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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (colombo ayapot)
    Accommodation
    , Hotel 4* (regenta arie lagoon )
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Anuradhapura - Mihintale

    Negombo to Anuradhapura - Mihintale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (rajarata hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mihintale, the site where Buddhism was formally founded in Sri Lanka
    • Explore the Atamasthana (Eight Sacred Places) in Anuradhapura including Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanaramaya, Mirisaveti Stupa, and Lankarama
    Landmarks
    Mihintale
    Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya
    Ruwanwelisaya
    Thuparamaya
    Lovamahapaya
    Abhayagiri Dagaba
    Jetavanaramaya
    Mirisaveti Stupa
    Lankarama
  4. Day 3

    Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa - Minneriya - Sigiriya

    Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa - Minneriya - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (camellia resort and spa)

    Included Activities

    • Explore ancient Polonnaruwa, including the royal palace of King Parakramabahu I with carved stone elephants and lion statues
    • Visit Shiva Devale No. 2, the second-oldest Hindu temple in Polonnaruwa
    • Wildlife viewing at Minneriya National Park, home to 150-300 wild Sri Lankan elephants during dry season, plus Sri Lankan Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sambar Deer, Buffalo, and indigenous monkeys
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa
    Shiva Devale No. 2
    Minneriya National Park
    Minneriya Tank
  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya to Kandy through Matale

    Sigiriya to Kandy through Matale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (hotel topaz )

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya (Lion Rock), a 180-meter-high UNESCO World Heritage fortress site
    • Visit Dambulla Golden Temple (Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple), the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka with five chambers, 157 sculptures, and extensive murals
    • Visit the Spice Garden to learn about various uses of spices in food and medicine
    • Visit Matale Muthumariamman Temple, a Hindu shrine dedicated to Mariamman, the deity of rain and fertility
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
    Dambulla Golden Temple
    Matale Muthumariamman Temple
  6. Day 5

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (hotel topaz )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of Sri Lanka's most significant Buddhist temples
    • Visit Bahirawakanda Temple on Bahirawakanda hill, famous for its spectacular Buddha sculpture
    • View from Kandy viewpoint with panoramic city views
    • Browse the nearby market for organic products and gifts
    • Visit National Gems and Gemmological Museum to learn about Sri Lankan gems and minerals
    • Attend Kandy Cultural Dance Show showcasing Sri Lankan dance heritage

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Kandy shopping center
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Bahirawakanda Temple
    Kandy Lake
    National Gems and Gemmological Museum
  7. Day 6

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Quiet lunch at Gregory Lake), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (araliya red hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ramboda Falls, the 11th-tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka at 109 meters
    • Tour Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden, the oldest tea institution in Sri Lanka, with free factory tour and tea sampling
    • Visit Gregory Lake for lunch and optional pony ride
    • Visit Nuwara Eliya post office, one of Sri Lanka's oldest with distinctive design
    Landmarks
    Ramboda Falls
    Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
    Gregory Lake
  8. Day 7

    Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains - Ella

    Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains - Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (88 ella hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Horton Plains National Park, featuring cloud forest, montane grassland, and endemic wildlife including Sri Lankan Sambar deer
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
  9. Day 8

    Ella to Yala through Tissamaharama

    Ella to Yala through Tissamaharama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Chaarya resort and spa)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Little Adam's Peak with views of tea plantations and rainforest scenery
    • Visit Nine Arch Bridge (The Bridge in the Sky), a Colonial-era viaduct
    • View Ravana Ella waterfall, one of the widest waterfalls in the country
    • Safari adventure at Yala National Park, the second-largest park in Sri Lanka
    Landmarks
    Little Adam's Peak
    Nine Arch Bridge
    Ravana Ella
    Yala National Park
  10. Day 9

    Yala to Mirissa

    Yala to Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hostel (paradise beach club)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Coconut Tree Hill, Mirissa's most well-known location with views of the beach and Mirissa Bay
    • Walk along Mirissa beach

    Optional Activities

    • Town exploration in Mirissa
    Landmarks
    Coconut Tree Hill
    Mirissa Bay
  11. Day 10

    Mirissa

    Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hostel (paradise beach club)

    Included Activities

    • Whale and dolphin watching cruise at Mirissa
  12. Day 11

    Mirissa to Bentota through Galle

    Mirissa to Bentota through Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galle Fort, an architectural landmark built by the Portuguese in 1588 and improved by the Dutch from 1649
    • Visit Sea Turtle Hatchery Farm in Galle with guided tour
    • Boat ride on Madu River in Balapitiya
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Sea Turtle Hatchery Farm
    Madu River
  13. Day 12

    Bentota to Airport

    Bentota to Airport
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (colombo ayapot)

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  • Denis
    Denis5.0•September 2026
    The changing landscapes throughout the journey were something I’ll remember for a long time. One day we were...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Lanka Safe Tours
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are truly delighted to hear that your experience with us has left such a lasting impression. Your kind words and positive feedback mean a great deal to our team and inspire us to continue improving and maintaining the highest level of service for our guests. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back to Sri Lanka for another memorable journey with Lanka Safe Tours. Warm regards, Dinesh Lanka Safe Tours
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  • Margot
    Margot5.0•September 2026
    Every few days seemed to bring a completely different side of Sri Lanka. The ancient sites in Anuradhapura and...
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    Traveled in May 2026
  • Clive
    Clive5.0•September 2026
    Not having to think about transport each day made the holiday feel relaxed and stress-free. Having the same private...
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  • Dietlinde
    Dietlinde5.0•September 2026
    Sri Lanka turned out to be far more diverse than expected, and twelve days was a great amount of time to experience...
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    Traveled in June 2026
  • Frida
    Frida5.0•September 2026
    The mountain section of the journey was probably the part that stayed in my mind longest. Leaving Kandy and heading...
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    Traveled in April 2026
  • Conny
    Conny5.0•September 2026
    There is a lot to appreciate about this itinerary, especially the variety of places included over 11 nights. The...
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    Traveled in May 2026
  • Kieran
    Kieran5.0•September 2026
    A twelve-day journey gave enough time to see Sri Lanka without feeling like every day was simply about rushing to the...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • Joe
    Joe5.0•September 2026
    Sri Lanka has so much natural beauty and cultural heritage, and this tour allowed us to experience a little bit of...
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    Traveled in June 2026
  • Joanne
    Joanne5.0•September 2026
    We came to Sri Lanka hoping for a relaxing holiday with plenty of sightseeing, and this tour delivered exactly that....
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    Traveled in July 2026
  • Theodore
    Theodore5.0•September 2026
    The organization of this tour impressed us from the beginning. Having a private vehicle and driver meant that every...
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    Traveled in March 2026

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