10 Days / 9 Nights

10-Day Essential Sri Lanka Highlights

Best For: All-Round Travelers Seeking Best Value • Location: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Ella, Yala & Mirissa

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Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
Location Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Ella, Yala & Mirissa
Tour Type Multi-Day Round Tour
Ideal For All-Round Travelers Seeking Best Value

Overview

A comprehensive 10-day tour balance of heritage, mountains, safari, and golden beaches. Explore the ancient cultural ruins, experience the misty hill country, enjoy an elephant and leopard safari, and relax on southern shores.

Tour Highlights

  • Climb Sigiriya Fortress, hike Pidurangala & safari in Minneriya
  • Explore Polonnaruwa ancient ruins & Kandy Tooth Temple
  • Take the scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
  • Thrilling half-day safari in Yala National Park
  • 2 Nights in Mirissa for whale watching, snorkeling with turtles & Galle Fort

Detailed Itinerary Breakdown

Day 01 - 02

Colombo Airport to Sigiriya

Arrive and transfer to Sigiriya for a two-night stay. Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, hike Pidurangala Rock, explore the ancient ruined city of Polonnaruwa, and enjoy a wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park.

Day 03

Sigiriya to Kandy

Travel to Kandy, stopping at Dambulla Cave Temple on the way. Check in for a one-night stay. Visit Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic, walk the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, and see a cultural dance show.

Day 04

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Journey to the cool climate of Nuwara Eliya. Stay one night. Tour lush tea factories and plantations, see Ramboda Waterfalls, enjoy views, and relax by Gregory Lake.

Day 05 - 06

Nuwara Eliya to Ella (By Train)

Board the scenic train ride to Ella. Stay two nights in Ella. Hike Little Adam's Peak, walk the Nine Arch Bridge, and view Ravana Waterfalls & Upper Diyaluma Waterfalls.

Day 07

Ella to Yala

Travel down to Yala. Check in for one night. Go on a thrilling afternoon wildlife safari in Yala National Park.

Day 08 - 09

Yala to Mirissa (Beach Stay)

Head to Mirissa for a two-night stay. Snorkel with turtles, go surfing or diving, enjoy whale watching, visit Coconut Tree Hill, Weligama Beach, a turtle farm, and the Galle Dutch Fort.

Day 10

Mirissa to Airport

Transfer from Mirissa to Colombo Airport for your departure flight.

Package Inclusions

  • Free Wi-Fi on board throughout the tour
  • Complimentary mineral water bottles throughout the tour
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Assistance at the airport
  • Private luxury car / Van (air-conditioned)
  • Private English speaking driver for the entire journey
  • All government taxes
  • Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
  • Sri Lanka cultural dance visit are included
  • Ceylon gem factory visit are included
  • Ceylon batik clothing factory visit are included
  • Sri Lanka handicraft factory visit are included

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