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

• On arrival, be welcomed by our tour representative and transfer to Negombo.
• On the way to Negombo, observe the lifestyle of the Sri Lankan people. Although the distance is short, you will learn a lot from the journey.
• Once you reach the hotel, head to the beach and enjoy some fresh air.
• Explore the Dutch Fort.
• Relax for the rest of the day.

Overnight stay at Negombo.

• In the morning, after enjoying a yummy breakfast at the hotel in Negombo, proceed to Dambulla, famous for the 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.

• 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. The "Lion Rock" is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the dense forest. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70-hectare town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens, including the renowned water gardens, ring the base of the rock.
• 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.

• In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Dambulla.
• Go to Kandy, the former capital of the Sri Lankan kings and a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures a vision of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions, and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Kandy Lake was constructed by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, in 1798.
• Visit Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, a gem museum, and a lapidary.
• Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. Thereafter, witness a cultural show.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.

• After a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Kandy, transfer to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda Fall. En route, visit a tea factory or plantation and some beautiful waterfalls.
• Take a walking sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya in the evening.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

• Have breakfast at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
• Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Tissamaharama.
• Enjoy a jeep safari in Yala National Park. Yala is the largest national park in Sri Lanka and is home to 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.

• Enjoy breakfast at a hotel in Yala.
• Spend the whole day at leisure in Yala.

Overnight stay at Yala.

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

Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa.

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

Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa.

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

Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa.

• After breakfast at the hotel in Hikkaduwa, proceed to Beruwala for water skiing, banana boating, fishing, and jet skiing. Waterskiing, banana boating, and jet skiing can also be enjoyed in the calm waters of the Beruwala River, and these fun activities offer excitement for all ages and skill levels.

Dinner and overnight stay at Beruwala.

• Today, swim or play 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 a hotel in Beruwala.

• After having your delicious breakfast at the hotel in Beruwala, transfer to Colombo.
• Enjoy a city tour of Colombo. Visit the Pettah bazaar, where one can shop for a bargain, a Hindu temple and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the rich, and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China.

Overnight stay at Colombo.

• Breakfast at the hotel in Colombo.
• Transfer from Colombo to the airport to board your flight for the onward journey.