Overview
A premium 15-day island circuit covering Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, and the southern coast with curated heritage visits, soft-adventure activities, and luxury stays.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner daily, with Dinner on arrival day and Breakfast on departure day
Tour Highlights
- • Luxury arrival and Colombo city introduction
- • Cultural Triangle heritage exploration
- • Flexible heritage or safari day in Sigiriya region
- • Kandy temple and botanical experiences
- • Rainforest transition and Kitulgala adventure
- • White-water rafting on Kelani River
- • Tea-country scenic sectors through Nuwara Eliya and Ella
- • Yala wildlife safari and leopard-country landscapes
- • Galle Fort and refined southern coast ending
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo
Airport welcome and private transfer to Colombo with relaxed first-day city orientation based on arrival timing.
Day 2
Colombo to Habarana / Sigiriya
Scenic transfer into the Cultural Triangle and evening at leisure in nature-based resort surroundings.
Day 3
Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Rural Experience
Morning Sigiriya ascent followed by soft local village and reservoir experiences in the afternoon.
Day 4
Polonnaruwa or Minneriya / Kaudulla Safari
Flexible day for either medieval heritage exploration in Polonnaruwa or seasonal safari in Minneriya/Kaudulla/Eco Park.
Day 5
Habarana to Kandy via Dambulla and Matale
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and continue to Kandy with optional spice-garden stop en route.
Day 6
Kandy Heritage and City Experience
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, city orientation, and Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.
Day 7
Kandy to Kitulgala
Transfer into lush rainforest valley environment and enjoy a gentle nature-based afternoon.
Day 8
Kitulgala Rafting and Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
Guided white-water rafting on Kelani River followed by scenic mountain transfer into tea country.
Day 9
Horton Plains and Nuwara Eliya
Early excursion to Horton Plains and World’s End viewpoint, then relaxed afternoon in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 10
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Scenic highland transfer by road or partial rail segment to Ella with Nine Arches area visit.
Day 11
Ella Adventure Day
Soft-adventure day with options such as Little Adam’s Peak, zipline, estate walk, or relaxed scenic exploration.
Day 12
Ella to Yala
Descend from highlands to dry-zone wilderness and settle in safari lodge setting near Yala.
Day 13
Yala National Park Safari Experience
Primary wildlife day featuring morning safari and optional second game-drive session.
Day 14
Yala to Galle / Southern Coast
Transfer west along coast, guided Galle Fort exploration, and luxury southern coast stay.
Day 15
Southern Coast Leisure and Departure Transfer
Final morning by the sea and private transfer to Colombo or airport for departure.
Accommodation Plan
Destination
Colombo
Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo / Galle Face Hotel / Cinnamon Red Colombo
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Habarana / Sigiriya
Hotel
Jetwing Vil Uyana / Cinnamon Lodge Habarana / Habarana Village by Cinnamon / Aliya Resort & Spa
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Kandy
Hotel
Earl's Regency / Kings Pavilion / Theva Residency / Amaya Hills
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Kitulgala
Hotel
Palmstone Retreat / Rafters Retreat / Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort / Plantation Hotel
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Nuwara Eliya
Hotel
Heritance Tea Factory / Grand Hotel / Jetwing St. Andrew's / Araliya Green Hills
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Ella
Hotel
98 Acres Resort & Spa / Nine Skies / EKHO Ella / Morning Dew Boutique Hotel
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Yala
Hotel
Jetwing Yala / Uga Chena Huts / Cinnamon Wild Yala / EKHO Safari Tissa
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Southern Coast
Hotel
Cape Weligama / Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle / Jetwing Lighthouse / The Fortress Resort & Spa
Room
Deluxe Room
| Destination | Hotel | Room Category |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo | Shangri-La Colombo / Galle Face Hotel / Cinnamon Red Colombo | Deluxe Room |
| Habarana / Sigiriya | Jetwing Vil Uyana / Cinnamon Lodge Habarana / Habarana Village by Cinnamon / Aliya Resort & Spa | Deluxe Room |
| Kandy | Earl's Regency / Kings Pavilion / Theva Residency / Amaya Hills | Deluxe Room |
| Kitulgala | Palmstone Retreat / Rafters Retreat / Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort / Plantation Hotel | Deluxe Room |
| Nuwara Eliya | Heritance Tea Factory / Grand Hotel / Jetwing St. Andrew's / Araliya Green Hills | Deluxe Room |
| Ella | 98 Acres Resort & Spa / Nine Skies / EKHO Ella / Morning Dew Boutique Hotel | Deluxe Room |
| Yala | Jetwing Yala / Uga Chena Huts / Cinnamon Wild Yala / EKHO Safari Tissa | Deluxe Room |
| Southern Coast | Cape Weligama / Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle / Jetwing Lighthouse / The Fortress Resort & Spa | Deluxe Room |
Travel Notes
Blackout: Peak-season supplements may apply for selected hotels and travel windows.
Alcohol Policy: Alcohol service may be restricted in certain public areas during religious holidays.
Attire: Decent clothing is required at religious sites. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not accepted in sacred areas.
Hotel Rules: Standard check-in and check-out policies vary by hotel and are subject to each property’s rules.