Top Sri Lanka Culture Tours & Packages In 2025/2026

Highlights

• Ride around the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura on a bike tour, cycling through the jungle to see the dagobas, palaces and pools of a city abandoned over 1000 years ago.
• Climb the rock fortress of UNESCO-listed Sigiriya to the ancient ruins that lie atop the 200-m-high summit and get panoramic views over the surrounding wilderness.
• Explore the divine city of Kandy, mingling with pilgrims at the Temple of the Tooth, touring a tea factory, and taking in the views of this lush lakefront town.
• Fall in love with Sri Lankan food and get to know locals during experiences like lunching with a Tamil tea worker and a home-cooking demonstration.
• Unwind on the sandy beaches of Mirissa, where the waters are clear and warm, and monkeys play in the swaying palms that line the shores.

Highlights

• Visit Sigiriya's Lion Rock – a UNESCO World Heritage site – and if you’re game, climb the steps to the top for amazing views over the jungle.
• Explore an area of Sri Lanka only recently opened to tourism – considered to be off-limits for years due to the civil war, the gates to Jaffna are now open to adventurers once more. Discover Tamil culture and see Point Pedro – Sri Lanka’s northernmost point.
• Kick back in the sun on Trincomalee Beach’s bright and sandy shoreline. Enjoy the open skies, swaying palm trees and glittering waters, then stop by a local village to join the community in making a traditional Tamil meal.
• Witness ritual and devotion in the spiritual heart of the country during a visit to Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth.
• Observe wild elephants from basic tree houses and hopefully catch an outstanding sunset in Wasgamuwa National Park – one of the most biodiverse protected areas in Sri Lanka.

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• Cruise around in a 4WD on a wildlife safari, searching for elephants, lone leopards and aquatic birdlife in Yala National Park.
• Learn the benefits of washing down a spicy curry with piping-hot Ceylon tea during lunch in a lush mountain village near Ella in a local home.
• Kick back on the warm sands of paradisical palm-lined Unawatuna, with plenty of free time to soak up the sun at the beach and the opportunity for an optional whale-watching tour.
• Leave the imprint of your face on the train window as you stare out wide-eyed on a journey from Kandy to Ella – this scenic rail ride is basically a 6-hour nature documentary, there’s so much amazing scenery!
• Enjoy super fun included activities mixed with plenty of free time to choose your own adventure – maybe use some of it to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Sigiriya. These palace ruins sit atop a massive rock structure surrounded by gardens and are a must-see for any Sri Lanka visit.

Highlights

• Climb the rock fortress at Sigiriya for breath-taking views
• Discover the magnificent cave temple at Dambulla and the ruins at Polonnaruwa
• Explore the beautiful lakeside town of Kandy
• Visit the lush green region of Nuwara Eliya

Highlights

• Experience the best of Sri Lanka: ancient culture, tropical landscapes and safari adventures
• Enter Dambulla’s sacred cave temples to walk among ancient Buddha icons
• Summit the mighty rock fortress at Sigiriya for unforgettable views over the central plains
• Cycle through rice fields and villages − an immersive way to experience rural Sri Lanka
• Game drive through Yala National Park to search for the elusive leopards

Highlights

• Discover Sri Lanka by bike, meeting the friendly people and exploring the incredible landscapes
• Challenge yourself on a ride through emerald tea estates to Nuwara Eliya
• Enter Dambulla’s sacred cave temples to walk among ancient Buddha icons
• Summit the mighty rock fortress at Sigiriya for unforgettable views over the central plains
• Game drive through Yala National Park in search of the elusive leopard

Highlights

• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)
• 2 Dinner (D)
• Sigiriya: See rice fields and jungle landscapes as you ramble around this rural Sri Lankan village. Then refuel with a traditional lunch.
• Sigiriya: A fortress on top of a giant rock. And did we mention it has massive lion’s paws at the front? Amazing!