13 Nights and 14 Days round tour in Sri Lanka Experience

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1ariive on airport⌄

   Day 1: Arrival & Coastal Relaxation (Negombo) Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport • Arrival: Touch down at Colombo Bandaranaike International AirportClick to open side panel for more information and head to nearby Negombo (around a 20-minute drive). • Activities: Unwind after your flight by relaxing on Negombo Beach or taking a stroll along the historic Hamilton Canal. • Overnight: Negombo.

   Overnight: over night stay at negombo hotel

2. 2proceed to the culturel triangle in sigiriya⌄

   Day 2: Journey to the Cultural Triangle & Dambulla • Morning: Drive towards the Cultural Triangle in central Sri lanka • Afternoon: Visit the Dambulla Cave TempleClick to open side panel for more information, a complex featuring five cave sanctuaries decorated with ancient Buddha statues and vibrant rock paintings. • Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana.

   Overnight: over night stay at sigiriya

3. 3the ancient rock fortress and villge tour⌄

   Day 2: Journey to the Cultural Triangle & Dambulla • Morning: Drive towards the Cultural Triangle in central Sri lanka • Afternoon: Visit the Dambulla Cave TempleClick to open side panel for more information, a complex featuring five cave sanctuaries decorated with ancient Buddha statues and vibrant rock paintings. • Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana.

   Overnight: over night stay at sigiriya

4. 4polonnaruwa ruins and minneriya saffari⌄

   • Morning: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage ancient city of Polonnaruwa by bicycle, visiting preserved stupas and stone sculptures. • Afternoon: Embark on an afternoon 4x4 Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park (or nearby Kaudulla), famous for "The Gathering" of wild Sri Lankan elephants. • Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana.

   Overnight: over night stay at sigiriya

5. 5proceed to the hill capital kandy⌄

   • Morning: Drive south to Kandy. On the way, stop at a Matale Spice Garden to learn about Sri Lankan spices and ayurvedic medicine • Afternoon: Visit Sri Dalada MaligawaClick to open side panel for more information (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic), Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist site, followed by a cultural dance performance in the evening. • Overnight: Kandy.

   Overnight: over night stay at kandy

6. 6royal botonical garden and tea country⌄

   • Morning: Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. • Afternoon: Drive towards Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"), driving past mist-covered tea plantations and cascading waterfalls like Ramboda Falls. Tour a working tea factory to sample Ceylon tea. • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

   Overnight: over night stay at nuwara eliya

7. 7scenic train ride in ella⌄

   • Morning: Explore Gregory Lake and Nuwara Eliya town center before heading to Nanu Oya station. • Afternoon: Board the iconic train to Ella, widely considered one of the world's most scenic rail journeys, passing through rolling tea fields and cloud forests. • Overnight: Ella.

   Overnight: over night stay at ella

8. 8hiking and iconic bridge in ella⌄

   • Morning: Take an easy hike up Little Adam's Peak for sweeping views of the Ella Gap. • Afternoon: Walk down to view the famous Nine Arch BridgeClick to open side panel for more information as the train passes over. Spend your evening enjoying the lively atmosphere and cafes in Ella town. • Overnight: Ella.

   Overnight: over night stay at ella

9. 9wildlife saffari in yala⌄

   • Morning: Drive down from the highlands towards the southern coast, stopping at Rawana Waterfall along the way • Afternoon: Head into Yala National ParkClick to open side panel for more information for an afternoon safari to spot leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and crocodiles. • Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama.

   Overnight: over night stay at yala

10. 10proceed to southern beaches weligama⌄

    • Morning: Travel along the coast from Yala to the southern beach towns. • Afternoon: Check into your beach resort. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the golden shores of Mirissa or taking a surf lesson in Weligama. • Overnight: Mirissa / Weligama.

    Overnight: over night stay at weligama or mirissa

11. 11costal relaxation and whales and dolphin watching⌄

    • Morning: Travel along the coast from Yala to the southern beach towns. • Afternoon: Check into your beach resort. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the golden shores of Mirissa or taking a surf lesson in Weligama. • Overnight: Mirissa / Weligama.

    Overnight: over night stay at weligama

12. 12colonial history at galle fort⌄

    • Morning: Drive along the coast, stopping to view traditional stilt fishermen in Kogga • Afternoon: Arrive in Galle and wander through the cobblestone streets of Galle Dutch FortClick to open side panel for more information, exploring boutique shops, cafes, and ramparts overlooking the Indian Ocean. • Overnight: Galle or Bentota.

    Overnight: over night stay at galle

13. 13west cost and colombo city tour⌄

    • Morning: Drive north towards Colombo. Optional stops include a river safari on the Madu Ganga or a visit to a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. • Afternoon: Take a city tour of Colombo, visiting Independence Square, Pettah Market, and Gangaramaya Temple. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. • Overnight: Colombo.

    Overnight: over night stay at colombo

14. 14departure⌄

    • Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, complete any last-minute souvenir shopping, and transfer back to Colombo Bandaranaike International AirportClick to open side panel for more information for your departure flight.