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Sri Lanka Explorer

18 days
From Negombo to Colombo
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Start point
    Negombo, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Negombo)
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Chilaw

    Negombo to Chilaw
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya)
    • Visit Negombo Dutch Fort
    • Visit Negombo Beach Park
    • Visit Morawala Beach
    • Visit St. Mary's Church
    Landmarks
    Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya)
    Negombo Dutch Fort
    Negombo Beach Park
    Morawala Beach
    St. Mary's Church
  4. Day 3

    Chilaw - Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura

    Chilaw - Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife safari in Wilpattu National Park with professional naturalist
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 4

    Anuradhapura

    Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Visit Brazen Palace
    • Visit Dagobas
    • Visit Ruwanwelisaya
    • Visit Abeygiri Monastery
    • Visit Jetawana Monastery
    • Visit rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha
    • Visit ruins of palaces
    • Visit Isurumuniya rock temple
    Landmarks
    Sri Maha Bodhi
    Brazen Palace
    Ruwanwelisaya
    Abeygiri Monastery
    Jetawana Monastery
    Isurumuniya rock temple
  6. Day 5

    Anuradhapura to Jaffna

    Anuradhapura to Jaffna
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Jaffna

    Jaffna
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Casuarina beach
    • Visit Fort Jaffna
    • Visit Jaffna Library
    • Visit Kandarodei
    • Visit Keerimalai
    • Visit Naga Pooshani Ambal Kovil
    • Visit Nagadipa Purana Vihara
    • Visit Nainatheevu
    • Visit Nallur Temple
    • Visit Sangilean Thoop
    Landmarks
    Casuarina beach
    Fort Jaffna
    Jaffna Library
    Kandarodei
    Keerimalai
    Naga Pooshani Ambal Kovil
    Nagadipa Purana Vihara
    Nainatheevu
    Nallur Temple
    Sangilean Thoop
  8. Day 7

    Jaffna to Trincomalee

    Jaffna to Trincomalee
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride to Pigeon Island
    Landmarks
    Pigeon Island
  9. Day 8

    Trincomalee

    Trincomalee
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit hot water wells in Kanniya
    • Visit Koneswaram Hindu temple
    • Visit Fort Frederick
    • Visit Trincomalee War Cemetery
    Landmarks
    Hot water wells in Kanniya
    Koneswaram Hindu temple
    Fort Frederick
    Trincomalee War Cemetery
  10. Day 9

    Trincomalee - Minneriya National Park - Sigiriya

    Trincomalee - Minneriya National Park - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park with professional naturalist
    Landmarks
    Minneriya National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

    Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    • Visit Polonnaruwa medieval city
    • Visit Royal Palace at Polonnaruwa
    • Visit Gal Vihare complex at Polonnaruwa
    • Visit giant statue of Polonnaruwa's greatest king
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Polonnaruwa
    Gal Vihare
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 11

    Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy

    Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
    • Visit Golden statue of Buddha at Dambulla
    • Visit Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs at Dambulla

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple in Matale
    • Visit Fort Macdowall in Matale
    • Visit spice garden in Matale
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
    Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
    Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
    Fort Macdowall
  13. Day 12

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Botanical Garden
    • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    • Visit Old Royal Palace
    • Visit Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square
    • Enjoy artificial Kandy Lake
    • Enjoy typical Sri Lankan Cultural Performance
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanical Garden
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Old Royal Palace
    Sri Natha Devalaya
    Kandy Lake
  14. Day 13

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Gampola to Nawalapitiya
    Landmarks
    Pidurutalagala Mountain
  15. Day 14

    Nuwara Eliya

    Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nuwara Eliya Town
    • Visit local market
    • Visit Golf Course
    • Visit Hill Club
    • Visit Seetha Amman Temple
    • Visit local tea plantation and tea factory
    • Enjoy refreshing cup of authentic Ceylon tea
    Landmarks
    Seetha Amman Temple
  16. Day 15

    Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala National Park

    Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
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  17. Day 16

    Yala National Park

    Yala National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Morning wildlife safari/game drive in Yala National Park with professional naturalist
    • Afternoon wildlife safari/game drive in Yala National Park with professional naturalist
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 17

    Yala National Park to Galle

    Yala National Park to Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
    • Visit Galle Dutch Fort
    • Visit Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
    Landmarks
    Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
    Galle Dutch Fort
    Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 18

    Galle to Colombo

    Galle to Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Colombo)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

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Reviews from other tours by Holidays At

  • Brennan4.8September 2026
    Great guide provide us so much history, Hotels and food great during the trip.
  • Elvina4.2September 2026
    Great guide showing us so much history Hotels and food great.
  • Tom5.0August 2026
    Loved our India trip moments and it's worth the trip, Thanks for the wonderful trip.

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