Day 01
Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Negombo
- Pick up from the airport and proceed to Negombo.
Overnight stay in Golden Star Hotel in Negombo.
Sri Lanka · Safari
14-Day Sri Lanka Tour from Colombo with Ella Train and Yala Safari
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Soak in the view from Adam's Peak
- 02 Explore Dambulla Cave Temple and Polonnaruwa Ancient City from Sigiriya
- 03 Visit the Kandy Tooth Relic Temple and other iconic landmarks in Kandy
- 04 Discover the natural landscape of Horton Plains National Park in Nuwara Eliya
- 05 Journey through the magical hills of Ella by train
- 06 Go on a wildlife safari in Yala National Park
- 07 Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Madu River
- 08 Experience Hikkaduwa highlights like Coconut Tree Trail and Galle Dutch Fort
Experience the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka, on this 14-day guided tour from Colombo through Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, and Hikkaduwa. Visit UNESCO-listed sites such as the Dambulla Cave Temple and Polonnaruwa Ancient City, explore the religious city of Kandy, and discover the natural beauty of Horton Plains National Park and the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya. Journey through the hills to Ella by train, then continue for a wildlife safari in Yala National Park. End your trip on the beaches of the southern coast with stops including Mirissa, Galle Dutch Fort, the Madu River, and Kosgoda.
Experience the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka, on this 14-day guided tour from Colombo through Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, and Hikkaduwa.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
14 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Strenuous
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Mirissa, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Horton Plains National Park, Hikkaduwa, Kosgoda, Adam's Peak, Gampola
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Village
- After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya.
- On the way, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple.
- Tour Sigiriya Village.
Overnight stay in Choona Lodge in Sigiriya.
Travel time - 4 hours
Transfer mode - by car
Day 03
Sigiriya Lion Rock, Polonnaruwa and Pidurangala Sunset
After breakfast, all activities will happen in Sigiriya.
- Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock.
- Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City and come back to Sigiriya.
- In the evening, climb Pidurangala Rock and view the sunset from there.
Stay the night at Choona Lodge in Sigiriya.
Travel time - 1 hour
Transfer mode - by car
Day 04
Matale Spice Garden and Kandy Cultural Evening
- After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
- On the way, visit the spice garden in Matale.
- Visit the Kandy Tooth Relic Temple.
- In the evening, watch a cultural show in Kandy.
Stay the night at My City Hotel in Kandy.
Travel time - 2 hours
Travel mode - by car
Day 05
Royal Botanical Garden and Kandy City Tour
After breakfast, all activities will happen in Kandy.
- See the Royal Botanical Garden.
- Go on a Kandy city tour.
- See the Kandy viewpoint.
Stay the night at My City Hotel in Kandy.
Travel time - 1 hour
Day 06
Ambuluwawa Tower and Adam's Peak
- After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
- On the way, visit Ambuluwawa Tower in Gampola.
- In the evening, climb Adam's Peak.
Stay the night at Tea Hills in Hatton.
Travel time - 3 hours
Travel mode - by car
Day 07
Horton Plains, Tea Plantations and Waterfalls
After breakfast, all activities will happen in Nuwara Eliya.
- Visit Horton National Park.
- Visit the tea plantations.
- Explore waterfalls.
Stay the night at The Edgware in Nuwara Eliya.
Travel time - 1 hour
Day 08
Scenic Train Journey to Ella
- After breakfast, proceed to Ella.
- Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella by train. We will drop you off at Nanu Oya station and pick you up at Ella station.
Stay the night at Hotel Onrock in Ella.
Travel time - 3 hours
Transfer mode - by train
Day 09
Nine Arch Bridge and Mini Adam's Peak
All activities will be in Ella.
- Visit the Nine Arch Bridge.
- Visit Mini Adam's Peak. If you wish to experience some adventure activities in The Ravana Adventure Camp, it is optional.
Stay the night at Hotel Onrock in Ella.
Travel time - 1 hour
Transfer mode - by car
Day 10
Transfer to Yala and Leisure Time
- After breakfast, proceed to Yala.
Relax in the hotel.
Stay the night at the Avonil Hotel in Yala.
Travel time - 3 hours
Day 11
Yala National Park Safari
- After breakfast, proceed to Yala National Park.
- Go on the Yala National Park safari tour.
Stay the night at the Avonil Hotel in Yala.
Travel time - 30 m
Transfer mode - by car
Day 12
Mirissa, Galle Dutch Fort and Hikkaduwa Beach
- After breakfast, proceed to Hikkaduwa.
- See the Coconut Tree Trail in Mirissa.
- On the way, visit the Galle Dutch Fort.
- Relax on the beach.
Stay the night at the Pearl Island Beach Hotel in Hikkduwa.
Travel time - 2 hours
Transfer mode - by car
Day 13
Madu River Safari and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
After breakfast, all activities will be in Hikkaduwa.
- Go on the Madu River boat safari.
- See the Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda.
- In the evening, relax on the beach.
Diving and snorkeling are optional.
Stay the night at the Pearl Island Beach Hotel in Hikkduwa.
Day 14
Colombo and Airport Drop-off
- After breakfast, proceed to Colombo.
- Activities at the Colombo City Hotel.
- Drop off at Colombo International Airport.
Travel time - 3 hours
Transfer mode - by van
Where this trip takes you
Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, Yala National Park
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Transportation
- Tourist site entrance tickets
- Tour guide
- Train tickets
- Hotel reservation
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 14 days finish where they began, in Colombo.
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