Sri Lanka · Safari

12-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Safaris, Temples and Tea Train

12 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
  • 02 Visit the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple and Tooth Relic Temple
  • 03 Enjoy a tea train ride from Kandy to Ella through waterfalls and grasslands
  • 04 Experience a safari in Yala and Kaudulla or Minneriya National Park
  • 05 Go whale watching in Mirissa and visit the turtle farm
  • 06 Discover the architectural remains of Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO site
  • 07 Engage in a lagoon boat ride in Negombo
  • 08 Tour Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak

Sign up for this exciting vacation to the highlights of Sri Lanka, where you will be taken to ancient city ruins, national parks, mountains, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and coastal beaches. Explore major tourist attractions such as the Tooth Relic Temple, Royal Botanical Gardens, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, and Little Adam's Peak, and enjoy a tea train ride from Kandy to Ella.

Explore major tourist attractions such as the Tooth Relic Temple, Royal Botanical Gardens, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, and Little Adam's Peak, and enjoy a tea train ride from Kandy to Ella.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Mirissa, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Yala National Park, Minneriya National Park, Habarana, Katunayake, Kaudulla National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Negombo and Lagoon Boat Ride

  • Upon arrival at the airport, meet your tour guide and proceed to Negombo.

  • In the evening, enjoy a Negombo city tour and a lagoon boat ride.

Overnight stay in Negombo.

2
Day 02

Transfer to Anuradhapura and Heritage Visit

  • After breakfast, go to Anuradhapura.

  • In the evening, visit the Anuradhapura Heritage Site and Mihinthalaya.

Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

3
Day 03

Travel to Habarana and National Park Safari

  • After breakfast, proceed to Habarana and check in at the hotel.

  • In the evening, go on a safari to Kaudulla or Minneriya National Park.

Overnight stay in Habarana.

4
Day 04

Polonnaruwa Heritage Site and Sigiriya Lion Rock

  • After breakfast, head to the Polonnaruwa Heritage Site.

  • On the way back, have a village lunch, and in the evening, visit Sigiriya Lion Rock.

Overnight stay in Habarana.

5
Day 05

Journey to Kandy via Dambulla and Matale

  • After breakfast, travel to Kandy.

  • On the way, visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, Matale Aluwihare, Matale Hindu Temple, and the Herbal Spice Garden.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

6
Day 06

Kandy City Tour and Cultural Show

  • After breakfast, explore Kandy city.

  • Enjoy sightseeing at the Royal Botanical Garden, Upper Lake, and Buddha Relic Tooth Temple, and attend a cultural show.

Overnight stay in the same hotel.

7
Day 07

Scenic Train Ride from Kandy to Ella

  • After breakfast, go to the railway station to catch the train to Ella.

Overnight stay in Ella.

8
Day 08

Ella Highlights and Transfer to Yala

  • After breakfast, visit Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.

  • Proceed to Yala.

  • On the way, visit Ravana Falls.

Overnight stay in Yala.

9
Day 09

Yala Safari and Drive to Mirissa

  • Early in the morning, enjoy a Yala safari.

  • After the safari, continue the drive to Mirissa.

Overnight stay in Mirissa.

10
Day 10

Whale Watching and Coastal Visits to Galle

  • Early in the morning, go whale watching.

  • Continue the drive to Galle.

  • On the way, visit the Stick Fisherman Place and the turtle farm.

Overnight stay in Galle.

11
Day 11

Galle Heritage Site and Colombo City Tour

  • After breakfast, visit the Galle World Heritage Site.

  • Proceed to Colombo.

  • In the evening, enjoy a Colombo city tour.

Overnight stay in Colombo.

12
Day 12

Colombo Sightseeing and Departure

  • After breakfast, continue with the Colombo city tour.

  • As per your flight schedule, reach Colombo airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 16 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned Toyota Prius car / KDH luxury van

  • English-speaking Sri Lankan tourist chauffeur/guide service for the entire tour

  • Fuel for the entire tour

  • US$ 5000 passenger insurance per person

  • Government taxes/VAT

  • Standard BB accommodation for 11 nights with breakfast only

  • Driver's meals and lodging charges

  • Train tickets

  • Any toll fees

  • Village lunch in Polonnaruwa

  • Entry fees: Turtle Farm, whale watching, Yala and Minneriya safari, Buddha Relic Tooth Temple, cultural dance, Royal Botanical Garden, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Heritage Sites, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Negombo lagoon boat ride, and Mihinthalaya

What's Not Included

  • Guests' lunch and dinner meals, and beverage charges

  • Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Arrival Terminal, Canada Friendship Road, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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