Tour Highlights
- Cultural Sites: Sigiriya, Kandy, Jaffna, Galle
- Beaches and Islands: Trincomalee, Kalpitiya, Hikkaduwa, Bentota
- Wildlife Safaris: Wilpattu, Yala, Udawalawe, Minneriya
- Hill Country: Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy
- Unique Experiences: Dolphin Watching, Temple Visits, Train Rides
- Luxury accommodations and premium experiences throughout
- Comprehensive coverage of all major destinations in Sri Lanka
- Professional guides and exclusive access to special locations
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.
Airport Transfer
City Tour
Fish Market
Beach Time
Accommodation Options
Rani Beach Resort
Goldi Sands Hotel
Day 2
Negombo → Kalpitiya → Wilpattuwa → Anuradhapura
Scenic drive to Kalpitiya (2.5 hours). Visit St. Anne's Church Thalawila. Visit Kalpitiya Lagoon and Mangroves for birdwatching, fishing and village visits, Kalpitiya The Dutch-built fort. Relax at the pristine beach and travel to Wilpattuwa (2 hours) for safari. Travel to Anuradhapura (1 hour) and stay overnight.
Kalpitiya Lagoon
Dutch Fort
Wilpattu Safari
Birdwatching
Accommodation Options
Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura
Rajarata Hotel
Day 3
Anuradhapura → Jaffna
Visit Isurumuniya, Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jethawanaramaya, Twin Ponds, Abhayagiriya, The Samadhi Statue, can see Moonstone, Daana Shalawa, Ath Pokuna. Drive to Jaffna (4 hours). Stay overnight in Jaffna.
Ancient Ruins
Sacred Bodhi Tree
Buddhist Temples
Cultural Heritage
Accommodation Options
Tilko Jaffna City Hotel
Day 4
Jaffna Stay
Visit Nagadeepa Island (boat ride) and temple and Hindu Kowil. Visit Jaffna Fort, Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and Jaffna Library. Walk along the Jaffna Lagoon. Explore Keerimalai Hot Springs. Visit Kadurugodei Temple. Stay overnight in Jaffna.
Island Hopping
Hindu Temples
Hot Springs
Cultural Sites
Accommodation Options
Tilko Jaffna City Hotel
Day 5
Jaffna → Trincomalee
Drive to Trincomalee (3 hours). Relax at Nilaveli Beach. Visit Koneswaram Temple. Visit Trincomalee Harbor (one of the largest natural harbors in the world). Stay in Trincomalee.
Nilaveli Beach
Koneswaram Temple
Natural Harbor
Beach Relaxation
Day 6
Trincomalee Stay
Boat ride to the Pigeon Island National Park and snorkeling and diving at there. Explore hot water springs in Kanniya. Stay overnight in Trincomalee.
Pigeon Island
Snorkeling
Diving
Hot Springs
Day 7
Trincomalee → Polonnaruwa
Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (3.5 hours). 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.
Ancient City
Archaeological Sites
Bicycle Tour
UNESCO Heritage
Accommodation Options
Deer Park Hotel
Day 8
Polonnaruwa → Sigiriya / Habarana
Drive to Habarana (2 hours). Jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park or Eco Park Habarana. Optional: Bullock ride and ride a catamaran boat across a scenic lake and evening village tour with a traditional cooking experience. Stay overnight in Sigiriya.
Elephant Safari
Village Tour
Cooking Experience
Catamaran Boat
Accommodation Options
Amuna Ayurveda & Wellness Retreat
Fresco Water Villa
Day 9
Sigiriya Stay
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress early morning. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO site). Optional: Ayurvedic spa treatment. Stay overnight in Sigiriya.
Sigiriya Rock
Cave Temple
UNESCO Site
Ayurvedic Spa
Accommodation Options
Amuna Ayurveda & Wellness Retreat
Fresco Water Villa
Day 10
Sigiriya → Kandy
Drive to Kandy (3 hours). Kandy city tour - visit Temple of the Tooth Relic. Watch a traditional Kandyan dance show. Stay in Kandy.
Sacred Tooth Temple
Kandyan Dance
Cultural Show
City Tour
Accommodation Options
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Senani Hotel
Serene Garden Hotel
Oak Ray Heritage Hotel
Day 11
Kandy Stay
Visit temples (Ambakke, Gadaladeniya and Lankathilake). Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Stay overnight in Kandy.
Ancient Temples
Botanical Gardens
Nature Walk
Cultural Heritage
Accommodation Options
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Senani Hotel
Serene Garden Hotel
Oak Ray Heritage Hotel
Day 12
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (3.5 hours). Visit tea plantations and tea factory tours, waterfalls (Ramboda Falls). Nuwara Eliya city tour - visit Gregory Lake.
Scenic Train
Tea Plantations
Gregory Lake
Ramboda Falls
Accommodation Options
Langdale Boutique Hotel by amaya
Oliphant Boutique villa
Heaven Seven Hotels
Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze
Day 13
Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Scenic drive to Ella (2 hours). Visit Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak. Stay overnight in Ella.
Nine Arches Bridge
Little Adam's Peak
Scenic Views
Photography
Accommodation Options
Flower Garden Resort
Oak Ray Ella Gap
Oak Ray La Ella Breeze
Day 14
Ella → Yala
On the way to Yala we can visit Buduruwagala Temple and Ravana Falls. Drive to Yala National Park (2.5 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 (2.5 hours) - safari at Udawalawe (best for elephant spotting).
Buduruwagala Temple
Ravana Falls
Leopard Safari
Wildlife Photography
Accommodation Options
Oak Ray Wild Yala
Rain Tree by Oak Ray
Day 15
Yala or Udawalawe → Mirissa
On the way to Mirissa, visit Elephant Transit Home. Whale watching tour. Visit Coconut Tree Hill (most Instagrammable spot ). Stay overnight in Mirissa.
Elephant Transit
Whale Watching
Coconut Tree Hill
Photography
Accommodation Options
Paradise Beach Club
Day 16
Mirissa → Galle → Hikkaduwa → Bentota
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). Travel to Hikkaduwa (20 mins) and relax at Hikkaduwa Beach and visit turtle hatchery, Hikkaduwa National Park. Visit the moonstone mines in Meetiyagoda. Then drive to Bentota (1.5 hours). Visit Madu River for a boat safari. Optional: watersports at Bentota Lagoon. Relax at sandy Bentota Beach. Visit Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Center. Stay overnight in Bentota.
Stilt Fishermen
Galle Fort
Turtle Hatchery
Water Sports
Accommodation Options
EKHO Surf Bentota
Thaala Bentota
Day 17
Bentota → Colombo → Airport (Departure)
Drive to Colombo (1.5 hours). Optional: Colombo shopping. Airport transfer. Colombo city tour where you can explore Colombo – Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market, National Museum, Colombo Fort, the Independence Square, BMICH.
City Tour
Shopping
Cultural Sites
Airport Transfer