Tour Overview
Experience the wonders of Sri Lanka's cultural and natural heritage with this Sri Lanka tour. Explore the ancient monuments of Anuradhapura, climb the iconic Sigiriya rock fortress, and soak up the stunning scenery of Nuwara Eliya and Yala National Park.
Tour Route
Anuradhapura > Sigiriya > Kandy > Nuwara Eliya > Yala > South Coast
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Airport to Anuradapura
Your tour expert from Lanka Tour Driver will pick you up from the airport, your hotel, or your preferred meeting point and take you to Anuradapura.
The ancient city of Anuradhapura, in the central northern region of Sri Lanka, served as the country's first capital. One of Sri Lanka's original capitals, it served as a significant hub for Theravada Buddhism for hundreds of years. UNESCO recognized the Sacred City of Anuradhapura as a World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the ancient Sri Lankan civilization that once stood there.
Overnight in Anuradapura
Activities of the day:
Yapahuwa kingdom, Reswehera temple, Aukana buddha statue
Day 2: Anuradapura to Sigiriya
Throughout the course of the day, we'll show you around the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Next, you'll take walks in Mihintale and Pidurangala.
Overnight in Sigiriya
Activities of the day:
Anuradapura ancient city, Isurumuniya, Mihintale rock temple, Hiking up Pidurangala Rock for sunset viewing
Day 3: Sigiriya to Kandy
Kandy is a city with many cultures and one of the well-known main cities in Sri Lanka and is located in the heart of Sri Lanka. Since the Buddha's sacred tooth relic is housed there, Kandy has gained additional notoriety as a holy city. We'll take you to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya and the Temple of the Tooth, where a sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is enshrined. The temple is exquisitely designed with ornamental stonework, a golden roof, and polished wood.
Overnight in Kandy
Activities of the day:
Sigiriya Rock walk, Dambulla Cave Temple, Nalanda Gedige, Kandyan Cultural Show, the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy viewpoing
Day 4: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province of Sri Lanka famously known as "Little England." The city is the administrative center of the Nuwara Eliya District. It has beautiful scenery and the coldest weather in Sri Lanka. With mist covering the tops of the hills, this small city looks like it belongs in heaven. It's hard to blink for a second when you see flowers on such beautiful landscapes.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Activities of the day:
Walking tour at the Royal botanical garden in Peradeniya, Ambuluwawa Tower, Ramboda Falls, Tour at a Tea Factory and a Tea Plantation
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Yala is in the southeast corner of Sri Lanka. It is in the Hambantota district of the southern province and the Monaragala district of the Uva province. Palatupana, which is 12 km from Kirinda, is where you can enter the park. From Colombo to the place where you can get into Palatupana is 305km.
During your adventure into the wild at Yala Safari Tour in Sri Lanka, you will go through meadows and thick forests in search of some of the 44 species of wild mammals. You may encounter sloth bears, leopards, Sri Lankan elephants, and wild water buffalo during your Safari adventure in Yala National Park.
Overnight in Yala
Activities of the day:
Walking tour in Nuwara Eliya City (Ancient Post Office, Fruit & Vegetable Market, Victoria Part, Hill Club, Gregory Lake Park) , a train ride from Nanu oya to Ella, Little Adams peak, Nine arches bridge - Ella, Ravana Falls
Day 6: Yala to South Beach Coast
The south coast is home to some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka. Southern coast of Sri Lanka is lined with beach after beach.
Overnight in South Coast
Activities of the day:
Yala National Park Morning safari
You can choose any beach area (one destination) listed below to spend this day.
Tangalle : Ridiyagama safari, Mulkirigala rock temple
Dikwella, Talalla or Hiriketiya : Hummanaya Blow Hole, Wewurukannala temple, Dondra Head lighthouse
Polhena, Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama : Whale watching, Telijjawila snake farm
Unawatuna or Galle : Unawatuna jungle beach, Galle fort
Hikkaduwa, Ambalangoda, Iduruwa, Bentota, Beruwala or Kalutara : Ambalangoda Mask museum Sinigama dewalaya, Madu river boat Safari, Turtle conservation project, The Lunuganga architecture building, Brief garden architecture building, Kalutara bodhiya, Richmond castle, chillaxing on the beach
Day 7: Chillaxing on the beach
Relax and chillax on wide and long sandy beaches in Sri Lanka.
Overnight in South Coast
Activities of the day:
Relax and chillax
Day 8: South Beach Coast to Airport
Transfer you to the airport for your flight. You can go on a city tour of Colombo if you have spare time before your flight
Activities of the day:
Tour around Colombo city (Red Mosque, Galle Face Green, Old Parliament, Lotus Tower, Beira Lake, Gangaramaya Temple, National Museum, Independent Square, if you want to savour a pleasant dinner, go to an excellent restaurant)
- Pickup and departure hotel transfers.
- A luxury, modern, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver and a professional, polite, and friendly guide. (Each identical)
- All sightseeing according to the itinerary.
- Free local sim card
- Free Wi-Fi on board the vehicle
- Parking tickets.
- Full insurance.
- Automotive fuel.
- Free water in the vehicle.
- At the same time, we can offer customized tour packages based on your preferences and free assistance in arranging the best itinerary for you at your convenience. We wish to provide you with a kind of family service.
- Meal plan - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Entry fee charges
- Anything else not listed in the Inclusions section
- Tips, bar, and all other expenses
- Visa and Airfare