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Sri Lanka 09 Nights / 10 Days Tour Package

Sri Lanka Tour Package

Sri Lanka 09 Nights / 10 Days Tour Package

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10 days through Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala and the south coast

This 10-day, 9-night Sri Lanka tour covers the island's best-known sights at an easy pace: two nights in the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, two nights in Ella, a safari in Yala and three nights on the south coast, with hand-picked 3/4/5-star or boutique accommodation, bed & breakfast, and a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver throughout. You can adjust any package to your dates, pace and interests, or go fully tailor-made if you'd like a different route.

  • Duration10 days / 9 nights
  • Stays3/4/5-star or boutique
  • MealsBed & breakfast
  • TransportPrivate A/C car, English-speaking driver

Trip highlights

  • Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock and explore the royal ruins of Polonnaruwa.

  • Ride the hill-country train through the tea estates to Ella.

  • Track leopards and elephants on a jeep safari in Yala National Park.

  • Spend three nights on the south coast, with whale watching and Galle Fort.

Why Travel With Wander Tropics?

English-Speaking Driver-Guide Throughout

Fully Tailor-Made Pace & Route

Authentic Local Experiences

Private A/C Transfers

24/7 Support Before, During & After

Itinerary

SIGIRIYA

Day 1 Airport to Sigiriya

Arrive at Colombo International Airport with welcome assistance and drive to Sigiriya. In the late afternoon, take a traditional village tour by bullock cart and boat, or climb Pidurangala Rock for the sunset view over Sigiriya Lion Rock.

Overnight in Sigiriya
Sigiriya Lion Rock seen from Pidurangala Rock

Day 2 Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa

Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock (an ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site) in the cool of the morning, then explore the ruins of Polonnaruwa, the medieval royal capital. End the day with a jeep safari in Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu, whichever park the elephant herds are in that week.

Overnight in Sigiriya
Seated stone Buddha at the Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa

Day 3 Sigiriya to Kandy

Visit the Dambulla cave temple (the Golden Temple) and a spice garden, then continue to Kandy for the Dalada Maligawa (the Temple of the Tooth) and an evening cultural dance performance.

Overnight in Kandy
Buddha statue inside the Dambulla cave temple

Day 4 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Stop at Ramboda Waterfalls on the way up to Nuwara Eliya's tea plantations and factory, then take the scenic train through tea country to Ella.

Overnight in Ella
Hill-country train passing through tea estates

Day 5 Ella

A slow day in Ella: climb Little Adam's Peak for the sunrise, watch the train cross the Nine Arch Bridge and visit Ravana Falls. If you'd like a longer walk, take the Ella Rock hike instead (4 to 5 hours return).

Overnight in Ella
View from Little Adam's Peak, Ella
YALA

Day 6 Ella to Yala

Visit Diyaluma Falls (Sri Lanka's second-highest waterfall) or Ellawela Falls, then enjoy an afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park, home to 44 varieties of mammals and 215 species of birds.

Overnight in Yala
Sri Lankan leopard in Yala National Park
MIRISSA

Day 7 Yala to Mirissa

Drive west along the coast to Mirissa, stopping at Coconut Tree Hill, and spend the afternoon on the beach.

Overnight in Mirissa
Coconut Tree Hill above the sea at Mirissa

Day 8 Mirissa

Head out early on a whale-watching boat (the season runs from about November to April), then relax at Secret Beach or take a surf lesson in nearby Weligama.

Overnight in Mirissa
Blue whale fluke off the coast of Mirissa

Day 9 Galle and Unawatuna

Try the rope swing over the sea at Dalawella beach, swim at Unawatuna and spend the late afternoon in Galle Fort, a UNESCO-listed Dutch fort town with ramparts, a lighthouse and café-lined lanes.

Overnight in Mirissa
Galle Fort ramparts with the lighthouse and mosque

Day 10 Mirissa to Airport

Drive up the coast to the Kosgoda sea turtle conservation centre and take a Madu River mangrove boat safari before your airport departure.

Departure
Turtle hatchlings at the Kosgoda conservation centre

Want to Change This Itinerary?

Our travel experts can adjust the route, pace and hotels to suit you, at no extra cost.

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Where You Will Stay

Hand-Picked for a Better Stay

Boutique hotel style, Galle, Sri Lanka

Boutique

Heritage Boutique Hotels

Characterful stays in restored colonial buildings and fort towns.

4-star hotel style, Kandy, Sri Lanka

4 Star

Comfortable 4-Star Hotels

Well-located, comfortable properties in every region of the island.

5-star resort style, Sri Lanka

5 Star

Full-Service 5-Star Resorts

Beachfront and hill-country resorts with pools, spas and fine dining.

Private villa style, Sri Lanka

Private

Private Villas

Exclusive villas with a pool and staff, for full privacy on request.

Exact hotels are confirmed with your quote based on availability and your preferred tier. Tell us your preference.

Inclusions

  • Welcome and assistance on arrival and departure
  • Accommodation (3/4 star hotels, or upgrade to boutique/5-star)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Transport in an A/C vehicle with an English-speaking driver
  • Fuel, highway charges, parking, toll fees and driver accommodation
  • All government taxes

Exclusions

  • Visa fees, tips and airfare, including airport embarkation tax
  • Personal expenses: drinks, laundry, phone calls, entrance permits
  • Any service not specified above

Booking Terms

A 60% deposit is required via bank transfer to confirm your booking, with the remaining 40% balance due in cash upon arrival.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 22 or more days before arrival are 50% refundable. Cancellations made within 21 days of arrival are non-refundable.

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