Grand Heritage & Nature Tour
Explore Sacred Sites, Misty Hills & Coastal Charms
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Cover Sri Lanka’s top highlights in 10 days—from ancient cities and tea estates to wild safaris and serene beaches.
What's included
Destination
Ella , Galle , Kandy , Mirissa , Negombo , Nuwara Eliya , Polonnaruwa , Sigiriya , Yala Discover Destinations
Departure Location
Katunayake International Airport, Sri Lanka
Return Location
Katunayake International Airport, Sri Lanka
Price includes
- Bottled Water
- Hotel accommodations with breakfast
- Jeep Safaris
- Private driver/guide with air-conditioned vehicle
- Train Ride
Price does not include
- Entrance tickets
- Lunches/dinners
- optional-activities
This 10-day route features the most iconic destinations in Sri Lanka. Start with ancient wonders at Sigiriya and Dambulla, then travel through the cultural city of Kandy and onward to the cool hills of Nuwara Eliya. Take the scenic train ride to Ella, followed by an exciting wildlife safari in Yala. Finally, unwind in Tangalle, explore Galle, and enjoy a brief stay in Colombo before departure.
Best Time: All year with variations by region
- Tour Timeline
Tour Timeline
DAY 1
Arrival & Negombo
- Pickup from the airport and check-in at Negombo.
- Relax on the beach or lagoon boat ride.
Overnight Stay: Negombo
DAY 2
Negombo → Sigiriya
- En route visit to Dambulla Cave Temple.
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Overnight Stay: Sigiriya
DAY 3
Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa
- Morning visit to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
- Explore UNESCO ruins and monuments.
Overnight Stay: Sigiriya
DAY 4
Sigiriya → Kandy
- Stop at Spice Garden & Matale Hindu Temple.
- Evening Kandy cultural show.
Overnight Stay: Kandy
DAY 5
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
- Botanical Garden, Ramboda Falls & Tea Factory.
- Colonial charm in Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
DAY 6
Nuwara Eliya → Ella
- Scenic train ride or drive to Ella.
- Visit Ella attractions: Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Falls.
Overnight Stay: Ella
DAY 7
Ella → Yala
- Morning leisure or trek to Little Adam’s Peak.
- Transfer to Yala in the afternoon
Overnight Stay: Yala
DAY 8
Yala Safari → Mirissa
- Early morning Yala Safari.
- Scenic coastal drive to Mirissa.
Overnight Stay: Mirissa
DAY 9
Mirissa → Galle
- Whale watching (seasonal) or beach time.
- Transfer to Galle, explore the Dutch Fort.
Overnight Stay: Galle
DAY 10
Galle → Colombo → Airport
- Colombo city tour if time permits.
- Departure from Bandaranaike International Airport.
More about Ella Discover Ella
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna.
More about Galle Discover Galle
Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip.
More about Kandy
Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.
More about Mirissa Discover Mirissa
Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 150 kilometres south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 4 metres above sea level. Mirissa's beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination.
More about Negombo Discover Negombo
Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Neoclassical St. Mary’s Church, completed in the 1920s, features a ceiling decorated with vivid religious paintings.
More about Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine, is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway's Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.
More about Polonnaruwa Discover Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa, also referred as Pulathisipura and Vijayarajapura in ancient times, is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. The modern town of Polonnaruwa is also known as New Town, and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
More about Sigiriya
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite approximately 180 m high.
More about Yala Discover Yala
Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.
