Meals

D aily breakfast, E leven dinners, and O ne lunch are included in the tour. For all other meals, the tour leader will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions, and directions to local restaurants. You are given the opportunity to try out a variety of local foods up to your taste.

Transport

P rivate transportation in a modern, fully air-conditioned vehicle for the entire trip. A spectacular train journey into the mountains. F ree airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and the last day of the tour.

Guide

A professional and friendly English-speaking tour leader tasked with ensuring the smooth operations of the tour, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the entire trip. His role primarily includes assisting with accommodation and transportation between locations while sharing his knowledge about the social and cultural splendor of Sri Lanka. Our customer support team will be there to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, as well as help with all of your onward travel.

Accommodation

HANDPICKED WELL-REPUTED HOTELS AND RESORTS (2024 /2025) Carefully selected the best hotels & resorts: we take your accommodation to the next level for an amazing Sri Lanka experience! DAY 1: NEGOMBO Deluxe: Ruvisha Beach Or similar DAY 2: ANURADHAPURA Deluxe: Miridiya Resort Or similar DAY 3-4: JAFFNA Deluxe : The Fox Resort Or similar DAY 5: TRINCOMALEE Deluxe: Cardomon Resort Or similar DAY 6-7: SIGIRIYA Deluxe: Hotel Sigiriya Or similar DAY 8: KANDY Deluxe: The Topaz Hotel Or similar DAY 9: NUWARA ELIYA Deluxe: Lynden Grove Villa Or similar DAY 10: ELLA Deluxe: O2 Ella Hotel Or similar DAY 11-12: KOGGALA Deluxe: The Long Beach Resort Or similar DAY 13: BENTOTA Deluxe: The Plam Beach Resort Or similar

Others

F ree airport pick-up and drop-off on the ﬁrst and last day A complimentary bottle of water per person each day C ultural village tour with authentic local lunch in a farmer’s house C atamaran boat ride in the lake to catch the amazing views of Sigiriya L ocal Curry cooking demonstration during the village tour A spectacular train journey into the mountains A tour through Nuwara Eliya local markets J affna city tour and Point Pedro N ine Arch Bridge & Ravana waterfall K andy city tour and viewpoint T urtle hatchery centre M ini Adam’s Peak trekking T our of Galle city and Fort C olombo city and shopping tour A cultural dance show A visit to a tea factory O rganic Spice Garden G overmeny tax / No hidden charges 2 4 hours emergency contact

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Optional

M erge with a MALDIVES tour - Can be purchased on the "Book Now" page P rivate tour upgrade - Can be purchased on the "Book Now" page T our can be customized (Itinerary/Hotels/Days) A fter-tour relaxing beach stay - can be purchased P re and post-tour accommodation - on request B’ Day/Anniversary-celebrations arrangements T riple Room discount - on request W hale watching - Seasonal Activity H ot air-balloon (needs to be pre-booked) A yurvedic herbal treatments - on request

Insurance

T ravel insurance is not compulsory for this tour but we strongly recommend it. Thus if you are interested in travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience.

Flights

I nternational transfer flights are not included. Thus, you can organize your flights separately with your preferred airline at any point. We organize 24/7 FREE airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and the last day of the tour. Alternatively, Flights can be booked with TourRadar by login to https://www.tourradar.com/flights).

Others

U NESCO Heritage sites Entrance fees N ational Parks Entrance fees and Jeep hire N ational Museums Entrance fees B otanical Gardens Entrance fees L ate check-out & early check-in charges

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Day 1 Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka-!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka-!

AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, the land like no other, and 14 days of explorations, showing you the best of the ancient history and culture, the lush green tea estates and waterfalls, the amazing wildlife, and the beautiful golden sandy beaches.

Upon arrival at Colombo CMB airport, you will meet your tour leader and you will be transferred to your hotel (we can pick you up from any hotel in Colombo or Negombo as well). The ﬁrst destination will be Negombo coastal town, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food, and fun.

DAY PLAN:

For day one, we haven’t planned any activity, thus you are free to arrive in Sri Lanka at any time (we offer 24/7 airport transfer service).

You will spend the day relaxing on the beach and pool of your cozy hotel.

Evening, you may have a walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sunset and the pleasant evening atmosphere of the beachside.

Overnight stay in a modern seafront hotel at Negombo.
Day 2 Royal Kingdom Of Anuradhapura
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Royal Kingdom Of Anuradhapura

After having a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or coffee, you will have a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Anuradhapura Ancient City (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival take a tour around the ancient city, Sri Lanka has a rich heritage and Anuradhapura is one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in the world. It was the first capital, ruled by 113 kings for over 1000 years.

Thereafter, visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and that has stood with pride for more than 2200 years.

Afternoon, visit Ruwanweliseya, a monument built in 140 BC that embodies the culture, heritage, and supremacy of the strongest kingdom in Sri Lankan history.

Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Anuradhapura.
Day 3 Explore The Northern Part Of Sri Lanka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Northern Part Of Sri Lanka

After breakfast, your tour leader will drive you to Jaffna. It’s a city located on the top corner of Sri Lanka, is a city that was kept away from the tourist trail due to the 30-year civil war which ended in 2009. It is now rising as a must-see Sri Lankan holiday destination as it offers much to do and it has a fascinating culture that is markedly different from that of the rest of the island, inﬂuenced by many traditions from South India.

DAY PLAN:

En-route to Jaffna, you will have an opportunity to witness the unique landscape of the northern part of the island along the A9 Highway.

Upon arrival, you have one and half days to explore this incredible location. Jaffna has full of hidden treasures including the famous Nallur Kandaswamy, a huge Hindu temple with golden arches and an ornate Gopuram tower. The star-shaped Jaffna Fort was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and it was later occupied by the Dutch and British. Jaffna Public Library is the symbol of the post-war regeneration. Jaffna Archaeological Museum has Dutch cannons and pre-colonial artifacts.

Overnights stay in a city hotel at Jaffna.
Day 4 Multicultural Town Of Trincomalee / East Coast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Multicultural Town Of Trincomalee / East Coast

DAY PLAN:

In the morning, you’ll depart from Jaffna, you’ll travel towards the eastern coast of Sri Lanka and you’ll visit the city of Trincomalee (3.5hr drive). It’s a fascinating place sitting on one of the ﬁnest natural harbours in the world. Trincomalee is an amazing multicultural town with lovely places such as Nilaveli Beach, Natural Hot Wells and Koneshwaram Kovil. Here you will experience a quiet bliss in a tropical heaven, far away from the busy and chaotic life. There are many activities available in this location such as kite surfing, jet-skiing and sailing across in a canoe.

Overnight stay in a seafront resort at Trincomalee.
Day 5 Kingdom Of Polonnaruwa / Elephant Trail Jeep Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kingdom Of Polonnaruwa / Elephant Trail Jeep Safari

DAY PLAN:

After breakfast, visit Polonnaruwa, in 1070 King Vijayabahu chose this place as his kingdom, one of the most ancient in the history of Sri Lanka. Cycling through Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site) ancient locations is a wonderful experience.

Afternoon, you will be heading to Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon 4x4 jeep safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants in their natural habitat. If you’re up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants. It is always a pleasure to watch baby elephants playing at the lake under the evening sunset.

Thereafter, spend your evening on your own walking around and enjoying the surrounding nature.

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya.
Day 6 Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Cultural Village Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Cultural Village Tour

DAY PLAN:

In the morning, you will visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), since it’s the best time to witness and capture the beautiful scenery of sunset from the summit. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Known as one of the wonders of the world due to the amazing architecture & technology being used.

Thereafter, You’ll engage with a wonderful Cultural Village Tour while exploring the beautiful countryside. It is a great opertunity to get close to unique local culture & life style of Sri Lankan people. It will start with a Tuk Tuk ride, one of the most famous transportation systems in Sri Lanka. While on the tour you will also enjoy a canoeing boat ride across the lake and a cart ride before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.

Afternoon, head back to your resort and relax with nature. If you’re interested you could experience an Ayurvedic herbal massage. From a healing perspective, Ayurvedic head massage is said to relieve mental stress and fatigue and to help achieve calmness and clarity.

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya
Day 7 Golden Cave Temple / Spice Garden/ Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Golden Cave Temple / Spice Garden/ Kandy

After breakfast, proceed towards Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio-diverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

DAY PLAN:

En-route to Kandy, you will visit the Royal Cave Temple and the Golden Buddha Statue (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Dambulla has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples with some of the most unique and signiﬁcant historical drawings.

Afterwards, you will continue your drive to Kandy, enroute stop at Matale Spice Garden.

Afternoon, you will visit the Temple Of Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Kandy view point.

Evening, you’ll engage with a Cultural Dance Show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage.

Overnight stay in a cozy mount view hotel at Kandy.
Day 8 Hill-Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hill-Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey through the lush green tea plantations and the waterfalls towards Sri Lanka’s tea region of Nuwara Eliya. It is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen’s Cottage, the General’s House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club, and the Town Post Ofﬁce.

DAY PLAN:

Morning, visit the Gem Museum; get to know more about the World-renowned and most prestigious Sri Lankan gem mining process during the museum tour.

En route to Nuwara Eliya, while driving through the cold misty hills, stop at a Tea Plantation and Factory. Here you will observe the rich tradition of processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon tea kept alive up to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.

Afternoon, explore on your own while walking through Nuwara Eliya city center (British colonial architecture; iconic post office/grand hotel/Victoria park) and the fruit and vegetable market.

Overnight stay in cozy tea field mount hotel at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 9 Spectacular Train Journey Into Mountains
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Spectacular Train Journey Into Mountains

DAY PLAN:

In the morning, you will enjoy a Spectacular Train Journey from Nanu-Oya station to Ella village (Train tickets will be arranged at the station / Class category is subject to availability). It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world.

Upon arrival, walk through the Ella village, Ella is everyone’s favorite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. The Nine Arch Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Ella, is a massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of steel. Ella is a great place for walking and climbing and its most famous trekking route is “Little Adam’s Peak”.

Evening, you could chill out at the village center where there are lots of restaurants, pubs and also evening entertainments. Ella is a stunning location that anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka should not miss out.

Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Ella Village.
Day 10 Leisure Day On The Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Leisure Day On The Beach

After a fantastic journey through the coconut palms, mountains and waterfalls, you have finally arrived at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa/Dickwella is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now few restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. It’s a magnificent place characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of a perfect tropical beach.

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival at your hotel, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a palm tree.

Optional activities, Jet Ski, Banana & Tube Boating, Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing are few among the popular list.

Overnight stay in a cozy seafront hotel at Ahangama.
Day 11 Whale Watching Boat Tour / Beach Relax
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whale Watching Boat Tour / Beach Relax

DAY PLAN:

Early in the morning you may hit back to the beautiful golden sandy beach and jump into a boat for an amazing ride on the sea to capture the blue whales and dolphins. Please note that Whale Watching is a SEASONAL activity.

Thereafter, relax on the beach or by the pool of your cozy hotel while enjoying beautiful srounding nature.

Optional activities, Jet Ski, Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing & Deep sea fishing are few among the popular list.

Evening, you’ll definitely enjoy the stunning scenery of sunset and the pleasant seaside atmosphere. You will also pop into a seafront restaurant and try some authentic Sri Lankan seafood - a wonderful crab curry is likely to be on the menu.

Overnight stay in a seafront hotel at Ahangama.
Day 12 Galle Fort And City / Turtle Hatchery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Galle Fort And City / Turtle Hatchery

After breakfast, you’ll continue your journey along the beautiful south coast towards Galle, a city well known for its Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is the intersection where classic Dutch and British architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere of beauty.

DAY PLAN:

En-roue to Galle, stop at Matara to witness and take pictures of the most famous Sri Lankan Stilt Fishermen.

Upon arrival to Galle city, walk through Galle Fort listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions nowadays ﬂooding cultural enthusiasts on a global scale. Historical Galle Lighthouse stands proudly on the southeast tip of the fort.

Thereafter, you’ll visit a Turtle Hatchery Center where baby turtles learn to take their first swim and injured adults are rehabilitated back into the ocean.

Overnight stay in a beach resort at Bentota.
Day 13 Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

After breakfast, you’ll visit Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the ﬁfth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colorful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike.

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival at Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit all the highlighted places in the city such as Red Mosque, Gangarama temple, Independent square and so on.

Afterwards, Perhaps, you may pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.

Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for your return flight or we drop you back to your hotel in Colombo or Negombo.

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Itinerary of your trip Sri Lanka All-Island Explore

Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka-!

Royal Kingdom Of Anuradhapura

Explore The Northern Part Of Sri Lanka

Multicultural Town Of Trincomalee / East Coast

Kingdom Of Polonnaruwa / Elephant Trail Jeep Safari

Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Cultural Village Tour

Golden Cave Temple / Spice Garden/ Kandy

Hill-Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

Spectacular Train Journey Into Mountains

Leisure Day On The Beach

Whale Watching Boat Tour / Beach Relax

Galle Fort And City / Turtle Hatchery

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

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