Sri Lanka · Archaeology

10-Day Sri Lanka Classic Tour with Luxury Half-Board Accommodation

10 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
  • 02 Explore Dambulla Rock Cave Temple and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • 03 Enjoy a jeep safari in Yala National Park from Tissamaharama
  • 04 Discover Galle Dutch Fort and meet the stilt fishermen at Weligama
  • 05 Spot blue whales, sperm whales, dolphins, and other marine life off Mirissa

Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka on this 10-day journey through the island's ancient cities, cultural landmarks, hill country, wildlife areas, and southern coast. Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the sacred city of Anuradhapura, and the archaeological remains of Polonnaruwa, then continue to Dambulla and Kandy for temple visits and city sightseeing. Travel on to Nuwara Eliya and Tissamaharama, enjoy a jeep safari in Yala National Park, and discover Galle Fort, Mirissa, and the warm waters off Sri Lanka's coastline on a whale and dolphin watching tour.

Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka on this 10-day journey through the island's ancient cities, cultural landmarks, hill country, wildlife areas, and southern coast.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Mirissa, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Habarana, Katunayake, Tissamaharama, Weligama, Hambantota
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Sigiriya

  • Pick up from Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo by the tour guide.
  • Travel via Habarana and arrive in Sigiriya.
  • Check in at the hotel in Sigiriya and spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Anuradhapura Sacred City Excursion

  • Pick up from the hotel in Sigiriya and travel to the sacred city of Anuradhapura, the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. Discover the well-preserved ruins of an old Sri Lankan civilization in this ancient capital of Sri Lanka.
  • Visit Thuparamaya, the first pagoda built in Sri Lanka, which enshrines the collarbone of the Lord Buddha.
  • Continue to Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace, located between the Ruwanvaliseya and Sri Maha Bodhiya.
  • Discover Mihintale, a mountain peak near Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, believed to be the site of the meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.

3
Day 03

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Polonnaruwa

  • Pick up from the hotel and travel to the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
  • Continue to Polonnaruwa, the second most ancient Sri Lankan kingdom.
  • Discover the remains of this ancient city, said to be one of the best-planned archaeological relic sites in the country, standing as testimony to the discipline and greatness of the kingdom's first rulers.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.

4
Day 04

Dambulla Cave Temple to Kandy

  • Pick up from the hotel in Sigiriya and travel to Kandy.
  • Stop at Dambulla Rock Cave Temple on the way.
  • Explore a spice garden and a batik factory before arriving in Kandy, where you will check in at a hotel.
  • Enjoy a performance of Kandyan dance at the hotel and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy.

5
Day 05

Kandy City Sightseeing Tour

  • Pick up from the hotel and start the sightseeing tour of Kandy.
  • Walk through the city's ancient streets and discover the architectural highlights of the city.
  • Shop for souvenirs at a local shop.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy.

6
Day 06

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Gardens and Tea Country

  • Pick up from the hotel in Kandy and travel to Nuwara Eliya.
  • Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens on the way.
  • Pass through Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, and a tea factory en route.
  • Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and check in at the hotel.
  • Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

7
Day 07

Journey to Tissamaharama and Yala Safari

  • Pick up from the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and travel to Tissamaharama.
  • Visit Ravana Waterfalls on the way.
  • Arrive in Tissamaharama and check in at a hotel.
  • Freshen up and then leave for a jeep safari tour in Yala National Park.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Tissamaharama.

8
Day 08

Coastal Drive to Mirissa via Hambantota and Galle

  • Pick up from the hotel in Tissamaharama and travel to Mirissa.
  • Visit Hambantota Salt Pans and interact with the stilt fishermen at Weligama en route.
  • Discover Galle Dutch Fort.
  • Arrive in Mirissa and check in at a hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mirissa.

9
Day 09

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Mirissa

  • Pick up from the hotel in Mirissa and go on a whale and dolphin watching tour.
  • Spot blue whales, Bryde's whales, sperm whales, fin whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, killer whales, spinner dolphins, Risso's dolphins, and striped dolphins in the warm waters around Sri Lanka.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mirissa.

10
Day 10

Departure Transfer to Colombo Airport

  • Pick up from the hotel in Mirissa and travel to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.
  • Depart from Colombo.

End of the tour.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 15 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Sri Lankan driver/guide
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Highway fees
  • Local insurance for the vehicle
  • Passenger insurance cover
  • Sri Lanka Tourism Board registered license
  • Transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or tea
  • Mask
  • Sanitiser
  • Accommodation
  • Luxury H/B accommodations

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • All taxes and handling charges
  • Local taxes
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Tour booking confirmation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, 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 10 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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