Day 1
Arrival in Sri Lanka | Negombo
Meet your representative at the airport and transfer to Negombo. Depending on arrival time, explore the beach area or town.
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Sri Lanka Nature & Adventure
Nature lovers, active travellers and guests who want to experience Sri Lanka’s varied landscapes.
11 days / 10 nights
Private tour
Tailored to your pace
Your journey at a glance
PinnawalaStart
Sigiriya
Village Tour
Polonnaruwa
Minneriya
Kandy
Horton Plains
Ella
Yala
Galle
Madu River
ColomboFinish
- PinnawalaStart
- Sigiriya
- Village Tour
- Polonnaruwa
- Minneriya
- Kandy
- Horton Plains
- Ella
- Yala
- Galle
- Madu River
- ColomboFinish
The journey unfolds
Day by day, at your pace.
A proposed route, ready to be shaped around your arrival, interests and comfort. Activities, accommodation and tickets are subject to confirmation.
Day 2
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Sigiriya
Travel to Pinnawala and visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where visitors can learn about elephant care and conservation. Continue to Sigiriya through the countryside.
Day 3
Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Tour
Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress, including its ancient gardens, frescoes and archaeological remains. Later, enjoy the Hiriwadunna Village Tour, discovering traditional village life and local farming landscapes.
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Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Safari
Explore Polonnaruwa Ancient City, known for palace ruins, stupas and Gal Vihara Buddha statues. In the afternoon, enjoy a Minneriya National Park safari, with opportunities to observe elephants and other wildlife.
1 / 2Day 5
Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for Buddhist paintings and statues. Continue to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show.
1 / 3Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Travel into the central highlands. Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about Ceylon tea production. Explore Victoria Park and Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, depending on arrival time.
1 / 2Day 7
Horton Plains & Train Journey to Ella
Begin early at Horton Plains National Park, known for highland grasslands, cloud forests and the World’s End viewpoint. In the afternoon, travel to Nanu Oya Railway Station for the scenic train journey to Ella.
1 / 2Day 8
Ella to Yala | Afternoon Safari
Explore Nine Arch Bridge and, depending on time, visit Ravana Falls. Continue to Yala for an afternoon safari at Yala National Park, known for elephants, crocodiles, deer and leopard habitat.
1 / 3Day 9
Yala to Galle via Coconut Tree Hill
Travel to Coconut Tree Hill in Mirissa, a coastal viewpoint famous for coconut palms overlooking the Indian Ocean. Continue to Galle Dutch Fort to explore historic ramparts and colonial buildings. Visit a sea turtle hatchery if time permits.
1 / 3Day 10
Galle to Colombo via Madu River
Stop at the Madu River for a boat safari through mangrove-lined waterways and small islands. Continue to Colombo for a city tour, with possible visits to Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Memorial Hall and Galle Face Green.
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Departure
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
Planning note: Please reconfirm the night allocation: the requested 10 Nights / 11 Days duration may need an additional overnight depending on the final routing and departure flight.
Stays and the road between
Comfortable hotels or boutique-style stays can be proposed according to your budget. A private vehicle and driver can be arranged to suit the group and route; vehicle and child-seat needs should be agreed in advance.
What your quotation can include
Proposed accommodation, agreed transfers and driver services, and selected activities can be itemised. Meals, entrance tickets, rail seats, safari vehicles and guides should be specifically confirmed.
Usually arranged separately
International flights, travel insurance, entry permissions, personal spending and any service not expressly included in the agreed quotation. Final inclusions and exclusions will be set out before you commit.
Before choosing Sri Lanka Nature & Adventure
Does this fit my travel dates?
The sample route is 11 days and 10 nights. Compare it with your flight arrival and departure times, and leave time for the final airport transfer. Tell us which days you would prefer to spend sightseeing or resting.
How much will the journey cost?
Request a personalised quotation for your dates and group. Ask for the hotel standard, vehicle and guide arrangements, meals, tickets and activities to be itemised, with any services to be paid separately clearly stated.
Can we change the pace?
Yes, you can use this package as a starting point in the planner. Adjust the dates and daily locations, add your interests and tell us which experiences matter most. Driving estimates are approximate and the proposed arrangements need team confirmation.
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