Cultural Triangle & Tea Trails
10 Days / 9 Nights
Accommodation: 4★ boutique hotels & eco-resorts
Day 1: Arrival & Negombo
- Arrival in Colombo, transfer to your Negombo boutique hotel
Day 2: Dambulla Caves & Sigiriya
- Visit Dambulla Caves, then transfer to your Sigiriya eco-resort
Day 3: Sigiriya Climb & Village Immersion
- Morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Engage in a village immersion experience and cooking class
Day 4: Polonnaruwa Cycling Tour
- Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa by bicycle
- Return to your eco-resort for the evening
Day 5: Knuckles Mountain Trek
- Embark on a trek through the misty Knuckles Mountain Range
- Enjoy an overnight stay at a nature lodge
Day 6: Spice Garden & Kandy
- Visit a local Spice Garden en route to Kandy
- Check into your Kandy boutique hotel
Day 7: Botanical Gardens & Local Cooking
- Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
- Participate in a cooking class at a local home
Day 8: Scenic Train to Ella
- Take the world-famous scenic train from Kandy to Ella
- Check into a hilltop boutique lodge
Day 9: Little Adam's Peak & Tea Tasting
- Hike to the summit of Little Adam’s Peak
- Enjoy a tea tasting experience at a colonial estate bungalow
Day 10: Departure
- Enjoy a final breakfast with a view
- Private transfer to Colombo Airport for your departure
Tour Description
Experience the heart of Sri Lanka’s history and natural beauty. Explore Dambulla Caves, a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site. Scale Sigiriya, the “Lion Rock” fortress with panoramic views. Wander Polonnaruwa, with its intricate stone carvings. Trek the misty Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Kandy, witness vibrant culture at the Temple of the Tooth. Ride the world-famous scenic train through emerald tea plantations to Ella, and savor a fresh brew at a working tea estate in Nuwara Eliya.
What's Included
Accommodation in 4★ boutique hotels & eco-resorts
Daily breakfast + 4 dinners
Private A/C vehicle & driver-guide
Entrance fees for UNESCO sites visited
Scenic train ticket (Kandy–Ella)
Knuckles guided trekking experience
Cultural shows & cooking class
What's Not Included
International airfare
Lunches and some dinners
Visa & travel insurance
Optional spa treatments