Classic Wonders of Sri Lanka: All-Island Discovery Tour

  • Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights

Overview

Key Inclusions

  • Accommodation: 13 nights in quality hotels or guesthouses

  • Breakfast: Daily breakfast included

  • Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide

  • Guides: Local guides at major sites

  • Entrance Fees: All main attractions included (such as Sigiriya, Dambulla, Temple of the Tooth, Galle Fort)

  • Safari: Wildlife safari in Yala National Park

  • Train Ride: Scenic train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

  • Airport Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off at the airport

What To Expect

1

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

  • Meet & greet at Bandaranaike International Airport.

  • Private transfer to your hotel in Colombo.

  • Evening at leisure: explore Galle Face Green or Pettah Bazaar.

  • Overnight: Colombo

2

Day 2: Colombo – Yapahuwa – Anuradhapura

  • Depart after breakfast, stopping at Yapahuwa, a 13th-century rock fortress with panoramic views and ancient ruins.

  • Continue to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first ancient capital.

  • Evening: Visit sacred Bodhi Tree and ancient stupas.

  • Overnight: Anuradhapura

3

Day 3: Anuradhapura – Mihintale – Habarana

  • Morning tour of Anuradhapura’s UNESCO World Heritage ruins.

  • Visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

  • Transfer to Habarana, a central base for exploring the Cultural Triangle.

  • Overnight: Habarana or Sigiriya area

4

Day 4: Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa

  • Early morning climb of Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Fortress (UNESCO site)

  • Afternoon: Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa by bike or car—see royal palaces, temples, and the Gal Vihara Buddha statues.

  • Overnight: Habarana/Sigiriya

5

Day 5: Dambulla Cave Temples – Kandy

  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temples, famous for their Buddha statues and murals

  • En route to Kandy, stop at a spice garden in Matale.

  • Evening: Witness a traditional Kandyan dance performance.

  • Overnight: Kandy

6

Day 6: Kandy City & Temple of the Tooth

  • Morning visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO site).

  • Stroll around Kandy Lake and visit the Royal Botanical Gardens.

  • Explore Kandy’s markets and local crafts.

  • Overnight: Kandy

7

Day 7: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country)

  • Scenic drive through the Knuckles Mountain Range to Nuwara Eliya, “Little England”23.

  • Visit a tea plantation and factory; learn about Ceylon tea.

  • Explore colonial-era buildings and Gregory Lake.

  • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

8

Day 8: Nuwara Eliya – Ella (Scenic Train Ride

  • Board the famous train from Nanu Oya to Ella—enjoy breathtaking views of tea estates, waterfalls, and mountains.

  • Arrive in Ella; hike Little Adam’s Peak or visit Nine Arches Bridge.

  • Overnight: Ella

9

Day 9: Ella – Yala National Park

  • Morning at leisure in Ella (optional: hike Ella Rock or visit Ravana Falls).

  • Afternoon transfer to Yala National Park.

  • Evening safari in Yala to spot elephants, leopards, and other wildlife.

  • Overnight: Yala

10

Day 10: Yala – Mirissa

  • Early morning safari (optional).

  • Drive to Mirissa, a laid-back beach town on the southern coast.

  • Relax on the beach or enjoy fresh seafood.

  • Overnight: Mirissa.

11

Day 11: Mirissa (Leisure/Whale Watching)

  • Optional: Early morning whale and dolphin watching tour (seasonal).

  • Day at leisure: swim, surf, or relax on the golden sands.

  • Overnight: Mirissa

12

Day 12: Mirissa – Galle – Bentota

  • Head west along the coast to Galle.

  • Explore Galle Fort (UNESCO site): colonial ramparts, Dutch churches, and quaint streets.

  • Continue to Bentota for beach relaxation.

  • Overnight: Bentota

13

Day 13: Bentota (Beach Day)

  • Enjoy a full day at leisure: swim, water sports, or visit a turtle hatchery.

  • Optional river safari on the Madu Ganga.

  • Overnight: Bentota

14

Day 14: Bentota – Colombo/Departure

  • Transfer to Colombo for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

  • Drop-off at Bandaranaike International Airport for departure

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