Timeless Heritage | Wildlife Encounters | Scenic Highlands | Coastal Bliss

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Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Experience Sri Lanka in its fullest form with this 12-day odyssey. Wander through ancient capitals, hike misty mountains, sip Ceylon tea in cool highlands, go on safari in search of leopards, and wind down on golden beaches—this tour captures the soul of the island from every angle.

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Feature Details
Duration 12 Days / 11 Nights
Start/End Colombo International Airport
Main Stops Negombo, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Habarana, Kandy, Ella, Yala, Galle
Top Highlights UNESCO Heritage Sites, Minneriya Safari, Temple of the Tooth, Tea Country Train, Yala Safari, Turtle Hatchery, Madu River Cruise
Travel Style Private vehicle, English-speaking guide, daily breakfast & dinner
Best For Couples, families, history lovers & nature enthusiasts

Included/Excluded

  • 11 nights in quality hotels (breakfast & dinner)
  • Private transport with English-speaking guide
  • Safari with jeep & park entry
  • Entry to all listed attractions
  • Airport pick-up & drop-off
  • Additional Services
  • Insurance
  • Drink
  • Tickets

Itinerary

Travel Time: Airport → Negombo ~30 mins

  • Airport meet & greet by Fineway Sri Lanka guide
  • Transfer to Negombo, check-in & unwind

Explore the Dutch Canal, historic churches, fish market & sunset beach walk Overnight: Hotel in Negombo

Travel Time: Negombo → Anuradhapura ~4 hrs

  • Visit sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Ruwanwelisaya, and ancient monastic ruins

A deep dive into Sri Lanka’s spiritual and historical roots Overnight: Hotel in Anuradhapura

Travel Times: Anuradhapura → Mihintale ~30 mins | Mihintale → Habarana ~2 hrs | Habarana → Minneriya ~30 mins

  • Climb the sacred rock of Mihintale, birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
  • Arrive in Habarana, your base for the Cultural Triangle

Evening Minneriya National Park safari: elephants, deer & birdlife Overnight: Hotel in Habarana

Travel Times: Habarana → Sigiriya ~30 mins | Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa ~1.5 hrs

  • Climb the legendary Sigiriya Rock with palace ruins & panoramic jungle views

Explore Polonnaruwa: stone Buddhas, royal palace ruins & sacred temples Overnight: Hotel in Habarana

Travel Times: Habarana → Dambulla ~30 mins | Dambulla → Matale ~1 hr | Matale → Kandy ~1 hr

  • Visit Dambulla’s Cave Temples, home to 150+ Buddha statues & colorful murals
  • Walk through a spice garden in Matale & see a Batik workshop in action
  • Arrive in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s sacred hill capital

Evening Temple of the Tooth visit and Kandyan cultural performance Overnight: Hotel in Kandy

Travel Time: Kandy → Peradeniya ~30 mins (round trip)

  • Morning at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens: orchids, palms, and royal gardens

Relaxation and leisure in Kandy for local browsing or lakeside serenity Overnight: Hotel in Kandy

Travel Times: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya ~2.5 hrs | Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Train): ~2.5–3 hrs

  • Walk through a working tea factory, taste fresh Ceylon blends
  • Short sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya: Gregory Lake, colonial hotels

Board the scenic train to Ella—lush plantations and mountain passes Overnight: Hotel in Ella

  • Free time to explore Ella or simply relax

Optional: Hike Little Adam’s Peak, visit Nine Arch Bridge, or wander cafés Overnight: Hotel in Ella

Travel Time: Ella → Yala ~4 hrs

  • Morning visits to Ravana Falls or Ella Rock

Afternoon: Transfer to Yala and prepare for wildlife adventure Overnight: Hotel in Yala

Travel Times: Yala → Weligama ~3 hrs | Weligama → Galle ~1 hr

  • Sunrise Yala Safari: leopards, elephants, crocs, and vibrant birdlife
  • Stop in Weligama to see Sri Lanka’s iconic stilt fishermen

Arrive in Galle and enjoy a sunset Galle Fort tour. Overnight: Hotel in Galle

Travel Times: Galle → Kosgoda ~1 hr | Kosgoda → Balapitiya ~30 mins | Balapitiya → Beruwala ~1 hr

  • Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery—learn about conservation & see baby turtles
  • Take a tranquil Madu River boat safari through mangroves & cinnamon islands

Check-in to beachfront hotel in Beruwala for your final night Overnight: Hotel in Beruwala

Travel Time: Beruwala → Colombo ~2.5 hrs | Colombo → Airport ~1 hr

  • Morning city tour: Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market

Transfer to Colombo International Airport for your outbound flight

Durations

12 Days / 11 Nights

Language

English

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