Sri Lanka · Culture

14-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour with Kandy, Ella and Yala Safari

14 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Meet elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • 02 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • 03 Ride the train from Kandy to Ohiya through the hill country
  • 04 Hike Little Adam's Peak and see the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella
  • 05 Spot wildlife on safari in Yala National Park
  • 06 Explore Arugam Bay and visit Muhudu Maha Viharaya
  • 07 Walk around Galle Dutch Fort and visit the Halpewatta Black Tea Factory
  • 08 See Independence Square and the Colombo Museum in Colombo

Explore Sri Lanka's cultural, scenic, and wildlife highlights on this 14-day journey from Negombo and Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala National Park, Arugam Bay, Galle, and Colombo. Visit famous sites such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Galle Dutch Fort, and Kelaniya Temple, and enjoy experiences including a train ride to Ohiya, hikes to Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock, and a safari in Yala National Park. The tour also includes tea country landscapes, village experiences, and time in coastal towns before ending with Colombo's key landmarks.

Meet your tour guide at 04:00 am and hike to Ella Rock, where you can see the sunrise from the top.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Arugam Bay, Mirissa, Negombo, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Pinnawala, Katunayake, Hikkaduwa, Kataragama, Tangalle, Adam's Peak
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Negombo

  • Meet your tour guide at the airport, where your tour package and mobile phone will be handed over.
  • You will then be transferred to your hotel in Negombo, where you will spend the night.

Overnight in Negombo.

2
Day 02

Negombo to Kandy via Pinnawala

  • After breakfast, at around 7:30 am, meet your guide at the hotel and drive to Kandy.
  • On the way to Kandy, your first stop will be at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can spend some time among the elephants.
  • Stop for lunch and then continue to Kandy.
  • Visit the Ranawana Purana Raja Maha Viharaya to see Asia's highest walking Buddha statue.
  • In the evening, return to your hotel in Kandy.

Overnight in Kandy.

3
Day 03

Kandy Temple, City Tour, and Family Dinner

  • After breakfast, at around 7:30 am, meet your guide at the hotel and drive to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dhaladha Maligawa).
  • Explore the temple and then visit the viewpoint in Kandy.
  • You will also see the Bahirava Kanda White Buddha statue in Kandy.
  • Have lunch at Kandy City Centre and go for a city tour in Kandy by Sri Lanka's famous local transport, the tuk-tuk (trishaw).
  • In the evening, return to your hotel. Then, at 07:30 pm, drive to have dinner with a local family.
  • You may enjoy a Sri Lankan cooking session featuring Sri Lankan cuisine.
  • After dinner, return to the hotel in Kandy.

Overnight in Kandy.

4
Day 04

Rangala, Corbet Gap, and Village Experience

  • At 05:00 am, leave with a packed breakfast and drive to Rangala.
  • From Rangala, drive to Corbet Gap. Then, visit Thangappuwa wedi lunu guhawa and Heel Oya on a smooth medium track.
  • Have a banana leaf-wrapped lunch in Thangappuwa and enjoy a village visit.
  • Taste Sri Lankan toddy and see the production of jaggery and toddy honey.
  • Enjoy the famous Sri Lankan herbal tea.
  • Return to your hotel in Kandy.

Overnight in Kandy.

5
Day 05

Train Journey to Ohiya and Transfer to Nuwara Eliya

  • Meet your guide according to your train schedule and transfer to the railway station in Kandy.
  • Take the train ride to Ohiya, where you will be picked up, and then drive to Nuwara Eliya.
  • Transfer to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

6
Day 06

World's End and Tea Factories

  • Meet your tour guide at 04:30 am with a packed breakfast and drive to the scenic World's End.
  • Have lunch in Nuwara Eliya and visit some tea factories.

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

7
Day 07

Ella, Little Adam's Peak, and Nine Arches Bridge

  • Drive to Ella with your packed breakfast at 06:30 am. Ella is one of the most interesting cities in Sri Lanka.
  • Have lunch at a famous restaurant and transfer to your hotel.
  • In the evening, at around 04:30 pm, go for a hike to Little Adam's Peak in Ella and see the Nine Arches Bridge.
  • Return to your hotel in Ella. As per your request, you may have dinner in the city.

Overnight in Ella.

8
Day 08

Ella Rock Sunrise and Yala Safari to Katharagama

  • Meet your tour guide at 04:00 am and hike to Ella Rock, where you can see the sunrise from the top.
  • Have breakfast on the rock and return to the hotel.
  • Next, drive to Yala National Park. On the way, you can visit Budhuruwa Gala, known for its ancient art on the rock.
  • Have lunch and then, at 02:30 pm, go for a wildlife safari.
  • Return at 06:00 pm and drive to Katharagama, where you will transfer to a hotel.

Overnight in Katharagama.

9
Day 09

Katharagama Kovil and Arugam Bay

  • After breakfast, visit the Katharagama Kovil (God-King) and then drive to Arugam Bay.
  • Arugam Bay is a hidden gem on the east coast of Sri Lanka and is close to Yala National Park.
  • See wild animals such as monkeys, crocodiles, and elephants.

Overnight in Arugam Bay.

10
Day 10

Elephant Point and Muhudu Maha Viharaya

  • Have breakfast at 08:00 am and go to Elephant Point at 09:30 am.
  • Visit Muhudu Maha Viharaya and have lunch at 01:30 pm.
  • Relax in the evening.

Overnight in Arugam Bay.

11
Day 11

Lagoon Safari and Kudumbigala Monastery

  • Have breakfast at 08:00 am and go on a lagoon safari.
  • Then visit Kudumbigala Monastery and have lunch at 01:00 pm.
  • Relax in the evening.

Overnight in Arugam Bay.

12
Day 12

Drive to Galle via Tangalle and Mirissa

  • After breakfast, drive to Galle via Tangalle and Mirissa.
  • On the way to Galle, visit the Halpewatta Black Tea Factory.
  • Transfer to your hotel in Galle.

Overnight in Galle.

13
Day 13

Galle Fort, Hikkaduwa, and Colombo

  • Meet your tour guide at 08:00 am after breakfast at the hotel.
  • Walk around and visit Galle Dutch Fort and the International Cricket Stadium.
  • Drive to Colombo and stop in Hikkaduwa.
  • Visit some coral bays and have lunch at a restaurant.
  • Continue driving on the Matara-Colombo Highway.

Overnight in Colombo.

14
Day 14

Colombo Highlights and Departure

  • At 07:00 am, drive to Kelaniya Temple and visit some highlights in Colombo.
  • See Independence Square, the Colombo Museum, and Fort Railway Station.
  • Have lunch at a restaurant and return to the hotel.
  • Drive to the airport according to your flight schedule for departure.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Nine Arch Bridge, Yala National Park

Where this trip takes you

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Nine Arch Bridge, Yala National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 15 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Driver
  • Driver's accommodation and food
  • Fuel and unlimited kilometres
  • A luxurious white SUV 580 car
  • Water bottles
  • Laundry bucket
  • First aid
  • One dinner in Kandy
  • Sri Lankan cooking session
  • One-way train ticket to Ohiya
  • Guiding in the Cultural Triangle
  • Tuk-tuk ride in Colombo and Kandy

What's Not Included

  • Guest accommodation
  • Entrance tickets
  • Guest food
  • Hard and soft drinks

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes
  • Jersey
  • Caps
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Vaccine cards (Covid-19)
  • White long-sleeve shirt and pants for visiting temples

Know before you go

  • Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country, and you cannot enter temples wearing shoes or caps. Therefore, you must remove your hats and shoes before प्रवेश.
  • Learn a few Sinhala words, such as "Thank you," "What's your name," "Good morning," and "Good night."
  • Please do not consume food from any restaurant without our recommendation.
  • Sri Lanka is an amazing country that you can explore within a short period. It offers cultural tours, beach relaxation with water sports, wildlife safaris, hikes, trekking, and nature trails. Sri Lanka is a tropical country with two main rainy seasons: the North-East Monsoon and the South-West Monsoon. The South-West Monsoon begins from May to September, and the North-East Monsoon begins from December to February. The first inter-monsoon season starts from March to April, and the second inter-monsoon season starts from October to November.
  • This tour design focuses on the North-East Monsoon period, when it may be challenging to visit the north and eastern parts of the country. Therefore, we have chosen mostly the west, south, and southeast parts of the country without hindering your travel in Sri Lanka.

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 14 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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