Explore Sri Lanka over 15 days and 14 nights, from Anuradhapura and Sigiriya to Kandy, the tea hills, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Galle and Colombo.
Discover Sri Lanka's ancient cities, living traditions, hill-country scenery, wildlife and southern coastline on a 15-day, 14-night journey. Begin with an airport pickup and travel to Anuradhapura before exploring Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. Continue through Kandy and Nuwara Eliya to Ella, then experience Yala and the coast before finishing in Colombo. The itinerary balances cultural visits, scenic journeys and time to relax. Optional activities, train travel, cultural performances and safari arrangements depend on availability, timing and conditions. Request a personalised quotation for your dates and group; accommodation choices, prices and commercial inclusions are confirmed in the agreed proposal.
Complete route: Airport - Anuradhapura - Mihintale - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala / Tissamaharama - Mirissa - Galle - Colombo - Airport
Pick up from Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport and travel to Anuradhapura. Visit Ruwanwelisaya and Sri Maha Bodhi. Explore more of the ancient city if time permits. Overnight: Anuradhapura.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then visit Mihintale. Travel to Sigiriya, enjoy the countryside and relax at the hotel. An optional sunset visit to Pidurangala Rock can be considered depending on time and conditions. Overnight: Sigiriya.
Make an early-morning climb at Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Visit a traditional Sri Lankan village, enjoy a traditional lunch and experience local culture and rural life. Overnight: Sigiriya.
Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City, exploring the ancient ruins and the Gal Vihara Buddha statues. Enjoy an afternoon safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, depending on seasonal wildlife movements. Overnight: Sigiriya.
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and stop at a spice garden in Matale before travelling to Kandy. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Enjoy a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show if available. Overnight: Kandy.
Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya. Explore Kandy Lake, visit Kandy View Point and browse local shops and handicraft centres. Overnight: Kandy.
Travel through the beautiful hill country. Visit a tea plantation and tea factory, stop at Ramboda Falls and enjoy scenic mountain and tea-estate views. Explore Nuwara Eliya town. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.
Visit Gregory Lake and explore the town's colonial-era architecture. Travel to Ella by scenic train from Nanu Oya if tickets and schedules permit, enjoying mountain scenery along the railway. Overnight: Ella.
Visit the Nine Arches Bridge, hike to Little Adam's Peak and visit Ravana Falls. Explore Ella town and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Overnight: Ella.
Travel towards Yala via Tissamaharama, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way. Visit Kataragama Temple if time permits, then relax at the hotel. Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama.
Enjoy an early-morning safari at Yala National Park. Look for elephants, crocodiles, deer and a variety of bird species. Leopards may also be spotted, although sightings are never guaranteed. Relax at the hotel after the safari. Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama.
Travel towards Sri Lanka's southern coast and visit a beach along the way. Enjoy coastal scenery and local seafood options, then relax by the beach in the evening. Overnight: Mirissa.
Enjoy the southern coastline and visit Galle Dutch Fort. Walk along the historic fort walls and explore the old streets, cafés and local shops. Overnight: Galle.
Travel towards Colombo. Visit Gangaramaya Temple, see the exterior of the Old Parliament area and other city landmarks, explore Galle Face Green and enjoy some shopping in Colombo. Overnight: Colombo.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure from Sri Lanka.
Routes and activities can be adapted. Final arrangements are agreed in your personalised quotation.
14 nights: Anuradhapura (1), Sigiriya (3), Kandy (2), Nuwara Eliya (1), Ella (2), Yala / Tissamaharama (2), Mirissa (1), Galle (1) and Colombo (1). Hotel names, room types and meal arrangements are confirmed in your quotation.
The route starts and ends at Bandaranaike International Airport. Road transfers, safari vehicles and the optional Nanu Oya-to-Ella train journey are confirmed in your proposal. Train travel depends on available tickets and operating schedules; discuss alternative arrangements if it cannot be confirmed.
Arrival-day sightseeing depends on flight arrival time and the journey to Anuradhapura. Pidurangala Rock and Kataragama Temple visits are optional and depend on time and conditions. The Kandyan dance show is subject to availability. Tea estate and factory visits require suitable access arrangements. The Minneriya or Kaudulla safari is selected according to seasonal wildlife movements and operating conditions. Yala park access and safari arrangements must be confirmed for your dates. Wildlife sightings, including leopards, are never guaranteed. Follow local guidance for climbing, railway viewpoints and beach conditions. Meals and activities mentioned in the itinerary describe the proposed experience; exact inclusions and costs are agreed in writing.
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