Negombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Galle
Classic Sri Lanka – 12 Days
Culture, tea hills, wildlife and the south coast
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Sri Lanka Tours · 10 Days
Sri Lanka Highlights
The best of the island in ten days
Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Udawalawe → South Coast
This journey can be completely customized. Change the route, hotels, length or experiences to suit you.
Overview
A well-paced journey for travellers with less time. You will see the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, the tea hills and Ella, spot elephants in Udawalawe and still enjoy a short beach stay.
- Duration
- 10 days
- Ideal for
- Travellers with limited time
- Best time
- December to April for the south coast; route adaptable year-round.
- Hotel style
- Comfortable 3- and 4-star hotels and boutique stays, chosen for location so you spend less time on the road.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival — Negombo
Airport welcome and transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
- Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya
Drive to the Cultural Triangle with a stop at the Dambulla cave temples.
- Day 3
Sigiriya
Early climb of Sigiriya Rock, then a village experience with a home-cooked lunch.
- Day 4
Sigiriya to Kandy
Spice garden visit on the way to Kandy, then the evening ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth.
- Day 5
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Botanic gardens in the morning, then into the hills with a tea factory visit.
- Day 6
Train to Ella
The classic hill-country train ride, followed by a sunset walk in Ella.
- Day 7
Ella to Udawalawe
Morning at the Nine Arch Bridge, then an afternoon safari among Udawalawe's elephant herds.
- Day 8
Udawalawe to the south coast
Arrive at the beach in time for lunch and an afternoon by the sea.
- Day 9
South coast
Free day for the beach, with an optional visit to Galle Fort or a whale-watching trip in season.
- Day 10
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Main experiences
- Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla
- Village lunch near Sigiriya
- Temple of the Tooth ceremony
- Hill-country train journey
- Elephant safari in Udawalawe
- South coast beach time
Hotel style
Comfortable 3- and 4-star hotels and boutique stays, chosen for location so you spend less time on the road.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced English-speaking driver
- Accommodation in the selected hotels with daily breakfast
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Fuel, parking, highway tolls and the driver's meals and accommodation
- Activities confirmed as included in your personalized proposal
- Local support from the Ceyntra travel team throughout the journey
Not included
- International flights
- Sri Lanka ETA / visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless stated in your proposal
- Entrance fees and optional activities not listed in your proposal
- Tips and personal expenses
Exact inclusions are confirmed in your personalized proposal.
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Your personalized trip proposal is complimentary and without obligation.
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