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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Start point
    Negombo, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Hotel In Negombo, 00:00 - 23:55)
  3. Day 2

    Anuradhapura

    Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon sightseeing tour in Anuradhapura Ancient city

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle tour of Anuradhapura (US $5 per bicycle)
    Landmarks
    Anuradhapura Ancient City
  4. Day 3

    Anuradhapura to Trincomalee

    Anuradhapura to Trincomalee
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mihintale Archeological site and climb to summit for views of Anuradhapura ancient city and ancient irrigation systems

    Optional Activities

    • Pigeon Island excursion for snorkeling (US $75 per person)
    Landmarks
    Mihintale Archeological Site
    Pigeon Island
  5. Day 4

    Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa

    Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour in Trincomalee (Fort Fredrick, Koneshwaram Temple, Naval museum, hot springs)
    • Sightseeing tour in Polonnaruwa medieval kingdom

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle tour of Polonnaruwa (US $5 per bicycle)
    Landmarks
    Fort Fredrick
    Koneshwaram Temple
    Naval Museum
    Polonnaruwa Medieval Kingdom
  6. Day 5

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Climb Lion's Rock and visit the Rock Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep safari to Minneriya/Kaudulla/Eco Park National Park to watch elephants gathering (US $35 per person)
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Minneriya National Park
  7. Day 6

    Habarana to Kandy

    Habarana to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at spice garden in Matale)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
    • Spice garden visit in Matale with short cooking demonstration and lunch
    • Kandyan Cultural show
    • Evening pooja ceremony at Sacred Temple of the Tooth of Buddha
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Sacred Temple of the Tooth of Buddha
  8. Day 7

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour in Kandy (Royal Botanical Gardens, Athur's Seat viewpoint, Gem Museum and Lapidary, busy markets)

    Optional Activities

    • Ayurveda full body massage (US $35 per person)
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanical Gardens
    Athur's Seat Viewpoint
    Gem Museum and Lapidary
  9. Day 8

    Kandy to Adam's Peak Base Camp

    Kandy to Adam's Peak Base Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through tea plantation
    • Visit tea factory to see Ceylon Tea production process

    Optional Activities

    • Whitewater rafting in Kitulgala (US $25 per person)
    Landmarks
    Kitulgala
  10. Day 9

    Adam's Peak to Nuwara Eliya

    Adam's Peak to Nuwara Eliya
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Climb Adam's Peak to see sunrise
    • Sightseeing in Colonial Hill station Nuwara Eliya

    Optional Activities

    • Authentic Ayurveda full body massage (US $35 per person)
    Landmarks
    Adam's Peak
    St. Claire Waterfall
    Devon Waterfall
  11. Day 10

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek to World's End cliff
    • Visit Baker's waterfall
    • Scenic train from Bandarawela to Demodara
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
    World's End cliff
    Baker's waterfall
    Bandarawela
    Demodara
  12. Day 11

    Ella to Yala

    Ella to Yala
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Little Adam's Peak and Nine Arch bridge
    • Afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park
    Landmarks
    Little Adam's Peak
    Nine Arch Bridge
    Ravana Waterfall
    Yala National Park
  13. Day 12

    Yala to Hiriketiya

    Yala to Hiriketiya
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe

    Optional Activities

    • Night turtle watching on the beach (US $50 per person)
    Landmarks
    Elephant Transit Home
  14. Day 13

    Hiriketiya to Unawatuna

    Hiriketiya to Unawatuna
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour in Dutch Galle Fort (World Heritage site)
    Landmarks
    Dutch Galle Fort
    Coconut Hill
  15. Day 14

    Unawatuna

    Unawatuna
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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Whale and dolphin watching excursion in Mirissa (US $60 per person; seasonal December to April)
  16. Day 15

    Unawatuna to Colombo

    Unawatuna to Colombo
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Turtle Conservation Centre
    • Madhu River cruise
    • Afternoon sightseeing tour in Colombo (Parliament House, Galle Face Green, BMICH, Independence Square, Gangarama Temple, Main Street, Red Mosque)
    Landmarks
    Turtle Conservation Centre
    Parliament House
    Galle Face Green
    BMICH
    Independence Square
    Gangarama Temple
    Red Mosque
  17. Day 16

    Colombo

    Colombo
    End point
    Negombo, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Hotel In Negombo, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Fredy
    Fredy5.0•April 2026
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    The 16-day round trip was an unexpected experience for us! Sri Lanka made a huge impression on us with its mix of...
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  • Lila5.0•March 2026
    The 16 days tour “Discover Sri Lanka “ was one of the best tours I ever had. It was a combination of ancient...
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    Dear Ms. Lila, Thank you very much for your positive and encouraging feedback. Best Regards, Christopher
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    Beatrix5.0•May 2025
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    The trip was fantastic. I booked a 15-day group tour of Sri Lanka. 3 days before departure I received the message...
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    Reply from: Sunrise Sri Lanka Travels and Tours
    Dear Ms. Beatrix Spindler, Thank you very much for your positive and encouraging feedback. Best Regards, Priya Christopher
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    Beatrix5.0•May 2025
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    My trip was fantastic! I actually booked a 15-day group trip. 3 days before departure, I received the message that I...
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  • Brendan4.0•January 2025
    Generally speaking we were happy & satisfied. However we would have selected excellent except for the following...
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    Dear Mr. Brendan & Ms. Marie Hermon, Thank you very much for your positive, encouraging and constructive feedback. Best Regards, Priya Christopher
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  • john4.0•November 2024
    I have just come back from a very interestion 15 day tour of Sri Lanka called Discover Sri Lanka. I tagged the tour...
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    Dear Mr. John Hatch, , Thank you very much for your constructive and positive feedback. Warm Regards, Christopher
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  • Fiona
    Fiona5.0•June 2024
    We have just completed a 17 day tour of Sri Lanka with Sunrise Sri Lanka Tours and it was excellent. We had planned...
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    Dear Ms. Fiona Paget, Thank you very much for your encouraging and positive feedback. Warm Regards, Christopher
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  • Jennifer5.0•April 2024
    It was an amazing holiday with a rich and varied itinerary. Being over new years it was busy and crowded at times,...
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    Dear Ms. Jennifer Nicholls, Thank you very much for your positive and encouraging feedback. Best Regards, Christopher
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  • Joulieta5.0•April 2024
    The tour was excellent. It was very well organized and included lost of varied and interesting activities. In...
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  • Adrian4.0•March 2024
    This tour was excellent value for money and met our expectations.
    Traveled in February 2024
    Reply from: Sunrise Sri Lanka Travels and Tours
    Dear Mr. Adrian Needham, Thank you very much for your positive and encouraging feedback. Warm Regards, Christopher
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    Is it possible to have airport transfer provided at the start and end of the tour, and at what cost? Is drinking water provided each day while touring?

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      We can provide an airport pick up free of charge. You can buy 5 liter bottles from Super Markets. Every town there are supermarkets to buy water. You do not have buy from the hotels by paying more money.

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    • Sunrise Sri Lanka Travels and ToursOperator•Written January 2026

      This tour includes two National Park.

      • Yala Jeep Safari.
      • Horton Plain National Park

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      • Minneriya National Park to watch the Elephant Gathering as the Elephants Gathering is seasonal.

      If you are a "Wild Life Enthusiast", there are more National Parks and sanctuaries included in the Sri Lanka uncovered with Life, Nature and Culture or Best of Sri Lanka tour of our company.

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      You are the first passenger to inquire about this tour. If possible, please accompany another person on the trip. Then we can run this trip for you. If not we will inform you if we get more passengers booked into this trip.

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