Heritage Trail of Sri Lanka
Nine days through the soul of the island — Anuradhapura's ruined stupas, Sigiriya's lion rock, the sacred city of Kandy, the misted hills of Ella and the Dutch ramparts of Galle.
We begin on the west coast at Negombo, then head inland to Anuradhapura — Sri Lanka's first royal capital — and two unhurried days in Sigiriya for the rock fortress and Dambulla cave temples.
From Kandy we ride the famous blue train into Ella for cloud-forest walks and the Nine Arch Bridge, before dropping south to Galle Fort and the coast for the final leg back to the airport.
Arrival · Negombo
Airport pickup and short transfer to Negombo on the west coast.
Anuradhapura
Drive north to the ruined first capital — sacred bo-tree, dagobas and royal palaces.
Sigiriya
Transfer to Sigiriya. Afternoon at the Dambulla cave temples.
Sigiriya
Dawn climb up the lion-pawed rock fortress and the Mirror Wall frescoes.
Kandy
Scenic drive into the hill country for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth.
Ella
Blue train ride through tea country into Ella. Sunset over the gap.
Ella
Little Adam's Peak hike, Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls swim.
Galle
Long drive south to Galle Fort — ramparts walk and ocean-side dinner.
Departure
Coastal drive back to Colombo airport for departure.
