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Sri Lanka Highlights Odyssey

12 days
Start and end in Negombo
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Start point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at the beach and pool
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Dambulla/Sigiriya

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or coffee), Lunch (Traditional lunch served on lotus leaves at Cultural Village), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Millennium Elephant Foundation - guided walks and feeding experiences with elephants
    • Cultural Village Tour - bullock cart ride, canoe ride on scenic lake, and traditional lunch on lotus leaves
    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit - UNESCO World Heritage Site, 200-meter climb with ancient frescoes and royal palace ruins
    Landmarks
    Millennium Elephant Foundation
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
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  3. Day 3

    Polonnaruwa and Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Polonnaruwa Ancient City - UNESCO World Heritage Site cycle tour including Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, and Vatadage temple
    • Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park 4x4 Jeep Safari - wildlife observation including wild elephants

    Optional Activities

    • Ayurvedic Herbal massage at hotel
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa Ancient City
    Gal Vihara
    Minneriya National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Royal Cave Temple Dambulla - UNESCO World Heritage Site with Buddha statues and religious frescoes
    • Matale Herbal Garden - discovery of medicinal plants with tastings and demonstrations
    • Temple of the Tooth Relic - UNESCO World Heritage Site, revered Buddhist temple with lakeside complex and intricate architecture
    • Cultural Dance Show - vibrant performance of traditional Kandyan dances, drumming, and fire-walking
    Landmarks
    Royal Cave Temple Dambulla
    Matale Herbal Garden
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
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  5. Day 5

    Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gem Museum - displays of sapphires, rubies, and insights into gem mining and jewelry craftsmanship
    • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden - guided stroll through Asia's largest botanical garden with 4,000+ plant species
    • Kandy View Point - panoramic views of the city, Kandy Lake, and surrounding hills
    Landmarks
    Gem Museum
    Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
    Kandy View Point
    Kandy Lake
  6. Day 6

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tea Plantation and Factory Visit - witnessing Ceylon tea production from leaf to cup, traditional tea-making methods, and tastings
    • Nuwara Eliya city center walk - colonial architecture exploration and fruit and vegetable market
    Landmarks
    Tea Plantations
    Nuwara Eliya
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  7. Day 7

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stunning Train Ride from Nanu-Oya to Ella - renowned scenic journey through tea plantations, forests, and mountains
    • Nine Arch Bridge - colonial-era engineering marvel with surrounding hiking paths and photo opportunities
    Landmarks
    Nine Arch Bridge
    Ella
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  8. Day 8

    Ella to Yala/Thissamaharama

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ravana Waterfall visit - scenic waterfall viewing and photo opportunity
    • Yala National Park 4x4 Jeep Safari - evening wildlife safari with potential leopard sightings and diverse animal encounters
    Landmarks
    Ravana Waterfall
    Yala National Park
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  9. Days 9 - 10

    Yala/Thissamaharama to Mirissa/Weligama

    Meals
    Dinner, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relax on the Beach - white sand beaches with palm trees at tropical beachfront resort

    Optional Activities

    • Whale-Watching Tour - seasonal activity to spot blue whales, dolphins, and marine life
    Landmarks
    Mirissa Beach
    Weligama Beach
  10. Day 11

    Mirissa/Weligama to Bentota via Galle

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Galle Fortress - 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site with Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture
    • Galle Lighthouse - historic lighthouse on the southeast tip of the fortress
    • Turtle Hatchery Center - observation and learning about sea turtles at various developmental stages
    • Madu River boat ride - serene journey through mangroves with wildlife viewing including birds and monitor lizards
    Landmarks
    Galle Fortress
    Galle Lighthouse
    Turtle Hatchery Center
    Madu River
  11. Day 12

    Bentota to Colombo (Departure)

    End point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Colombo City Tour - visit Red Mosque, Gangarama Temple, Independence Square, and other highlighted city attractions
    Landmarks
    Red Mosque
    Gangarama Temple
    Independence Square
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  • J
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    The Ultimate Highlights tour was amazing. We saw so many cultural and historical sights, beautiful countryside and...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Exotic Perla
    Hello Julia Flynn, AYUBOWAN! (May you live long!) Thank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback about your Ultimate Highlights tour with us! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the mix of culture, history, beautiful countryside and close-up wildlife – that balance is exactly what we hope to create on this tour. Knowing that guests of different ages in your family, from 30s to over 65, all felt their individual needs, likes and dislikes were cared for each day truly means a lot to us. We’re also delighted that you loved the deluxe hotels, each with its own charm – whether it was the special locations, stunning views or easy beach access. Creating that “wow” feeling at the end of each day is something we always aim for. Thank you again for travelling with Exotic Perla and trusting us with your family holiday. It was a pleasure to host you in Sri Lanka, and we’d be very happy to welcome you all back again for more memories in the future. Bohoma Isthuthi (Thank you very much)
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  • Sri Lanka Highlights Odyssey reviewer 2
    August 16th, 2025
    5
    This tour was well organized, customised for me and ran really smoothly from airport pick up to drop off. Sri Lanka...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Exotic Perla
    Hello Lisa, AYUBOWAN! (May you live long!) Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that your tour with Exotic Perla was smooth, well-organized, and customized to your needs. It’s wonderful to know that Sri Lanka offered something for everyone in your family, including your teenage boys — creating memories you can all cherish together. We truly appreciate your kind words about the value and service we provide, as it inspires us to continue giving our guests the best possible experience. Thank you again for recommending us — we look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another adventure in beautiful Sri Lanka! Bohoma Isthuthi (Thank you very much)
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before April 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Exotic Perla. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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