Travel with Chanaka — Sri Lanka, the way locals see it

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, comprising 6 cultural and 2 natural sites, reflecting its rich history and biodiversity.

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Cultural Site · Listed 1982

Ancient City of Sigiriya

Known as Lion Rock, this 5th-century fortress & palace complex features world-famous frescoes, water gardens, and ancient graffiti.

Cultural Site · Listed 1988

Sacred City of Kandy

The last royal capital of Sri Lanka, housing Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth Relic), a major Buddhist pilgrimage sanctuary.

Cultural Site · Listed 1988

Old Town of Galle & Fort

A fortified colonial town on the southern coast showcasing unique European and South Asian architectural fusion.

Natural Site · Listed 1988

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

A virgin tropical rainforest and global biodiversity hotspot, home to rare endemic plants, birds, mammals, and insects.

Curated Itineraries

Signature routes, handpicked experiences

These are proven templates built from fifteen years of routing. Every detail is fully customisable around your pace and preferences.

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A comprehensive minimum 12-day odyssey tracing Sri Lanka's ancient royal kingdoms, mist-shrouded highlands, UNESCO rainforest canopy, and historic coastal fortresses.

Anuradhapura & Mihintale ancient sacred cradles
Sigiriya Lion Rock climb & Pidurangala sunset hike
Dambulla Golden Caves & Temple of the Sacred Tooth
Horton Plains World's End, Sinharaja Rainforest & Galle Fort

UNESCO Heritage Culture Wild Nature

A curated minimum 10-day pilgrimage designed for history enthusiasts. Unearth ancient stone monasteries, rock-carved staircases, circular relic houses, and imperial ruins.

Climb the steep stone staircase of Yapahuwa Rock Fortress
Anuradhapura ruins & mystical Ritigala forest monastery
Sigiriya Lion Rock citadel, Polonnaruwa & Medirigiriya Vatadage
Kandy Temple of Tooth, Mahiyanganaya Vedda village & Galle Fort

Archaeology Ancient Ruins Monasteries

A divine 8-day pilgrimage tracing the sacred temples, rock caves, circular relic houses, and imperial ruins of Sri Lanka. Explore the holy Kandy Triple Temples, Nalanda Gedige, and historic ruins.

Climb Yapahuwa Rock Fortress ornamental stone stairs
Anuradhapura sacred city & mystical Ritigala ruins
Sigiriya Lion Rock climb & sunset up Pidurangala Rock
Dambulla cave temple, Nalanda Gedige & Kandy Triple Temples

Sacred Shrines Ancient Ruins Holy Temples

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Guest Diaries

Stories from the road

Here is what travelers say about exploring Sri Lanka with Chanaka's private routes and trusted driver network.

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"Chanaka planned the most incredible 12 days for our family. Our driver, Bandara, was a saint — navigating the mountain roads with absolute ease and showing us the best local hopper stands. We avoided the crowds and felt like friends, not tourists."

Elena & Marc Dupont

Paris, France

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"If you want to experience Sri Lanka without the stress of temple templates, this is it. Chanaka arranged a private villa inside Galle Fort and a secret lunch with a village chef in the rice fields. Fifteen years of local connections really shine through."

David & Sarah Jenkins

London, United Kingdom

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"From the leopard safari in Yala to the mist of Ella highlands, every day was seamlessly planned. Having a trusted guide who cares about local sustainability and authentic community relationships made all the difference to our honeymoon."

Kaito & Hana Tanaka

Tokyo, Japan

Sri Lanka, curated the way I'd show a friend.