Scenic Sri Lanka Discovery
From Ancient Cities to Tea Trails & South Coast Bliss
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A detailed loop around Sri Lanka blending history, highland retreats, and coastal wonders in a seamless 12-day trip.
What's included
Destination
Ella , Galle , Kandy , Negombo , Pasikuda , Sigiriya , Tangalle , 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
- Private driver/guide with air-conditioned vehicle
- Train Ride
Price does not include
- Entrance tickets
- Lunches/dinners
- optional-activities
Starting from Anuradhapura, delve into ancient Buddhist heritage and move into the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle at Sigiriya. Travel east to Pasikuda for beach time, visit Kandy and the lush hill country of Ella and Nuwara Eliya, and continue south through Yala, Tangalle, and Galle for a coastal finish.
Route: Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Pasikuda → Kandy → Ella → Yala → Tangalle (3N) → Galle (2N)
- Tour Timeline
Tour Timeline
Day 1
Arrival & Negombo
- Transfer to beach hotel. Leisure evening.
- Optional: Lagoon boat ride or seafood dinner.
Overnight Stay: Negombo
Day 2
Negombo → Sigiriya
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
- Optional: Ayurveda massage or cycling tour.
Overnight Stay: Sigiriya
Day 3
Sigiriya Rock & Safari
- Early morning climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Afternoon Jeep Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla.
- Village tour with local lunch.
Overnight Stay: Sigiriya
Day 4
Sigiriya → Trincomalee
- Transfer to Nilaveli Beach. Relax or enjoy watersports.
Overnight Stay: Trincomalee
Day 5
Trincomalee Exploration
- Snorkeling at Pigeon Island or scuba diving (optional).
- Visit hot springs and Fort Frederick.
Overnight Stay: Trincomalee
Day 6
Trincomalee → Kandy
- Scenic drive via Kantale Reservoir and Matale.
- Visit Matale Alu Viharaya and Spice Garden.
Overnight Stay: Kandy
Day 7
Explore Kandy
- Temple of the Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens.
- Kandy Lake walk and traditional performance.
Overnight Stay: Kandy
Day 8
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
- Visit tea factory and plantations.
- Explore Gregory Lake and local market.
Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
Day 9
Train to Ella
- Scenic train ride to Ella.
- Explore Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Falls.
Overnight Stay: Ella
Day 10
Ella → Yala
- Morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak.
- Drive to Yala, relax in evening.
Overnight Stay: Yala
Day 11
Yala Safari & Mirissa
- Morning safari to spot leopards and elephants.
- Drive to Mirissa via Tangalle and Dondra Head.
Overnight Stay: Mirissa
Day 12
Galle Fort & Airport Transfer
- Whale watching or beach leisure.
- Visit Galle Fort, turtle hatchery.
- Transfer to 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 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 Pasikuda
Pasikudah or Pasikuda is a coastal resort town located 35 kilometers northwest of Batticaloa, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka.
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 Tangalle
Tangalle is a large town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. It is one of the largest towns in southern province. It is located 195 km south of Colombo and 35 km east of Matara. It has a mild climate, in comparison to the rest of the district, and sandy beaches.
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.
