Tour Overview
Discover the wonders of Sri Lanka on this Sri Lanka tour. From the ancient monuments of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to the scenic beauty of Nuwara Eliya and Ella Nine arche bridge, this tour offers a perfect blend of history and nature.
Tour Route
Anuradhapura > Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Kandy > Nuwara Eliya > Yala > South Coast
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Airport to Anuradhapura
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 Anuradhapura.
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 Anuradhapura
Activities of the day:
Visit Yapahuwa, Reswehera and Avukana Buddha statues
Day 2: Anuradhapura to Sigiriya
Sigiriya rock, Sigiriya rock fortress, Sigiriya Lion Rock or Sigiriya rock castle is Sri Lanka’s one of the most visited historical monuments, a one-day tour of Sigiriya is one of the most popular things to do for tourists in Sri Lanka.
Overnight in Sigiriya
Activities of the day:
Anuradhapura sacred city tour, Isurumuniya, climb to Mihintale rock temple, walking tour to Pidurangala rock
Day 3: Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
The ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa. Considered Sri Lanka's second dynasty. At one point, the city of Polonnaruwa was charged with guarding the sacred tooth relic against foreign invaders. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa is home to many impressive monuments, including several stupas. Polonnaruwa was the island nation of Sri Lanka's second capital (10- 12 centuries).
Overnight in Sigiriya
Activities of the day:
Tour to Polonnaruwa Ancient City (you can ride a bicycle around the heritage sites or go in the same car), Minneriya / kaudulla or Hurulu National Park safari tour
Day 4: 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
Activities of the day:
Sigiriya Rock walk, tour to Dambulla Cave Temple, Nalanda Gedige Kandyan Cultural Show, the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy viewpoint
Day 5: 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
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 6: 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 (The most beautiful train ride in Sri Lanka), Little Adams peak, Nine arches bridge - Ella
Day 7: Yala to South 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 8: 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 9: Chillaxing on the beach
Another day to relax and chillax on wide and long sandy beaches in Sri Lanka.
Overnight in South Coast
Activities of the day:
Relax and chillax
Day 10: 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
Colombo is known as a shopper's paradise because it has a great selection of local malls, art, and handicrafts from Sri Lanka. You will walk around the famous streets of Fort and Pettah, where you can buy almost anything, from street food and electronics to clothes and books.
You will also see how Colombo is a mix of different cultures and religions through its colonial buildings and places of worship. Temples, Kovils, Mosques, and Churches can be found all over the city, and each has its own story.
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