Customizable 10-Day Private Tour of Sri Lanka's Highlights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival and booking into a hotel in Sigiriya
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Sigiriya
A representative from our company will be waiting for you at Bandaranaike International Airport when you land for your 10 day tour of Sri Lanka. After that, you’ll be driven to your lodging in the historic town of Sigiriya, where you can relax for the rest of the evening.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa, Minneriya and back to Sigiriya
1 stop
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Sigiriya
On the second day of your trip, you will be brought to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. The second-oldest kingdom in Sri Lanka is Polonnaruwa. It also features the beautiful remnants of Parakramabahu’s exquisite garden city, which was built in the 12th century, together with the Brahmanic temples built by the Cholas. There are still intact walls in the 50-room structure, which was formerly rather huge. After touring the historic city of Polonnaruwa, we are moving toward the Minneriya National Park. Many people visit this wildlife reserve to see Sri Lankan elephants. 150–300 wild elephants may congregate near Minneriya Tank during the dry season. Numerous wild creatures, including the Sri Lankan Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sri Lankan Sambar Deer, buffalo, and indigenous monkeys, call the 888.4-hectare Minneriya National Park home. After that, you’ll be driven back to Sigiriya to spend the night.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Sigiriya to Kandy through Matale
1 stop
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Kandy
On the third day, you’ll do rock climbing before traveling to Kandy, which is known for the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya, also referred to as the “lion rock,” served as King Kashyapa’s capital and seat of government. The Dambulla Golden Temple, also known as the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, will be our next location. The five-chambered building is the biggest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. Additionally, the temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our next stop will be at the town of Hiriwadunna. The small town is not far from the rural area. The Spice Garden, a magnificent location bursting with fragrances and flora, will be our next stop. You will also get the chance to learn about all the different ways that spices are used in food and medicine. The Matale Muthumariamman Temple will be our next destination. Then, we’ll proceed directly to Kandy, so you may dine and spend the night there.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Kandy City Tour
1 stop
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Kandy
On your fourth day of travel, you will see the magnificent city of Kandy, and we’ll also take you to a few surrounding places. Our car will pick you up at the hotel after breakfast. One of the sites we’ll visit is the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of Sri Lanka’s most well-known tourist destinations. Your next stops will be the Bahirawakanda Temple, Kandy viewpoint, National Gems and Gemmological Museum, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, The Kandy Cultural Dance Show, Kandy shopping center. After spending the whole day visiting each destination, you will be driven back to your accommodation in the late afternoon.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kandy to Ella
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Ella
On the fifth day, you will visit the wonderful Ella, a charming town located in the Central Province’s highlands. On the way towards the highlands, you will come across mountains, waterfalls, and lovely greenery. We’ll stop at a few well-known locations en route to the charming town of Nuwara Eliya, including Gregory Lake, where you may have a pony ride and savor a delicious lunch. After that, we’ll proceed to the Nuwara Eliya post office. It is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest post offices and has a distinctive design. You’ll then be driven to the Nanu Oya Railway Station, where you’ll board the train for the most amazing ride to the gorgeous city of Ella. It is one of the most romantic rail journeys in Sri Lanka. It’s also the best way to learn about Sri Lankan culture. Chat with other commuters, wave to kids running by the tracks, and eat the hot delicacies sold by the vendors who board the train at each station. After the train ride, you’ll be escorted to your overnight location
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Ella City Tour
1 stop
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Little Adam's Peak View Point
We’re supposed to take a tour of Ella on day six. The Nine Arch Bridge, which you might have previously seen on your train trip but is still worth visiting for its vistas and architecture, After that, we’ll head to Little Adam’s Peak. Little Adam’s Peak, also known as Mini Adam’s Peak, received the prestigious Adams Peak title as a result of the peaks’ similarity (Sri Pada). Next, we’ll head to the Flying Ravana. This is the first enormous twin zip-line to be built in Sri Lanka, and it is located amidst the beautiful green estates of Ella. The two-wire zip-line is more than 550 meters long, flies at a top speed of 80 kph, and offers a bird’s-eye view of the breathtaking mountains of the island. After that, we’ll return to the hotel to spend the night.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Ella to Yala through Tissamaharama
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Yala National Park
On the seventh day, you’ll embark on an adventure to Yala National Park. We’ll stop at the Ravana Falls, also known as Ravana Ella and named for the fabled king Ravana, on the way to Yala. King Ravana, who later hid her in a cave beneath the waterfall, reputedly took captive Princess Sita. It is the thickest autumn in the nation. In the rainier months, the waterfall resembles an areca bloom. For your safari tour, we will next proceed directly to Yala National Park, the second-largest in the country and one that is bordered by the Indian Ocean. The public has access to just two of the park’s five blocks, Ruhunu and Kumana national parks. Yala was established as an animal sanctuary around 1900. After the safari, you will be taken to the hotel for supper and a night’s stay
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Yala to Mirissa
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Mirissa
On day eight, you’ll be driven straight to Mirissa. Come on, let’s head to Coconut Tree Hill when you get to Mirissa. It could be Mirissa’s most well-known location. There is a mineralized headland that faces the Indian Ocean close to Mirissa. Walking along the beach from the street takes around 10 to 15 minutes. When you get to the top, which provides a spectacular view of the beach and Mirissa Bay, you have to snap a photo in this gorgeous frame. After that, you might wander the town before retiring to your overnight lodging
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Mirissa to Bentota
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Mirissa
We have scheduled a whale-watching trip for the ninth day, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe whales. You can get really close to these amazing creatures. One of the most exhilarating water sports in Sri Lanka is whale and dolphin watching, which is offered at Mirissa. Then we’ll travel to Bentota. On the way to Bentota, we will pass via Galle and make a stop to view the renowned Galle Fort, which is situated on the Galle Coast. Our following excursion will be to see the Turtle Hatchery Farm in Galle, which seeks to improve the toughness of the young turtles. Then, we’ll make our way to the charming Madu River in Balapitiya town for a boat ride. The neighboring creek creates a number of islands, and the area’s biological system also results in a gorgeous wetland. It is the conclusion of the day, so you will be transported to the hotel.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Departure
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Bandaranaike International Airport
On day ten of your fantastic 10 day Sri Lanka Tour, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you back to the airport in time for your flight out. The 10-day trip that you planned with Lanka Safe Tours would be magnificent and beautiful.
8 hours • Admission ticket free

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