10-Day Essential Sri Lanka Highlights
Overview
A comprehensive 10-day tour balance of heritage, mountains, safari, and golden beaches. Explore the ancient cultural ruins, experience the misty hill country, enjoy an elephant and leopard safari, and relax on southern shores.
Tour Highlights
- Climb Sigiriya Fortress, hike Pidurangala & safari in Minneriya
- Explore Polonnaruwa ancient ruins & Kandy Tooth Temple
- Take the scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- Thrilling half-day safari in Yala National Park
- 2 Nights in Mirissa for whale watching, snorkeling with turtles & Galle Fort
What's Included
Inclusions
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- English-Speaking Local Driver/Guide
- Fuel & Parking Fees Included
- Airport Pickup & Drop-off
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01 - 02 Colombo Airport to Sigiriya
Arrive and transfer to Sigiriya for a two-night stay. Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, hike Pidurangala Rock, explore the ancient ruined city of Polonnaruwa, and enjoy a wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park.
Day 03 Sigiriya to Kandy
Travel to Kandy, stopping at Dambulla Cave Temple on the way. Check in for a one-night stay. Visit Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic, walk the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, and see a cultural dance show.
Day 04 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Journey to the cool climate of Nuwara Eliya. Stay one night. Tour lush tea factories and plantations, see Ramboda Waterfalls, enjoy views, and relax by Gregory Lake.
Day 05 - 06 Nuwara Eliya to Ella (By Train)
Board the scenic train ride to Ella. Stay two nights in Ella. Hike Little Adam's Peak, walk the Nine Arch Bridge, and view Ravana Waterfalls & Upper Diyaluma Waterfalls.
Day 07 Ella to Yala
Travel down to Yala. Check in for one night. Go on a thrilling afternoon wildlife safari in Yala National Park.
Day 08 - 09 Yala to Mirissa (Beach Stay)
Head to Mirissa for a two-night stay. Snorkel with turtles, go surfing or diving, enjoy whale watching, visit Coconut Tree Hill, Weligama Beach, a turtle farm, and the Galle Dutch Fort.
Day 10 Mirissa to Airport
Transfer from Mirissa to Colombo Airport for your departure flight.