Heritage & Wilderness Expedition
Balance ancient temple cities with wild elephant gatherings and big cat safaris.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Route
Triangle & Parks
Experience
Heritage & Wildlife
Wildlife
Minneriya & Yala Safaris
A 7-Day Heritage & Wilderness Expedition
T-19 | Heritage & Wilderness Expedition is a 7-day heritage and wildlife expedition blending UNESCO historical cities with jeep safaris in Minneriya and Yala.
The journey connects Sigiriya, Minneriya, Dambulla, Kandy and Yala before continuing to the southern coast for beach time and the return transfer.
Heritage & Wildlife Expedition
Ancient heritage and wildlife experiences are combined into one private 7-day expedition.
What You Will Experience
Minneriya Elephant Gathering
Experience Minneriya National Park and look for the wild elephant gatherings that define this wildlife-focused journey.
Minneriya Wilderness
Travel through the park landscapes around Minneriya, combining wildlife viewing with the expedition’s heritage route.
Yala National Park
Spend a full day exploring Yala National Park on the scheduled jeep safari.
Yala Safari Adventure
Enjoy the wilderness of Yala before continuing south toward the coastal stretch of the itinerary.
7-Day Journey
Day 1Transfer to Sigiriya & Minneriya Jeep Safari
Transfer to Sigiriya and continue with a Minneriya Jeep Safari, with a chance to witness wild elephant gatherings.
Day 2Sigiriya Citadel & Eco-Village Lunch
Climb Sigiriya Citadel and enjoy a traditional eco-village lunch.
Day 3Dambulla Caves & Scenic Drive to Kandy
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple before the scenic drive to Kandy.
Day 4Temple of the Tooth & Drive to Yala Boundary
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and continue south toward the Yala boundary.
Day 5Full-Day Yala National Park Jeep Safari
Spend the day on a Yala National Park jeep safari, with opportunities to look for wildlife including leopards.
Day 6Coastal Drive to Mirissa / Bentota Beach Resort
Continue along the southern coast toward a beach resort in Mirissa or Bentota.
Day 7Beach Morning Leisure & Airport Return Transfer
Enjoy a relaxed beach morning before the airport return transfer.
