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Sri Lanka Highlights Odyssey

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Start and end in Negombo
5.0 (3 reviews)
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Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Start point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at the beach and pool
  3. Day 2

    Dambulla - Sigiriya

    Dambulla - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast accompanied by a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or coffee), Lunch (Traditional lunch served on lotus leaves during Cultural Village Tour), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kassapa Lions Rock or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cultural Village Tour with bullock cart ride and canoe ride on scenic lake
    • Traditional lunch served on lotus leaves at farmer's house
    • Local curry cooking demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Millennium Elephant Foundation visit with guided elephant walks and feeding experiences
    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb and exploration
    Landmarks
    Millennium Elephant Foundation
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
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  4. Day 3

    Polonnaruwa - Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park

    Polonnaruwa - Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kassapa Lions Rock or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Polonnaruwa Bicycle tour and Bicycle Hire

    Optional Activities

    • Polonnaruwa Ancient City exploration including Royal Palace, Gal Vihara Buddha statues, and Vatadage
    • Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park 4x4 Jeep Safari
    • Ayurvedic Herbal massage at hotel
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa Ancient City
    Gal Vihara
    Vatadage
    Minneriya National Park
    Kaudulla National Park
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  5. Day 4

    Dambulla - Matale - Kandy

    Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Topaz Kandy or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Matale Herbal Garden visit with tastings and demonstrations
    • Cultural Dance Show featuring traditional Kandyan dances, drumming, and fire-walking

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Cave Temple Dambulla visit
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit
    Landmarks
    Royal Cave Temple Dambulla
    Matale Herbal Garden
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Topaz Kandy or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Gem Museum visit
    • Ceylon Gem Factory visit

    Optional Activities

    • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden guided stroll
    Landmarks
    Gem Museum
    Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
    Kandy View Point
    Kandy Lake
  7. Day 6

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Lynden Grove or similar)

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Ella Flower Garden Resort or similar)

    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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  9. Day 8

    Ella - Yala National Park

    Ella - Yala National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Tamarind Tree Thissamaharamaya or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Ravana Waterfall visit
    • Yala National Park 4x4 Jeep Safari
    Landmarks
    Ravana Waterfall
    Yala National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Days 9 - 10

    Weligama - Mirissa

    Weligama - Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Twenty-Two Weligambay or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Whale-watching tour
    Landmarks
    Mirissa Beach
    Weligama Beach
  11. Day 11

    Galle

    Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Palms Beruwala or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Galle Fort visit
    • Turtle Hatchery Center entrance

    Optional Activities

    • Madu River boat ride through mangroves
    Landmarks
    Galle Fortress
    Galle Lighthouse
    Turtle Hatchery Center
    Madu River
  12. Day 12

    Bentota to Colombo (Departure)

    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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  • Don5.0•November 2025
    The tour was fantastic. Well planned, informative and great fun. We were efficiently greeted and it was brilliant...
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    Hello Don Brown, AYUBOWAN! (May you live long!) Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic and enjoyable journey through Sri Lanka with us. It’s especially rewarding to know that you appreciated the smooth organization, the flexibility of our guides, and the balance of experiences throughout the tour. We always aim to give our guests a true taste of Sri Lanka — its history, culture, nature, scenery, and warm hospitality — so we’re very happy that you felt this during your travels. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the hotels, transport, and carefully selected visits along the way. Your kind words and recommendation mean a great deal to all of us at Exotic Perla. Thank you once again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Sri Lanka for another unforgettable adventure in the future! Bohoma Isthuthi (Thank you very much)
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  • Julia5.0•November 2025
    The Ultimate Highlights tour was amazing. We saw so many cultural and historical sights, beautiful countryside and...
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    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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    Lisa5.0•August 2025
    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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    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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