14-Night Classic Sri Lanka Tour Itinerary

14 Nights / 15 Days – Classic Sri Lanka Tour

Day 1
Arrival – Negombo
  • Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Transfer to Negombo (approx. 20 minutes)
  • Relax at the hotel or by the beach after your flight
  • Optional evening walk along Negombo beach
  • Overnight: Negombo
Day 2
Negombo – Sigiriya
  • Drive to Sigiriya via Dambulla
  • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana
Day 3
Sigiriya & Minneriya Safari
  • Early morning climb of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Evening jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (elephant gathering)
  • Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana
Day 4
Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya
  • Day trip to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
  • Cycle through ancient ruins, including Gal Vihara and Royal Palace
  • Return to your hotel and relax
  • Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana
Day 5
Sigiriya – Kandy
  • Drive to Kandy with a stop at a spice garden in Matale
  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Witness a Kandyan cultural dance show in the evening
  • Overnight: Kandy
Day 6
Kandy City Tour & Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
  • Explore Kandy city, Kandy Lake, and local markets
  • Optional: Evening meditation session or visit a Buddhist temple
  • Overnight: Kandy
Day 7
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
  • Scenic train journey (subject to availability) or drive to Nuwara Eliya
  • Visit a tea plantation and tea factory
  • Enjoy the cool climate and explore the colonial town
  • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 8
Horton Plains National Park
  • Early morning trip to Horton Plains National Park
  • Hike to World’s End and visit Baker’s Falls
  • Return and rest at leisure
  • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 9
Nuwara Eliya – Ella
  • Drive to Ella, stopping at Ramboda Falls and scenic viewpoints
  • Visit Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arch Bridge
  • Explore the laid-back town of Ella
  • Overnight: Ella
Day 10
Ella – Yala
  • Drive to Yala via Buduruwagala Rock Statues
  • Evening safari in Yala National Park
  • Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama
Day 11
Yala – Tangalle
  • Optional early morning safari (if not done on Day 10)
  • Drive to Tangalle, a peaceful beach destination
  • Relax by the beach
  • Overnight: Tangalle
Day 12
Tangalle
  • Leisure day to enjoy the beach or your resort
  • Optional: Visit Rekawa Turtle Hatchery in the evening
  • Overnight: Tangalle
Day 13
Tangalle – Galle
  • Drive along the southern coast to Galle
  • Explore the Galle Dutch Fort and its charming old town
  • Watch the sunset from the ramparts
  • Overnight: Galle or Unawatuna
Day 14
Galle – Colombo
  • Drive to Colombo
  • City tour: Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, and shopping
  • Enjoy your final evening in Sri Lanka
  • Overnight: Colombo
Days 15
Departure
  • Transfer to the airport for your onward flight