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10-Day Essential Sri Lanka Highlights

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size: Min 2 Persons
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10-Day Essential Sri Lanka Highlights
Duration 10 Days
Vehicle Private AC
Guide Local Driver
Pacing Flexible

Tour Overview

A comprehensive 10-day tour balance of heritage, mountains, safari, and golden beaches. Explore the ancient cultural ruins, experience the misty hill country, enjoy an elephant and leopard safari, and relax on southern shores.

Key Tour Highlights

  • Climb Sigiriya Fortress, hike Pidurangala & safari in Minneriya
  • Explore Polonnaruwa ancient ruins & Kandy Tooth Temple
  • Take the scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
  • Thrilling half-day safari in Yala National Park
  • 2 Nights in Mirissa for whale watching, snorkeling with turtles & Galle Fort

What's Included & Excluded

Package Inclusions
  • Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Certified English-Speaking Chauffeur
  • All Fuel, Tolls & Parking Fees
  • Airport Pickup & Drop-off
  • 100% Tailor-made Flexibility
Package Exclusions
  • Monument Entrance Tickets
  • Meals & Personal Beverages
  • Personal Expenses & Driver Tips
  • Travel Insurance

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 01 - 02

Colombo Airport to Sigiriya

Arrive and transfer to Sigiriya for a two-night stay. Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, hike Pidurangala Rock, explore the ancient ruined city of Polonnaruwa, and enjoy a wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park.

2
Day 03

Sigiriya to Kandy

Travel to Kandy, stopping at Dambulla Cave Temple on the way. Check in for a one-night stay. Visit Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic, walk the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, and see a cultural dance show.

3
Day 04

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Journey to the cool climate of Nuwara Eliya. Stay one night. Tour lush tea factories and plantations, see Ramboda Waterfalls, enjoy views, and relax by Gregory Lake.

4
Day 05 - 06

Nuwara Eliya to Ella (By Train)

Board the scenic train ride to Ella. Stay two nights in Ella. Hike Little Adam's Peak, walk the Nine Arch Bridge, and view Ravana Waterfalls & Upper Diyaluma Waterfalls.

5
Day 07

Ella to Yala

Travel down to Yala. Check in for one night. Go on a thrilling afternoon wildlife safari in Yala National Park.

6
Day 08 - 09

Yala to Mirissa (Beach Stay)

Head to Mirissa for a two-night stay. Snorkel with turtles, go surfing or diving, enjoy whale watching, visit Coconut Tree Hill, Weligama Beach, a turtle farm, and the Galle Dutch Fort.

7
Day 10

Mirissa to Airport

Transfer from Mirissa to Colombo Airport for your departure flight.

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