The journey matters as much as the destination. In every trip, there’s a story waiting to unfold.
This is a comprehensive 17-day tour of Sri Lanka that includes visits to key historical and cultural sites, national parks, and beaches. The itinerary starts in Negombo and ends in Colombo, covering iconic locations like Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Galle. Activities range from exploring ancient ruins, wildlife safaris, visiting tea plantations, hiking, train journeys, snorkeling, and whale watching. The trip provides ample opportunities to experience Sri Lanka’s rich history, diverse wildlife, scenic landscapes, and vibrant culture.
Day 01
Airport-Negombo
Arrive at airport in Sri Lanka then direct drives to Negombo beach hotel.
(15-minute drive to the airport), in the evening either visit a fishing village or spend time at your leisure on the beach, overnight stay in Negombo. (Please noted this day program can be change according to your flight arrival time to Sri Lanka.)
Day 02
Negombo -Anuradhapura
After breakfast around 08.30 starting drive Anuradapura On the way visit Yapahuwa ancient monuments, (Entrance tickets LKR 1000 per person)
Yapahuwa was one of the ephemeral capitals of 13th century medieval Sri Lanka. It’s built around a huge granite rock rising abruptly almost a hundred meters above the surrounding lowlands it was built as a palace and military stronghold against foreign invaders.
After that reach to Anuradapura you have a lunch around 13.30
Then start to visit the ancient capital Anuradhapura, (Entrance tickets $ 25 per person)
Dating from the 3rd century BC Attractions include the Huge Dagabas, Ruwanwaliseya, Adaygiri , Jethawanarama Monasteries and Isurumuniya Rock Temple,The scared Bo- tree claims to be the oldest documented tree in the world, bronzed palaces monk chapter house , ponds , and very well preserved rock cut Buddha statues and sculptures,
Overnight stay in Anuradapura and Dinner at the hotel.
Day 03
Anuradhapura- Habarana- Sigiriya
After breakfast around 8.30 starting to drive to habarana.
on the way visit Aukana Buddha statue. (Entrance tickets LKR 1000 per person)
After that you can hike in pidurangala rock for see the Sunset.
A massive rock formation almost directly opposite Sigiriya, Pidurangala has an equally majestic view as the former of rolling lake-and-land vistas and especially for an unforgettable sunset.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 04
Sigiriya -Polonnaruwa-Sigiriya
After breakfast around 8.30 proceed to polonnaruwa medieval capital Sri Lanka (Entrance tickets $ 25 per person) very well-preserved rock cut Buddha statues, beautiful paints and ancient monasteries,
Then you have lunch around 13.30
After that jeep safari starting around 14.30 in Minneriya or kadulla national park Minariya or kaudulla national park entrance tickets $ 35 per person, 3 hours or 3 h.30 minutes 4 by 4 safari jeep for inside the national park $ 38 (Total 2-person, private jeep only for 2 of you)(in Sri Lanka best place to see big number of wild elephants.)
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 05
Sigiriya-Trincomalee
After early breakfast around 7.30 proceed to Sigiriya Lion Rock(Entrance tickets $30 per person) which was built by King Kashapa in the 5th century, which is a complex of building parts of the Royal Palace fortified town and most attractive fresco paintings.
After that drive to Trincomalee Lunch on beach restaurant in Trincomalee around 13.30
on the way visits visit the Fort Fredrick was built by the Portuguese in 1623. Later captured by Dutch and after that captured by British in 1795. The famous Koneswaram Temple is located inside this fort. This Hindu temple earlier known as the Temple of a Thousand Pillars.
Overnight stay in Nilawali
Day 06 & 07
Nilawali
Spend the day either snorkeling around Pigeon Island, scuba diving or sunbathing on the soft sandy beach in Nilawali.
Day 08
Nilawali- Kandy
After breakfast around 8.30 drive to Kandy on the way
Visit Dabulla Golden Rock Temple (Entrance tickets LKR 2000 per person) which dates back to the 1st century, the cave houses over 150 Buddha Statues and three Sri Lankan Kings and two God and Goddesses’. Large sweeping of color paintings adorns the rock ceiling.
Lunch around 14.00
After that drive to Kandy on the way visit Mathale Hindu temple.
Reach to Kandy Explore the Kandy city, have a chance to walk around the city.
Evening you can see the culture dance show, (Entrance tickets LKR 2000 per person)
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 09
kandy Pinnawala-Kandy
Morning around 8.00 after your breakfast drive to Pinnawala Visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage (Entrance tickets LKR 3000 per person) home to abandoned and injured elephant. Milk feeding times for the baby elephants are 9.15am and 1.15pm daily,
On the way back to Kandy visits Peradeniya Botanical Garden, (Entrance tickets LKR 3000 per person) which is well known for its large number and variety of plants, also ornamental and decorative trees, useful for medicine. In total there is more than 4000 species, including indigenous and introduced plants.
And in the afternoon visits which has been the center of the Buddhist faith for a long time, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth, (Entrance tickets LKR 2000 per person)
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 10
Kandy-Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast around 9.00 travels to the Hill Country in the heart of Sri Lanka where the finest tea is grown, visit Rush Waterfall named “Ramboda waterfall” flowing through the green tea estate.
Visiting Tea plantations,
Tea factories and buildings are all are an aspect of the “Colonial British style”.
Lunch around 13.30
Then explore the Nuwara Eliya city,
Grogara Lake, and Lover’s leap waterfall Tracking.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 11
Nuwara Eliya-Ella
Early morning 6.00 with your breakfast packets starting to tracking in Horton plains national park, (Entrance tickets $35 per person)
The Horton Plains National Park montane grassland and cloud forest located in the Central Highlands, it is rich in Biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region, around 9 km (5.6 miles) if you do the full circuit.
After that drive to the Nanu oya train station, Catch the train 12.35 then travel to Ella, (Train tickets $ 15 per person) we pick you in Ella station then.
You have a lunch when you reach to Ella.
After that you can visits nine arch brigs.
Overnight stay in Ella.
Day 12
Ella-Thissamharama
Early morning tracing in little Adma’s peak,
hikes in little Adam’s peak are phenomenal with the region well known for its tea plantations and spectacular mountain ranges. without needing to hike for hours, especially for an unforgettable sunrise.
after back to hotel breakfast around 9.00 after that drives to Tissamaharama to visit the Rawana waterfalls,
And on the way visits Buduruwagala (stone images of the Buddha) (Entrance tickets $ 2 per person) one of the most remarkable spiritual sites located within rocky clearing of a magical dry zone forest that is inhabited by colourful birds and butterflies.
And you have lunch in Thissamaharama
Overnight stay in Tissamaharama and dinner at the hotel.
Day 13
Thissamaharama
In this day you can have a chance full day wild safari trip in Yala National Park, Yala national park entrance tickets $ 35 per person, 3 hours or 3 h.30 minutes 4 by 4 safari jeep for inside the national park $ 47 (Total 2-person, private jeep only for 2 of you)
the most popular wildlife park where you can see most of the animals which are found in Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay in Tissamaharama.
Day 14
Thissamaharama- Thangalla-Mirissa
After breakfast around 8.00 proceed to Mirissa.
You can have a chance spent the time on the breathtaking sandy beach,
Overnight stay in Mirissa lunch and dinner at the sea food restaurant at the hotel.
Day 15
Mirissa
Early morning 6.00 can have a chance to whales & dolphins watching tour in Mirissa (Entrance tickets $ 60 per person)
Relax on the beach in Mirissa.
Overnight stay in Mirissa lunch and dinner at the sea food restaurant at the hotel.
Day 16
Mirissa –Galle
When you finished your breakfast travel to Galle on the way visit the Weligama stick fishing attraction.
And you have lunch at the beach restaurant or fort restaurant around 13.30
Visits turtle hatchery (Entrance tickets LKR 3000 per person)
In the evening a visit to Galle Fort, a well-preserved fortified city built by originally by the Dutch.
Overnight stay at Galle.
Day 17
Galle to Colombo-Airport
After breakfast at 8.30 drive to Colombo.
On the way visit if you like you have a chance to made river boat tour.
Enjoy the time on the Hikkaduwa , benthota beach and lunch there.
And reach to Colombo Explore the Colombo city
According to your flight time driver to airport catch your flight. (This day program can be change according to your departure time)
Yapahuwa Ancient Monuments
Ancient Capital Anuradhapura
Aukana Buddha Statue
Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple
Polonnaruwa Medieval Capital Sri Lanka
Minneriya or Kadulla National Park
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Village Safari Tour
Mathale Hindu Temple
Culture Dance Show
Temple of the Tooth
Ramboda Waterfall
Tea Plantations & Tea Factories Visits
Gregory Lake
Lover’s Leap Water Falls Tracking
Horton Plains National Park
Train Journey
Nine Arch Bridge
Little Adma’s Peak
Rawana Waterfalls
Buduruwagala
Yala National Park
Weligama Stick Fishing
Galle Fort
Whales & Dolphins Watching Tour
Turtle Hatchery
Colombo City
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Polonnaruwa Ancient Monument Site
Fort Fredrick
Koneswaram Temple
Snorkeling or Scuba Diving
Mihinthala Mounatain
Pidurangala Rock Temple
Peradeniya Botanical Garden
Madu River Boat Tour
Fishing Village & Fish Market
Budget Package Including Guest house or 2* hotels
• For a coupe 2-person Cost Euro 1500 (Euro 750 Per person)
• Between 3 to 8-person group Cost Euro 520 Per person
• More than 9-person group cost Euro 460 per person
• From Airport arrival to till departure all the 17 days transports.
• Fully da insured fleet of Comfortable Air condition cars, vans and coaches according to your requirements.
• Professional English-speaking Guides.
• According to the hotel standard Single, Double or triple Rooms. (King size or Twin beds as your request)
• Include breakfast hotel you stay. (A la carte menu or buffet)
• On board water bottles.
• Toll charges/all possibility damages/ Government taxes & service charges.
• All the entrance tickets activity charges with train tickets & safari jeeps with include in the tour itinerary.
• Lunch & dinner.
• Airfare.
• Drinks.
• Personal expenses.
Semi inclusive Options: one silver package (Including 3* standard hotels or resorts)
• For a coupe 2-person Cost Euro 2100 (Euro 1050 Per person)
• Between 3 to 8-person group Cost Euro 875 Per person
• More than 9-person group cost Euro 810 per person
• From Airport arrival to till departure all the 17 days transports.
• Fully da insured fleet of Comfortable Air condition cars, vans and coaches according to your requirements.
• Professional English-speaking Guides.
• According to the hotel standard Single, Double or triple Rooms. (King size or Twin beds as your request)
• Include breakfast & dinner hotel you stay. (A la carte menu or buffet)
• On board water bottles.
• Toll charges/all possibility damages/ Government taxes & service charges.
• All the entrance tickets activity charges with train tickets & safari jeeps with include in the tour itinerary.
• Lunch.
• Airfare.
• Drinks.
• Personal expenses.
Semi inclusive Options two gold package (Including 4* standard hotels & resorts)
• For a couple 2-person Cost Euro 2760 (Euro 1380 Per person)
• Between 3-to-8-person group Cost Euro 1190 Per person
• More than 9-person group cost Euro 1120 per person
• From Airport arrival to till departure all the 17 days transports.
• Fully da insured fleet of Comfortable Air condition cars, vans and coaches according to your requirements.
• Professional English-speaking Guides.
• According to the hotel standard Single, Double or triple Rooms. (King size or Twin beds as your request)
• Include breakfast & dinner hotel you stay. (A la carte menu or buffet)
• On board water bottles.
• Toll charges/all possibility damages/ Government taxes & service charges
• All the entrance tickets activity charges with train tickets & safari jeeps with include in the tour itinerary.
• Lunch.
• Airfare.
• Drinks.
• Personal expenses.
Semi inclusive Options three Diamond package, (Including 5* standard Hotels & Resorts)
• For a coupe 2-person Cost Euro 3800 (Euro1900 Per person)
• Between 3 to 8-person group Cost Euro 1700 Per person
• More than 9-person group cost Euro 1650 per person
• From Airport arrival to till departure all the 17 days transports.
• Fully da insured fleet of Comfortable Air condition cars, vans and coaches according to your requirements.
• Professional English-speaking Guides.
• According to the hotel standard Single, Double or triple Rooms. (King size or Twin beds as your request)
• Include breakfast & dinner hotel you stay. (A la carte menu or buffet)
• On board water bottles.
• Toll charges/all possibility damages/ Government taxes & service charges.
• All the entrance tickets activity charges with train tickets & safari jeeps with include in the tour itinerary.
• Lunch.
• Airfare.
• Drinks.
• Personal expenses.