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Tour package · 15 days

CEYLON (SRI LANKA) TIMELESS WONDERS – THE ULTIMATE ISLAND JOURNEY

UNESCO heritage • Sacred cities • Tea country • Wildlife • Tropical beaches in 14 Nights / 15 Days with •Private • Personal • Authentic Sri Lanka experience

  • Duration 15 days / 14 nights
  • Route 10 stops
  • From $2,875 per person
The journey

Your Journey at a Glance

Embark on an unforgettable island adventure exploring Sri Lanka’s UNESCO heritage sites, spectacular landscapes, wildlife-rich national parks, traditional villages and tropical beaches.

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

Route Plan – Schematic

Airport → Negombo (1N) → Anuradhapura (1N) → Sigiriya / Habarana (2N) → Kandy (2N) → Nuwara Eliya (2N) → Ella (2N) → Yala (1N) → Mirissa (1N) → Galle (1N) → Bentota (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 1Night

02 Anuradhapura 1Night

03 Sigiriya / Habarana 2Nights

04 Kandy 2Nights

05 Nuwara Eliya 2Nights

06 Ella 2Nights

07 Yala 1Night

08 Mirissa 1Night

09 Galle 1Night

10 Bentota 1Night

Your route

10 stops across the island

Tap a stop to see what waits there.

Negombo
Stop 01 of 10

Negombo

The Airport Gateway Beach

Day by day

15 days, one story

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

  1. Airport meet-and-greet and transfer to Negombo. Relax by the beach or lagoon depending on arrival time.

    Highlights: Arrival and leisure.

  2. Drive to the ancient capital. Visit selected sacred and archaeological highlights, with time to settle in.

    Highlights: Anuradhapura heritage.

  3. Complete any remaining visits before travelling to Sigiriya/Habarana. Enjoy a village or countryside experience if time permits.

    Highlights: Heritage route and rural scenery.

  4. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and visit Dambulla Cave Temple. Enjoy the cultural landscape of the Cultural Triangle.

    Highlights: UNESCO-listed highlights.

  5. Travel to Kandy via a spice garden. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and explore the lake area.

    Highlights: Kandy cultural centre.

  6. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens and enjoy a relaxed cultural day with optional craft or cooking experiences.

    Highlights: Gardens and local culture.

  7. Drive through tea country with a tea factory visit and scenic stops. Check in at Nuwara Eliya.

    Highlights: Tea plantations and hill country.

  8. Early excursion to Horton Plains National Park, subject to weather and park access. Return to Nuwara Eliya for a relaxed afternoon.

    Highlights: Nature walk; World’s End viewpoint subject to visibility.

  9. Transfer to Nanu Oya station for the scenic train journey to Ella, subject to availability. Explore Ella town on arrival.

    Highlights: Scenic train and mountain views.

  10. Enjoy a guided visit to Nine Arches Bridge and a suitable viewpoint or nature walk. Free time to enjoy Ella’s relaxed atmosphere.

    Highlights: Ella highlights.

  11. Travel to Yala via the southern hill country. Check in and enjoy the lodge surroundings.

    Highlights: Scenic transfer; wildlife region.

  12. Early safari in Yala, then continue to Mirissa for a coastal stay. Safari sightings are not guaranteed.

    Highlights: National park safari; beach arrival.

  13. Enjoy the coast before travelling to Galle. Explore Galle Fort and its historic lanes.

    Highlights: Southern coast and Galle Fort.

  14. Travel along the coast to Bentota. Enjoy beach time or an optional river cruise, subject to conditions.

    Highlights: Beach leisure; optional Madu Ganga boat trip.

  15. Transfer to the airport or Colombo according to flight time. A Colombo city stop may be possible for late departures.

    Highlights: Departure transfer.

Good to know

What's included

Included

  • 14 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

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Lunches, dinners and beverages unless specified
  • Entrance fees, safari jeep and park fees unless included in final quotation
  • Scenic train tickets subject to availability
  • Personal expenses, tips, travel insurance and optional excursions
  • 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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