Twelve days. The whole island. Nothing left out.

11 Nights

12 Days

The Complete Sri Lanka Journey is exactly what the name suggests – a twelve-day itinerary designed to deliver the full arc of Sri Lanka’s landscapes, history, wildlife and coastline in a logically sequenced, unhurried route. From ancient Anuradhapura through the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, the tea highlands and the famous mountain railway to Yala’s safari country and the colonial elegance of Galle Fort – this is the definitive Sri Lanka tour package for travelers who want everything.

Tour Inclusions:

  • Accommodation for 11 nights with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned transport with driver throughout
  • Guided visits to Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Minneriya safari, Temple of the Tooth, cultural dance performance, tea plantation, Horton Plains, Yala or Udawalawe safari and Galle Fort
  • All airport transfers in Sri Lanka

Tour Exclusions:

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses including tips, laundry, phone calls and shopping
  • Travel insurance, visa fees and international flights
  • Optional activities not mentioned under inclusions

Itinerary

DAY

01

Arrival / Negombo

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transfer to Negombo for a relaxed first evening on the lagoon. Overnight in Negombo.

DAY

02

Anuradhapura

Scenic drive to Anuradhapura region. Explore Sri Lanka’s most ancient capital and its sacred landscape of dagobas, the Sri Maha Bodhi tree and quiet countryside surroundings. Overnight in the Anuradhapura region.

DAY

03

Dambulla / Sigiriya

Continue to Sigiriya via Dambulla Cave Temple. A relaxed evening with views over the Cultural Triangle. Overnight in Sigiriya.

DAY

04

Sigiriya Rock / Minneriya

Sunrise climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park – ancient heritage and wildlife combined in a single day. Overnight in Sigiriya.

DAY

05

Matale / Kandy

Drive to Kandy via Matale spice gardens. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, evening cultural dance performance and a lakeside evening walk. Overnight in Kandy.

DAY

06

Tea Country / Nuwara Eliya

Scenic drive through the tea country to Nuwara Eliya. Tea estate visit and tasting session, colonial town exploration. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY

07

Horton Plains

Early excursion to Horton Plains for the World’s End viewpoint. Return to the hill country for a relaxed evening. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY

08

Hill Country Train / Ella

Scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella. Explore Nine Arches Bridge and surrounding highland viewpoints. Overnight in Ella.

DAY

09

Yala or Udawalawe Safari

Drive south to Yala or Udawalawe. Afternoon safari experience with elephants, birdlife and open landscapes. Overnight near the national park.

DAY

10

Galle Fort

Continue to Galle via the southern coastline. Explore Galle Fort – boutique streets, colonial ramparts and sunset views. Overnight in Galle.

DAY

11

Southern Coast Leisure

A full leisure day along the southern coast with beach relaxation, cafe culture and optional coastal excursions. Overnight in Galle.

DAY

12

Transfer / Departure

Scenic drive to Colombo via the Southern Expressway and onward to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.