukgaha Villa Audangawa, Kimbissa, Sigiriya 21120, Sri Lanka
Phone:
+94776221811
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- Entry and exit information and assistance
- Entrance fees to all monuments mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodations for 13 nights, with daily breakfast included
- Half board (breakfasts and dinners) for select days mentioned in the itinerary
- English-speaking guides for all guided experiences mentioned in the itinerary
- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary with a professional driver and air conditioned vehicle
- All jungle drives mentioned in Yala National Park
- Train journey from Ambewela to Haputale
- Safari to see wild elephants and birdlife at Minneriya National Park
- All other experiences, guided activities, site visits, and tours mentioned in the itinerary
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Visa fees
- Anything not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary