Overview
A well-balanced 10-day Sri Lankan itinerary that takes you through the Cultural Triangle, the hill stations of Kandy and Ella, and down to the southern coastline. Highlights include exploring the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress, hiking Ella Rock, going on a Yala leopard safari, and watching blue whales in Mirissa.
Accommodation Plan
This tour includes 9 nights across the following overnight stops:
| Night | Overnight Stay | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Negombo | 1 |
| Nights 2–3 | Sigiriya | 2 |
| Nights 4–5 | Kandy | 2 |
| Night 6 | Ella | 1 |
| Night 7 | Mirissa | 1 |
| Nights 8–9 | Bentota | 2 |
Hotel Options: Choose your preferred category – Budget, 3-Star Comfort, 4-Star Superior, or 5-Star Luxury – and we will reserve hand-picked hotels at every stop above, with breakfast included.
Highlights
- Discover the medieval UNESCO ruins of Polonnaruwa and climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Watch the sunrise from Pidurangala Rock and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple.
- Explore Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda Buddha, and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
- Marvel at the medieval Gampola heritage shrines: Embekke, Lankathilaka, and Gadaladeniya.
- Hike Ella Rock for mountain views and embark on an afternoon Yala safari.
- Early morning whale-watching excursion off the coast of Mirissa.
- Walk the ramparts of Galle Dutch Fort and cruise the Madu River mangroves.
- Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Ramboda Falls and a Ceylon tea factory tasting.
- Sita Amman Kovil at Seetha Eliya and the Ella Gap viewpoint.
- Udawatta Kele Royal Forest bird watching and Kandy’s craft workshops.
- Moonstone mine, fish therapy and the Kosgoda turtle hatchery.
