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.

Get in touch today to personalize your tour, check availability, or ask any questions. We offer 24/7 support, expert local guidance, and the best travel experiences across the island.

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

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