Sri Lanka · Beach & Island

14-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing and Beach Tour with Yala Safari

14 Days Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha
  • 02 Explore the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 03 Discover the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 04 Enjoy water sports at Beruwala Beach

Witness the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka and enjoy water sport activities such as waterskiing, banana boating, fishing, and jet skiing. Explore the island's cultural and historic treasures, including Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy, and the famed Heavenly Maidens frescoes. The journey also takes you through tea plantations and waterfalls in Nuwara Eliya, followed by a thrilling jeep safari in Yala National Park. With beach stays in Hikkaduwa and Beruwala, this 14-day tour blends heritage, wildlife, and coastal relaxation.

Witness the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka and enjoy water sport activities such as waterskiing, banana boating, fishing, and jet skiing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Negombo, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Hikkaduwa, Tissamaharama, Beruwala, Kataragama
Languages English, French, Russian, Tamil, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Airport to Negombo

  • On arrival, be welcomed by our tour representative and transfer to Negombo. 
  • On your way to Negombo, observe the lifestyle of the Sri Lankan people. It might be a small distance, but you will learn a lot from it.
  • Once you reach the hotel, go to the beach and enjoy some fresh air. 
  • Explore the Dutch Fort.
  • Relax the whole day.

Overnight stay at Negombo.

2
Day 02

Negombo to Dambulla

  • In the morning, after enjoying a yummy breakfast at the hotel in Negombo, proceed to Dambulla - famous for Dambulla Rock Temple, which dates back to the 1st-century BC.
  • This temple was constructed by King Walagambahu and today stands as a renowned World Heritage Site.
  • Explore the Rose Quartz Mountain.

Overnight stay at Dambulla.

3
Day 03

Sigiriya

  • Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
  • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a World Heritage Site constructed by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) in the 5th century.
  • Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a protected pocket of the rock approached by a curved stairway. These frescoes are painted with earth pigments on plaster. 

Overnight stay at Dambulla.

4
Day 04

Dambulla to Kandy

  • In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Dambulla.
  • Go to Kandy, the previous capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site.
  • Visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary.
  • Visit the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy. Thereafter witness a cultural show. 

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.

5
Day 05

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

  • Eat a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Kandy.
  • Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda Fall.
  • En-route, visit a tea factory/plantation and some beautiful waterfalls. This town seems like a piece of English district.
  • Embark on a walking sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya in the evening.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

6
Day 06

Nuwara Eliya to Yala

  • Consume breakfast at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
  • Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Tissamaharama.
  • Make a safari of the Yala National Park by jeep. Yala is the largest National Park in Sri Lanka, which is the home for wild elephants, wild boars, wild buffaloes, leopards, bears, deer, and crocodiles. Large flocks of migratory and indigenous birds are also found here.
  • Transfer from Yala to Kataragama. 

Overnight stay at the hotel in Yala.

7
Day 07

Yala

  • Delight with breakfast at a hotel in Yala. 
  • The whole day at leisure in Yala. 

Overnight stay at Yala.

8
Day 08

Yala to Hikkaduwa

  • After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, go to Hikkaduwa.
  • Hikkaduwa is a famous beach destination with excellent cuisine, good accommodations, a stunning coral reef, and white sandy beaches. Water sports and related activities are also a popular feature.

Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa.

9
Day 09

Hikkaduwa

  • Breakfast at a hotel in Hikkaduwa.
  • Explore the Tsunami Memorial and enjoy a BBQ night.

Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa.

10
Day 10

Hikkaduwa

  • Breakfast at a hotel in Hikkaduwa. 
  • Explore the Turtle Farm and Madu River.

Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa.

11
Day 11

Hikkaduwa to Beruwala

  • After breakfast at the hotel in Hikkaduwa, proceed to Beruwala for water skiing, banana boating, fishing & jet skiing. Waterskiing, banana boating and jet skiing can also be enjoyed in the calm water of the Beruwala River, and these fun activities offer excitement for all ages and any skill level. 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Beruwala.
12
Day 12

Beruwala

  • Today, swim or fight with the waves in the sea. Unwind on the beach, gazing at the spectacular vistas of the sea blending with the multi-hued skies. 

Overnight stay at Hotel in Beruwala.

13
Day 13

Beruwala to Colombo

  • Have your delicious breakfast at the hotel in Beruwala.
  • Transfer from Beruwala to Colombo.
    Take a city tour of Colombo. Colombo, like many capital cities in developing countries, is as fast at changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood.
  • Stroll through The Pettah bazaar where one can shop for a bargain, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the rich, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) - a gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China.

Overnight stay at Colombo.

14
Day 14

Final Departure

  • Eat breakfast at a hotel in Colombo. 
  • Transfer from Colombo to the airport to board the flight for your onward journey
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Temple, Yala National Park, Beruwala Beach

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Temple, Yala National Park, Beruwala Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Negombo 11 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in a standard room in a 3-star hotel on a twin-sharing basis
  • Meals as per the program - BB
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car or van as per the program
  • Services of an English-speaking tour guide
  • 1 litre bottle of mineral water per person per day

What's Not Included

  • Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy - USD 10
  • National Museum, Kandy - USD 12
  • Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya - USD 13
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - USD 30
  • Dambulla Cave Temples - USD 15
  • Horton Plains - USD 20
  • Kandy Dance Show (dance show in Kandy) - USD 05
  • Dehiwala Zoo - USD 20
  • Hot Air Ballooning (Ballooning) - USD 300
  • Boat Ride (Bentota) (safari on the boat) - USD 20
  • White Water Rafting (Rafting Kelaniya) - USD 35
  • Diving in Hikkaduwa (dive instructor in Hikkaduwa) - USD 65
  • Sea Fishing in Negombo (sea fishing with a professional) - USD 50
  • Lunch and dinner throughout the trip
  • Video and camera permits
  • Entrance fees for places of interest
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Seasonal supplements are not included
  • Any other services not specified in the

Know before you go

  • Note:
    • Hotel rooms depend on availability at the time of travel.
    • Prices are calculated according to the currency exchange rate issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and may change due to government rules and regulations.
    • The cost of entrance fees may change due to government regulations.
    • Inclusions and exclusions depend on the customer's request.
    • Perahera, cricket, seasonal, and peak supplements are not included.
  • Child Policy:
    • A child between 2-12 years sharing with 2 adults with an extra bed will be charged 70% of the per-person double-sharing rate.
    • A child between 2-12 years without an extra bed will be charged 50% of the per-person double-sharing rate.
    • A child below 2 years will be complimentary.
    • Peak season supplements are not applicable.
  • Details of Cancellation Charges:
    • If the booking is cancelled before:
      • 15 days - 10% of the tour cost.
      • 7 days - 50% of the tour cost.
      • 5 days - 100% of the tour cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 14 days finish where they began, in Negombo.

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