10 days tour (includes East Coast)

Tour Duration

10 Days

Ideal Months

Every season of the year

Tour Route

Kandy Nuwara Eliya Ella Sigiriya/Dambulla Trincomalee Wilpattu Colombo/Negombo

Tour Highlights

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kandy Traditional Dance Show, Temple Of The Tooth - Kandy, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Ambuluwawa Tower, Sightseeing Around Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Nanu Oya To Ella Train Ride Through Mountains, Little Adam’s Peak, Zipline, Nine Arch Bridge Mahiyanganaya Temple, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Pigeon Island, Kanniya Hot Water Springs, Anuradhapura Ancient City, Wilpattu National Park Safari, Colombo City Tour And Shopping

Tour Itinerary

1st Day

Airport/Negombo to Kandy 

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Today you will be transferred to Kandy with the assistance of your local guide. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. After this, a spectacular dance, acrobatics, costumes, and music await you at a Kandyan cultural event.

Step into the Temple of Tooth, where Gautama Buddha’s left canine tooth is enshrined.

Stay overnight in Kandy

2nd Day

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Head on to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy and making stops along the way.

Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya. Orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees are just a few of the more than four thousand plant species represented in the garden.

Climb to the top of Ambuluwawa Tower for breathtaking vistas.

Then we make a stop at Tea factory and Estate in Nuwara Eliya. Pass through the British-built red brick post office, and Gregory Lake as you make your way to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya

3rd Day

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Today’s adventure takes us to the breathtaking Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka for an unforgettable Hiking & Trekking experience.

Hop on the train from Ella to Nanu Oya and witness the stunning tea plantations, waterfalls, and misty mountains of Sri Lanka.

Stay overnight in Ella

4th Day

Sightseeing tour of Ella

Today, discover the beauty of Ella with a visit to Little Adam’s Peak, an exciting zipline adventure, a walk across the iconic Nine Arch Bridge.

Stay overnight in Ella

5th Day

Ella to Sigiriya/Dambulla

Depart Ella for Sigiriya/Dambulla, peruse two of the most significant places for Buddhists in Sri Lanka.
 
Visit Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara, an ancient Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka. Then continue on and visit Dambulla cave temple.
 

Stay overnight in Sigiriya/Dambulla

6th Day

Sigiriya to Trincomalee

Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock on your way to Trincomalee. It’s definitely worth it. It can be moderately difficult climb to the top but the views from there are just stunning.

Enjoy free time in Trincomalee beach, is a stunning destination in Sri Lanka, known for its crystal-clear waters and pristine white sand.

Stay overnight in Trincomalee

7th Day

Sightseeing tour of Trincomalee

Enter the Pigeon Island,  an iconic island which offers crystal clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and a chance to spot exotic marine life.

Then visit to Koneswaram Hindu Temple in Trincomalee is a stunning example of ancient Sri Lankan architecture.

Then, enjoy another free time in Trincomalee sandy beaches.

Stay overnight in Trincomalee

8th Day

Trincomalee to Wilpattu

Head out to Wilpattu and stop in Kanniya Hot Water Springs in Trincomalee. Experience rejuvenating and peaceful experience in the warm waters and let your worries melt away.

After a warm bath step back in time and explore the ruins of Anuradhapura, the first capital of ancient Sri Lanka. Learn about its fascinating history and architecture.

Stay overnight in Wilpattu.

9th Day

Wilpattu National Park Safari

Experience the wonder of Wilpattu National Park on a safari tour. Witness majestic elephants, elusive leopards, and other exotic wildlife in their natural habitat.

Head out Wilpattu for Colombo/Negombo and check in your hotel.

Stay overnight in Colombo/Negombo

10th Day

Departure

Peruse the vibrant city of Colombo with our guided tour that includes shopping stops at the best local markets and malls before we drop you off at the airport.

Hopefully, you’ll take home some wonderful memories from your time in Sri Lanka.

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