Day 1: Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka
- Transfer from Colombo to Yapahuwa (approximately 3 hours’ drive) with Raban Taxi and Tours
- Lunch at the hotel
- Explore the lost Kingdom of Yapahuwa, a palace and military stronghold against foreign invaders
- Visit Yapahuwa Palace and Fortress, built in 1273 by King Buvanekabahu I
- Explore remains of ancient battle defenses, decorative stairway, stupa, Bodhi tree enclosure, and rock cave
- Stay overnight in a comfortable hotel or guest house in Yapahuwa
Day 2 & 3: Anuradhapura Ruins, Mihintale, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
- Depart to Anuradhapura after breakfast
- Visit Aukana Buddha Statue and Mihintale Buddhist Monastery
- Check-in to a guest house in Anuradhapura
- Late afternoon visit to Mihintale, the place where Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka
- Explore Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, including Sri Maha Bodhiya and historical sites
- Stay two nights in Anuradhapura at a local guest house
Day 4 & 5: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Travel to Jaffna (approximately four hours’ drive)
- Tuk Tuk Tour in Jaffna with a local guide, visiting Nallur Hindu Temple and markets
- Taste unique Jaffna food at local restaurants and enjoy a home-cooked Jaffna style Crab Curry and Rice lunch
- Stay at a boutique hotel in Jaffna
Day 6: Sigiriya
- Drive to Sigiriya
- Stay in a Tree House near Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Late afternoon climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore the palace, fortifications, gardens, and ponds
- Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 7: Batticaloa
- Visit the World Heritage site of Polonnaruwa
- Travel to Batticaloa and stay with a local Tamil family, experiencing their culture and cuisine
Day 8, 9 & 10: Passikhudah
- Cycle tour to explore Batticaloa’s culture, history, and villages
- Visit markets, handloom weavers, and an Islamic Mosque
- Enjoy a home-cooked lunch by a Muslim family
- Relax with a 3-night stay in a secluded eco lodge by the beach in Passikudah
Day 11: Mahiyanganaya
- Transfer to Mahiyanganaya Indigenous Tribal village of Veddha’s
- Experience Vedda’s real lifestyle, including a forest walk and witnessing their way of life
- Stay overnight in a traditional dwelling in the village
Day 12 & 13: Kandy
- Transfer to Kandy
- Stay in a small guest house owned by a local family
- City tour in Kandy visiting historical buildings and monuments, including Kandy Temple of Tooth Relic
- Experience a food and cultural tour in a local village near Kandy
- Take a guided walk to experience the Kandyan way of living
- Stay two nights in Kandy
Day 14: Transfer to Colombo
- Visit a historical Buddhist Temple in Kandy to meet a Buddhist Monk
- Transfer to Colombo with Raban Taxi and Tours by mid-day to end the culture tour in Sri Lanka
