Overview
This 15-day premium Sri Lanka itinerary blends colonial city charm, UNESCO heritage, hill-country tea landscapes, safari country, and coastal indulgence in a balanced and unhurried private guided journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner daily (B, D) except arrival day Dinner only
Tour Highlights
- • Colombo orientation and oceanfront sunset
- • Cultural Triangle immersion and village experience
- • Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Polonnaruwa ruins
- • Dambulla cave temple and seasonal elephant safari
- • Kandy temple culture and botanical gardens
- • Tea country landscapes and highland scenic sector
- • Ella viewpoints and leisure in cool-climate hills
- • Yala leopard-country wilderness safari
- • UNESCO Galle Fort and southern coast elegance
- • Final beach retreat in Bentota or Wadduwa
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo
Arrival, airport meet-and-greet, transfer to Colombo, soft-landing rest with optional orientation drive and sunset by Galle Face Green.
Day 2
Colombo to Sigiriya
Transfer to Cultural Triangle and afternoon village immersion with local transport element, canoe segment, and culinary encounter.
Day 3
Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Morning Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb and afternoon UNESCO-influenced medieval capital exploration in Polonnaruwa.
Day 4
Dambulla and Seasonal Safari Option
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and proceed for evening jeep safari in Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Eco Park based on seasonal movement.
Day 5
Sigiriya to Kandy via Matale
Scenic transfer to Kandy via Matale spice experience, followed by lake-side city atmosphere and Temple of the Tooth visit.
Day 6
Kandy Immersion
Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, curated city and craft experiences, and leisure in Sri Lanka’s last royal capital.
Day 7
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Drive into tea country with plantation and factory visit, then settle in Nuwara Eliya for a relaxed cool-climate evening.
Day 8
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Travel to Ella via scenic highland route (or train-based segment when available), with visits to iconic viewpoints including Nine Arches area.
Day 9
Ella Exploration
Leisurely highland day with options for Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, photography, and wellness downtime.
Day 10
Ella to Yala
Descend from hill country to dry-zone wilderness and settle into safari-lodge environment near Yala.
Day 11
Yala National Park Safari
Morning safari in Yala with optional second safari session or lodge leisure, focusing on leopard-country habitats and diverse wildlife.
Day 12
Yala to Galle via Southern Coast
Transfer to Galle and enjoy an atmospheric guided walk through UNESCO-listed fortified city lanes and sunset ramparts.
Day 13
Galle and Southern Coast Leisure
Flexible day for coastal leisure, boutique discovery, optional marine or culinary experiences, and spa downtime.
Day 14
Galle to Bentota/Wadduwa Beach Retreat
Continue to final coastal resort for relaxation, beachfront leisure, and gentle conclusion of island circuit.
Day 15
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to airport for departure with optional en-route stop based on flight timing.
Accommodation Plan
Destination
Colombo
Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Sigiriya/Habarana
Hotel
Heritance Kandalama
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Kandy
Hotel
The Golden Crown Hotel
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Nuwara Eliya
Hotel
Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Ella
Hotel
98 Acres Resort & Spa
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Yala/Tissamaharama
Hotel
Jetwing Yala
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Galle
Hotel
Le Grand Galle
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Bentota/Wadduwa
Hotel
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
Room
Deluxe Room
| Destination | Hotel | Room Category |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo | Shangri-La Colombo | Deluxe Room |
| Sigiriya/Habarana | Heritance Kandalama | Deluxe Room |
| Kandy | The Golden Crown Hotel | Deluxe Room |
| Nuwara Eliya | Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya | Deluxe Room |
| Ella | 98 Acres Resort & Spa | Deluxe Room |
| Yala/Tissamaharama | Jetwing Yala | Deluxe Room |
| Galle | Le Grand Galle | Deluxe Room |
| Bentota/Wadduwa | Taj Bentota Resort & Spa | Deluxe Room |
Travel Notes
Blackout: Peak holiday periods may have supplemental rates and minimum stay requirements.
Alcohol Policy: Alcohol service may be restricted in certain venues during local religious observances.
Attire: Appropriate attire is required at religious sites; shoulders and knees should be covered, and footwear removed where requested.
Hotel Rules: Standard check-in and check-out times are applied by each hotel and may vary by property.