10 Days Sri Lanka Highlights Tour

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10 Days / 9 Nights
Galle, Yala & Udawalawe
20 Persons
FromUSD 1100per person
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Overview

Discover the best of Sri Lanka on an unforgettable 10-day private journey through ancient kingdoms, sacred cities, scenic hill country, wildlife reserves, and tropical beaches.

Travel from Sigiriya to Kandy, Mahiyanganaya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa and Bentota, experiencing Sri Lanka’s rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, exciting wildlife, and beautiful southern coastline.

Itinerary

Meet your driver/guide at the airport or your hotel and begin your journey towards Sigiriya.

Travel through the Sri Lankan countryside and arrive at your hotel in Sigiriya.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your journey.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Sigiriya Lion Rock

Start the morning with a visit to the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic historical attractions.

Climb the ancient rock fortress and discover:

  • Royal gardens
  • Ancient frescoes
  • Mirror Wall
  • Lion’s Paw entrance
  • Ancient palace ruins
  • Panoramic views from the summit

Sigiriya is a UNESCO-listed ancient city and one of Sri Lanka’s best-known cultural landmarks.

 

Optional Wildlife Safari

In the afternoon, an optional elephant safari can be arranged at a nearby national park depending on wildlife movements and local conditions.

Return to your hotel and relax.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

After breakfast, leave Sigiriya and travel towards Kandy, Sri Lanka’s historic hill capital.

 

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Visit the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most important Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka.

 

Kandy Lake & City Tour

Explore the surroundings of Kandy including:

  • Kandy Lake
  • Kandy city centre
  • Scenic viewpoints
  • Local handicraft and cultural attractions

Enjoy the evening in Kandy.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

After breakfast, leave Kandy and travel through beautiful mountain scenery towards Mahiyanganaya.

 

Mahiyangana Sacred City

Visit Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, an important Buddhist heritage site surrounded by peaceful countryside.

 

Local & Rural Experience

Discover the quieter side of Sri Lanka while travelling through traditional villages, paddy fields, reservoirs, and scenic landscapes.

Depending on time, visit the beautiful Sorabora Wewa area and enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.

Overnight stay in Mahiyanganaya.

After breakfast, continue through Sri Lanka’s scenic interior towards Ella.

Enjoy mountain roads, waterfalls, valleys, and beautiful countryside along the journey.

 

Ella Town

Arrive in Ella and spend the afternoon exploring the relaxed hill-country town.

Enjoy the cool climate and spectacular mountain scenery.

Overnight stay in Ella.

Spend the day discovering some of Ella’s most famous attractions.

 

Nine Arch Bridge

Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, surrounded by lush green hills and tropical vegetation.

 

Little Adam’s Peak

Take a scenic walk to Little Adam’s Peak and enjoy panoramic views across Ella’s mountain landscape.

 

Ravana Falls

Visit the impressive Ravana Falls, one of the best-known waterfalls in the Ella region.

Return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Overnight stay in Ella.

After breakfast, leave Ella and travel towards Yala.

Yala National Park Safari

Enjoy an exciting jeep safari in Yala National Park, exploring its diverse natural landscapes and looking for wildlife such as:

  • Elephants
  • Spotted deer
  • Wild buffalo
  • Crocodiles
  • Monkeys
  • Birdlife
  • Other native wildlife

Entry to Sri Lanka’s national parks is controlled through visitor permits issued under the Department of Wildlife Conservation system.

After the safari, check in to your hotel and relax.

Overnight stay in Yala / Tissamaharama.

After breakfast, travel towards Sri Lanka’s beautiful southern coastline.

Arrive in Mirissa, one of the island’s popular tropical beach destinations.

 

Mirissa Beach

Spend the afternoon relaxing by the beach, swimming, or simply enjoying the laid-back coastal atmosphere.

 

Coconut Tree Hill

Visit one of Mirissa’s famous coastal viewpoints and enjoy beautiful views across the Indian Ocean.

Overnight stay in Mirissa.

Optional Mirissa Whale Watching

Guests can begin the day with an optional whale-watching excursion from Mirissa, subject to sea and weather conditions.

Afterwards, continue your journey along Sri Lanka’s scenic South Coast towards Bentota.

An optional sightseeing stop in Galle can also be arranged along the route.

 

Bentota

Arrive in Bentota and enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing beside the beach.

Overnight stay in Bentota.

Depending on your departure time, you can spend the morning relaxing at the beach or enjoy an optional activity such as:

Bentota River boat safari
Water sports
Beach time
Local sightseeing

Afterwards, travel towards Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport.

Your unforgettable 10-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour comes to an end.

 

Tour Highlights

  • Sigiriya Lion Rock
  • Sacred city of Kandy
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • Mahiyanganaya cultural experience
  • Scenic Sri Lankan hill country
  • Ella & Nine Arch Bridge
  • Little Adam’s Peak
  • Ravana Falls
  • Yala National Park Safari
  • Mirissa Beach
  • Optional whale watching