Package Details
Theme: Culture • Heritage • Tea Country • Scenic Train • Beaches • Wildlife
Best for: First-time visitors wanting to experience Sri Lanka's most iconic attractions in one trip.
Experience an ideal introduction to Sri Lanka with ancient cities, Kandy, the central highlands, Ella, Galle Fort, and the beautiful southern coastline.
Tour Highlights
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Tea Plantations & Tea Factory
- Scenic Hill Country Train Journey
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
- Ravana Falls
- Galle Dutch Fort
- Southern Coast Beaches
- Mirissa & Unawatuna
- Colombo City Highlights
- Airport arrival and meet your chauffeur guide
- Lunch en route
- Drive to Sigiriya (approx. 4 hours)
- Check in to hotel
- Relax or enjoy a village walk
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Sigiriya
- Breakfast
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
- Return to hotel and refresh
- Lunch
- Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO)
- Explore Gal Vihara and Royal Palace Complex
- Return to Sigiriya
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Sigiriya
- Breakfast & Check-out
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)
- Depart for Kandy
- Visit Spice Garden in Matale
- Lunch
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Check in to hotel
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Kandy
- Breakfast & Check-out
- Tea Factory & Tea Plantation Visit
- Ramboda Falls photo stop
- Arrive in Nuwara Eliya
- Lunch
- Gregory Lake & City Tour
- Scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Arrive in Ella
- Check in to hotel
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Ella
- Breakfast
- Visit Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
- Visit Ravana Falls
- Lunch
- Drive to Southern Coast (Mirissa/Unawatuna)
- Check in to beach hotel
- Relax on the beach
- Dinner & Overnight stay on the Southern Coast
- Breakfast
- Visit Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO)
- Walking tour of Fort area
- Lunch at a seaside restaurant
- Visit Coconut Tree Hill or beach relaxation
- Optional whale watching (seasonal) or water activities
- Sunset by the beach
- Dinner & Overnight stay on the Southern Coast
- Breakfast & Check-out
- Drive to Colombo via Southern Expressway
- Colombo City Tour
- Lunch
- Shopping at One Galle Face or Independence Arcade
- Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Departure flight
| Destination |
Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella & Galle |
| Package Includes |
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur
- Scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella (subject to availability)
- Fuel, parking, and highway tolls
- Complimentary bottled water and snacks during travel
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| Package Excludes |
- International flights
- Breakfast, lunches, and dinners (unless specified)
- Two nights’ accommodation (unless specified)
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
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| Notes |
Why this is the best first-timer route
This itinerary covers Sri Lanka's three most famous experiences:
Ancient Heritage – Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy.
Hill Country – Tea estates, waterfalls, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, scenic train ride.
Tropical Coastline – Galle Fort, beaches, sunsets, and ocean views.
It offers a balanced mix of culture, nature, history, and relaxation without excessive daily travel, making it ideal for international visitors experiencing Sri Lanka for the first time.
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 Travel by Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle |
