Tour Highlights

Wilpattu National Park Full-Day Safari Leopard and Elephant Wildlife Encounters Authentic Sri Lankan Village Experience Sigiriya Rock Fortress — UNESCO World Heritage Site Pidurangala Rock Sunset Views Optional Ayurvedic Wellness Experience Dambulla Cave Temple Nalanda Gedige Kandy City Tour Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Kandyan Cultural Dance Performance Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Nuwara Eliya — Little England Horton Plains National Park World’s End and Baker’s Falls Scenic Nanu Oya to Ella Train Journey Little Adam’s Peak Nine Arch Bridge Ravana Falls and Diyaluma Falls Yala National Park Jeep Safari Dondra Head Lighthouse Coconut Tree Hill, Mirissa Whale Watching Experience Galle Fort — UNESCO World Heritage Site Southern Coast Beaches and Leisure Sea Turtle Conservation Centre

Tour Pricing

Transport & Hotels
Transportation + Accommodation
Price on Request
Per person / tour package
Transport Only
Transportation without accommodation
Price on Request
Per person / tour package

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 01 — Welcome to Paradise | Arrival and Transfer to Wilpattu
  • Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport with personalised arrival assistance
  • Begin your Sri Lankan adventure with a scenic private drive towards Wilpattu
  • Enjoy the changing landscapes and peaceful rural surroundings along the way
  • Arrive at your eco-lodge or safari camp in the Wilpattu area
  • Check in, relax and enjoy the natural surroundings
  • Overnight stay in the Wilpattu area
2
Day 02 — Into the Wild | Wilpattu National Park Safari
  • Breakfast at your accommodation
  • Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari in Wilpattu National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s largest national parks
  • Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, including forest, scrubland and natural lakes known as villus
  • Look out for Sri Lankan leopards, elephants, sloth bears, deer and diverse birdlife
  • Enjoy opportunities for wildlife photography throughout the safari
  • Return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening under the stars
  • Overnight stay in the Wilpattu area
  • Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed
3
Day 03 — Journey to Sigiriya | Rural Encounters
  • Breakfast at the hotel or safari lodge
  • Travel east towards Sigiriya, located in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
  • Experience local village life and discover traditional rural customs
  • Enjoy a village experience featuring local cuisine and traditional crafts, subject to the selected activity programme
  • In the afternoon, enjoy an elephant safari in a nearby nature reserve
  • Look for wild elephants and other wildlife in their natural habitat
  • Check in to your hotel and relax
  • Overnight stay in Sigiriya
4
Day 04 — Sigiriya’s Ancient Wonders
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore the ancient royal citadel, landscaped gardens and remarkable rock formations
  • Return to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon by the pool or at the spa
  • In the evening, climb Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views and sunset photography
  • Optional: enjoy an Ayurvedic wellness experience featuring herbal steam therapy and massage
  • Return to your accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Sigiriya
5
Day 05 — The Cultural Capital | Sigiriya to Kandy
  • Breakfast and departure from Sigiriya
  • Visit the renowned Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for its ancient Buddhist murals and statues
  • Stop at Nalanda Gedige, a historic stone temple, subject to route timing and access
  • Continue to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s historic hill capital
  • Enjoy a guided city tour featuring Kandy’s main landmarks
  • Take a relaxing stroll beside Kandy Lake
  • Attend a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance
  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist sites
  • Check in to your hotel and unwind
  • Overnight stay in Kandy
6
Day 06 — Highlands Calling | Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Travel through the emerald hills and scenic landscapes of Sri Lanka’s tea country
  • Visit a tea plantation and tour a tea processing factory
  • Discover how world-famous Ceylon tea is grown, processed and prepared
  • Enjoy a tea-tasting experience, subject to availability
  • Continue to Nuwara Eliya, affectionately known as Little England
  • Explore the town’s colonial-style architecture and English-inspired gardens
  • Enjoy the cool highland atmosphere and surrounding mountain scenery
  • Check in to your hotel
  • Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
7
Day 07 — Highland Adventure | Horton Plains Trek
  • Depart early in the morning for Horton Plains National Park
  • Enjoy a guided trek through the park’s high-altitude grasslands, cloud forests and scenic trails
  • Visit World’s End for dramatic panoramic views across the surrounding landscape, weather permitting
  • Discover Baker’s Falls along the walking trail
  • Enjoy the unique natural environment and opportunities for landscape photography
  • Return to Nuwara Eliya after the hike
  • Spend the evening at leisure
  • Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
8
Day 08 — Scenic Rail Journey to Ella
  • Breakfast at the hotel and check out
  • Transfer to Nanu Oya railway station
  • Board the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella, subject to train schedules and ticket availability
  • Enjoy views of rolling tea estates, misty valleys, forested hills and mountain landscapes
  • Arrive in Ella and transfer to your accommodation
  • Spend the evening relaxing in this charming hill-country town
  • Overnight stay in Ella
9
Day 09 — Ella | Views, Bridges and Adventure
  • Start early with a sunrise trek to Little Adam’s Peak
  • Enjoy sweeping views of Ella’s mountains, valleys and tea-covered hills
  • Return to your accommodation for breakfast
  • Visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge and admire its impressive stone arches surrounded by lush greenery
  • Optional: visit a secluded jungle pool, subject to access and safety conditions
  • Optional: relax at Ravana Pool Club
  • Optional: explore Nil Diya Pokuna cave with an appropriate local guide, subject to access and safety conditions
  • Explore Ella town, its cafés and local shops
  • Overnight stay in Ella
10
Day 10 — Waterfalls and Wildlife | Ella to Yala
  • Breakfast at the hotel and check out
  • Travel from Ella towards Sri Lanka’s southeastern lowlands
  • Stop at Ravana Falls for photographs and views of the surrounding landscape
  • Visit Diyaluma Falls if time and route conditions permit
  • Optional: enjoy a swim at a permitted location only when weather, water conditions and local safety advice allow
  • Continue to Yala National Park
  • Enjoy an afternoon jeep safari in search of leopards, sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles and other wildlife
  • Check in to your accommodation in the Yala area
  • Overnight stay in the Yala area
  • Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed
11
Day 11 — From Jungle to Sea | Yala to Mirissa
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Depart for Sri Lanka’s beautiful southern coastline
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through coastal towns and rural landscapes
  • Visit Dondra Head Lighthouse, subject to access and available time
  • Continue to Mirissa, a popular beach destination on the southern coast
  • Visit Coconut Tree Hill for spectacular ocean views and sunset photographs
  • Check in to your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing evening
  • Overnight stay in Mirissa
12
Day 12 — Ocean Encounters and Colonial Trails
  • Depart early for a whale-watching cruise from the Mirissa area, subject to sea conditions and operator schedules
  • Look out for blue whales, dolphins and other marine life
  • Return to shore and enjoy time to relax on the beach
  • Explore a beachfront café and sample fresh tropical refreshments
  • In the afternoon, travel to Galle and explore the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Discover the fort’s colonial architecture, historic streets, boutiques and cafés
  • Return to your accommodation in Mirissa
  • Overnight stay in Mirissa
  • Marine wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
13
Day 13 — Leisure in Mirissa
  • Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning at your accommodation
  • Spend the day enjoying Mirissa’s beaches and tropical coastal atmosphere
  • Optional: try snorkelling, surfing or stand-up paddleboarding, subject to availability and sea conditions
  • Browse local boutiques, cafés and beach bars
  • Optional: arrange a seaside massage or yoga session
  • Enjoy your final evening on Sri Lanka’s southern coast
  • Overnight stay in Mirissa
14
Day 14 — Farewell Sri Lanka
  • Breakfast at the hotel and check out
  • Begin the journey towards Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Stop at a sea turtle conservation centre to learn about local conservation efforts, subject to opening hours and route timing
  • Continue to the airport with sufficient time for check-in and departure formalities
  • Depart Sri Lanka with unforgettable memories of its wildlife, ancient heritage, highlands and tropical coastlines
  • Safe travels and we hope to welcome you back to Sri Lanka

What's Included

Included
  • 13 nights of accommodation in selected hotels, lodges or safari camps
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and chauffeur for the itinerary
  • Airport pick-up and departure transfer
  • Daily breakfast at the accommodation
  • Wilpattu National Park safari, subject to the confirmed safari package
  • Sigiriya village experience, subject to the selected activity programme
  • Elephant safari near Sigiriya, subject to final booking confirmation
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit
  • Dambulla Cave Temple visit
  • Kandy city tour
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit
  • Kandyan cultural dance performance, subject to final booking confirmation
  • Tea plantation and factory visit
  • Horton Plains National Park excursion, subject to final booking confirmation
  • Scenic Nanu Oya to Ella train journey, subject to ticket availability and confirmed booking
  • Little Adam’s Peak hike
  • Nine Arch Bridge visit
  • Ravana Falls visit
  • Yala National Park jeep safari, subject to the confirmed safari package
  • Coconut Tree Hill visit
  • Galle Fort visit
  • 24/7 telephone support from our team
Not Included
  • International airfare
  • Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated in the confirmed quotation
  • Entrance fees not specifically listed under inclusions
  • Wilpattu and Yala safari charges or park fees unless confirmed as included
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Pidurangala Rock entrance fees unless confirmed as included
  • Horton Plains entrance fees, guide charges and transport costs unless confirmed as included
  • Train tickets and reserved seats unless confirmed as included
  • Whale-watching cruise fees
  • Optional Ayurvedic treatments and spa services
  • Optional swimming, adventure activities and equipment rental
  • Nil Diya Pokuna cave guide or activity fees, if applicable
  • Sea turtle conservation centre fees, if applicable
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages and personal refreshments
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any service not specifically listed under inclusions
Complimentary
  • Personalised airport welcome and arrival assistance
  • Bottled drinking water during touring days
  • Tea-tasting experience, subject to availability
  • Assistance with local SIM card arrangements, subject to availability
  • Sri Lanka travel guidebook
  • 24/7 telephone support from our team