Best For: First-Time Visitors & "See It All" Travelers • Location: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Ella, Yala, Mirissa & Colombo
Embark on an epic 12-day journey covering the ultimate culture, nature, and beaches of Sri Lanka. Climb Sigiriya Rock, explore ancient Polonnaruwa, safari in Minneriya & Yala, enjoy Nuwara Eliya & Ella mountains, snorkel in Mirissa, and tour Colombo.
Arrive and transfer to Sigiriya for a two-night stay. Experience the iconic Sigiriya Rock, Pidurangala Rock, or the Sigiriya view point. Discover the ancient ruined city of Polonnaruwa and go on an exciting elephant gathering safari in Minneriya National Park.
Journey to Kandy, visiting the historical Dambulla Cave Temple on the way. Check in for one night. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, walk through Peradeniya Botanical Garden, and enjoy a vibrant Kandy cultural dance show.
Travel to Nuwara Eliya and stay one night. Tour lush tea factories and plantations, view the scenic Ramboda Waterfalls, stop at breathtaking viewpoints, and unwind by Gregory Lake.
Take the legendary scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella for a two-night stay. Explore Little Adam's Peak, the historic Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Waterfalls, Upper Diyaluma Waterfalls, and local rock temples.
Head down to Yala for a one-night stay. Experience a thrilling half-day afternoon safari in Yala National Park to spot leopards, elephants, bears, and exotic birds.
Transfer to Mirissa for a relaxing three-night beach stay. Enjoy snorkeling with turtles, diving, surfing, whale watching, Coconut Tree Hill, Weligama Beach, a local turtle farm, and the historic Galle Dutch Fort.
Travel to Colombo for your final night. Enjoy a city tour visiting the famous Gangarama Temple, Lotus Tower, Port City, National Museum, historic Hindu temples, and the vibrant Pettah Market.
Transfer to Colombo International Airport for your departure flight home.