Essence of Sri Lanka: (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Destinations: Negombo |Anuradhapura | Sigiriya |Polonnaruwa | Dambulla |Kandy | Nuwara Eliya|Ella|Yala| Mirissa | Galle |Bentota | Colombo
Ideal for:
Heritage, Highlands, Wildlife & Coastal Bliss
Package Highlights:
✓ 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla,
Kandy)
✓ Scenic highlands & tea country experience
✓ Ella scenic train ride
✓ Thrilling Yala safari
✓ Beach relaxation & optional whale watching
✓ Colonial charm of Galle Fort
✓ Colombo urban life & shopping
Itinerary:
Day 1
Airport > Negombo
✓ Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport by Ceylon Tour Link representative
✓ Transfer to Negombo (approx. 30 mins)
✓ Check-in at beachfront hotel
Activities in Negombo
✓ Relax at Negombo Beach
✓ Visit Dutch Canal & Negombo Fish Market (optional)
Overnight stay in Negombo
Day 2
Negombo > Anuradhapura
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Depart to Anuradhapura(approx.4 hrs)
Activities in Anuradhapura (UNESCO)
✓ Visit Sacred Bodhi Tree ,Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, Abhayagiri Monastery, Isurumuniya Temple
✓ Explore ancient reservoirs and ruins
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura
Day 3
Anuradhapura > Sigiriya
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Depart to Sigiriya (approx. 2.5 hrs)
Activities en route
✓ Visit Mihintale Rock Monastery (cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka)
✓ Check-in at Sigiriya hotel & relax
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 4
Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Sigiriya
✓ Early breakfast at Hotel
Activities
✓ Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
✓ Explore Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO)
✓ Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, Parakrama Samudra
✓ Optional: Evening Minneriya Safari (Elephant gathering – seasonal)
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 5
Sigiriya > Dambulla > Matale > Kandy
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Depart to Kandy via Dambulla (approx. 2.5 hrs)
Activities en route
✓ Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)
✓ Explore Matale Spice Garden (spice tour & cooking demonstration)
✓ Check-in at Kandy hotel
Activities in Kandy
✓ Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO)
✓ Evening Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 6
Kandy
✓ Breakfast at hotel
Activities
✓ Visit Royal Botanical Gardens – Peradeniya
✓ Stroll around Kandy Lake
✓ Visit Gem Museum & local handicraft shops
✓ Optional Ayurveda Spa treatment
Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 7
Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2.5 hrs)
Activities en route
✓ Visit Tea Factory & Plantation – tea tasting
✓ Stop at Ramboda Falls
Activities in Nuwara Eliya
✓ Explore Gregory Lake
✓ Visit Seetha Amman Temple
✓ Enjoy High Tea at Grand Hotel
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 8
Nuwara Eliya > Ella
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Transfer to Nanu Oya Railway Station for scenic train ride to Ella (approx. 3 hrs)
Activities in Ella
✓ Visit Nine Arches Bridge
✓ Hike to Little Adam’s Peak
✓ Relax in Ella town cafés
Overnight stay in Ella
Day 9
Ella > Yala
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Drive to Yala (approx. 3 hrs)
Activities in Yala
✓ Afternoon Yala National Park Jeep Safari – spot leopards, elephants, birds
Overnight stay near Yala National Park
Day 10
Yala > Mirissa
✓ Optional: Early morning safari (optional)
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Drive to Mirissa (approx. 3 hrs)
Activities in Mirissa
✓ Relax on Mirissa Beach
✓ Sunset views from Parrot Rock
✓ Optional: Ayurveda Spa
Overnight stay in Mirissa
Day 11
Mirissa > Galle > Bentota
✓ Optional: Early morning Whale Watching Cruise (Nov–April)
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Drive to Galle (approx. 1.5 hrs)
Activities in Galle (UNESCO)
✓ Explore Galle Fort, lighthouse, boutique shops, art galleries
✓ Visit Turtle Hatchery – Kosgoda en route to Bentota
✓ Continue to Bentota (approx. 1.5 hrs)
Overnight stay in Bentota
Day 12
Bentota (Leisure Day)
✓ Breakfast at hotel
Activities (Optional)
✓ Madu Ganga River Safari (mangrove lagoon & cinnamon island)
✓ Water sports: Jet ski, banana boat, snorkeling
✓ Ayurveda Spa & beach relaxation
Overnight stay in Bentota
Day 13
Bentota > Colombo
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Depart to Colombo (approx. 1.5 hrs)
Activities in Colombo
✓ Colombo City Tour: Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green
✓ Optional shopping at Dutch Hospital Precinct /Odel
✓ Visit Colombo National Museum (optional)
Overnight stay in Colombo
Day 14
Colombo > Departure
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Transfer to Airport for departure
✅ Inclusions
✓ Airport pick up and drop off
✓ Quality hotel accommodations (3 or 4-star options)
✓ Daily breakfast & selected dinners
✓ Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle with Professional Guide
✓ All entrance fees & activity charges
✓ All taxes & service charges
✓ Scenic train ride (Nanu Oya to Ella)
❌ Exclusions
✓ International air-tickets and visa fees
✓ Meals not specified in the itinerary
✓ Camera and video permits at tourist sites
✓ Travel insurance (recommended)
✓ Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
✓ Personal expenses
