14 Day World Heritage itinerary

The Maya Sri Lankan Holidays 14-Day World Heritage Tour Itinerary

Itinerary Overview

Get ready for an incredible 13-night, 14-day journey that immerses you in the very soul of Sri Lanka! This isn’t just a trip; it’s a meticulously crafted experience combining rich cultural heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, and thrilling wildlife safaris. From ancient UNESCO World Heritage Sites to misty mountains and golden beaches, every single day is thoughtfully designed for your comfort, exploration, and unforgettable memories. Let our friendly English-speaking driver guide you through diverse landscapes, ensuring a seamless and truly humanized adventure across this stunning island.

Great For :

Holiday Tours

Cultural Tours

Beach Tour

City Tour

Highlights

Explore Negombo, a laid-back coastal town, and visit the fish market and St. Mary’s Church.
Discover the majestic Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a traditional village tour.
Climb Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views.
Explore Kandy, the cultural capital, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Royal Botanical Gardens.
Enjoy a scenic train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya, and visit Nuwara Eliya's Gregory Lake and a tea factory.
Hike to World’s End and Baker’s Falls in Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore Ella's iconic sights like the Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.
Go on an early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park, known for the highest leopard density on Earth.
Relax on Secret Beach and hike to Coconut Tree Hill in Mirissa.
Take a walking tour of the beautifully preserved Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy beach relaxation in Bentota and visit the Sea Turtle Protection Association.
Explore Colombo with a city tour and visit landmarks like the Lotus Tower and Gangaramaya Temple.

Package Included

Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Negombo for Relaxation
Enjoy stays in carefully selected 3, 4, or 5-star hotels throughout your journey.
Visit Negombo Fish Market and St. Mary’s Church.
Explore Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Traditional village tour including bullock cart ride, catamaran safari, cooking demo, and Sri Lankan buffet lunch.
Climb Pidurangala Rock.
Visit a Matale spice garden.
Attend a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance (optional evening activity).
Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Explore local markets for gems, antiques, and traditional clothing in Kandy.
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya.
Visit Gregory Lake, tour Nuwara Eliya town, and explore a tea factory.
Morning excursion to Horton Plains National Park.
Hike to World’s End and Baker’s Falls.
Visit the Nine Arches Bridge.
Hike Little Adam’s Peak.
Stop at Ravana Falls.
Visit the sacred Katharagama Temple.
Relaxation on Secret Beach, hike to Coconut Tree Hill, Parrot Rock climb (low tide only).
Walking tour of the Galle Fort and city tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Enjoy a Madu River safari through mangrove forests.
Visit Sea Turtle Protection Association in Bentota.
Optional water sports (jet skiing, windsurfing) and traditional Ayurvedic treatments in Bentota.
Morning visit to Bevis Bawa’s Brief Garden.
Colombo city tour and final shopping, including visits to Lotus Tower, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, and Galle Face Green.
Transportation between destinations as per itinerary, with an English-speaking driver included.

Tour Plan

Day 1 : Arrival in Sri Lanka – Transfer to Negombo, enjoy beach time.

Day 2 : Negombo – Visit Fish Market and St. Mary’s Church – Travel to Dambulla to explore Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Transfer to Sigiriya.

Day 3 : Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Village Experience.

Day 4 : Climb Pidurangala Rock – Transfer to Kandy – Visit spice garden – Attend cultural dance performance – Stroll around Kandy Lake.

Day 5 : Explore Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site), local markets, Royal Botanical Gardens.

Day 6 : Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya – Visit Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya town, and a tea factory.

Day 7 : Morning excursion to Horton Plains National Park, hike to World’s End and Baker’s Falls – Transfer to Ella.

Day 8 : Ella Highlights: Visit Nine Arches Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak, leisure time.

Day 9 : Ella – Stop at Ravana Falls – Visit sacred Katharagama Temple – Continue to near Yala National Park.

Day 10 : Early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park – Afternoon transfer to Mirissa – Relax on Secret Beach, hike Coconut Tree Hill, Parrot Rock climb.

Day 11 : Mirissa – Walking tour of Galle Fort and city (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Madu River safari – Transfer to Bentota.

Day 12 : Bentota Beach Day: Visit Sea Turtle Protection Association, optional water sports/Ayurvedic treatments, sunset at Bentota Beach.

Day 13 : Visit Bevis Bawa’s Brief Garden – Travel to Colombo for city tour and shopping.

Day 14 : Colombo City & Departure: Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport.

You'll stay in carefully selected hotels in Negombo 1 night , Sigiriya 2 nights , Kandy 2 nights , Nuwara Eliya 1 night , Ella 2 nights , Yala 1 night , Mirissa 1 night , Bentota 2 nights , and Colombo 1 night.

Places You’ll See