14-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour

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.

• 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 World — Lion's Rock Fortress. Ascend the dramatic rocky outcrop that towers above the plains, crowned by a majestic ruined palace. As you trek the steep path, your guide will regale you with tales of the ancient Buddhists and medieval civilizations that once inhabited this site.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

• 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.

Isurumuniya Temple

• 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, Council Chamber of King Parakramabahu, Statue at Gal Vihara, Rankoth Vehera, Lankatilaka temple, and their rural surroundings.
• In the afternoon, we would have an up-close-and-personal visit to a typical rural village in Sri Lanka. You would have the option of either walking or taking a bullock cart ride to a beautiful lake with a view in the village.

Rural village

• 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 to Kandy. It provides an opportunity to learn about the cultivation, harvesting, and uses of various spices.
• Dive into Kandy's local markets, then join a cooking program to master Sri Lankan cuisine.

Spice garden

• 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 Kingdom of Kandy (1469–1815). The large palace complex consists of the King's Palace, Royal Audience Hall, Queen's Palace, King's Harem Quarters, and other areas.
• Visit the Ceylon Tea Museum which is dedicated to showcasing the rich history and heritage of Ceylon tea.
• Drive to Nuwara Eliya, a central hill-country city.

Temple of the Tooth

• 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 grasslands, lush forests, and captivating wildlife await.
• Go to Pedro Tea Factory in the afternoon. Visitors to the estate can partake in a guided tour exploring the tea-making process from plucking to packaging, enjoy tea tasting sessions, and experience the breathtaking views of the surrounding plantations.

Pedro Tea Factory

• 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 "the bridge in the sky". Standing underneath and looking up, you'll be treated to a breathtaking view of the "nine skies" through the magnificent nine arches.
• Take a 2–3-hour hike up little Adam peak to enjoy the breathtaking views and its fantastic landscape.

little Adam peak Hiking

• 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.

Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park

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.

Whale Watching in Mirissa

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

• Learn about sea turtles and their conservation in 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 shaped the region over the centuries.
• Witness stilt fishing in Ahangama. Stilt fishing is one of the most ancient fishing methods used in Sri Lanka. The fishermen sit on a cross bar called a petta tied to a vertical pole and driven into the sand a few meters offshore

Galle Fort

• Start with the National Museum, 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 Independence Square, which holds the ceremonial assembly hall for the senate and representatives.
• Explore Ape Gama ('Our Village'). This traditional Sri Lankan village displays traditional industries, village life, and how self-sufficient Sri Lankan society functioned in days gone by.

Gangaramaya Temple

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