Your Travel Wishlist in Sri Lanka

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

Day 2: Anuradhapura to Wilpattu

In Wilpattu National Park, visitors have a good chance of seeing the majestic Sri Lankan Leopard, a subspecies of leopard that is found nowhere else on Earth. At daybreak and dusk, it can be seen prowling and basking fearlessly near the villu and tank habitats, where it likely finds its prey.

Overnight in Anuradhapura

Day 2: Anuradhapura to Mannar

The town of Mannar is well-known for its baobab trees and fort, which was originally constructed by the Portuguese in 1560 but was later captured by the Dutch in 1658 and rebuilt. The churches, Hindu temples, and mosques of the modern city are a visual centerpiece.

Overnight in Mannar

Day 4: Mannar to Jaffna

Jaffna is a city on Sri Lanka's northern tip. The Nallur Kandaswamy Hindu temple is very big and has golden arches and a beautiful gopuram tower. The star-shaped Jaffna Fort, located on the coast, was originally constructed by the Portuguese in the 17th century but was subsequently occupied by the Dutch and British. The Jaffna Public Library is a sign of how the city has changed since the war. There are Dutch cannons and pre-colonial artefacts in the Jaffna Archaeological Museum.

Overnight in Jaffna

Day 5: Jaffna island visit

Island hopping in Jaffna is a fascinating experience. Spend the day exploring Delft Island, which is home to a small village. The ancient Nagadeepa Buddhist temple, located on Nagadeepa Island, is more convenient to visit.

Overnight in Jaffna

Day 6: Jaffna city tour

Let's spend the day today discovering even more of the fascinating places around Jaffna.

Overnight in Jaffna

Day 7: Jaffna to Nilaveli

Nilaveli Beach is a tranquil spot, perfect for those who want to unwind after their travels or indulge in some diving or snorkeling.

Overnight in Nilaveli

Day 8: Nilaveli to Pigeon island

It's not far from Nilaveli Beach to Pigeon Island National Park. There are a total of 17 national parks in Sri Lanka, with this one being one of only two marine national parks.

Overnight in Nilaveli

Day 9: Nilaveli 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

Day 10: 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 Polonnaruwa

Day 11: 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

Day 12: Kandy to Adam's peak

Sri Lanka's seventh tallest peak, Adam's Peak, goes by a few other names besides "Adam's Peak": "Sri Pada" (sacred footstep of Buddha) and "Samanala Kanda" (butterfly mountain). Adam's Peak is visited by pilgrims for its religious significance, but also for its stunning scenery and challenging hikes.

Overnight in Adam's peak

Day 13: Adam's peak 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

Day 14: Nuwara Eliya to Ella

The town of Ella has to be one of the most picturesque places to visit in all of Sri Lanka. Tourists from all over the world are drawn to the area's beautiful landscapes, but that's not all: the town is a lot of fun, thanks to its many interesting shops and excellent restaurants.

Overnight in Ella

Day 15: Ella city tour

There are so many incredible things to do today, from exploring lush mountaintops to swimming in refreshing waterfalls around Ella city.

Overnight in Ella

Day 16: Ella 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

Day 17: Yala to Sinharaja

Situated in the south-west lowland wet zone of Sri Lanka's Sabaragamu and Southern provinces, the Sinharaja Rain Forest is a prime biodiversity hotspot. Over half of Sri Lanka's endemic butterfly and mammal species call this reserve home, as do numerous insect, reptile, and rare amphibian species.

Overnight in Yala

Day 18: Sinharaja 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

Day 19: Chillaxing on the beach

Relax and chillax on wide and long sandy beaches in Sri Lanka.

Overnight in South Coast

Day 20: South Beach Coast to Negombo

Negombo is a popular tourist destination with its pristine beaches, historic canals, lagoons and other breathtaking views. The Porutota stretch has been known for its mushrooming pubs and restaurants for quite a long time. Since many of the star-class hotels are also found along this street, local businesses also have quite a potential, with tourists walking into them almost all the time. Shops selling souvenirs shops, swimming accessories, and clothes are also found in addition to the pubs and cafes. We will take you to discover some of the happening places in Negombo to a few known places to taste some of their signature dishes. You will also visit some of the iconic landmarks in Negombo, including the fish market, the lagoons and other sacred places of worship.

Overnight in Negombo

Day 21: Negombo to Airport

Transfer you to the airport with fantastic and joylful memories in Sri Lanka.