Sri Lanka · Culture

11-Day Sri Lanka Cultural and Wildlife Tour with Scenic Train Ride

11 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the ancient city of Pollonnaruwa
  • 02 Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 03 Stroll through the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya
  • 04 Witness a traditional dance show in Kandy
  • 05 Savour the taste of Sri Lankan tea at a plantation and factory
  • 06 Experience the scenic train ride from Nanu-Oya to Ella
  • 07 Enjoy a safari in Udawalawe National Park

Embark on an 11-day tour of Sri Lanka covering the island's major cultural, spiritual, and natural attractions, including Anuradhapura, Pollonnaruwa, the Dambulla Caves Complex and Golden Temple, and the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Enjoy wildlife safaris in multiple national parks, experience the scenic train ride from Nanu-Oya to Ella, and discover tea country, waterfalls, and botanical gardens along the way. The journey also includes time by the southern coast at Mirissa Beach or Weligama Beach, with a visit to Galle Dutch Fortress.

Take the famous train from Nanu-Oya Railway Station to Ella Railway Station, known as the most scenic train ride in Sri Lanka.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Anuradhapura, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Mirissa, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, Minneriya National Park, Katunayake, Horton Plains National Park, Udawalawe National Park, Wilpattu National Park, Kaudulla National Park, Weligama
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Sri Lanka and Transfer to Negombo

  • Upon arrival, receive assistance at the airport passenger lobby from the representative and immediately proceed to Negombo.

  • Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Negombo.

2
Day 02

Negombo to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu Safari

  • Proceed to Anuradhapura.

  • Enjoy a safari in Wilpattu National Park.

  • Check in to the hotel and relax.

Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

3
Day 03

Ancient Anuradhapura, Mihintale Temple and Sigiriya

  • Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura, the first kingdom of Sri Lanka, with your Anuradhapura tour guide.

  • Head to Mihintale Temple.

  • Proceed to Sigiriya.

  • Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

4
Day 04

Pollonnaruwa Heritage Tour and National Park Safari

  • Visit the ancient city of Pollonnaruwa, the second kingdom of Sri Lanka, with your Pollonnaruwa tour guide.

  • Proceed for a national park safari at Kaudulla National Park, Minneriya National Park, or Hurulu Eco Park.

  • Experience Ayurvedic treatments in the evening.

  • Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

5
Day 05

Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla and Nalanda Gedige

  • Visit the Dambulla Caves Complex and Golden Temple.

  • En route, stop at Nalanda Gedige Temple, the centre point of Sri Lanka.

  • Learn about herbal medicine (optional).

  • See the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, the biggest botanical garden in Southeast Asia.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

6
Day 06

Temple of the Tooth Relic and Kandy City Tour

  • Visit one of the biggest attractions in Sri Lanka, the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa and the Golden Roofed Temple, in Kandy.

  • Head out for a Kandy city tour with your Kandy tour guide.

  • Attend a traditional dancing show in the evening.

  • Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

7
Day 07

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya through Tea Country

  • Proceed to Nuwara Eliya.

  • En route, stop at Ramboda Waterfalls and the viewpoint.

  • Visit the tea factory and plantations, with free tea tasting.

  • Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

8
Day 08

Horton Plains Option, Scenic Train Ride and Ella

  • Leave early in the morning at 05.00 AM for Horton Plains National Park (optional).

  • Take the famous train from Nanu-Oya Railway Station to Ella Railway Station, known as the most scenic train ride in Sri Lanka.

  • Visit the famous Nine Arches Bridge.

  • Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Ella.

9
Day 09

Ella to Mirissa via Rawana Falls and Udawalawe

  • See the Rawana Waterfalls.

  • Enjoy a safari in Udawalawe National Park.

  • Visit the Udawalawe Baby Elephants Transit Home.

  • Proceed to Mirissa.

  • Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Mirissa.

10
Day 10

Whale Watching Option, Beach Time and Galle Fortress

  • Leave early at 06.00 AM for whale watching (optional).

  • Spend some time at the famous Mirissa Beach or Weligama Beach.

  • Visit Galle Dutch Fortress in the evening.

  • Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Mirissa.

11
Day 11

Departure Transfer from Mirissa to the Airport

  • Proceed to the airport for departure.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Dambulla Cave Temple, Nine Arch Bridge, Mirissa Beach

Where this trip takes you

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Dambulla Cave Temple, Nine Arch Bridge, Mirissa Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 17 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pickup

  • Assistance at the airport

  • Air-conditioned private car

  • English-speaking chauffeur for the entire journey

  • Fuel and local insurance for the vehicle

  • 3-star hotel accommodation with breakfast

  • Meals and accommodation for the chauffeur

  • One water bottle per person per day

  • All government taxes

  • All parking and freeway tolls

  • Special guiding service in Anuradhapura, Pollonnaruwa, and Kandy

  • Two train tickets (Nanu-Oya to Ella)

  • Kandy city tour

  • Ceylon gem factory visit

  • Sri Lankan handicraft factory visit

  • Tea plantation and factory visit

  • Airport drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Visa

  • Air tickets

  • Entrance charges for sightseeing

  • Meals (lunch and dinner)

  • Travel insurance

  • Camera and video permits

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • If you want to make any changes to the itinerary, the guide/driver can adjust it as you wish.

  • Cities covered: Negombo, Anuradhapura, Pollonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe, Mirissa, and Galle.

  • Baby seats and wheelchairs can be provided on request.

  • This price is for two adults only.

  • During this specially designed tour around Sri Lanka, you can cover seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, along with culture, real way of life, wildlife, botanical gardens, lakes, waterfalls, tea gardens, and famous beaches.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, 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 11 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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