Sri Lanka · Tea Plantation Tours

10-Day Sri Lanka Adventure Tour with Sigiriya, Tea Country and Safari

10 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace
Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa Beach
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park
Elephant Bath in Sri Lanka
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride a boat in Negombo Lagoon
  • 02 Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Matale Spice Garden
  • 03 Go on a village trek in Hiriwadunna
  • 04 Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha and Dambulla Rock Cave
  • 05 Explore the Ceylon tea factory and plantation
  • 06 Marvel at the waterfalls of Ramboda and Rawana
  • 07 Ride the train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella through tea plantations and mountains
  • 08 See wildlife on a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park

Experience real Sri Lankan life on this 10-day tour, from a boat ride in Negombo Lagoon and the climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress to a rural village trek and cooking experience in Hiriwadunna. Explore sacred temples and a cultural performance in Kandy, visit the world-famous Ceylon tea plantation and factory in Nuwara Eliya, and admire the waterfalls of Ramboda and Rawana. The journey also includes a scenic train ride to Ella, a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, time in Galle Fort, and relaxing beach stays in Hikkaduwa and Bentota.

The journey also includes a scenic train ride to Ella, a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, time in Galle Fort, and relaxing beach stays in Hikkaduwa and Bentota.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Bentota, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Habarana, Katunayake, Hikkaduwa, Udawalawe National Park, Balapitiya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and City Sightseeing

  • On arrival at Colombo International Airport, meet your English-speaking chauffeur-guide in the airport lobby and transfer to your hotel in Colombo by a fully air-conditioned private car.
  • Check in to the hotel, and in the afternoon, do a sightseeing tour of Colombo city.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Colombo.

2
Day 02

Negombo Lagoon Tour and Transfer to Habarana

  • After breakfast, proceed to Habarana.
  • En route, do the Negombo Lagoon tour by boat. Enjoy nature and the fresh air in the lagoon.
  • Then continue to Habarana. Have lunch at a local restaurant and check in to the hotel in Habarana.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Habarana.

3
Day 03

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Hiriwadunna Village Experience

  • After breakfast, proceed to climb Sigiriya Rock, the World Heritage Site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
  • Proceed to Hiriwadunna village and go on a village trek.
  • Enjoy a cooking experience and have lunch in Hiriwadunna village.
  • Return to the hotel in Habarana.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Habarana.

4
Day 04

Matale, Dambulla and Sacred Kandy

  • After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
  • En route, visit the Spice Garden in Matale and Dambulla Rock Cave Temple.
  • Then, experience a cultural dance show in Kandy.
  • Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
  • Check in to your hotel in Kandy.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Kandy.

5
Day 05

Kandy City Tour and Tea Country to Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast at the hotel, do the city tour in Kandy.

Then proceed to Nuwara Eliya and enjoy a public bus ride with locals.

Get off the bus and visit the world-famous Ceylon tea plantation and factory.

Head to Ramboda Waterfalls. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

6
Day 06

Nuwara Eliya, Scenic Train to Ella and Transfer to Udawalawe

  • After breakfast, do a city tour in the Nuwara Eliya hill country.
  • Then enjoy a fantastic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.
  • Go on a sightseeing tour in Ella.
  • Visit Rawana Waterfalls.
  • Afterwards, drive to Udawalawe.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Udawalawe.

7
Day 07

Udawalawe Safari, Elephant Transit Home and Galle Fort

  • After breakfast, enjoy a 4x4 jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park and spot a variety of wild animals.
  • Then, visit the Elephant Transit Home feeding.
  • Continue your drive to Galle.
  • Go on a sightseeing tour in Galle Dutch Fort.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant and drive to Hikkaduwa.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel at the world-famous beach in Hikkaduwa.

8
Day 08

Leisure Day on Hikkaduwa Beach

  • Spend this day at leisure and relax on the white, sandy beach in Hikkaduwa.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Hikkaduwa.

9
Day 09

Madu River Safari, Turtle Center and Bentota Beach

  • After breakfast, proceed to Balapitiya.
  • Do a river safari on the Madu River. Enjoy nature during the boat ride through the mangroves.
  • Head to Cinnamon Island and Madu Island in the river.
  • Then, visit the Sea Turtle Research Center and meet some sea turtles.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant and check in to your hotel in Bentota.
  • In the afternoon, relax in the pool or at the popular beach in Bentota.

Dinner and overnight stay at a 03-star category hotel in Bentota.

10
Day 10

Departure from Bentota to Colombo Airport

  • After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your departure.
  • Drop off at Colombo International Airport. Say goodbye to Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Ceylon tea plantation and factory, Ramboda Waterfalls, Udawalawe National Park

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Ceylon tea plantation and factory, Ramboda Waterfalls, Udawalawe National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Colombo 15 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in a sharing double room on an F/B basis during the tour
  • All entrance fees for the sites and places mentioned in the program
  • Lunch at a local restaurant on a buffet service
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned private car during the tour
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • English-speaking chauffeur-guide service during the entire tour
  • Welcome drinks and refreshing towels at all hotels
  • Assistance at the airport
  • A warm welcome at the airport with garlands
  • Bottled water
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free SIM card for the mobile phone for international calls and messages during your stay in Sri Lanka

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses such as liquor, beverages, and shopping
  • Cost of video permits at the cultural sites
  • Tips and portage

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Booking confirmation

Know before you go

  • Need a minimum of 02 pax to book this tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Colombo International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Colombo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,625.00 — $3,250.00
Double Sharing $1,625.00

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