12-Day Sri Lanka Tour

Tour Summary

This 12-day tour is designed to give travelers a full Sri Lankan experience—heritage, culture, wildlife, mountains, waterfalls, beaches, city life, and relaxation. A perfect balance of sightseeing and leisure, covering the most popular and beautiful destinations in the country.


Tour Route (12 Days)

Day 1: Airport / Colombo → Negombo
Day 2: Negombo → Pinnawala → Dambulla → Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Minneriya Safari → Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya → Kandy
Day 5: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya → Horton Plains → Ella
Day 7: Ella Sightseeing
Day 8: Ella → Yala
Day 9: Yala → Mirissa
Day 10: Mirissa → Galle → Hikkaduwa / Bentota
Day 11: Bentota → Madu River → Turtle Hatchery → Colombo
Day 12: Colombo City Tour → Airport Drop-off


Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival → Negombo

  • Airport pickup by our representative

  • Transfer to Negombo hotel

  • Relax at the beach

  • Negombo city tour (optional)

  • Overnight in Negombo


Day 2 – Negombo → Pinnawala → Dambulla → Sigiriya

  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple

  • Check-in at Sigiriya hotel

  • Overnight in Sigiriya


Day 3 – Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Minneriya Safari → Sigiriya

  • Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (early morning)

  • Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City

  • Afternoon safari at Minneriya / Kaudulla / Hurulu Eco Park

  • Overnight in Sigiriya


Day 4 – Sigiriya → Kandy

  • Travel to Kandy

  • Visit Spice Garden (optional)

  • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

  • Kandy city tour & viewpoint

  • Cultural dance show (optional)

  • Overnight in Kandy


Day 5 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

  • Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden

  • Drive through Ramboda

  • Visit Ramboda Falls

  • Visit Tea Factory & Plantation

  • Arrive in Nuwara Eliya (Little England)

  • Gregory Lake visit

  • Overnight in Nuwara Eliya


Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya → Horton Plains → Ella

  • Early visit Horton Plains + World’s End

  • Scenic train ride Nanu Oya to Ella (if tickets available)

  • Arrive in Ella

  • Overnight in Ella


Day 7 – Ella Sightseeing

  • Visit Nine Arch Bridge

  • Little Adam’s Peak

  • Ella Rock (optional)

  • Ravana Falls

  • Relax in Ella town

  • Overnight in Ella


Day 8 – Ella → Yala

  • Drive to Yala

  • Evening safari in Yala National Park

  • Overnight in Yala


Day 9 – Yala → Mirissa

  • Morning drive to Mirissa

  • Relax at Mirissa Beach

  • Overnight in Mirissa


Day 10 – Mirissa → Galle → Bentota / Hikkaduwa

  • Early morning Whale Watching (optional)

  • Visit Galle Dutch Fort

  • Stilt fishermen visit

  • Arrive in Bentota / Hikkaduwa

  • Overnight in Bentota or Hikkaduwa


Day 11 – Bentota → Madu River → Turtle Hatchery → Colombo

  • Madu River boat safari

  • Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

  • Water sports in Bentota (optional)

  • Transfer to Colombo

  • Overnight in Colombo


Day 12 – Colombo City Tour → Airport

  • Colombo city tour:

    • Red Mosque

    • Galle Face Green

    • Independence Square

    • Lotus Tower (outside view)

    • Shopping

  • Airport drop-off for departure

Inclusions

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver/guide
  • All sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • 2 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Mineral water during tours
  • Fuel, parking, and highway tolls
  • Trip planning and professional tour guide services

Exclusion

  • Airfare / domestic flights
  • Lunch and dinner (unless specified)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, tips, etc.)
  • Adventure activities not mentioned in itinerary
  • Travel insurance
  • Any additional services not mentioned in inclusions