Sri Lanka · Cultural Tour

10-Day Sri Lanka Tour from Sigiriya to Colombo with Safari and Beach

10 Days Round trip from Sigiriya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
02 Enjoy a safari at Minneriya National Park
03 Explore Dambulla Cave Temple
04 Stroll through Peradeniya Botanical Garden and Hakgala Flower Garden
05 Visit a tea plantation and tea factory in Nuwara Eliya
06 Relax on the beach in Bentota
07 Take an evening walk at Galle Face Green

Embark on a 10-day journey through Sri Lanka, from Sigiriya to Colombo, combining cultural landmarks, wildlife, hill-country scenery, and coastal relaxation. Marvel at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, enjoy a safari at Minneriya National Park, and visit sacred and historic sites including Dambulla Cave Temple and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Explore Kandy and Nuwara Eliya with botanical gardens, tea plantations, waterfalls, and lakeside walks before unwinding on the beach in Bentota. Conclude your tour with a Colombo city and shopping tour and an evening walk at Galle Face Green.

Embark on a 10-day journey through Sri Lanka, from Sigiriya to Colombo, combining cultural landmarks, wildlife, hill-country scenery, and coastal relaxation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Bentota, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Minneriya National Park, Kitulgala

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Sigiriya

On arrival at the recently refurbished, modern, state-of-the-art international airport, you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality.

A tour operator representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to Sigiriya.
En route, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 02

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Minneriya Safari

After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya.
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress with your local tour guide.
Go on a Minneriya National Park jeep safari.
Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 03

Dambulla Cave Temple and Kandy

After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
En route, visit a spice and herbal garden.
Check in to the hotel.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth and enjoy a cultural dance show in the evening.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 04

Peradeniya and Kandy Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed to Peradeniya.
Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden with your Sri Lankan guide.
Visit Sembuwaththa Lake.
Visit the Gem Museum, a wood-carving workshop, and a silk and batik factory.
Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 05

Journey to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda

After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
En route, visit Ramboda Waterfall.
Visit a tea plantation and tea factory in Nuwara Eliya.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 06

Hakgala, Gregory Lake, and Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, proceed to Hakgala.
Visit Hakgala Flower Garden.
Explore New Zealand Farm Abewela.
Proceed to Gregory Lake and enjoy a Nuwara Eliya city walk.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 07

Waterfalls and Transfer to Bentota

After breakfast, proceed to Bentota.
Visit Devon and St Clare's waterfalls.
Enjoy white-water rafting in Kithulgala (optional).
Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Bentota.

Day 08

Bentota Beach Leisure Day

Eat breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy leisure time on the beach and at the hotel pool.

Options:

Madu River boat safari
Visit a turtle hatchery
Water sports in Bentota

Overnight stay in Bentota.

Day 09

Colombo City Tour and Galle Face Green

After breakfast, proceed to Colombo.
Proceed for a Colombo city and shopping tour.
Check in to the hotel.
Go for an evening walk in Galle Face Green.

Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 10

Departure from Colombo

After breakfast, proceed to the airport for departure.

End of tour.

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya National Park jeep safari, Dambulla Cave Temple, Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sigiriya 9 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation at the hotels mentioned above, or similar, from Day 01 dinner to breakfast on Day 10.
Transportation by a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide from Day 01 to Day 10, including airport transfers.

What's Not Included

Airfare and travel insurance
Entrance fees for sites and visits
Water sports in Bentota
Day 01 breakfast
Late check-outs or early check-ins
Lunch or any other item or service not mentioned above in the program

Know before you go

Please note that you have to be at the airport 02 - 03 hours before departure.
This trip can be tailored to suit your requirements. Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered.

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