Kura’s 20 – 12 Days Tour in Sri Lanka From $840

Day 1: Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) – Negombo

  • Arrival: Land at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
  • Transfer to Negombo: A short 20-minute drive from BIA to Negombo
  • Activities:
  • Visit the Negombo Fish Market
  • Explore the Dutch Canal
  • Relax at Negombo Beach
  • Visit St. Mary’s Church
  • Overnight: Stay at a beachfront hotel in Negombo

Day 2: Negombo – Wilpattu National Park

  • Travel to Wilpattu: 3-hour drive from Negombo to Wilpattu National Park
  • Activities:
  • Afternoon safari in Wilpattu National Park
  • Spot leopards, elephants, and various bird species
  • Overnight: Stay in a safari lodge near Wilpattu

Day 3: Wilpattu – Anuradhapura

  • Travel to Anuradhapura: 1.5-hour drive from Wilpattu to Anuradhapura
  • Activities:
  • Visit ancient stupas like Ruwanwelisaya and Jetavanaramaya
  • Explore the sacred Bodhi Tree
  • Visit the Twin Ponds and other archaeological sites
  • Overnight: Stay in a hotel in Anuradhapura

Day 4: Anuradhapura – Trincomalee

  • Travel to Trincomalee: 2.5-hour drive from Anuradhapura to Trincomalee
  • Activities:
  • Visit Koneswaram Temple
  • Explore Fort Frederick
  • Relax at Nilaveli Beach
  • Visit the hot water springs at Kanniya
  • Overnight: Stay in a beachfront resort in Trincomalee

Day 5: Trincomalee – Sigiriya

  • Travel to Sigiriya: 2.5-hour drive from Trincomalee to Sigiriya
  • Activities:
  • En route visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Explore the ancient frescoes and water gardens
  • Overnight: Stay in a hotel near Sigiriya

Day 6: Sigiriya

  • Activities:
  • Morning visit to Pidurangala Rock for a panoramic view of Sigiriya
  • Explore the Sigiriya Museum
  • Optional safari in Minneriya National Park to see the elephant gathering
  • Overnight: Stay in the same hotel near Sigiriya

Day 7: Sigiriya – Kandy

  • Travel to Kandy: 2.5-hour drive from Sigiriya to Kandy
  • Activities:
  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
  • Enjoy a cultural dance show in the evening
  • Overnight: Stay in a hotel in Kandy

Day 8: Kandy

  • Activities:
  • Visit the Kandy Lake and take a boat ride
  • Explore the Udawattakele Forest Reserve
  • Visit the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue for panoramic views of Kandy
  • Overnight: Stay in the same hotel in Kandy

Day 9: Kandy – Ella

  • Travel to Ella: 6-hour scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella
  • Activities:
  • Visit Nine Arches Bridge
  • Hike up Little Adam’s Peak
  • Relax at Ravana Falls
  • Overnight: Stay in a guesthouse in Ella

Day 10: Ella – Udawalawa

  • Travel to Udawalawa: 3-hour drive from Ella to Udawalawa
  • Activities:
  • Afternoon safari in Udawalawa National Park
  • Visit the Elephant Transit Home
  • Overnight: Stay in a safari lodge near Udawalawa

Day 11: Udawalawa – Sinharaja

  • Travel to Sinharaja: 3.5-hour drive from Udawalawa to Sinharaja
  • Activities:
  • Guided trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest
  • Spot endemic birds and wildlife
  • Overnight: Stay in an eco-lodge near Sinharaja

Day 12: Sinharaja – Galle – BIA

  • Travel to Galle: 2-hour drive from Sinharaja to Galle
  • Activities:
  • Explore Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit the Maritime Museum and Dutch Reformed Church
  • Relax at Unawatuna Beach
  • Return to BIA: 2.5-hour drive from Galle to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure

This 12-day tour offers a diverse experience of Sri Lanka’s natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural richness, ensuring a memorable journey from start to finish.