Overview
A balanced round trip featuring heritage capitals, hill-country landscapes, safari parks, and southern coast charm with curated cultural visits and private chauffeur-guide support.
Meal Plan: As per itinerary (Breakfast daily with selected Dinner and one Lunch inclusion)
Tour Highlights
- • Ridi Viharaya Silver Temple
- • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- • Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- • Pidurangala Rock climb
- • Anuradhapura sacred city
- • Kandy Temple of the Tooth and cultural highlands
- • Tea plantation and factory experience in Nuwara Eliya
- • Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak in Ella
- • Yala and Udawalawe safari experiences
- • Galle Fort and stilt fishermen on southern coast
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Sri Lanka - Negombo
Arrival at Colombo airport, transfer to Negombo, and coastal rest day in fishing-town atmosphere.
Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya via Ridi Viharaya
Travel to Sigiriya with Silver Temple (Ridi Viharaya) visit and sunset timing recommendation for Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Day 3
Polonnaruwa and Pidurangala Climb
Morning UNESCO Polonnaruwa ruins, authentic Priyamali Gedera lunch, and afternoon Pidurangala Rock climb.
Day 4
Anuradhapura Cultural Day
Explore Anuradhapura sacred city including Jetavanaramaya, Ruwanwelisaya, and Sri Maha Bodhi.
Day 5
Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla and Matale
Proceed to Kandy with visits to Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale spice garden, and Temple of the Tooth.
Day 6
Kandy City and Gardens
Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Kandy market, White Buddha viewpoint, and cultural city exploration.
Day 7
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Hill-country transfer with tea plantation and factory visit, Gregory Lake, and Lover's Leap waterfall stop.
Day 8
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Travel to Ella with Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak experience opportunities.
Day 9
Ella - Diyaluma Falls Excursion
Day excursion to Diyaluma Falls and visit to Kumbalwela Mahamevnawa Monastery.
Day 10
Ella to Yala via Buduruwagala
Transfer to Yala region with en-route Ravana Falls and Buduruwagala Temple visit, then safari-focused stay.
Day 11
Yala Safari and Kataragama
Yala National Park jeep safari with opportunities for leopard and elephant sightings plus Kataragama sacred city visit.
Day 12
Yala to Udawalawe
Transfer to Udawalawe with Elephant Transit Home visit and safari across elephant-rich plains.
Day 13
Udawalawe to Galle
Drive to southern coast with Coconut Tree Hill and stilt fishermen viewing en route before Galle arrival.
Day 14
Galle Fort Exploration
Leisure and heritage day in UNESCO Galle Fort with colonial streets, galleries, and boutiques.
Day 15
Galle to Colombo
Transfer to Colombo for final city stay and independent exploration with local transport options.
Day 16
Departure
Transfer from Colombo hotel to airport according to flight details for departure.
Accommodation Plan
Destination
Negombo
Hotel
Earl's Regent Negombo
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Dambulla
Hotel
Occidental Paradise Dambulla
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Kandy
Hotel
Golden Crown
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Nuwara Eliya
Hotel
Araliya Red
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Ella
Hotel
Tip Top Ella
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Yala
Hotel
Jetwing Yala
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Udawalawe
Hotel
Grand Udawalawe
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Galle
Hotel
Yara Galle Fort
Room
Deluxe Room
Destination
Colombo
Hotel
Morven Colombo
Room
Deluxe Room
| Destination | Hotel | Room Category |
|---|---|---|
| Negombo | Earl's Regent Negombo | Deluxe Room |
| Dambulla | Occidental Paradise Dambulla | Deluxe Room |
| Kandy | Golden Crown | Deluxe Room |
| Nuwara Eliya | Araliya Red | Deluxe Room |
| Ella | Tip Top Ella | Deluxe Room |
| Yala | Jetwing Yala | Deluxe Room |
| Udawalawe | Grand Udawalawe | Deluxe Room |
| Galle | Yara Galle Fort | Deluxe Room |
| Colombo | Morven Colombo | Deluxe Room |
Travel Notes
Blackout: No blackout dates were specified in this proposal.
Alcohol Policy: Alcohol may not be served in public hotel and restaurant areas during religious holidays.
Attire: Visitors should wear decent clothing at religious sites; shorts and sleeveless tops are not accepted and shoes should be removed where required.
Hotel Rules: Official check-in at hotels is generally between 12:00 and 14:00 (depending on hotel). Official check-out is generally at 11:00.