14-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour

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Top Choice for Sri Lanka First-Timers This 14-day tour is ideal for first-time visitors. It includes all the top highlights of Sri Lanka. You would experience an incredible journey of history, culture, wildlife, hiking, nature, and beaches in this magical country.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Unveil the ancient secrets of Sigiriya Lion Rock fort, which has remained an important settlement for millennia.
    • Explore Sri Lanka's glorious history in Anuradhapura.
    • Experience the country life in a typical rural village.
    • Learn to cook a classic bowl of curry with a local chef.
    • Take a scenic train ride into the lush tea fields of the Hill Country.
    • Watch wildlife close up with a Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park.
    • Go whale watching in the emerald-green waters of Mirissa.
    • View the interesting traditional stilt fishing on the Galle coast.

What's this trip about?

    Top Choice for Sri Lanka First-Timers This 14-day tour is ideal for first-time visitors. It includes all the top highlights of Sri Lanka. You would experience an incredible journey of history, culture, wildlife, hiking, nature, and beaches in this magical country.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityColombo
End CityColombo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Guided Group
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Trip includes

    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English-speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline while you are traveling

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Colombo, transfer to Negombo

Our chauffeur guide will meet you at the arrivals hall and take you to your hotel in Negombo.

After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at the hotel relaxing and decompressing from your long flight.

Day 2 Negombo to Sigiriya, Sigiriya Lion Rock

Before driving to Sigiriya, you will visit a busy local fish market in Negombo. It is a great place to learn about Sri Lankan fishing types and the life and culture of local fishermen.

Go on an incredible journey to what locals call the eighth Wonder of the Wor...

Day 3 Anuradhapura City Tour

Explore Anuradhapura's rich heritage with visits to Vessagiriya, Isurumuniya, Ranmasu Uyana, Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanweliseya, and Mihintale. These ancient sites offer insight into Sri Lanka's historical and spiritual roots.

Day 4 Polonnaruwa and Village Experience

Polonnaruwa used to be the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa. Inside this ancient town, you can trace back the history with visits to the Statue of King Parakramabahu, the Council Chamber of King Parakramabahu, the Statue at Gal Vihara, Rankoth Vehera, ...

Day 5 Sigiriya to Kandy, Dambulla Cave, and a Cooking Class in a Spice Garden

The Dambulla cave monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the best-preserved cave temple complexes in Sri Lanka. The caves provide a glimpse into the rich Buddhist history and culture of Sri Lanka.

Visit a spice garden on the way from Sigiriya t...

Day 6 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Explore the Highlights of Kandy City

Discover the Temple of the Tooth, the most important Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The Temple houses a relic believed to be the tooth of the Buddha.

The royal palace, next to the Temple of the Tooth, was the royal residence of the Sinhalese monarchy of the King...

Day 7 Horton Plains Trekking and Pedro Tea Factory

Get up early, as it is advisable to arrive in Horton Plains before 7:00 a.m., and get to Word's End before 10:00 a.m. (Generally, it's foggy after 10:00 a.m.) Discover an array of natural wonders at Horton Plains National Park, where cascading waterfalls, sprawling gr...

Day 8 Train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Hike up Little Adam's Peak

Take the train from Nanu Oya Railway Station of Nuwara Eliya to Ella. The journey takes you through mountainous tea plantations and you will be accompanied by friendly locals. The ride will take about 3 hours.

Spot the Nine Arch Bridge, which is also called "th...

Day 9 Ella to Udawalawe at Mirissa, Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park

Explore Udawalawe National Park, witness elephants at the Transit Camp, and embark on an exhilarating jeep safari. During the safari you would be carried by a jeep along the paths through the park, allowing you to visit all its natural habitats in their undisturbed state.

Day 10 Whale Watching in Mirissa

Get onboard and start sailing off to the ocean. If you are lucky, you will spot blue whales, Bryde whales, sperm whales, killer whales, dolphins, and turtles During this 3-hour sail.

Day 11 Free Time in Mirissa

Spend your days enjoying fresh coconuts in your hammock, eating delicious food from beachside restaurants, and maybe exploring by motorbike, etc.

Day 12 Explore the Highlights of Galle

Learn about sea turtles and their conservation at Mahamodara Sea Turtle Farm.

Discover the historic town of Galle, with its Dutch Fort and winding streets. This historic town and its fortifications showcase the rich heritage and colonial influence that has shap...

Day 13 Colombo City Tour

Start with the National Museum, and see all manners of art and carvings dating back to ancient times.

Then, visit Gangaramaya Temple. Sitting under a Bodhi tree where monks chant, you could enjoy its unique tranquility.

After lunch, you will be driven to...

Day 14 Departure

Our chauffeur guide will escort you to the airport for your flight back home.

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Price From $2,029
Price per day$145
Last Updated: 1/31/2025

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International travel expenses to enter or leave Asia
    • Visa Fees
    • Excess Baggage Charges
    • Personal Expenses
    • Meals: Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
    • Insurance
    • Single Room Supplement
    • Gratuities, Tips to Guides or Drivers

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Meals Included
Breakfast

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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