Day1
Arrive in Colombo
Transfer to your accommodation and rest, with a light city visit if appropriate.
Overnight: Colombo.
Duration14 days / 13 nights
RouteColombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala area → Mirissa → Galle and Unawatuna → Hikkaduwa or Bentota → Airport
Overnight planColombo 1; Sigiriya 2; Kandy 2; Nuwara Eliya 1; Ella 2; Yala area 1; Mirissa 2; Galle or Unawatuna 1; Hikkaduwa or Bentota 1.
A more balanced discovery
Give your Sri Lanka holiday more breathing room
Give your Sri Lanka holiday more breathing room. This two-week route retains the culture, hills, wildlife and southwest coast themes of the poster collection while adding longer stays around Sigiriya, Kandy and Ella. The final coast section can be simplified to reduce hotel changes.
What you can experience
Tour highlights
- Two-night cultural and hill-country bases
- Dambulla
- Kandy and optional Peradeniya gardens
- Tea country
- Ella walks
- Yala safari request
- Mirissa, Galle and the southwest coast
Your route
Your day by day itinerary
Day2
Travel to Sigiriya
Journey to the Cultural Triangle and settle into your base. Choose a gentle local outing if time allows.
Overnight: Sigiriya.
Day3
Explore Sigiriya
Visit the rock fortress and use the remaining day for a slower local experience or downtime.
Overnight: Sigiriya.
Day4
Dambulla and Kandy
Visit the cave temples before continuing to Kandy. Discuss the timing of your temple visit.
Overnight: Kandy.
Day5
Kandy at your pace
Choose city sights, local markets or a visit to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Keep the number of visits suited to your pace.
Overnight: Kandy.
Day6
Tea country
Travel to Nuwara Eliya with selected scenic stops and an available tea visit.
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.
Day7
Continue to Ella
Travel by road or request an available train segment that fits the confirmed itinerary.
Overnight: Ella.
Day8
Ella outdoors
Choose a suitable walk, Nine Arches Bridge views, Ravana Falls or a slower day. Outdoor choices depend on weather and fitness.
Overnight: Ella.
Day9
Yala area
Travel down from the hills and confirm the agreed safari session. Avoid adding a beach detour to an already substantial transfer.
Overnight: Yala area or Tissamaharama.
Day10
Safari and coastal journey
Take any agreed morning safari and continue to Mirissa. Settle into your beach accommodation.
Overnight: Mirissa.
Day11
Mirissa free day
Enjoy coastal time or request seasonal whale watching, subject to suitable conditions and confirmed arrangements.
Overnight: Mirissa.
Day12
Galle and Unawatuna
Explore Galle Fort and choose time around Unawatuna. Stay in one of these nearby bases.
Overnight: Galle or Unawatuna.
Day13
Southwest coast choice
Continue towards Hikkaduwa or Bentota. Choose relaxation or a separately agreed excursion; the choice of base should support the next day’s airport journey.
Overnight: Hikkaduwa or Bentota.
Day14
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Confirm the final overnight location against the actual flight time.
Overnight: Departure.
Choosing your pace
Is this the right tour for you?
Choose this route if you want the highlights with several two-night stays. For fewer coastal moves, ask to use one beach base and visit nearby towns from there.
A question before you book
Does this tour include every beach town in the poster?
The revised route offers a choice rather than requiring a hotel change in every town. Ask for a final beach plan that fits your dates and pace.
Plan the final details
Request your personalised quotation
Send Rohan or Sandun your travel dates, number of travellers, preferred room arrangements and any changes you would like. Your written quotation should identify the final schedule and included services.
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