Classic Sri Lanka Discovery Tour
14 Nights / 15 Days
Route: Colombo → Negombo → Sigiriya → Habarana → Polonnaruwa → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Udawalawe → Kataragama → Yala → Galle → Bentota → Mirissa → Airport
Day 1: Arrival – Colombo ➝ Negombo
– Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport.
– Transfer to the coastal town of Negombo.
– Relax on the beach or enjoy a Dutch Canal boat ride.
Dinner & Overnight Stay: Negombo
Day 2: Negombo ➝ Sigiriya ➝ Habarana
– Travel to Sigiriya, in the heart of the Cultural Triangle.
– Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
– Optional: Village tour or bullock cart ride in Habarana.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Habarana
Day 3: Habarana ➝ Giritale ➝ Polonnaruwa ➝ Habarana
- Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Anuradhapura — monumental dagobas, royal bathing ponds, and the revered Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
- Visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura
Day 4: Habarana ➝ Dambulla ➝ Matale ➝ Kandy
– Visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
– Guided tour of a Spice Garden in Matale.
– Transfer to Kandy, the cultural hill capital.
– Evening Kandyan Cultural Dance Show.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Kandy
Day 5: Kandy City Discovery
– Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
– Stroll through Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.
– Explore Kandy city: local markets, gem shops, and lakefront.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Kandy
Day 6: Kandy ➝ Nuwara Eliya
– Scenic train or drive through lush tea plantations.
– Visit a tea factory and estate.
– Enjoy colonial-era charm at Gregory Lake and nearby spots.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya ➝ Ella
– Stop at Ramboda Falls and Ella Gap viewpoint.
– Visit Nine Arches Bridge or hike Little Adam’s Peak.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Ella
Day 8: Ella ➝ Udawalawe
– Transfer to Udawalawe.
– Optional relaxation or evening leisure.
– Overnight Stay: Udawalawe
Day 9: Udawalawe ➝ Yala ➝ Galle ➝ Bentota
– Early morning Udawalawe National Park Safari (elephant sightings).
– Optional: Yala Safari (chance to see leopards).
– Scenic journey via Galle Fort (UNESCO Site).
– Transfer to Bentota for beach stay.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Bentota
Day 10: Bentota – Leisure & Optional Activities
– Beach relaxation or spa treatments.
– Optional visit to a Turtle Hatchery.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Bentota
Day 11: Day Excursion to Mirissa
– Full-day trip to Mirissa Beach.
– Optional: Whale Watching (Nov–Apr).
– Enjoy the sunset and beach time.
– Return & Overnight Stay: Bentota
Day 12: Bentota – Free Day
– Leisure time or Madu River Boat Safari.
– Optional: Village tour or cycling.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Bentota
Day 13: Bentota – Free Day
– Enjoy beachfront meals or spa therapy.
– Ideal for couples or family relaxation.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Bentota
Day 14: Final Beach Day in Bentota
– Optional private boat safari or yoga/wellness session.
– Relax and enjoy Sri Lankan hospitality.
– Dinner & Overnight Stay: Bentota
Day 15: Bentota ➝ Airport (Colombo Departure)
– Departure transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport.
– Take home unforgettable memories of your Sri Lanka journey!
- 6 nights’ accommodation at selected hotels/resorts
- Daily breakfast (from Day 1 to Day 7)
- Private air-conditioned transport with English-speaking chauffeur/guide
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Bandaranaike International Airport)
- Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary:
- Dutch Canal & Negombo Fish Market
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura (Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Monastic ruins)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Spice Garden in Matale
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
- Royal Botanical Gardens – Peradeniya
- International airfare & visa fees
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips, personal expenses, or gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Any other expenses not explicitly mentioned under “Included”
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