14-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary – Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella Train Ride, Yala Safari, Unawatuna Beaches

13 Nights 14 Days Tour

Popular Negombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala National Park, Thangalla, Unawatuna, Mirissa, Galle

14 Days

13 Nights

Package Details

Experience the best of Sri Lanka on this immersive 14-day journey that blends culture, nature, and relaxation. Start in the coastal town of Negombo before heading to the Cultural Triangle to explore ancient cities like Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa, and enjoy a safari in Minneriya National Park. Discover the sacred sites of Kandy, visit the iconic Temple of the Tooth, and travel through the scenic hill country with stops in Nuwara Eliya and Ella, where tea plantations, waterfalls, and panoramic hikes await. Continue to the south for wildlife spotting in Yala National Park, then unwind on the pristine beaches of Tangalle and Unawatuna. With optional whale watching in Mirissa and a visit to the historic Galle Fort, this itinerary offers a perfect mix of adventure, heritage, and coastal charm.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Negombo

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline or simply relax on the beach.
(Optional) Visit the Negombo city tour.
Overnight in Negombo.

Day 02: Negombo to Sigiriya

Breakfast at hotel.
Travel to Sigiriya.
Habarana village tour with lunch.
Minneriya National Park jeep safari.
Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 03: Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa

Early morning 5 am Pidurangala rock for sunrise and breakfast at hotel.
(Optional) Sigiriya Lion Rock.
Polonnaruwa cultural triangle.
Back to Sigiriya.
Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 04: Sigiriya to Kandy

Breakfast at hotel.
Visit to the Golden Temple in Dambulla.
Matale spice and herbal garden.
Kandy city tour.
Kandy Tooth Relic Temple.
Gem gallery.
Kandy cultural dance.
Overnight in Kandy.

Day 05: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at hotel.
Royal Botanical Garden.
Tea plantation visit.
Tea factory tour.
Ramboda waterfall visit.
Nuwara Eliya city tour.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 06: Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Breakfast at hotel.
Travel to Ella by train.
Overnight in Ella.

Day 07: Ella

Breakfast at hotel.
Hike the Nine Arches Bridge.
Hike Little Adam's Peak for stunning panoramic view.
Evening Ella city walk.
Overnight in Ella.

Day 08: Ella to Yala

Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Ravana Waterfall.
Afternoon Yala National Park jeep safari.
Overnight in Tissamaharama.

Day 09: Tissamaharama to Tangalle

Breakfast at hotel.
Check in at a beach resort; relax on the beach in Tangalle.
Overnight in Tangalle.

Day 10: Tangalle

Breakfast at hotel.
Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline or simply relax on the beach.
Overnight in Tangalle.

Day 11: Tangalle to Unawatuna

Breakfast at hotel.
Travel to Unawatuna.
Visit the blowhole Hummanaya.
Overnight check-in at the beach resort; relax on the beach.
Overnight in Unawatuna.

Day 12: Unawatuna to Mirissa (Optional)

Whale and dolphin watching; return to Unawatuna.
Overnight in Unawatuna.

Day 13: Unawatuna to Galle

Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Galle Dutch Fort.
Galle city tour.
Relax at the beach resort in Unawatuna.
Overnight in Unawatuna.

Day 14: Unawatuna to Airport

Breakfast at hotel.
Last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Colombo.
Transfer to Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport for your flight.

Route Map

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