Sri Lanka · Religious & Spiritual

12-Day Sri Lanka Exploration with Safari, Ella Train and Adam's Peak

12 Days Round trip from Colombo Moderate pace
Lush green forest of Sri Lanks
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb Pidurangala Rock at sunrise and visit Sigiriya Lion Rock
  • 02 Explore the ancient Dambulla Cave Temple en route to Sigiriya
  • 03 Visit Kandy's iconic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoy a cultural show
  • 04 Take the scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
  • 05 Experience a safari adventure in Yala National Park
  • 06 Relax on the beautiful beaches of Mirissa

Explore Sri Lanka over 12 days, from the coastal charm of Negombo and Mirissa to the cultural landmarks of Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy. Climb Pidurangala Rock for sunrise, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and enjoy the scenic train ride to Ella. This journey also includes tea country landscapes in Nuwara Eliya, a safari in Yala National Park, water rafting in Kithulgala, and time to relax on Mirissa Beach before a final tour of Colombo.

Explore Sri Lanka over 12 days, from the coastal charm of Negombo and Mirissa to the cultural landmarks of Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Mirissa, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Kitulgala, Horton Plains National Park, Adam's Peak
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Negombo

  • Pick up from Colombo airport and transfer to Negombo.
  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Overnight stay: Negombo
2
Day 02

Negombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla Cave Temple

  • After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya.
  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Travel time: 4 hours
  • Activities: Visit Dambulla Cave Temple en route.
  • Overnight stay: Sigiriya
3
Day 03

Sunrise at Pidurangala and Sigiriya Exploration

  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Activities: Climb Pidurangala Rock early in the morning for sunrise, visit Sigiriya Lion Rock, and take a Sigiriya Village Tour (optional balloon ride).
  • Overnight stay: Sigiriya
4
Day 04

Sigiriya to Kandy via Matale

  • After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Travel time: 2 hours
  • Activities: Visit the Herbal Spice Garden in Matale, Tooth Relic Temple, and attend an evening cultural show in Kandy.
  • Overnight stay: Kandy
5
Day 05

Peradeniya Gardens and Kandy City Tour

  • After breakfast, proceed to Peradeniya.
  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Activities: Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, Kandy city tour, and Kandy viewpoint.
  • Overnight stay: Kandy
6
Day 06

Kandy to Adam's Peak via Kithulgala

  • After breakfast, proceed to Adam's Peak.
  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Travel time: 3 hours
  • Activities: Visit Ambuluwawa Tower (optional) and go water rafting in Kithulgala. In the evening, climb Adam's Peak.
  • Overnight stay: Nallathaniya
7
Day 07

Nallathaniya to Nuwara Eliya

  • After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Travel time: 1 hour
  • Activities: Visit tea plantations and waterfalls and explore Horton National Park.
  • Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya
8
Day 08

Scenic Train Journey to Ella

  • After breakfast, proceed to Ella by train.
  • Travel mode: Train
  • Travel time: 2 hours
  • Activities: Visit Nine Arch Bridge and Mini Adam's Peak in Ella.
  • Overnight stay: Ella
9
Day 09

Ella to Yala for Safari Adventure

  • After breakfast, proceed to Yala.
  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Travel time: 3 hours
  • Activities: Yala National Park safari.
  • Overnight stay: Yala
10
Day 10

Yala to Mirissa Beach Escape

  • After breakfast, proceed to Mirissa.
  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Travel time: 2 hours
  • Activities: Swimming, diving, snorkelling, and optional whale watching.
  • Overnight stay: Mirissa
11
Day 11

Relax on Mirissa Beach

  • Activities: Relax on Mirissa Beach.
  • Overnight stay: Mirissa
12
Day 12

Galle Fort, Colombo Tour, and Departure

  • After breakfast, proceed to Colombo Airport.
  • Travel mode: Private car
  • Travel time: 3 hours
  • Activities: Visit Galle Dutch Fort, tour Colombo, and go shopping en route.
Pidurangala Rock at sunrise, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, Yala National Park

Where this trip takes you

Pidurangala Rock at sunrise, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, Yala National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Colombo 14 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Hotel reservation (3 star)
  • Tourist site entrance tickets
  • Train tickets
  • Bed and breakfast

What's Not Included

  • Food and drink

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 12 days finish where they began, in Colombo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,300.00 — $1,400.00
Double Sharing $1,300.00

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