Explore Sri Lankan Heritage

Your 14-day itinerary seems well-planned and covers several significant cultural sites in Sri Lanka. Here’s a breakdown of your itinerary.

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Anuradhapura

• Arrive at Colombo Airport.
• Transfer to Anuradhapura (approximately 4-hour travel time).
• Rest at the hotel.

Day 2: Anuradhapura Ancient City Exploration

• Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
• Visit the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Ruwanweliseya, Mirisawetiya, Lowamahapaya, Mihintale, and Isurumuniya.
• Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

Day 3: Travel to Sigiriya

• After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya (approximately 2-hour travel time).
• Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock and climb Pidurangala Rock.
• Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 4: Polonnaruwa and Dambulla Cave Temple

• Proceed to Polonnaruwa (approximately 45-minute travel time).
• Explore Polonnaruwa ancient city and visit Gal Viharaya and the Royal Palace.
• In the evening, visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
• Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 5: Travel to Kandy

• Proceed to Kandy (approximately 2-hour travel time).
• Visit Matale Hindu Temple and Aluviharaya Temple en route.
• Explore Kandy, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
• Watch the Kandy Cultural Show in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 6: Full Day in Kandy

• Take a Kandy city tour and visit the Royal Botanical Garden.
• Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 7: Travel to Nuwara Eliya

• Proceed to Nuwara Eliya (approximately 3-hour travel time).
• Visit Ramboda Waterfalls, tea plantations, and the tea museum.
• Explore the oldest post office in Nuwara Eliya.
• Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 8: Scenic Train Trip to Ella

• Take a scenic train trip from Nuwara Eliya to Ella (approximately 3-hour travel time).
• Overnight stay in Ella.

Day 9: Explore Ella

• Visit the Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Waterfalls, Nildiya Pokuna, and Ella Gap.
• Overnight stay in Ella.

Day 10: Travel to Galle

• Proceed to Galle (approximately 3-hour travel time).
• Visit Galle Dutch Fort and relax on Hikkaduwa Beach.
• Overnight stay in Galle.

Day 11: Full Day in Galle

• Enjoy a boat safari on the Madu River.
• Experience stilt fishing and visit a turtle hatchery.
• Overnight stay in Galle.

Day 12: Explore Galle

• Continue exploring Galle.
• Relax on the beach.
• Overnight stay in Galle.

Day 13: Travel to Colombo

• Proceed to Colombo.
• Visit the Colombo Museum, Galle Face Green, and the Dutch Hospital.
• Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 14: Departure from Colombo

• Transfer to Colombo Airport for departure.