Ancient of Sri Lanka
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Name: Ancient of Sri Lanka
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
✨ Introduction
Explore the ancient treasures of Sri Lanka on this immersive tour. From sacred cities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites to scenic tea country and pristine beaches, this journey offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature.
🏛️ Key Highlights
Anuradhapura – Over 2,500 years of history, stupas, and ancient monuments
Sigiriya Rock Fortress – 4th-century royal palace & frescoes
Dambulla Cave Temple – Colossal Buddha statues & cave murals
Kandy – Temple of the Tooth Relic & Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Tea Country – Nuwara Eliya & Ella, scenic plantations and factories
Mirissa – Relaxing beaches and optional whale watching
Galle Fort – Dutch colonial heritage
Negombo – Gateway to the international airport
📌 Quick Tour Summary
Day 01: Arrival → Anuradhapura Ancient City
Day 02: Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Day 03: Dambulla → Matale → Kandy
Day 04: Kandy City Tour → Nuwara Eliya Tea Country
Day 05: Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Optional Ayurveda Spa)
Day 06: Ella → Mirissa
Day 07: Mirissa → Galle → Negombo (Optional Safari / Mines / Hatchery)
Day 08: Departure from Colombo
Day 01 – Arrival | Anuradhapura
Arrive in Sri Lanka and proceed to Anuradhapura, the first capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the city’s stupas, monasteries, and ancient ruins dating back over 2,500 years.
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Day 02 – Sigiriya
Travel to Sigiriya and climb the 200-meter-high Sigiriya Rock Fortress built by King Kashyapa in the 4th Century AD. Explore palace ruins, frescoes, and the Mirror Wall.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 03 – Dambulla | Matale | Kandy
Proceed to Kandy with stops at:
Dambulla Cave Temple – 14-meter recumbent Buddha and ceiling murals
Spice & Herbal Garden, Matale – Learn about traditional herbs
Evening visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandyan Cultural Dance Show.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 04 – Kandy | Nuwara Eliya
City tour includes:
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Kandy Arts & Crafts Center
Gem House & Lapidary
Wood Carving Factory
Upper Lake Road for panoramic views
Travel to Nuwara Eliya via tea plantations & tea factory.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 05 – Nuwara Eliya | Ella
Drive to Ella, relax or enjoy (Optional) Ayurveda Spa with herbal bath & massage.
Overnight stay in Ella.
Day 06 – Ella | Mirissa
Travel to Mirissa, relax at the beach, optional whale watching (seasonal).
Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Day 07 – Mirissa | Galle | Negombo
Travel to Negombo with stops:
Galle Dutch Fort – Built in 1663, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional visits:Madu River Boat Safari
Moonstone Mines, Hikkaduwa
Turtle Hatchery Farm, Kosgoda
Overnight stay in Negombo.
Day 08 – Departure
Transfer to Colombo airport for your flight back.
✨ Tour Ends with Journey Island Tours ✨
✅ Inclusions
Accommodation in 3*/4* hotels (or as per package) with daily breakfast
❌ Exclusions
International air tickets & visa fees
Lunch & dinner (unless specified)
Optional activities (Ayurveda Spa, Madu River Safari, Turtle Hatchery etc.)
