Tour package · 12 days

CEYLON (SRI LANKA) GRAND CULTURAL & NATURE JOURNEY

Heritage cities • Cultural encounters • Tea hills • Wildlife • Southern coast in 12 Days/11 Nights

Duration 12 days / 11 nights
Route 8 stops
From $2,395 per person

The journey

Your Journey at a Glance

Experience the best of Sri Lanka through ancient cities, cultural treasures, misty mountain landscapes, wildlife safaris, tea country and beautiful coastal scenery.

Suggested route: Airport / Negombo → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle → Airport

Route Plan – Schematic

Airport → Negombo (1N) → Anuradhapura (1N) → Sigiriya / Habarana (2N) → Kandy (2N) → Nuwara Eliya (1N) → Ella (1N) → Yala / Tissamaharama (2N) → Galle / Unawatuna (1N) → Airport

Map note: This is a route sequence for planning purposes, not a geographically scaled map. Actual routing and drive times may vary with traffic, weather and road conditions.

Stop Destination

01 Negombo 1 Night

02 Anuradhapura 1 Night

03 Sigiriya / Habarana 2 Night

04 Kandy 2 Nights

05 Nuwara Eliya 1 Night

06 Ella 1 Night

07 Yala / Tissamaharama 2 Nights

08 Galle / Unawatuna 1 Night

Your route

8 stops across the island

Tap a stop to see what waits there.

Stop 01 of 08

Negombo

The Airport Gateway Beach

Explore Negombo

Day by day

12 days, one story

Open a day to see what it holds. The line fills as you travel through the trip.

Meet your chauffeur-guide and transfer to Negombo. Relax after your flight or enjoy a short lagoon-side or beach visit depending on arrival time.
Highlights: Airport transfer; overnight Negombo.
Travel north to Anuradhapura. Visit selected ancient monuments and sacred sites if time permits; otherwise enjoy a relaxed evening.
Highlights: Scenic drive; Anuradhapura.
Continue the heritage exploration in Anuradhapura, then travel to the Sigiriya/Habarana region.
Highlights: Ancient city highlights; countryside drive.
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy a jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla, selected according to current elephant movement.
Highlights: UNESCO heritage; seasonal elephant gathering safari.
Travel to Kandy via a spice garden or village experience. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoy a cultural performance if operating.
Highlights: Cultural and culinary experience.
Explore Kandy at a comfortable pace. Options include the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, a local craft visit or a cooking demonstration.
Highlights: Kandy city and botanical gardens.
Drive into the tea country, visit a tea factory and enjoy scenic viewpoints and waterfalls en route.
Highlights: Tea plantation and hill-country scenery.
Transfer to Nanu Oya station for the scenic train to Ella, subject to timetable and ticket availability. Enjoy an easy afternoon in Ella.
Highlights: Scenic railway; Ella town.
Visit a viewpoint or short walk in Ella before travelling to Yala/Tissamaharama. Relax at the lodge.
Highlights: Ella highlights; transfer to wildlife country.
Enjoy a guided jeep safari in Yala National Park. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; the experience focuses on natural habitats and responsible wildlife viewing.
Highlights: Yala safari; leisure time.
Travel to Galle via the southern coast. Explore Galle Fort, lighthouse area and historic streets. Enjoy a relaxed evening by the coast.
Highlights: Coastal scenery; Galle Fort.
Transfer to the airport. Allow sufficient travel time based on flight departure and traffic conditions.
Highlights: Private departure transfer.

Good to know

What's included

Included

11 nights’ accommodation in a double/twin room with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Airport transfers, fuel, highway charges, parking and driver expenses
Standard hotel taxes and service charges where included in hotel rates

Not included

International flights and visa fees
Lunches, dinners and beverages unless specified
All attraction entrance fees, safari jeep and park fees unless included in final quote
Scenic train tickets, subject to availability
Personal expenses, tips, insurance and optional activities
Booking & Travel Notes
• All travel dates, hotel availability and final rates must be reconfirmed before accepting a booking or deposit.
• National park safaris, train services and outdoor activities are subject to park rules, railway operations, weather and availability.
• Entrance fees and optional experiences should be itemised in the final customer quotation to avoid misunderstandings.
• Guests should share arrival/departure flight details, dietary requirements and mobility considerations before confirmation.
• A suitable travel insurance policy is strongly recommended.

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