Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Sri Lanka 10 Days Tour Package Lifetime Experience

10 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock for sweeping views
  • 02 Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • 03 Learn about tea production at a local plantation
  • 04 Join a Sri Lankan cooking class with a local family-run school
  • 05 Ride the scenic train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
  • 06 Hike Little Adam’s Peak and visit Nine Arch Bridge
  • 07 Enjoy a safari in Udawalawe National Park
  • 08 Relax by the beach in Unawatuna and walk through the jungle to the shore

Discover the highlights of Sri Lanka on this 10-day journey through ancient heritage sites, hill country landscapes, wildlife-rich national parks, and laid-back coastal towns. From Negombo and Sigiriya to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe, and Unawatuna, this itinerary blends culture, nature, and local experiences into one memorable trip.

Climb iconic Sigiriya Rock, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, learn about tea production at a plantation, and enjoy a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class. Along the way, take in the famous train ride to Ella, hike Little Adam’s Peak, visit Nine Arch Bridge, and head out on safari in search of elephants, monkeys, buffalos, flamingos, and more.

With private transport, included entrance tickets, meals, and accommodation throughout, this tour offers a comfortable way to experience Sri Lanka’s culture, scenery, and wildlife over 10 adventure-filled days.

Climb iconic Sigiriya Rock, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, learn about tea production at a plantation, and enjoy a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe National Park, Unawatuna, Adam's Peak
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Airport Pick UpWelcome to Sri Lanka! We’ll be there at the Colombo airport waiting to pick you up and bring you back to our boutique hotel in Negombo. We’ll have a beachfront welcome dinner and drinks at sunset, the perfect start to your adventure.twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.

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Day 02

Temples and Drive to SigiriyaToday we’ll head into the centre of Sri Lanka, where we’ll learn about the country’s history and culture. Our first stop is the Dambulla Cave Temple, a temple carved deep into the rock face. Next up is the Golden Buddha, a giant statue on a hill top looking down onto the town below. In the evening, we'll check in to our accommodation with views of Sigiriya Rock which we will be climbing in the morning.Today we’ll head into the centre of Sri Lanka, where we’ll learn about the country’s history and culture. Our first stop is the Dambulla Cave Temple, a temple carved deep into the rock face. Next up is the Golden Buddha, a giant statue on a hill top looking down onto the town below. In the evening, we'll check in to our accommodation with views of Sigiriya Rock which we will be climbing in the morning.twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.

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Day 03

Climb Sigiriya Rock & Visit Village (Village Food Taste)It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks - Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks - Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks - Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks - Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.

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Day 04

Temple of the Tooth / Herbal Gardens & Kandy view PointWe travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.We travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.We travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.We travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.

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Day 05

Tea Plantation, Cooking Class & Train JourneyWe drive past the beautiful town of Nuwara Elia and spend the morning at a local tea plantation where we’ll learn all about the tea brewing process, from leaf to cup. We’ll then spend some time at a local family-run cooking school, where we’ll be taught how to cook some of Sri Lanka’s best dishes. It’s then time to board ‘the most scenic train journey’ - and you’ll quickly see why. We’ll board the famous train from Nuwara Eliya to the chilled town of Ella. The scenery we pass on the way is seriously out of this world; keep an eye out for waterfalls, wildlife and friendly locals.We drive past the beautiful town of Nuwara Elia and spend the morning at a local tea plantation where we’ll learn all about the tea brewing process, from leaf to cup. We’ll then spend some time at a local family-run cooking school, where we’ll be taught how to cook some of Sri Lanka’s best dishes. It’s then time to board ‘the most scenic train journey’ - and you’ll quickly see why. We’ll board the famous train from Nuwara Eliya to the chilled town of Ella. The scenery we pass on the way is seriously out of this world; keep an eye out for waterfalls, wildlife and friendly locals.We drive past the beautiful town of Nuwara Elia and spend the morning at a local tea plantation where we’ll learn all about the tea brewing process, from leaf to cup. We’ll then spend some time at a local family-run cooking school, where we’ll be taught how to cook some of Sri Lanka’s best dishes. It’s then time to board ‘the most scenic train journey’ - and you’ll quickly see why. We’ll board the famous train from Nuwara Eliya to the chilled town of Ella. The scenery we pass on the way is seriously out of this world; keep an eye out for waterfalls, wildlife and friendly locals.twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.

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Day 06

Little Adams Peak & Nine Arch BridgeEarly morning start as we climb Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap - a gorge full of beautiful waterfalls and stunning backdrops. We’ll have lunch in Ella town, before stopping off at Nine Arch Bridge, where we’ll walk the tracks and watch the train pass through.Early morning start as we climb Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap - a gorge full of beautiful waterfalls and stunning backdrops. We’ll have lunch in Ella town, before stopping off at Nine Arch Bridge, where we’ll walk the tracks and watch the train pass through.Early morning start as we climb Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap - a gorge full of beautiful waterfalls and stunning backdrops. We’ll have lunch in Ella town, before stopping off at Nine Arch Bridge, where we’ll walk the tracks and watch the train pass through.twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.

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Day 07

Waterfalls & GlampingIn the morning, we’ll visit a waterfall for a refreshing dip, before heading down to Udawalele National Park. Here we’ll check into our glamping tents for the evening, where plenty of activities are available to enjoy.In the morning, we’ll visit a waterfall for a refreshing dip, before heading down to Udawalele National Park. Here we’ll check into our glamping tents for the evening, where plenty of activities are available to enjoy.night glam-ping in a two-person luxury tent at a safari camp.

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Day 08

SafariAs the sun rises, we hop into our Safari jeeps where we’ll see plenty of the local wildlife, including Elephants, Monkeys, Buffalos, Flamingos, to mention just a few. We’ll have breakfast by the river, before making our way to our final stop, the beachside town of Unawatuna.As the sun rises, we hop into our Safari jeeps where we’ll see plenty of the local wildlife, including Elephants, Monkeys, Buffalos, Flamingos, to mention just a few. We’ll have breakfast by the river, before making our way to our final stop, the beachside town of Unawatuna.twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.

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Day 09

Jungle Beach DayWake any time today, it’s all about relaxing. Chill by the pool, then join us as we walk through the jungle to the beach on the other side. We’ll head back to the hotel to freshen up before our farewell dinner.Wake any time today, it’s all about relaxing. Chill by the pool, then join us as we walk through the jungle to the beach on the other side. We’ll head back to the hotel to freshen up before our farewell dinner.Wake any time today, it’s all about relaxing. Chill by the pool, then join us as we walk through the jungle to the beach on the other side. We’ll head back to the hotel to freshen up before our farewell dinner.twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.

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Day 10

Chilled Check outCheck out any time today, or opt to stay on a little while longer. Whichever you decide, our guides will be on hand to help out.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. 10 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • All Site Entrance Tickets
  • Driver's Accommodations
  • Driver's Food
  • Bottled Water

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We pick up Travellers From anywhere in Sri Lanka. Please mention your Hotel If it’s not in the list.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..

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