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Spiritual Freedom (14 Days)

Operated by Lakpura® Duration 14 days

Explore Sri Lanka's cultural triangle over 14 days — Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Lion Rock, and Kandy — in a private vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide.

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About this experience

Step into a private vehicle and spend 14 days tracing the stories, myths, and legends woven through Sri Lanka's cultural heartland. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide leads you through the Dambulla cave temples, where centuries-old passages open into chambers of ancient murals and statues. Walk the ruined streets of Polonnaruwa, once a thriving capital, and climb Sigiriya's Lion Rock Fortress — the iconic 5th-century citadel rising above the surrounding plains. The journey concludes in Kandy, seat of Sri Lanka's last kingdom and home to the revered Temple of the Tooth.

Lakpura arranges all transport, fuel, parking, and highway tolls, with two 500 ml water bottles per person each day. Your private chauffeur guide travels with you throughout. Hotel accommodation, meals, and entrance fees to sites are arranged separately, giving you flexibility to choose where you stay and dine along the route.

Duration14 days
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Ashan
Your tour planner

Ashan Executive

Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Ashan directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges.
  • 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.

Not included

  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • Entrance fees to the respective sites.
  • Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Visa and Related Expenses.
  • Tips & Portages.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

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Day 1 — Airport > Negombo

Enjoy the sun on the sandy beaches of Negombo on the Western Coast of Sri Lanka. Watch the flourishing fish industry, which is a centuries-old tradition. Ride an adrenaline high with some fun water sports. Enjoy the corals and underwater life while diving. See the 50 year-old ship-wreck just off the coast, where many varieties of fish make their home.

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Day 2 — Negombo > Dambulla

Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex. 

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Day 3 — Dambulla > Polonnaruwa > Minneriya > Dambulla

Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. Walk through the ruins of the city that flourished between the 10th to the 13th century AD. View important monuments such as Gal Vihara, Vatadage, the lotus bath, Lankathilaka Temple and the statue of King Parakramabahu whose reign was considered the golden age of Polonnaruwa. Get to know more about Sri Lanka's ancient history. 

This Safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.

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Day 4 — Dambulla > Sigiriya > Matale > Kandy

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour-long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

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Day 5 — Kandy > Nuwara Eliy

Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked postoffice as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.

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Day 6 — Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Nuwara Eliya

Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.

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Day 7 — Nuwara Eliya > Ella > Yala

Enjoy Ella’s most interesting places. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam’s Peak. Walk over the history seeped Nine Arches Bridge and listen to the story of its construction. End your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. This tour gives you the chance to see the best sights of Sri Lanka.

Buduruwagala is an ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the 10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. The center of the three figures to the Buddha’s right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure- the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort, Tara.

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Day 8 — Yala

This amazing three-hour Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

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Day 9 — Yala > Ahangama

Watch the captivating sight of fishermen perched on stilts in the waters along the coast of Koggala. Hear the stories of how stilt fishing came to Sri Lanka, from the mouths of the fishermen who have practiced the craft for generations. Learn how the stilt fishing is done in detail and marvel at the level of skill that goes into it. Get some amazing photographs of the fishermen silhouetted against the shoreline at sunset.

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Day 10 — Ahangama

Enjoy the unpolluted white beaches of Ahangama. Tan in the golden sun as you relax under the palms, with the ocean breeze for company. Find all the most secretive spots of the beach and discover their attractions. Snorkel in the waters to view the underwater life. Dare to surf at the two perilous reefs in the area if you are skilled enough. Have a holiday filled with plenty of adventure.

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Day 11 — Ahangama

Enjoy the unpolluted white beaches of Ahangama. Tan in the golden sun as you relax under the palms, with the ocean breeze for company. Find all the most secretive spots of the beach and discover their attractions. Snorkel in the waters to view the underwater life. Dare to surf at the two perilous reefs in the area if you are skilled enough. Have a holiday filled with plenty of adventure.

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Day 12 — Ahangama

Enjoy the unpolluted white beaches of Ahangama. Tan in the golden sun as you relax under the palms, with the ocean breeze for company. Find all the most secretive spots of the beach and discover their attractions. Snorkel in the waters to view the underwater life. Dare to surf at the two perilous reefs in the area if you are skilled enough. Have a holiday filled with plenty of adventure.

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Day 13 — Ahangama > Colombo

Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores. Enjoy the nightlife as you party till the morn.

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Day 14 — Colombo > Airport

After the breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island. 

Please note

  • Infant seats available
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pick-up can be arranged in Colombo as well (From any hotel within 05 km from the Galleface Green)

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

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