Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

11-Day Sri Lanka Heritage and Wildlife Tour with Yala and Mirissa

11 Days Round trip from Anuradhapura Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 02 Enjoy a wildlife safari in Yala National Park
  • 03 Go whale watching off the coast of Mirissa
  • 04 Visit sacred and historic landmarks in Anuradhapura and Kandy

Explore Sri Lanka's ancient heritage and natural diversity on this 11-day journey from Anuradhapura to Colombo. Visit sacred and historic sites including Anuradhapura, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Balance cultural discovery with wildlife and coastal experiences through a safari in Yala National Park, whale watching in Mirissa, and visits to Galle Fort, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, and Kalutara. The tour also takes you through the hill country to Nuwara Eliya and Ella, showcasing tea country, waterfalls, and scenic landmarks along the way.

The tour also takes you through the hill country to Nuwara Eliya and Ella, showcasing tea country, waterfalls, and scenic landmarks along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Trincomalee, Bentota, Kalutara, Mirissa, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Pinnawala, Hikkaduwa, Tissamaharama
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Ancient Wonders of Anuradhapura

  • Get a Colombo or airport pickup (05.00 pm - 08.00 pm) from your Sri Lankan driver.

  • In Anuradhapura, explore the ruins of the fortresses of ancient kings and sacred places such as Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanweli Maha Seya, Mihintalya, and Mirisawetiya Pagodas.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura.

2
Day 02

Eastern Coast Exploration in Trincomalee

  • Starting from Anuradhapura, you will explore the famous eastern coastal city of Trincomalee on the second day.

  • A few of the places that you will visit include:

    • Koneswaram Temple

    • Nilaweli Beach

    • Pigeon Island

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Trincomalee.

3
Day 03

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Temples

  • Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fort and the Dambulla Cave and Golden Temples.

  • Later in the evening, depending on your request, a cart ride and a Dambulla city tour can be arranged, including Dambulla Economic Centre and Dambulla Cricket Stadium.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Dambulla.

4
Day 04

Polonnaruwa Ruins and Kandy Highlights

  • In the morning, visit the Polonnaruwa ruins and its significant attractions.

  • Later in the afternoon, head towards Kandy to visit:

    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    • Kandy Lake

    • Kandy viewpoint

    • Cultural dance show

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Kandy.

5
Day 05

Hill Country Journey through Nuwara Eliya and Ella

  • Allocate today to the hill station. On this day, you will explore:

    • Gregory Lake

    • Glenloch Tea Factory

    • Ramboda Waterfall

    • Nanu-Oya Railway Station

    • Ravan Ella

    • Nine Arch Bridge

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Ella.

6
Day 06

Road Trip from Ella to Thissamaharamaya

  • Starting from Ella, go on a road trip to Thissamaharamaya via Wellawaya.

  • On the way, your driver will show you famous locations along the road.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Thissamaharamaya.

7
Day 07

Safari Experience in Yala National Park

  • Savour the safari day at Yala National Park.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Mirissa.

8
Day 08

Whale Watching and Coastal Heritage from Mirissa to Galle

The schedule for the day is:

  • Whale watching at Mirissa

  • Galle Fort

  • Moonstone mine and gem palace

  • Hikkaduwa Beach

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Hikkaduwa.

9
Day 09

Coastal Discoveries from Hikkaduwa to Bentota

Explore everything from Galle to Bentota, including:

  • Bathing with turtles (free)

  • Spice garden

  • Ceylon tea factory

  • Ariyapola Mask Museum

  • Madhu River

  • Turtle hatchery

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Bentota.

10
Day 10

Hidden Gems of Kalutara District

Visit some beautiful but less crowded places in the Kalutara district:

  • Thudugala Waterfall

  • Handawetena Waterfall

  • Richmond Castle

  • Kalutara Bodiya

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Mt. Lavinia/Colombo.

11
Day 11

Colombo City Highlights and Departure

  • The final day is all about the commercial city of Sri Lanka, Colombo. You will visit major attractions, including:

    • Gangarama Temple

    • Colombo city tour

    • Beira Lake

  • Transfer to the airport or Colombo hotel.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Yala National Park, Galle Fort, Nine Arch Bridge

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Yala National Park, Galle Fort, Nine Arch Bridge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Anuradhapura 17 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private chauffeured vehicle

  • Highway charges

  • Water bottle

  • Accommodation on a B&B basis

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • Liquor

  • Entrance tickets

Know before you go

  • The tour operator offers the flexibility of including and excluding attractions as per your choice.

  • All of Sri Lanka in 11 days. Sri Lankan hospitality, biodiversity, and rich culture are well known among foreigners. If you plan to visit the paradise island for an extended vacation, this tour has the ideal route for you, starting from the airport. You can catch all the famous scenery in the country in a very comfortable and affordable ride.

  • Free 4G connection is available on request, up to 2 GB.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Anuradhapura.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,000.00 — $2,000.00
Double Sharing $1,000.00

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