12 Days 11 Nights Tour

Tour Overview
Tour Itinerary

Duration: D/ N
Destinations: Negombo, Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Habarana, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Katharagama, Yala, Bentota, Colombo

Embark on a captivating 12-day journey through Sri Lanka, starting at Bandaranaike International Airport and transferring to Negombo. Enjoy the beach, visit the fish market, and explore the Dutch Fort. Travel to Anuradhapura to discover sacred sites like the Sri Maha Bodhi tree. Next, visit Jaffna Fort, Naga Viharaya, and the Jaffna Public Library, then head to Trincomalee for the Koneswaram Temple and Fort Frederick. In Habarana, enjoy a village tour and a safari in Minneriya National Park. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, then explore Kandy, including the Temple of the Tooth and Royal Botanical Gardens. Visit Nuwara Eliya, stopping in Ella to admire the scenery. Continue to Kataragama/Yala for the Kataragama Temple and a possible safari in Yala National Park. Relax on Bentota Beach and conclude your adventure in Colombo, exploring Galle Face Green and the Gangaramaya Temple before departure. This itinerary showcases Sri Lanka’s rich culture and stunning landscapes.

Day 01: Airport to Negombo

Breakfast at Negombo hotel.
Negombo Beach.
Negombo Fish Market (Lellama).
Dutch Fort.
Overnight stay at Negombo Hotel.

Day 02: Negombo to Anuradhapura

Breakfast at Negombo hotel.
Depart from Negombo to Anuradhapura.
Check into your hotel in Anuradhapura.
Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
Sri Maha Bodhi.
Ruwanwelisaya.
Jetavanaramaya.
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura Hotel.

Day 03: Anuradhapura to Jaffna

Breakfast at Anuradhapura hotel.
Visit Jaffna Fort.
Naga Viharaya.
Visit Jaffna Public Library.
Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil.
Point Pedro.
Delft Island.
Keerimalai Springs.
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura Hotel.

Day 04: Jaffna to Trincomalee

Breakfast at Jaffna Hotel.
Transfer to Trincomalee.
Koneswaram Temple.
Trincomalee Beach.
Fort Frederick.
Overnight stay at Trincomalee Hotel.

Day 05: Trincomalee to Habarana

Breakfast at Trincomalee Hotel.
Visit Habarana Village.
Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Habarana.
Minneriya National Park Safari.
Check into your hotel in Habarana.
Overnight stay at Habarana Hotel.

Day 06: Habarana to Sigiriya

Breakfast at Habarana Hotel.
Visit Sigiriya and surroundings.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion’s Rock).
Visit Sigiriya Village.
Relax in your hotel.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya Hotel.

Day 07: Sigiriya to Kandy

Breakfast at Sigiriya Hotel.
Dambulla Cave Temple.
Popham’s Arboretum.
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
Visit the Kandy Market for a taste of local culture.
Kandy Lake.
Enjoy a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dance and drumming.
Visit the Gem Museum.
Wood factory visit.
Overnight stay at Kandy Hotel.

Day 08: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at Kandy hotel.
Depart from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, stopping in Ella.
Nuwara Eliya Lake.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya Hotel.

Day 09: Nuwara Eliya to Kataragama/Yala

Breakfast at Nuwara Eliya hotel.
Depart from Nuwara Eliya to Kataragama/Yala.
Check into your hotel in Kataragama/Yala.
Kataragama Temple: A sacred site for multiple religions.
Yala National Park: If time allows, go on a safari to see wildlife (book in advance).
Overnight stay at Yala Hotel.