Tour Highlights
- Cultural Sites: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Dambulla
- Hill Country: Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Horton Plains
- Wildlife and Adventure: Yala/Udawalawe Safari, Minneriya Elephants
- Scenic Train Ride: Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- Beaches and Relaxation: Mirissa, Galle, Colombo
- Traditional village experiences and authentic cultural immersion
- Professional guide and premium heritage accommodation options
- All meals, transportation, and heritage site entries included
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival – Airport to Negombo
Arrive at Bandaranayake International Airport (Katunayake). Meet and Greet, then transfer to Negombo (20 min drive). Negombo City Tour - explore Negombo Fish Market, Dutch Fort, St. Mary's Church and relax at beach. Optional: Boat Ride (Muthurajawela Boat Ride / Lagoon Boat Ride). Relax at your hotel and stay overnight in Negombo.
Accommodation
Rani Beach Resort
Goldi Sands Hotel
Airport Transfer
City Tour
Fish Market
Beach Time
Day 2
Negombo → Yapahuwa / Kekirawa / Anuradhapura
Drive to Yapahuwa Rock Fortress (3 hours) - Continue to Anuradhapura (1 hour). Visit Isurumuniya, Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jethawanaramaya, Twin Ponds, Abhayagiriya, The Samadhi Statue, can see Moonstone, Daana Shalawa, Ath Pokuna. Stay overnight in Anuradhapura.
Accommodation
Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura
Rajarata Hotel
Rock Fortress
Sacred Bodhi Tree
Ancient Dagobas
Buddhist Heritage
Day 3
Anuradhapura → Habarana / Sigiriya
Stay overnight in Sigiriya. On the way to Sigiriya, we can visit Mihinthale Rock Temple and Awukana Temple and Kala Wewa. Jeep Safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla Park or Eco Park Habarana to see the famous elephant gathering.
Accommodation
Amuna Ayurveda & Wellness Retreat
Fresco Water Villa
Rock Temple
Elephant Safari
Ancient Temples
Wildlife Viewing
Day 4
Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa / Girithale
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress early morning (don't miss the Lion's Paws, the Frescoes, the Mirror Wall, the Summit Palace). Optional: Explore a traditional Sigiriya Village, Ayurvedic spa treatment. Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (1 hour drive) - explore the Great Statue, Quadrangle, Royal Palace, Tooth Relic Temple Complex, Siva Dewalaya, Gal Viharaya, Alahana Pirivena Complex, Rankoth Vehera, Thiwanka Image House. Optional: Bicycle ride around the archaeological sites. Stay overnight in Girithale.
Accommodation
Deer Park Hotel
Sigiriya Rock
Ancient Frescoes
Royal Palace
Rock Sculptures
Day 5
Girithale → Dambulla / Kandy
Drive to Dambulla (2 hours) - visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO site). On the way to Kandy, we can visit Spice Gardens. Drive to Kandy (2 hours) - visit Temple of the Tooth Relic. Watch a traditional Kandyan dance show. Overnight in Kandy.
Accommodation
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Senani Hotel
Serene Garden Hotel
Oak Ray Heritage Hotel
Cave Temple
UNESCO Site
Spice Gardens
Kandyan Dance
Day 6
Kandy Stay
Kandy City Tour - explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Visit temples (Ambakke, Gadaladeniya and Lankathilake) and Kandy Viewpoint. Stay overnight in Kandy.
Accommodation
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Senani Hotel
Serene Garden Hotel
Oak Ray Heritage Hotel
Botanical Gardens
Ancient Temples
City Viewpoint
Cultural Sites
Day 7
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Continue to Nuwara Eliya (2.5 hours) via tea plantations. Visit tea plantations and tea factory tours, waterfalls (Ramboda Falls). Nuwara Eliya city tour - visit Gregory Lake. Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Accommodation
Langdale Boutique Hotel by amaya
Oliphant Boutique Villa
Heaven Seven Hotels
Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze
Tea Plantations
Factory Tours
Waterfalls
Gregory Lake
Day 8
Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Scenic train ride from Naanu Oya to Ella (2.5 hours). Visit Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak. Stay overnight in Ella.
Accommodation
Flower Garden Resort
Oak Ray Ella Gap
Oak Ray La Ella Breeze
Scenic Train
Nine Arches Bridge
Little Adam's Peak
Mountain Views
Day 9
Ella → Yala / Kataragama (Optional)
On the way to Yala, visit Ravana Falls. Drive to Yala National Park (2-3 hours). Evening jeep safari: spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, deer and exotic birds. Overnight stay in Yala. Alternative: Ella → Udawalawe - early morning drive to Udawalawe National Park (2 hours) - safari at Udawalawe (best for elephant spotting).
Ravana Falls
Leopard Safari
Wildlife Photography
National Park
Accommodation Options
Oak Ray Wild Yala
Rain Tree by Oak Ray
Day 10
Yala or Udawalawe → Mirissa
Visit the Sacred Kataragama Temple (optional). On the way to Mirissa, visit the Elephant Transit Home. Drive to Mirissa (2.5 hours) and relax at the beach. Whale watching tour . Visit Coconut Tree Hill (most Instagrammable spot 📸). Stay overnight in Mirissa.
Sacred Temple
Elephant Transit
Whale Watching
Coconut Tree Hill
Accommodation Options
Paradise Beach Club
Day 11
Mirissa → Galle
On the way to Galle (40 mins), stilt fishermen at Koggala (traditional fishing method). City tour of Galle Dutch Fort City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Visit moonstone mine, turtle farm, mask museum. Visit Unawatuna Beach. Stay overnight in Galle.
Stilt Fishermen
Galle Fort
UNESCO Site
Unawatuna Beach
Accommodation Options
HALCYON
Day 12
Galle → Colombo → Airport (Departure)
Drive to Colombo (2 hours). Optional: Colombo shopping. Colombo city tour where you can explore Colombo – Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market, National Museum, Colombo Fort, the Independence Square, BMICH. Airport transfer.
City Tour
Shopping
Cultural Sites
Airport Transfer