Trip Info
The 12 days Sri Lanka itinerary is dedicated to travelers of all kinds; adventurers, nature lovers, animal lovers, and anyone who loves to explore this beautiful pearl island. Discover the chronicles of Sri Lanka while enjoying the panoramic nature that the tropical island is gifted with. The best Sri Lanka attractions like the incredible wildlife and lush mountain ranges are waiting to be trekked! Even if you are a solo traveler, the social locals with beaming faces make Sri Lanka the homeliest travel destination in the world. In this Sri Lanka itinerary, we take you to the best places where you can enjoy delicious authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, and the most attractive lands to make you feel the ultimate bliss of traveling.
Sightsee the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Enjoy a Kandy City Tour
Nuwara Eliya City Tour
Visit a Tea Plantation & Tea Factory
Turtles Hatchery
Water Sports in Mirissa Beach
Colombo Shopping and City Tour
Polannaruwa 1N
Sigiriya 1N
Kandy 1N
Nuwara Eliya 2N
Ella 1N
Yala National Park 1N
Mirssa 2N
Sinharaja 1N
Bentota 1N
Assistance at the Airport
Private English Speaking driver for the entire Journey
Kandy City Tour – 2 hours
All government taxes
Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
Accommodation on bed and breakfast will be offered on the basis hotel’s options.
Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
Colombo city & shopping tour – 3 hours
Nuwara Eliya city tour – 2 hours
Tea plantation visit & factory visit – Free tea tasting
Spice Garden visit & 15 min Ayurvedic Massage
This package excludes the sightseeing entrance charges
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses are excluded.
Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded.
Camera & Video Permits
Guide/Driver tips
Travel insurance is excluded
There are no Air-tickets included in the tour package
This Sri Lanka itinerary is a journey through the best Sri Lanka destinations for almost two weeks! The first city in our Sri Lanka itinerary: Polonnaruwa, bears a rich history to be discovered by you. Welcome to the city that was once a kingdom and thus protects some of the best-preserved archeological relics of the world. You walk into the remnants of the Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu, the archaeological museum of Polonnaruwa, the Polonnaruwa Vatadage, and many more well-conserved historical sites. You are amazed by the details put to each of these remnants. You then visit a royal Sri Lanka attraction called Parakrama Samudraya, a water reservoir consisting of five lakes. You spend the evening beside one of these lakes surrounded by lush greenery. – A moment to remember!
Activities
Arrive at Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
Warm welcome from our Driver at the airport
Proceed to ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Check into rustic yet luxury hotel to refresh
Later tour around the Polonnaruwa city
Witness 2500 year-old remnants in ancient museums
Walk through to the Local village with friendly villagers
Enjoy the sunset by the “Parakrama samudra” (water tank)
Enjoy your first grand buffet dinner in Sri Lanka
Overnight stay in the beautiful hotel
Accomodation : Girithale Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : BIA Airport to Polonnaruwa – 4 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Day 2 of this tour starts with the most visited Sri Lanka attractions. Sigiriya is one of the places where locals believe they must visit, at least once in their lifetime, which is why we included this destination for your Sri Lanka itinerary. Due to the locals’ insisting, you alternate the climb to the Sigiriya rock by hiking through the Pidurangala rock. As you reach the cliff you are rewarded with the breath-taking view of the Sigiriya rock surrounded by the thick forest, beautiful water streams with the perfect breeze that plays with your hair. This golden land; is also home to the stunning ‘Royal Gardens’; which is one of the oldest gardens in the world. You end the day with a soul-tapping walk in the village: the calm before the adventures that await in your Sri Lanka itinerary!
Activities
Wake up to the beautiful Polonaruwa village life
Take a morning walk around the charming village
Enjoy the breakfast buffet overlooking the lake
Taste tropical fruits fresh from the village
Proceed to the city of Sigirya
Climb Sigirya Rock Fortress
Check in to your beautiful hotel in Sigirya
Enjoy a wonderful Sri Lankan traditional boat ride
Experience how Sri Lankan ancestors travelled through a cart ride
Experience Sri Lankan culture in a truly village experience
Back to the hotel and relax
Devour a humongous dinner buffet at the hotel
Accomodation : Hotel Sigiriya (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya – 1 hour 20min (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Waking up on the third day of your Sri Lanka holiday itinerary, all you feel is the luscious nature. Surrounded by bio-diverse rainforests and misty mountain ranges, Kandy is an ancient capital located in the central hills and is one of the best places to visit in your Sri Lanka itinerary. It is among the top Sri Lanka destinations with scenic beauty! So you wander around a royal botanical garden and sip a cup of tea in a café inside: while sinking in its spellbinding natural beauty. There is so much more to do in this city of art and beauty. You check your Sri Lanka itinerary and decide to go on a city tour. You walk through batik and wood carvings shops, visit ancient temples, and end the day with a calming boat ride.
Activities
Start your day with a never-ending breakfast buffet
Enjoy mouth-watering fresh tropical fruits
Exit from dry zoon in Sri Lanka to cool hill stations
On the way stop by at Dambulla cave temple
Visit Spice village and know about famous Sri Lanka spices
Enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan meal cooked in spice village
Evening Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Check in to the enticing Kandy hotel & refresh
Visit the most famous Kandy temple
Enjoy a flavourful dinner buffet at the hotel
Accomodation : Grand kandyan (5 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Sigiriya to Kandy – 2 hours 20 min (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Among the top favorites of our Sri Lanka tour packages, Nuwara Eliya is a vibrant city that boasts acres of lush-green tea estates, soothingly chilly weather, and enchanting flora and fauna. Nuwara Eliya is a destination not to be missed when you are planning your trip to Sri Lanka, don’t miss Nuwara Eliya as it is a must-see destination. The opportunities at Nuwara Eliya are endless; from long walks in the beautiful parks at the heart of the city, to adventurous hikes through the highlands and tea plantations, this old colonial town never fails to impress one! As you wake up and fill your lungs with pure air, your mind will wonder thinking what this charming town has to offer me today. Will you dine in one of the colonial Tudor-style buildings? Or, will you enjoy a fun horseback ride along the bank of Gregory Lake? Whatever your choice may be, the wonderful city of Nuwara Eliya is the perfect holiday destination in the beautiful island paradise of Sri Lanka!
Activities – Day 04
Enjoy the misty morning with a cup of iconic Ceylon tea
Devour a humongous breakfast buffet at the hotel
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya
On the way, witness the Ramboda falls
Stop over at world famous Labukale tea estate & plantation
Experience Sri Lankan tea culture with a ‘Tea Tour’
Visit a strawberry farm & enjoy a fresh strawberry juice & shake
Check in at a colonial-style hotel
Later, visit Gregory Lake and watch the beautiful sunset
Walk around ‘The Little England’ filled with friendly locals
Activities – Day 05
Wake up to the misty mountains in Nuwara Eliya
Start your day with a fresh cup of Ceylon tea
Transfer to Horton Plains at Early Morning
6 km trail to Baker’s Falls and World’s End in Horton Plains National Park.
15/21 km trek, or vehicle transfer to Bambarakanda.
Refreshing bath at the waterfall.
Relax and enjoy your time Back at the Hotel
Accomodation : Jetwing St Andrews (5 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Kandy to Nuwara Eliya – 1 hour 15min (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Beautiful Sri Lanka is all you are asking for, and we give that on your wonderful Sri Lanka itinerary. Ella town is one of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka from your Sri Lanka tour itinerary. You experience one of the most picturesque train rides in the world when you pass beautiful mountains, steamy waterfalls, luscious forests, and villages with beaming locals: on the Kandy to Ella train. You climb the Ella rock and walk along the rails on the famous Nine Arch Bridge. As promised by your customized Sri Lanka itinerary, you arrive at the edge of the Diyaluma falls yet, another Sri Lanka attraction. You jump right in the gushing water, and you feel like you are in an infinity pool, but it is all the magic of nature!
Activities
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Ella
Enjoy a world famous train ride From Nanu Oya To Ella
Capture beautiful waterfalls and old style train stations
Check in to the charming Ella hotel & refresh
Taste original Ceylon Tea at a tea estate
Witness the famous Ella Gap
Visit the beautiful Nine Arch Bridge
Bath in natural pools of beautiful waterfalls
Hike mini Adams Peak
Appetizing Sri Lankan dinner buffet at the hotel
Accomodation : Morning Dew Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Nuwara Eliya to Ella – 4 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned) / Train Ride
You have been patiently waiting for the daring adventures in your Sri Lanka itinerary, and finally, it is the day! Yala National Park is one of the most loved Sri Lanka attractions for its jungle ride full of excitement, and it is never an option to miss on your Sri Lanka tour. You are in the jungle, and suddenly you realize that it doesn’t matter at what time you venture into the wilderness because, as the name declares, it is wild! As promised by your Sri Lanka itinerary, you witness the mesmerizing leopards, gigantic elephants, and different species of vibrant birds hovering on tree branches chittering and chattering as you arrive. Even though we planned your Sri Lanka tour itinerary, nothing is planned in the jungle!
Activities
Delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel
Check out and proceed to Yala national park
Check in to the tropical hotel in Yala
Gear up for the jungle safari
Witness wonderful wildlife moments on the 4 x 4 Jeep safari
Get back to the luscious hotel and refresh
Enjoy a BBQ dinner under the starry sky by the jungle
Accomodation : Jetwing Yala (5 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Ella to Yala National Park – 2 hour 30min (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Your Sri Lanka itinerary just got interesting! There are plenty of things to do in Mirissa, and the amount of hype over this beachfront city is undeniable, which is why we added the destination for your Sri Lanka itinerary. When we say your Sri Lanka itinerary is made just for you, it means you are spending three whole days on the beach! You feel your adrenaline still kicking in from the ride to Yala as you get ready to go snorkeling, scuba diving, and kite surfing! You didn’t forget to take an Instagram-worthy snap in the famous Coconut tree spot. Early on the second day, you go dolphin and whale watching in Mirissa beach and enjoy the day with water sports. As the sun is slowly setting, you joyously lie on the soft beach with your loved ones.
Activities – Day 08
Enjoy a delicious grand breakfast buffet at hotel
Take a walk around the Yala village with locals
Check out from the hotel
Proceed to breathtaking Mirissa Beach
On the way, visit Sri Lankan stilt fishermen
Check in to beach front hotel in Mirissa
Relax and enjoy your time by the beach
Taste the Sri Lankan crab dish at the dinner buffet
Activities – Day 09
Wake up to the sound of the beach waves
Early morning Yoga session at the beach
Breakfast buffet at hotel overlooking the beautiful Indian ocean
Prepare to take a boat ride to visit whales & dolphins
Take part in a range of exciting water sports
Later proceed back to your beach hotel & relax
Witness the most amazing sunset with a cocktail
Enjoy the BBQ & seafood dinner buffet
Have fun in a Calypso and sing along beach party
Accomodation : Radisson Blu Resort (5 star hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Yala Park to Galle – 3 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
From the pristine beaches back to the jungle! Your adventure in this Sri Lanka tour itinerary is not over yet. After a wonderful week in this tropical paradise: it’s time to explore the Sinharaja Rain Forest. You find a beautiful natural water spring surrounded by the luscious forest. You hop into it with a sweet king coconut in your hand. Ah! It sure feels good. After a relaxing time, you get back to the beautiful hotel reserved for you and have a delicious Sri Lankan meal with mouth-watering curries. The following morning of your Sri Lanka itinerary, you go for a village walk in the naturally beautiful Sinharaja with welcoming villagers. You get back to the Sinharaja forest and have your breakfast in the jungle! After all, this is an authentic Sri Lanka itinerary.
Wake up to the sound of the beach waves Again & Have a Fresh Start
Proceed to Sinharaja
Check in Hotel & Start the day with a jungle walk
Continue jungle trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest
Proceed back to Sinharaja hotel and relax
Later, Sink in an Ayurveda spa session
Enjoy a mouth-watering dinner buffet at the hotel
Taste sweet & juicy tropical fruits for dessert
Accomodation : Serenity Sinharaja (4 star hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Galle to Sinharaja – 2 hours 30 min (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Love for the sea never ends. On the tenth day of your Sri Lanka tour, you rent a bicycle in Bentota and cycle through the gorgeous city as you come across paddy fields, stunning ancient mural paintings in ‘Mullegoda temple’, and visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. You stop by to chit-chat with the friendly locals and enjoy the delicious local food. It is an amazing Sri Lanka itinerary if it includes the enchanting gardens resting in the heart of Bentota. But when we say Sri Lanka itinerary, no matter where it is: a little adventure awaits. So you jump back into the turquoise waters eagerly for water sports. You sit on the golden beach with your loved ones and think of your Sri Lanka holiday and itinerary while enjoying the beautiful sunset. A real vacation it is!
Activities
Wake up with the sounds of the wilderness
Take a walk around the hotel
Enjoy a breakfast buffet rich in curry flavors
Proceed to Bentota beach
Visit a turtle hatchery to learn about Sri Lankan turtles
Check in at the beachfront hotel & relax
Engage in fun water sports activities in the Bentota sea
Stroll along the orange beach when the sun sets
Enjoy a grand seafood dinner buffet
A relaxing overnight stay at the beach hotel
Accomodation : Thaale Benthota (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Sinharaja to Bentota – 3 hours 20 min (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Colombo
Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, and in your Sri Lanka itinerary, this is the best place to end your Sri Lanka tour. The beautiful museum-like Gangaramaya Temple, heavily decorated Old and New Kathiresan Kovils, the gigantic Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque), and the Wolvendaal Church; the only Dutch church in Sri Lanka altogether portray the diverse cultures in the country. The city is full of energy and has the best restaurants and shopping complexes in your Sri Lanka itinerary. It is the last travel day of your Sri Lanka tour, and you spend a wonderful time with the locals in their social hubs like Independence Square, the Arcade, the Viharamahadevi Park, and the Galle Face Beach. As you watch the heart-warming sunset, the Colombo nightlife is calling you for an insane party night! Have a safe journey!
Activities
You’ll have Colombo City Tour for 03 Hours if you had enough time for your Flight
Doing Some Last Minute of Shopping in Colombo
Pack your Things & Proceed to Airport (02 Hours Drive)
Airport Drop & Enjoy Your Flight & Safe journey!
END!
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Yes, you will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. In addition, if you intend visiting Sri Lanka on a short visit,you will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival.
You can either apply and obtain an extended visa from a Sri Lankan Embassy/ Consulate from your country of residence prior to arrival in Sri Lanka or get an extension from the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo 10. This procedure will take about 2-3 hours, and you will have to give a bona fide reason for staying over 30 days. If you are staying in a resort for a long period, the staff will be able to help you with the application.
It’s a good option to purchase a local SIM card and top up cards while you are on holiday. The mobile call rates are relatively cheap for both local and IDD calls. There are many mobile operators in the country (E.g. Dialog, Mobitel, Etisalat, Hutch etc.,). Dialog has a counter at the Colombo Airport and you can obtain a connection on arrival. A Dialog connection will cost about Rupees 1500. Top up cards are freely available island-wide. You can buy top-up cards for denominations of Rupees 100, 400 & 1000. Be sure that your phone is `dual band’ and unlocked.
Most hotels provide internet facilities. There are internet cafes in most towns with WIFI connection. Connections in smaller towns will be slow. The average cost of surfing in a Cyber Café is about US$ .50 per hour. Many large 5 star and some boutique hotels provide Wifi facilities.