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7-Day UNESCO Heritage Trail

SigiriyaDambullaPolonnaruwaKandyElla

Cultuur, tempels en heuvels zonder haast.

Duration7 dagen / 6 nachten
StylePrivate Tour
StaysHotel Options
MealsBreakfast
TransportDriver
PlanningCustomisable

Dag-tot-dag route

Every day is visible upfront, with the rhythm and main experiences clear before you request a quote.

Dag1

Arrival in Colombo to Sigiriya

Airport meet-and-greet, countryside transfer, hotel check-in

Your guide meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport and takes you directly to Sigiriya. The first day is intentionally light so the itinerary starts from a rested baseline.

Meals: Dinner

Dag2

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple

Two UNESCO landmarks in one day

An early climb at Sigiriya avoids heat and crowds, followed by an afternoon at Dambulla’s cave temples with time for context, photos, and slower exploration.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dag3

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Sri Lanka’s medieval royal capital

A full-day heritage program through the ruins, audience halls, and iconic Buddha sculptures of Polonnaruwa, paced around walking comfort and shade breaks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dag4

Kandy and Temple of the Tooth

Sacred relic temple and evening cultural performance

You move south through Sri Lanka’s interior to Kandy, with optional spice-garden stops before an evening focused on ritual culture and Kandyan dance.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Dag5

Scenic train to Ella

Tea-country rail journey and Nine Arch Bridge

One of the strongest scenic days in the country: rail through misty tea estates, then sunset viewpoints and a relaxed arrival in Ella.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Dag6

Ella and tea country

Tea factory visit, viewpoints, flexible free time

A mix of light activity and slower travel. The day can lean into viewpoints, tea production, short hikes, or a quieter hill-country pace depending on the group.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Dag7

Return to Colombo and departure

Road transfer, final stops if timing allows

You return west with optional batik or gem workshop stops before airport drop-off timed against your departure window.

Meals: Breakfast

Wat is inbegrepen

Clear inclusions and exclusions before the quote stage.

Inbegrepen

  • All accommodation for 6 nights
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Expert local guide
  • All entrance fees to listed UNESCO sites
  • Daily breakfast plus selected meals
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Scenic train tickets from Kandy to Ella
  • WhatsApp planning support during the tour

Niet inbegrepen

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional guide and driver tips
  • Lunches unless explicitly listed
Route insight

Why travelers choose this route

  • Cultuur, tempels en berglandschappen, zonder haast.
  • Private routing through Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Kandy with cleaner travel days.
  • Hotel level, dates, and daily pace can be refined before you confirm.
  • Driver-guide support keeps transfers, timing, and local context handled.
  • Breakfast-led stays and essential logistics are already built into the route.
  • You review the quote first. No payment is required to start planning.

Frequently asked questions

Voordat je een offerte aanvraagt

Kan ik een pakket aanpassen?

Ja. Data, hotels, voertuig, gidstaal en route kunnen voor bevestiging worden aangepast.

Betaal ik bij een offerteaanvraag?

Nee. Betaling wordt pas besproken nadat je het plan hebt bekeken.

Kunnen jullie hotels regelen?

Ja. Geef je gewenste hotelniveau door of meld eigen hotels.

Kan ik een gidstaal aanvragen?

Ja. Een voorkeurstaal kan worden aangevraagd afhankelijk van beschikbaarheid.