Sri Lanka Discovery & Adventure Tour
(12 Days / 11 Nights)
Experience the ultimate journey through Sri Lanka with our 12-Day Discovery & Adventure Tour.
Minneriya & Udawalawa Safaris
Scenic train ride
Nine Arch Bridge
Whale watching in Mirissa
Little Adam’s Peak & Lipton’s Seat
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Experience the ultimate journey through Sri Lanka with our 12-Day Discovery & Adventure Tour. From the cultural heartlands of Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa to the cool tea country of Nuwara Eliya, the wildlife-rich parks of Udawalawa, and the southern coast’s beaches and whale watching, this tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, wildlife, and relaxation.
Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo
Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Transfer to Colombo.
Evening Colombo city tour and leisure.
Overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 2 – Colombo → Dambulla
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Evening relaxation at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Dambulla.
Day 3 – Dambulla → Sigiriya & Pidurangala → Minneriya Safari
Morning climb of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Lion Rock.
Short hike to Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views.
Afternoon elephant safari in Minneriya National Park.
Overnight stay in Dambulla.
Day 4 – Dambulla → Polonnaruwa → Kandy
Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, home to temples, palaces, and ruins.
Continue to Kandy, the cultural capital.
Evening Kandy city tour.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 5 – Kandy Exploration
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Evening cultural dance show (optional).
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 6 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country)
Scenic drive through hill country with tea plantations.
Tea tasting & plantation tour.
Visit Gregory Lake and Victoria Park.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 7 – Nuwara Eliya → Train Ride to Ella
Enjoy a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, one of the world’s most beautiful journeys.
Visit the Nine Arch Bridge and climb Little Adam’s Peak.
Overnight stay in Ella.
Day 8 – Ella → Lipton’s Seat & Tuk-Tuk Experience
Early morning tuk-tuk ride to Lipton’s Seat for stunning sunrise views.
Leisurely exploration of Ella.
Overnight stay in Ella.
Day 9 – Ella → Udawalawa National Park
Transfer to Udawalawa.
Afternoon safari in Udawalawa National Park to see elephants and wildlife.
Visit the Elephant Transit Home.
Overnight stay in Udawalawa.
Day 10 – Udawalawa → Mirissa
Travel to Mirissa on the southern coast.
Evening leisure by the beach.
Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Day 11 – Mirissa → Whale Watching & Galle
Early morning whale watching tour in Mirissa.
Continue to Galle for a walking tour of Galle Fort (UNESCO site).
Overnight stay in Galle.
Day 12 – Galle → Colombo & Departure
Visit a Sea Turtle Conservation Center on the way.
Transfer to Colombo.
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy last-minute shopping or a short city tour.
Departure from Bandaranaike International Airport.
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Highlights:
Explore UNESCO sites: Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Galle Fort
Minneriya & Udawalawa Safaris – elephants & wildlife encounters
Scenic train ride through tea country to Ella
Adventure to Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak & Lipton’s Seat
Whale watching in Mirissa
Cultural treasures of Kandy & Colombo