Grand Cultural and Wildlife Circuit: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa & Minneriya 6-Night | 6 Nights and 7 Days Sri Lanka Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
An expertly crafted Sri Lanka tour package and Sri Lanka Pilgrimage tour package that blends UNESCO World Heritage culture, sacred sites and thrilling wildlife. Over 7 days and 6 nights you'll climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, visit the golden Dambulla Cave Temples, and enjoy a safari in Minneriya National Park to see elephant herds. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a balanced Sri Lanka Pilgrimage package wi...
Itinerary
Arrival and Transfer to Sigiriya
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your driver-guide. Transfer north to the Cultural Triangle and check in at your hotel near Sigiriya. If time permits, take a gentle walk around the village or relax at the hotel.
Arrival time-dependent activities may be optional. Early arrivals can visit a nearby temple or village.
Climb **Sigiriya Rock Fortress** & Visit **Dambulla Cave Temple**
After breakfast, climb the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress — see the ancient frescoes, the Mirror Wall, and enjoy sweeping views of the countryside. In the afternoon visit the Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple), a major pilgrimage site with beautiful Buddha statues and murals. Return to your hotel for relaxation or an optional village tour with a traditional dinner.
Wear comfortable shoes for the Sigiriya climb; carry water and a hat.
Polonnaruwa Ancient City & Evening Minneriya Safari
Drive to the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa and explore the well-preserved ruins: Royal Palace, Gal Vihara rock temple with its famous Buddha carvings, and the ancient reservoirs. After lunch, transfer to your wildlife lodge near Minneriya. In the late afternoon enjoy a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to witness the seasonal elephant gatherings known as "The Gathering." Return to your lodge for dinner.
Safari timings are seasonal — mornings or late afternoons offer the best wildlife sightings.
Transfer to Kandy via Spice Garden & Cultural Evening
After breakfast depart for Kandy. En route visit a Matale Spice Garden to learn about Sri Lanka’s spices and their medicinal uses. Upon arrival in Kandy check-in to your hotel. In the evening visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) — an important pilgrimage site — followed by a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.
Temple visits require modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered).
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Tea Factory & Free Time in Kandy
Start the day with a visit to the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, home to extensive tropical plant collections and giant orchids. Continue to a nearby tea plantation and factory to see the tea-making process and enjoy a tasting. Afternoon at leisure in Kandy to stroll around the lake, shop for handicrafts, or relax at your hotel.
Tea factory visits are informative — bring a light jacket for higher-elevation breezes.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route to Colombo
Check out from your hotel and drive toward Colombo. En route visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe rescued elephants bathing and feeding. Continue to Colombo for a city orientation tour: visit the Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square and the bustling Galle Face Green. Check in at your Colombo hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Pinnawala can be busy; mornings are usually less crowded.
Departure from Colombo
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, you may have a little free time for last-minute shopping or a short city stroll. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight. End of the Sri Lanka Pilgrimage tour package — Grand Cultural and Wildlife Circuit.
If your flight is late in the day, ask about optional half-day excursions or an extended city tour.
Inclusions
- 6 nights accommodation in 3★–4★ hotels or heritage properties (twin/double sharing)
- Daily breakfast (6) and 2 dinners (as specified)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver-guide throughout the tour
- Entrance fees to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa Archaeological Park, Temple of the Tooth Relic and Peradeniya Gardens
- Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park (shared jeep basis)
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit
- Tea factory & spice garden visits
- Bottled water during transfers
- All local taxes and service charges
This package is presented as an all-inclusive Sri Lanka tour package for cultural and wildlife highlights.
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned above and personal expenses (shopping, tips, laundry)
- Optional activities, balloon rides, or private boat rides
- Early check-in / late check-out charges unless specified
- Gratuities for drivers, guides and hotel staff
Please inform us of any dietary requirements or mobility limitations when booking.
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