Culture Tour - Option III - Explore changing culture heritage (Winter)

Culture Tour - Option III - Explore changing culture heritage (Winter)

Sri Lanka became a crown colony in1815 by the Kandyan conviction. Before that, Sri Lankan village culture was syndicated with the reservoir (Wewa), Stupa (Degeba), Village (Gama), and the Buddhist temple (Pansala) from ancient times. It was mainly centred on farming. The farmers greatly obey the traditions and the rituals related to the paddy field because they knew that nourishing their families to keep them alive solely depends on the field. Interpersonal relationships in a village by means of self-fulfilment of their needs within their village was the key to that culture. However, with the colonial influence, that system was changed into a paid labour system.

This tour programme has planned to give you the experience of ancient Sri Lankan culture and how it changing to the present.

Let’s enjoy the transformation of Sri Lankan culture!

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DAY 1 Negombo
DAY 2 & 3Anuradhapura
DAY 4 & 5 Dambulla
DAY 6 & 7Kandy
DAY 8 & 9Hatton
DAY 10 & 11Yala
DAY 12, 13 & 14Koggala
DAY 15 Colombo

from USD 1,918

Per person on double sharing basis

Tour Map

Key Highlights

  • Visit Negombo – Anuradhapura-Dambulla - Polonnaruwa – Minneriya -Mahiyanganaya – Kandy-Castlereigh – Yala-Koggala-Mirissa – Galle Beruwala-Kalutara- Colombo
  • Visit a series of archaeological sites and ancient Buddhist monasteries of Ridivihara temple, Arankele, Yapahuwa rock fortress, Hattikuchchi, Resvehera, and Avukana Buddha statues.
  • Experience the village life and the culture in 1800- 1850 in the Anuradhapura region at Puranagama
  • Explore Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of ancient Sri Lanka 
  • Visit Ritigala Forest Reserve and archaeological site
  • Explore Dambulla cave temple
  • Visit Sigiriya rock fortress
  • Cycling tour inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
  • Elephants watching at Minneriya national park 
  • Visit Mahiyangana temple, the place believed to be the Load Buddha first visited in Sri Lanka
  • Meet Vaddhs, the Sri Lanka Aborigines.
  • Experience the fishing, dining and relaxing in the canoe camp on a boat platform 
  • Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden 
  • Explore tri temples of  Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, and Embekke 
  • Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa 
  • A train journey from Kandy to Hatton 
  • Hike to Adam’s Peak
  • Witnessing stunning sunrise at the top of Adam’s Peak.
  • Kayaking at the Castlereigh reservoir 
  • Tea factory visit, Norwood Tea Factory
  • Explore Diwili Ella waterfall.
  • Wildlife safari at Yala national park.
  • Experience Yala, off-road adventure, to explore block II, Yala national park 
  • Whales watching, Mirissa.
  • Visit Cinnamon plantation
  • Climb Mulkirigala rock temple 
  • Explore Dondra head Lighthouse and visit Star Fort Matara.
  • Visit Beruwala Lighthouse in Barberyn Island, Beruwala and Kalutara Bodhiya and stupa
  • Explore the old town of Galle and its Fortifications, a World heritage site.
  • Colombo city tour

What's included

  • Accommodation for 15 Nights.
  • 15 Nights’ accommodation sharing Double Room on HB (breakfast and dinner) basis as per itinerary. 
  • Services of TLJ’s English speaking accredited chauffeur-guide accompanying throughout the tour.
  • Travel in a late model mid-sized air-conditioned car.
  • Local transfers
  • Government tax and service charges
  • Entrance and activity charges directly pay at the site as per itinerary 

What's Not included

  • All activities not detailed in inclusions are Pay As You Go. 
  • International airfares.
  • Lunch, snacks & beverages.
  • Personal travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guide / driver / assistant
  • Visa fees
  • Expenses of a personal nature.
  • Video camera and still camera fees
  • Permits at some locations
  • Welcome to Sri Lanka. Transfer you to Negombo 
  • Boat ride in Dutch Canal
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  • At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 16 Days and transfer you to Negombo – approximately 20 min. drive
  • Check in to the hotel and relax. 
  • Afternoon boat ride in the Dutch Canal to explore the lifestyle and the culture of the fishing communities living on the banks of the canal.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Jetwing Thalahena Villas, Negombo
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Jetwing Thalahena Villas

Jetwing Thalahena Villas

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Pledge Scape

Pledge Scape

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Villa Hundira

Villa Hundira

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Jetwing Lagoon

Jetwing Lagoon

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Heritance Negambo

Heritance Negambo

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night


  • Transfer you to Anuradhapura.
  • En-route visit series of archaeological sites and ancient Buddhist monasteries of Ridivihara temple, Arankele ancient monastery, Yapahuwa rock fortress, Hattikuchchi ancient monastery, Resvehera, and Avukana Buddha statues.
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 3 hours’ drive, if you drive directly.
  • En-route visit series of archaeological sites and ancient Buddhist monasteries of Ridivihara temple, Arankele ancient monastery, Yapahuwa rock fortress, Hattikuchchi ancient monastery, Resvehera, and Avukana Buddha statues.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura.
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Available Hotels

Rajarata Hotel

Rajarata Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel Heladiv

Hotel Heladiv

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Kubura Resort

Kubura Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel White House

Hotel White House

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Ulagalla by Uga Escapes

Ulagalla by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night


  • Explore Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of ancient Sri Lanka 
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Experience the village life and the culture in 1800- 1850 in the Anuradhapura region at Puranagama
  • Afternoon explores Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of ancient Sri Lanka. You can see the marvels from the proto-historic era to the late Anuradhapura era which ended in the 11th century AD.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel,  Anuradhapura
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Rajarata Hotel

Rajarata Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel Heladiv

Hotel Heladiv

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Kubura Resort

Kubura Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel White House

Hotel White House

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Ulagalla by Uga Escapes

Ulagalla by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Sigiriya
  • En-route visit Ritigala Forest Reserve and archaeological site
  • Explore Dambulla cave temple
  • Visit Sigiriya rock fortress
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Sigiriya. Approximately 2 hours’ drive
  • En-route visit Ritigala Forest Reserve which is also an archaeological site and nature reserve and Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site
  • Afternoon visits the ancient city of Sigiriya, world-famous rock fortress, and the Cultural World Heritage Site.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Elephant Lake, Sigiriya
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Available Hotels

Fresco Water Villa

Fresco Water Villa

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Sigiriya Village

Sigiriya Village

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aliya Resort and Spa

Aliya Resort and Spa

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Sigiriya King's Resort

Sigiriya King's Resort

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Jetwing Vil Uyana

Jetwing Vil Uyana

US$ 231 + per night


  • Cycling tour inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, World heritage site.
  • Afternoon visit to see elephants at Minneriya national park 
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  • Early breakfast at the hotel and visit Polonnaruwa. Approximately 1 hours’ drive
  • You will be cycling inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa the Cultural World Heritage site and explore the ruins at the period of 12th century AD.
  • Afternoon visit Minneriya national park to see the largest heard of Asian elephants in the world 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Elephant Lake, Sigiriya
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Available Hotels

Fresco Water Villa

Fresco Water Villa

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Sigiriya Village

Sigiriya Village

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aliya Resort and Spa

Aliya Resort and Spa

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Sigiriya King's Resort

Sigiriya King's Resort

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Jetwing Vil Uyana

Jetwing Vil Uyana

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Kandy via Mahiyanganaya
  • En-route visit Mahiyangana temple, the place believed to be the Load Buddha first visited in Sri Lanka
  • Meet Vaddhs, Sri Lanka Aborigines.
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Kandy via Mahiyanganaya. Approximately 2 hours’ drive to Mahiyanganaya and another 2 hour’s to Kandy.
  • En-route visit Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, the place, believed to be the Load Buddha first visited in Sri Lanka 
  • Meet Vaddhs, the Sri Lanka Aborigines.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Heritage, Kandy 
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Oak Ray Heritage

Oak Ray Heritage

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Oak Ray Regency

Oak Ray Regency

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

390 VILLA VISTA

390 VILLA VISTA

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Queens Hotel Kandy

Queens Hotel Kandy

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Amaya Hills

Amaya Hills

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Tea Heights

Tea Heights

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Ellerton Bungalow

Ellerton Bungalow

US$ 231 + per night

Santani Resort & Spa

Santani Resort & Spa

US$ 231 + per night


  • Morning visit to Peradeniya Botanical Garden and Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, and Embekke temples that showcase the unique Sri Lankan art and architecture.
  • Afternoon visit Sri Dalada Maligawa in the secret city of Kandy, a world heritage site
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit Gadaladeniya, Embekke, and Lankatilaka temples which showcase the unique Sri Lankan art and architecture and Peradeniya Botanical Garden.
  • Afternoon visits the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the temple where the two surviving Relic of Tooth of Lord Buddha is placed and an object of veneration for Buddhists.
  • Do some shopping in Kandy.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Heritage, Kandy
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Oak Ray Heritage

Oak Ray Heritage

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Oak Ray Regency

Oak Ray Regency

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

390 VILLA VISTA

390 VILLA VISTA

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Queens Hotel Kandy

Queens Hotel Kandy

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Amaya Hills

Amaya Hills

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Tea Heights

Tea Heights

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Ellerton Bungalow

Ellerton Bungalow

US$ 231 + per night

Santani Resort & Spa

Santani Resort & Spa

US$ 231 + per night


  • A picturesque train journey from Kandy to Hatton.  
  • Tea factory visit
  • Hike to Adam’s Peak. Around 1 am at midnight hike will be started.
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Kandy Railway Station for the train journey. The journey between Kandy and Hatton through Sri Lanka’s central highlands gets the elevation from 465m to 1,271 m through the tea plantation. 

      Entrain at 9.05 am from Kandy Railway Station

      Detrain at 11.43 pm from Hatton Railway Station

  • You will be picked by your Chauffeur guide at the Hatton Railway Station and transferred to Castlereigh. Approximately 30 min. drive
  • En-route visit the Tea Factory. Experienced tea planter will brief about the history of tea in Sri Lanka, he will take you to see tea plucking in action then you will take to the factory, where you will understand how the World's finest Sri Lankan tea comes to your table. Finally, your guide will teach you the techniques for a traditional tea tasting.
  • Early dinner and sleep because you have to get up around 1 am at midnight to start the hike to Adam's Peak, 2,243 m height conical mountain. That is a sacred place of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam all over the world. It is approximately 3 hours hike.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Argyle, Hatton 
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The Argyle

The Argyle

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Witnessing stunning sunrise at the top of Adam’s Peak.
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  • The next day before the sunrise you will be at the top of the peak. Sunrise through the front mountains creates stunning scenery you never ever capture.
  • Return to the hotel and get a refresh.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Argyle, Hatton
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The Argyle

The Argyle

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Transfer you to Yala. 
  • En-route explore Duwili Ella waterfall
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Yala. Approximately 5 hours’ drive.
  • En-route explore Duwili Ella waterfall.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Wild Yala.
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Oak Ray Wild Yala

Oak Ray Wild Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Gaga Bees Yala

Gaga Bees Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Yala Dream Park

Yala Dream Park

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cadjan Wild

Cadjan Wild

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Big Game Camp Yala

Big Game Camp Yala

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Leopard Nest

Leopard Nest

US$ 231 + per night

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

US$ 231 + per night


  • Experience Yala, off-road adventure, to explore block II, Yala national park, and Minihagalkanda and surrounding landscape.
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  • You will be picked up from the hotel at 5 am for an off-road adventure safari in Yala national park, block II with all picnic meals, and refreshments.
  • Explore the Prehistorical site at Minihagalkanda and the surrounding landscape which will mesmerize you. This is a hidden place in Yala National Park and merely a few tourists visit there. Pick nick meals and refreshments will be provided.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Wild Yala
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Oak Ray Wild Yala

Oak Ray Wild Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Gaga Bees Yala

Gaga Bees Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Yala Dream Park

Yala Dream Park

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cadjan Wild

Cadjan Wild

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Big Game Camp Yala

Big Game Camp Yala

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Leopard Nest

Leopard Nest

US$ 231 + per night

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Weligama
  • En-route climb Mulkirigala rock temple to find Kandyan era temple paintings and
  • Explore Dondra head Lighthouse and Star Fort Matara, 
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  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Transfer you to Weligama - approximately 3 hours’ drive if you drive directly.
  • En-route climb Mulkirigala rock temple to find Kandyan era temple paintings and
  • Explore Dondra head Lighthouse and visit Star Fort Matara.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Parangi Weligama Bay
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Parangi Weligama Bay

Parangi Weligama Bay

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Cape Weligama

Cape Weligama

US$ 231 + per night


  • Early morning transfer to Mirissa harbour for Whales watching in Mirissa
  • Visit Cinnamon plantation to explore the process of the plantation to different products 
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  • Early morning transfer to Mirissa harbour for Whales watching, Mirissa.
  • During the months of December to April, a large number of Sperm and Blue Whales and pods of Dolphins are common a few kilometers from the Mirissa beach. Tour will take 4-5 hours.
  • Then visit Cinnamon plantation to experience the process behind plantation to harvest and to the different products 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Parangi Weligama Bay
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Parangi Weligama Bay

Parangi Weligama Bay

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Cape Weligama

Cape Weligama

US$ 231 + per night


  • Visit Galle to explore Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications, a World heritage site.
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit the port city of Galle which is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. The Portuguese and the Dutch use Galle as the main seaport on the island. A lot of historical, archaeological, and architectural colonial remains are there in Galle. Of which the Galle Fort is main and the best. It is Asia's largest remaining fortress built by European occupiers. Even today the colonial-era buildings inside the fort, function as villas, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants without changing their old fashion.
  • Do some shopping in Galle.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Parangi Weligama Bay
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Parangi Weligama Bay

Parangi Weligama Bay

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Cape Weligama

Cape Weligama

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Colombo
  • En-route visit Beruwala Lighthouse in Barberyn Island, Beruwala and Kalutara Bodhiya and stupa
  • Colombo city tour
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Colombo. Approximately 2 hours’ drive if you drive directly
  • En-route explore Barberyn Island Lighthouse in Beruwala and Kalutara Bodhiya and stupa.
  • Barberyn Island Lighthouse is one of the 4 international lighthouses in Sri Lanka 10 minutes boat ride from the Beruwala coast. 
  • Kalutara Bodhiya is highly venerated by the people and the stupa is unique in Sri Lanka.
  • Afternoon Colombo City tour including Colombo (Galbokka Point) Lighthouse, the lighthouse with clock tower, Wolvendall Church, Dutch Museum, Maritime Museum, and National Museum, Galle faces Green and Colombo Townhall.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Cinnamon Red, Colombo
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Fair View Hotel Colombo

Fair View Hotel Colombo

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cinnamon Red

Cinnamon Red

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Shangri-La Hotel Colombo

Shangri-La Hotel Colombo

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night


  • Transfer you to Airport to say goodbye to Sri Lanka 
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to the Airport. Approximately 40 min drive 
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