Sri Lanka Cultural, Nature & Wildlife Tour
10 Nights/ 11 Days
Ideal for: Culture lovers, nature explorers, families & photographers
Day 1 – Airport ➝ Negombo
– Meet & greet at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
– Transfer to Negombo (30–40 min drive)
– Relax after flight
– Optional (time permitting): Dutch Fort & Canal, Negombo Fish Market, Lagoon boat ride
– Overnight: Negombo
Day 2 – Negombo ➝ Anuradhapura
– Drive to Anuradhapura (Approx. 5.5 hrs)
– Explore Sri Lanka’s first kingdom and ancient ruins
– Main Attractions: Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, Jetavanaramaya, Isurumuniya Temple
– Optional: Mihintale Rock Temple
– Overnight: Anuradhapura
Day 3 – Explore Anuradhapura
– Continue sightseeing in the Sacred City
– Highlights: Abhayagiri Monastery Complex, Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna), Moonstone, Guardstones, Archaeological Museum
– Overnight: Anuradhapura
Day 4 – Anuradhapura ➝ Sigiriya
– Travel to Sigiriya (Approx. 3.00-3.30hrs)
– Climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
– Optional: Village tour (bullock cart ride, cooking demo)
– Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana
Day 5 – Sigiriya ➝ Dambulla ➝ Kandy
– Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple)
– Stop at a Spice Garden in Matale
– Continue to Kandy (approx. 4.00 hrs total journey)
– Evening: Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
– Optional: Cultural Dance Show
– Overnight: Kandy
Day 6 – Kandy City Tour
– Kandy City Tour & Shopping
– Visit Kandy Lake, Viewpoint, Gem Museum
– Afternoon: Drive to Nuwara Eliya area (Approx. 4.30hrs)
– En route: Visit a Tea Plantation & Factory, Enjoy a Tea Tasting Experience
– Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 7 – Nuwara Eliya ➝ Ella (Scenic Train Ride)
– Transfer to Nanu Oya Station
– Board the scenic train to Ella (3.5–4 hrs)
– Arrive and explore Ella town
– Overnight: Ella
Day 8 – Ella Exploration
– Highlights: Little Adam’s Peak hike, Nine Arches Bridge walk, Ravana Falls
– Optional: Ella Rock hike
– Overnight: Ella
Day 9 – Ella ➝ Yala
– Drive to Yala (Approx. 4.00hrs)
– Optional stop: Buduruwagala Rock Carvings
– Evening: Relax at the hotel
– Overnight: Yala
Day 10 – Yala Safari ➝ Bentota
– Early morning Yala Jeep Safari (Leopards, Elephants, Birds)
– Breakfast and drive to Bentota (Approx. 4.5–5 hrs)
– Relax on the beach
– Overnight: Bentota
Day 11 – Bentota ➝ Airport Departure
– Morning: Leisure or Optional activities
– Madu River Boat Safari, Turtle Hatchery
– Proceed to Airport via Negombo (Approx. 2.5 hrs)
– Departure from Bandaranaike International Airport
- 10 nights’ accommodation at selected hotels/resorts (DBL/Twin sharing)
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur/guide
- Airport pickup & drop-off (Bandaranaike International Airport)
- Entrance fees to sites and activities mentioned in the itinerary:
- Anuradhapura ancient city & Mihintale
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Spice Garden in Matale
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
- Tea plantation & factory visits
- Scenic train journey to Ella (if included)
- Jeep Safari at Yala National Park
- Optional Madu River boat safari and Turtle Hatchery visit in Bentota
- All government taxes and service charges
- International airfare & visa fees
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary (e.g., hiking, cultural shows, additional safaris)
- Personal expenses, tips, beverages, or gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Any other costs not explicitly mentioned under “Included”
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