Sri Lanka · Safari

11-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour from Negombo with Safari and Train

11 Days Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay a relaxing visit to Mirissa Beach
02 Explore the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress
03 Enjoy safari tours at Udawalawe National Park and Minneriya National Park
04 Admire the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens
05 Enjoy a majestic tea train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
06 See the alluring Ella Waterfalls
07 Tour across Nine Arch Bridge and Galle Fort

Sign up for this exciting vacation to the highlights of Sri Lanka, where you will be taken to ancient city ruins, national parks, mountains, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and coastal beaches. Explore major tourist attractions like Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Royal Botanical Gardens, Nine Arch Bridge, Minneriya National Park, and Galle Fort, and enjoy a tea train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.

Sign up for this exciting vacation to the highlights of Sri Lanka, where you will be taken to ancient city ruins, national parks, mountains, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and coastal beaches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Mirissa, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Minneriya National Park, Katunayake, Udawalawe National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Anuradhapura

You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the Anuradhapura Ancient City.

Day 02

Anuradhapura Ancient City and Mihintale to Sigiriya

In the morning, you will visit the Anuradhapura Ancient City, and later you will go to Mihintale Rock Temple.
In the evening, we will travel to Sigiriya, where you will stay for the day.

Day 03

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya Safari and Pidurangala Sunset

In the morning, you will visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the water garden.
During the day, enjoy a safari jeep tour at Minneriya National Park.
In the evening, see the sunset at Pidurangala Rock.

Day 04

Dambulla Cave Temple to Kandy via Nalanda and Matale

Starting from Sigiriya, we will travel to the Dambulla Cave Temple.
On the way to Kandy, visit Nalanda Gedige, Matale Hindu Kovil, and the spice gardens.
In Kandy, watch a cultural dancing show at Kandy City Centre.

Day 05

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden and Pinnawala

Today, go to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden and the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala.

Day 06

Plantations and Gardens on the Way to Nuwara Eliya

On the way from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, explore vegetable plantations, tea plantations, and tea factories.
Then, visit Nuwara Eliya Botanical Garden.

Day 07

Scenic Train Ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

It is the day for the amazing train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. The driver will drop you at the train at Nanu Oya Railway Station and pick you up at Ella Railway Station.

Day 08

Ella Waterfalls, Nine Arch Bridge and Local Culture

Visit Ella Waterfalls and Nine Arch Bridge, and enjoy the climate and culture of Ella throughout the day.

Day 09

Udawalawe Safari on the Way to Mirissa Beach

Travel to Mirissa Beach today.
On the way, have a safari tour at Udawalawe National Park, which is totally different from Minneriya.
In the evening, we will reach Mirissa Beach.

Day 10

Leisure Day in Mirissa

In Mirissa, you will enjoy the sun, sand, and the sea. You can go whale watching and surfing if the sea is calm and safe.

Day 11

Galle Fort, Colombo Shopping and Departure

Today, we will travel to Negombo or Katunayake, as it is the last day of the tour.
On the way, visit Galle Fort and shopping malls in Colombo, if you wish.
Later, go to the airport to board your return flight, and the tour ends.