Summary

Experience the best of Sri Lanka in 16 unforgettable days. This tour covers ancient heritage cities, wildlife parks, scenic hill country, cultural highlights, beautiful beaches, and local village experiences. Perfect for travelers who want a relaxed, rich, and diverse holiday across Sri Lanka.

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Route

Airport → Negombo → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Minneriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Mirissa → Galle → Colombo → Airport

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Sri Lanka → Negombo

• Meet and greet at the airport

• Transfer to Negombo

• Beach relaxation / Lagoon exploration

• Overnight in Negombo

Day 2 – Negombo → Sigiriya

• Drive to Sigiriya

• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple

• Check in to Sigiriya hotel

• Evening village walk

• Overnight in Sigiriya

Day 3 – Sigiriya → Lion Rock → Polonnaruwa

• Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress

• Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO)

• Return to Sigiriya

• Overnight in Sigiriya

Day 4 – Minneriya / Kaudulla Safari

• Morning safari at Minneriya / Kaudulla / Hurulu Eco Park

• Free evening

• Overnight in Sigiriya

Day 5 – Sigiriya → Kandy

• Visit Spice Garden in Matale

• Visit Temple of the Tooth

• Cultural dance show

• Overnight in Kandy

Day 6 – Kandy City Tour

• Royal Botanical Garden

• Kandy viewpoint

• Gem museum & handicraft shops

• Overnight in Kandy

Day 7 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

• Scenic drive through tea plantations

• Tea factory tour

• Ramboda Falls

• Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

Day 8 – Nuwara Eliya City Tour

• Gregory Lake

• Victoria Park

• Strawberry farm

• World’s End (optional early morning)

• Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

Day 9 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Train Ride)

• One of the world’s most scenic train rides

• Visit Nine Arch Bridge

• Ella viewpoint

• Overnight in Ella

Day 10 – Ella Highlights

• Little Adam’s Peak

• Ravana Falls

• Chilling time in Ella town

• Overnight in Ella

Day 11 – Ella → Yala

• Drive to Yala

• Evening leisure

• Overnight in Yala

Day 12 – Yala Safari → Mirissa

• Early morning Yala National Park safari

• Transfer to Mirissa

• Relax on the beautiful beach

• Overnight in Mirissa

Day 13 – Mirissa Whale Watching

• Early morning whale watching tour

• Beach relaxation

• Overnight in Mirissa

Day 14 – Mirissa → Galle → Bentota

• Visit Galle Fort

• Turtle hatchery

• Madu River boat safari

• Overnight in Bentota

Day 15 – Bentota → Colombo

• Transfer to Colombo

• City tour: Galle Face, Independence Square, Shopping

• Overnight in Colombo

Day 16 – Departure

• Airport drop-off

• End of the 16-day tour