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11 Days / 10 Nights – Sri Lanka’s Ultimate Adventure

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Sri Lanka Cultural, Heritage, Wildlife & Scenic Discovery

€1078 Total | Private Tour by Car

Up to 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children

11 Days / 10 Nights – Private Tour


Day 1 – Airport → Pinnawala → Dambulla → Sigiriya

Begin your journey from Bandaranaike International Airport and travel towards the Cultural Triangle.

  • Visit the Pinnawala Elephant area and experience Sri Lankan elephant culture in a responsible way.

  • Continue to Dambulla and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Continue to Sigiriya and check in to your hotel.

  • Relax and enjoy the surroundings of Sigiriya.

Approx. distance: 175 km
Approx. travel time: 4.5–5.5 hours, excluding stops
Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 2 – Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Traditional Village Experience

Explore the cultural and rural side of Sigiriya.

  • Early visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy the spectacular views from the summit.

  • Experience a traditional Sri Lankan village.

  • Enjoy a bullock-cart ride through the village.

  • Take a traditional catamaran/canoe ride on the village lake.

  • Enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan village-style lunch.

  • Optional Ayurvedic massage or wellness experience.

Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 3 – Sigiriya → Matale → Kandy

Travel from the Cultural Triangle towards the hill capital, Kandy.

  • Scenic drive through the central highlands.

  • Visit Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale.

  • Visit a spice garden and learn about Sri Lankan spices and traditional uses.

  • Continue to Kandy.

  • In the evening, enjoy a Kandyan cultural dance performance.

Approx. distance: 90 km
Approx. travel time: 3 hours, excluding stops
Overnight: Kandy

Day 4 – Explore Kandy

Discover the cultural heart of Sri Lanka.

  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

  • Walk around Kandy Lake.

  • Visit Kandy Viewpoint for panoramic city views.

  • See the Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue.

  • Explore Udawatta Kele Forest Reserve.

  • Visit the Kandy City and Local Market.

  • Optional visit to a gem museum or traditional handicraft centre.

Overnight: Kandy

Day 5 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Travel into Sri Lanka's famous tea country.

  • Scenic journey through mountains, waterfalls and tea plantations.

  • Stop at Ramboda Falls.

  • Visit a tea plantation and tea factory.

  • Learn about Sri Lanka's tea production and enjoy a tea tasting.

  • Explore Nuwara Eliya, known for its colonial character and cool climate.

  • Visit Victoria Park and Gregory Lake.

Approx. distance: 80 km
Approx. travel time: 3–3.5 hours, excluding stops
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella by Scenic Train

Experience one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful train journeys.

  • Travel to Nanu Oya Railway Station.

  • Take the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella, subject to train availability.

  • Enjoy views of tea plantations, mountains, waterfalls and rural villages.

  • Explore Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Visit Little Adam's Peak.

  • Visit Ravana Cave.

  • Optional Flying Ravana Zipline experience.

Approx. road distance to Nanu Oya: 10 km
Approx. train journey: 2.5–3.5 hours, subject to railway operations
Overnight: Ella

Day 7 – Ella → Ravana Falls → Udawalawe → Yala

Leave the hill country and travel towards Sri Lanka's wildlife region.

  • Visit Ravana Falls.

  • Continue towards Udawalawe.

  • Optional visit to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, subject to opening times.

  • Continue towards Yala / Tissamaharama.

  • Enjoy the changing scenery as the landscape moves from the mountains towards the dry-zone and wildlife region.

  • Relax and prepare for the following morning's safari.

Approx. distance: 185 km
Approx. travel time: 5–5.5 hours, excluding stops
Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama

Day 8 – Yala Safari → Hiriketiya → Mirissa

Start the day with a wildlife adventure.

  • Early-morning Yala National Park safari.

  • Look for elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles and a variety of birdlife.

  • Return to the hotel for breakfast.

  • Continue towards Sri Lanka's southern coast.

  • Stop at Hiriketiya Beach, a beautiful coastal area known for its relaxed atmosphere and bay.

  • Continue to Mirissa.

Approx. distance: 170–190 km
Approx. travel time: 4.5–5.5 hours, excluding the safari and stops
Overnight: Mirissa

Day 9 – Mirissa Whale Watching & Beach Experience

Enjoy a relaxed day on the southern coast.

  • Early-morning whale-watching excursion, subject to weather and sea conditions.

  • Possibility of seeing blue whales, sperm whales, dolphins and other marine life.

  • Relax at Mirissa Beach.

  • Visit Coconut Tree Hill.

  • Explore Secret Beach and Parrot Rock.

  • Free time to enjoy the beach and coastal atmosphere.

Overnight: Mirissa

Day 10 – Mirissa → Koggala → Galle → Unawatuna

Continue along the beautiful southern coastline.

  • Travel towards Koggala.

  • See the traditional stilt-fishing area, subject to local conditions and availability.

  • Optional visit to a sea turtle conservation centre.

  • Continue to historic Galle.

  • Explore the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Walk through the historic streets, ramparts and colonial-era buildings.

  • Continue to Unawatuna and enjoy the coastal atmosphere.

Approx. distance: 55 km
Approx. travel time: 1.5–2 hours, excluding sightseeing stops
Overnight: Unawatuna / Galle

Day 11 – Galle / Unawatuna → Colombo → Airport

Complete your Sri Lankan journey with a final coastal and city experience.

  • Enjoy some free time at Unawatuna Beach, depending on your flight schedule.

  • Travel towards Colombo.

  • Depending on available time, enjoy a short Colombo city tour.

  • Possible visits include Galle Face Green, Independence Square and Gangaramaya Temple.

  • Time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing, depending on your departure time.

  • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight.

Approx. distance: 160–180 km
Approx. travel time: 4–5 hours, excluding Colombo sightseeing and stops

End of the Tour
Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour

  • English-speaking licensed chauffeur/guide

  • Airport pickup and drop-off

  • Bottled drinking water during the journey

  • Highway toll charges

  • Assistance throughout the tour

Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Entrance fees to attractions and monuments

  • Scenic train tickets

  • Yala National Park safari and jeep fees

  • Whale-watching excursion

  • Optional activities and experiences

  • Meals and beverages

Accommodation and selected activities can be arranged by GoLankan upon request.