Day 01
Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Negombo
- Arrival at Colombo International Airport.
Accommodation: Serendib Village Guest House in Negombo
Transfer mode: Private car
Sri Lanka · Culture
21-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour with Safari, Trains and Beaches
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress for panoramic views
- 02 Explore Dambulla Cave Temple's ancient Buddhist murals
- 03 Witness a wild elephant safari in Habarana
- 04 Relax on Mirissa Beach with snorkelling and whale watching
- 05 Enjoy the scenic train journey to Ella
- 06 Hike Adams Peak for breathtaking sunrise vistas
- 07 Discover Polonnaruwa's ancient ruins and village life
- 08 Visit Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic
This 21-day trip around Sri Lanka takes you from Colombo and Negombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, the hill country, and the southern coast. Along the way, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Pidurangala, visit Dambulla Cave Temple and the Temple of the Tooth, explore Polonnaruwa and the Knuckles Mountain Range, and enjoy scenic train journeys through Nuwara Eliya and Ella. The journey also includes a wild elephant safari, jungle trekking in Sinharaja Forest, and time to relax on the beautiful beaches of Mirissa and Hikkaduwa. It finishes with visits to Galle Fort and the Madu River boat safari.
The journey also includes a wild elephant safari, jungle trekking in Sinharaja Forest, and time to relax on the beautiful beaches of Mirissa and Hikkaduwa.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
21 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Included
Cities
Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Mirissa, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, Habarana, Hikkaduwa, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Udawalawe National Park, Knuckles Mountain Range, Adam's Peak
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Negombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla Cave Temple
- After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya.
- Activities:
- On the way, visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Accommodation: Nice View Lodge in Sigiriya
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: Negombo to Sigiriya - 4 hours (approx.)
Day 03
Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Village Experience
- After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya.
- Activities:
- Take a morning walk around the charming village.
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Enjoy a Sigiriya village tour.
- Taste tropical fruits fresh from the village.
- Return to the hotel and relax.
Accommodation: Nice View Lodge in Sigiriya
Transfer mode: Private car
Day 04
Pidurangala Sunrise and Habarana Safari
- After breakfast, proceed to Pidurangala.
- Activities:
- Climb Pidurangala Rock and see the sunrise.
- Enjoy a Habarana wild elephant safari.
- Explore the spice garden.
- Try an Ayurveda spa in Habarana.
Accommodation: Nice View Lodge in Sigiriya
Transfer mode: Private car
Day 05
Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa and Sunset at Parakrama Samudra
- After breakfast, proceed to Polonnaruwa.
- Activities:
- Tour around Polonnaruwa city.
- Walk through the local village with friendly villagers.
- Enjoy the sunset by the "Parakrama Samudra" (water tank).
Accommodation: Tishan Holiday Resort
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
Day 06
Polonnaruwa to the Knuckles Mountain Range
- After breakfast, proceed to the Knuckles Mountain Range.
- Activities:
- Visit Mini World's End.
- See the waterfalls.
- Go jungle trekking.
Accommodation: Reveweston Holiday Village
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
Day 07
Knuckles to Kandy and Temple of the Tooth
- After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
- Activities:
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
- Witness a Kandy cultural dance show.
Accommodation: E Stay Hanthana in Kandy
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
Day 08
Peradeniya Gardens and Kandy City Tour
- After breakfast, proceed to Peradeniya.
- Activities:
- Visit the Royal Botanical Garden.
- Enjoy a Kandy city tour.
- Visit handicraft and handmade batik shops.
Accommodation: E Stay Hanthana in Kandy
Transfer mode: Tuk Tuk or by bus
Day 09
Kandy to Adam's Peak
- After breakfast, proceed to Adam's Peak.
- Activities:
- Climb Adam's Peak.
Accommodation: Haggling Clouds in Nallathaniya
Transfer mode: By train from Kandy to Hattam, then by tuk tuk
Transfer time: 2 hours
Day 10
Adam's Peak to Nuwara Eliya Tea Country
- After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
- Activities:
- Visit the tea estate and pluck your tea bag.
- Get to know how world-famous Ceylon tea is made.
- See the waterfalls.
Accommodation: Serendipity Lake Artistic Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya
Transfer mode: By train from Hattam to Nanu Oya, then by tuk tuk
Day 11
Scenic Train Journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- After breakfast, proceed to Ella.
- Activities:
- Enjoy the world scenic train trip from Nanu Oya to Ella.
- Accommodation: Chamoya Home Stay in Ella
- Transfer mode: By train
- Travel time: 2 hours
Day 12
Ella Highlights and Nine Arch Bridge
- After breakfast, enjoy all activities in Ella.
- Activities:
- Visit Mini Adam's Peak in Ella.
- Visit Ella Gap.
- Visit the world-famous Nine Arch Bridge.
Accommodation: Chamoya Home Stay in Ella
Day 13
Ella to Udawalawe for a 4x4 Jungle Safari
- After breakfast, proceed to Udawalawe.
- Activities:
- In the evening, gear up for the 4x4 jungle safari.
Accommodation: Kottawatta Village
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
Day 14
Udawalawe to Sinharaja Forest
- After breakfast, proceed to Sinharaja Forest.
- Activities:
- Enjoy jungle trekking in Sinharaja Forest.
Accommodation: Sinharaja Forest Edge
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
Day 15
Sinharaja to Mirissa Beach
- After breakfast, proceed to Mirissa.
- Activities:
- Visit the coconut tree trail.
- Relax on the beach.
Accommodation: Glamour Mirissa
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
Day 16
Snorkelling and Beach Time in Mirissa
Accommodation: Glamour Mirissa
- Activities:
- Relax on the beach.
- Diving and snorkelling (optional).
Day 17
Swimming and Whale Watching in Mirissa
Accommodation: Glamour Mirissa
- Activities:
- Swimming.
- Relax on the beach.
- Whale watching (optional).
Day 18
Leisure Day at Mirissa Beach
Accommodation: Glamour Mirissa
- Activities: Swimming.
Day 19
Mirissa to Hikkaduwa via Galle and Turtle Hatchery
- After breakfast, proceed to Hikkaduwa.
- Activities: Visit Galle Dutch Port.
- Visit Turtle Hatchery.
- Relax on the beach.
Accommodation: The Den Guest House
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
Day 20
Hikkaduwa and Madu River Boat Safari
Accommodation: The Den Guest House
Transfer mode: Private car
- Activities: Enjoy the Madu River boat safari.
Day 21
Departure from Colombo
- Drop off at Colombo Airport.
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 3 hours
Where this trip takes you
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Nine Arch Bridge, Mirissa Beach
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Food
- Entrance tickets
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 21 days finish where they began, in Colombo.
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