Experience the best of Sri Lanka on a carefully designed 10-day journey covering Negombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Mirissa, Unawatuna and Colombo. Enjoy ancient heritage, wildlife, scenic train travel, tea country, adventure activities and tropical beaches.
Overnight: Negombo
After arriving at the airport, transfer to your hotel in Negombo. After some time to refresh, enjoy a Negombo City Tour.
Explore the famous Negombo Fish Market (depending on arrival time), relax on Negombo Beach and experience the city’s beautiful lagoon, seafood culture and lively beachfront atmosphere.
Enjoy an evening by the beach with dinner and live music.
Overnight: Sigiriya
After breakfast, travel inland towards Sigiriya.
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can observe elephants being fed and bathed. The itinerary also includes an elephant ride experience.
In the evening, visit the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the famous 5th-century “Fortress in the Sky.”
Explore the ancient gardens, Lion’s Gate, Mirror Wall and frescoes associated with the historic rock fortress.
Overnight: Sigiriya
After breakfast, travel to Polonnaruwa Ancient City, the historic second capital of Sri Lanka.
Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient city and discover:
Overnight: Kandy
Start early with an optional Pidurangala Rock sunrise hike for spectacular views.
Continue towards Kandy with a visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple, one of Sri Lanka’s best-preserved cave temple complexes.
Visit a Spice Garden and, depending on the route, stop in Matale.
Continue to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, covering approximately 147 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.
Visit a Gem Museum & Factory and discover Sri Lanka’s long tradition of gemstone production.
Later, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoy the Kandy Viewpoint.
Overnight: Kandy.
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, visit Ambuluwawa Tower, located approximately 1,100 metres above sea level and offering panoramic views across the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Continue through Ramboda and stop at Ramboda Waterfall.
Visit a traditional Ceylon Tea Plantation & Tea Factory and learn about Sri Lanka’s famous tea industry.
Continue to Seetha Amman Temple, associated with the Ramayana tradition.
Later, visit Gregory Lake and enjoy the cool mountain atmosphere of Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight: Ella
Start early and travel to Horton Plains National Park, a spectacular highland landscape featuring grasslands, cloud forests and unique flora and fauna.
Explore Baker’s Falls and enjoy the dramatic views at World’s End.
Take the scenic Nanu Oya → Ella train journey, travelling through lush tea plantations, mountains and beautiful highland scenery.
After arriving in Ella, visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the “Bridge in the Sky.”
Enjoy Ella’s vibrant evening atmosphere and dinner.
Overnight: Ella
Overnight: Ella
Start the day with a sunrise hike to Little Adam’s Peak, offering panoramic views over Ella’s mountains, valleys and tea estates.
Continue with optional adventure activities:
Enjoy an exhilarating zipline experience with panoramic views across Ella Gap, tea plantations and mountains.
Experience the famous cliffside swing surrounded by lush greenery and mountain scenery.
Relax by the pool and enjoy the surrounding mountain views.
End the day with dinner and experience Ella’s lively nightlife.
Overnight: Ella.
Overnight: Mirissa
After breakfast, travel towards the southern coast.
Visit Ravana Falls, a scenic waterfall surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes.
Continue to Secret Beach, a quieter coastal location ideal for relaxation.
Arrive in Mirissa and enjoy an authentic local dinner.
Later, relax on the beach and visit Coconut Tree Hill for spectacular sunset views.
Overnight: Mirissa.
Overnight: Unawatuna
Start early, around 5:30–6:00 AM, for an exciting Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Tour.
Mirissa is highlighted in the itinerary as an important destination for whale and dolphin watching.
After the boat tour, enjoy leisure time at Weligama Bay Beach, known for its sandy coastline, calm waters and beginner-friendly surfing.
Experience Sri Lanka’s traditional stilt fishermen along the southern coast.
Continue to Unawatuna Beach and relax by the ocean.
Overnight: Unawatuna.
Visit the historic Galle Dutch Fort, followed by a Sea Turtle Hatchery and Hikkaduwa Beach.
Continue with a Madu River Boat Safari, experiencing the waterways and mangrove environment. The itinerary also mentions:
Continue to Colombo for a city tour featuring:
Finally, transfer to the airport for departure.
Ancient Heritage
Sigiriya • Polonnaruwa • Dambulla • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic • Galle Dutch Fort
🐘 Wildlife
Pinnawala Elephant Experience • Minneriya Safari
🏔️ Mountains & Adventure
Pidurangala • Horton Plains • World’s End • Little Adam’s Peak • Ella Zipline • Ella Swing
🍃 Tea Country
Nuwara Eliya • Ramboda • Tea Plantation • Tea Factory
🚂 Scenic Journey
Nanu Oya → Ella Train Journey
🌊 Southern Coast
Ravana Falls • Secret Beach • Mirissa • Weligama • Unawatuna • Hikkaduwa
🐋 Ocean Experiences
Whale & Dolphin Watching • Madu River Safari
According to the tour document, the package includes:
From the beaches of Negombo to ancient kingdoms, misty mountains, tea plantations, wildlife and the southern coastline — this 9-night / 10-day journey brings together the experiences that make Sri Lanka unforgettable.