Sri Lanka 10 Days Grand Island Discovery

10-Day Tour Highlights Gallery

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Sigiriya Lion Rock

Kandy Sacred Temple

Misty Tea Country

Nine Arches Bridge Ella

Wild Safari Experience

Golden South Beaches

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Tour Overview

Experience the complete magic of Sri Lanka in 10 luxury days! This classic itinerary takes you deep into ancient UNESCO World Heritage ruins, the cultural heart of Kandy, misty tea country, breathtaking mountain views in Ella, thrilling wild elephant and leopard safaris, and relaxing tropical stays along the famous south and west coast beaches. Travel in complete comfort with a private English-speaking driver in a luxury AC vehicle and stay in handpicked 4-star hotels with daily breakfast and dinner included.

Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule

DAY 01

Airport Pickup & Negombo Beach Relax

CMB Airport ➔ Negombo

Airport Arrival & Negombo Coastal Town

Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transfer to Negombo to relax after your flight and enjoy the coastal vibe and evening sunset.

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Overnight Accommodation (Negombo)

4-Star Beach Hotel (e.g. Goldi Sands / Amagi Aria) | Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)

DAY 02

Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary & Sigiriya Lion Rock

Negombo ➔ Pinnawala ➔ Sigiriya

Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary & Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Watch rescued elephants bathing in the river. Continue to Sigiriya and climb the 5th-century ancient sky fortress with panoramic views.

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Overnight Accommodation (Sigiriya / Dambulla)

4-Star Resort (e.g. Fresco Water Villa / Amaya Lake) | Half Board

DAY 03

Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom & Minneriya Wildlife Safari

Sigiriya ➔ Polonnaruwa ➔ Minneriya

Ancient Ruins & Elephant Safari

Explore the 12th-century stone palaces and stupas of Polonnaruwa kingdom. In the afternoon, embark on an open 4x4 jeep safari in Minneriya/Kaudulla.

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Overnight Accommodation (Sigiriya)

4-Star Luxury Resort | Half Board Included

DAY 04

Dambulla Cave Temple, Spice Gardens & Kandy City

Sigiriya ➔ Matale ➔ Kandy

Royal Caves & Kandy Cultural Heritage

Discover Dambulla Golden Cave Temple, walk through a herbal spice garden in Matale, visit Temple of the Tooth Relic, and watch a Kandyan dance show.

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Overnight Accommodation (Kandy)

4-Star Hillside Hotel (e.g. Topaz / Cinnamon Citadel) | Half Board

DAY 05

Tea Factory, Waterfalls & Nuwara Eliya Highlands

Kandy ➔ Ramboda ➔ Nuwara Eliya

Misty Tea Gardens & Colonial Nuwara Eliya

Drive past rolling tea plantations, enjoy Ceylon tea tasting at a factory, view Ramboda Falls, and tour Gregory Lake in "Little England".

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Overnight Accommodation (Nuwara Eliya)

4-Star Colonial Hotel (e.g. Araliya Green City / St. Andrew's) | Half Board

DAY 06

Scenic Train Ride to Ella & Nine Arches Bridge

Nuwara Eliya ➔ Ella

Highland Train & Ella Mountain Village

Take the world-famous train journey through mountain passes. Visit Nine Arches Bridge and hike Little Adam's Peak for sunset.

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Overnight Accommodation (Ella)

4-Star Resort (e.g. Oak Ray Ella Gap / Heavens Edge) | Half Board

DAY 07

Ravana Falls & Yala National Park Safari

Ella ➔ Wellawaya ➔ Yala

Ravana Waterfall & Yala Leopard Safari

Stop at picturesque Ravana Falls. Afternoon 4x4 Jeep Safari in Yala National Park, famous for high density of leopards, sloth bears, and elephants.

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Overnight Accommodation (Yala / Tissamaharama)

4-Star Safari Hotel (e.g. Grand Tamarind Lake / Chandrika) | Half Board

DAY 08

Galle Dutch Fort & Mirissa Coastal Retreat

Yala ➔ Mirissa ➔ Galle

Galle Fort Ramparts & Stilt Fishermen

Witness traditional stilt fishermen along the coast, explore 17th-century UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort, and relax at Mirissa or Unawatuna beach.

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Overnight Accommodation (Mirissa / Galle)

4-Star Beach Resort (e.g. Mandara Resort / Radisson Blu Galle) | Half Board

DAY 09

Madu River Boat Safari & Bentota Beach Relaxation

Galle ➔ Balapitiya ➔ Bentota

Mangrove River Safari & Golden Coast Relax

Enjoy a scenic boat tour through Madu River mangrove tunnels and cinnamon islands. Relax at golden Bentota beach or try water sports.

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Overnight Accommodation (Bentota)

4-Star Luxury Beach Resort (e.g. Cinnamon Bey / Occidental Eden) | Half Board

DAY 10

Turtle Hatchery, Colombo City Highlights & Airport Transfer

Bentota ➔ Colombo ➔ Airport

Kosgoda Turtle Conservation & Colombo Highlights

Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, tour Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square and Lotus Tower in Colombo before transfer to CMB Airport.

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