Day 01 - COLOMBO AIRPORT | COLOMBO.
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), you’ll be warmly greeted by your chauffeur guide and transfer to Colombo (approx. 40-minute drive). If time permits, enjoy a Colombo city tour- exploring its vibrant markets, colonial landmarks, and modern attractions. Overnight in Colombo.

Day 02 - COLOMBO | NUWARA ELIYA.
Morning leave for Nuwara Eliya- the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country, surrounded by misty mountains. En route, stop at Kitulgala (famous for white-water rafting, optional). In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 03 - NUWARA ELIYA | KANDY.
Set off for Kandy. Visit a Tea Factory, where you can learn about the tea-making process and enjoy a fresh brew. and the stunning Ramboda Falls en route. In the evening, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa) and enjoy a traditional Kandyan dance show. Overnight in Kandy.

Day 04 - KANDY.
Kandy Sightseeing, explore the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, and visit several interesting temples including Lankathilleke, Gadaladeniya, Embekke Devalaya, close to Kandy. Later, visit a Gem Museum, and enjoy panoramic views from Kandy City View Point and Shopping. Overnight stay at Kandy.

Day 05 - KANDY | POLONNARUWA | SIGIRIYA.
Depart for Sigiriya. En route, visit a local Spice Garden. and explore Dambulla Cave Temple -a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its ancient murals and Buddha statues housed within a stunning network of caves.  

 

Later, journey to Polonnaruwa, a medieval city in Sri Lanka. Explore this ancient, UNESCO-listed site, renowned for its historical and archaeological wonders. Then Return to Sigiriya. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 06 - SIGIRIYA 
Early in the morning, start your day with a climb to the iconic 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), famous for its ancient frescoes and the majestic lion-pawed gateway, offering panoramic views. 

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Afterwards, enjoy a traditional village experience, including a bullock cart ride, a serene catamaran boat ride on the lake, and a simple home-cooked village lunch (available upon request). 

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Afternoon, embark on a half-day safari at Minneriya National Park, famous for its large elephant gatherings. Overnight in Sigiriya.

 
Day 07 - SIGIRIYA | TRINCOMALEE (NILAVELI).
Travel to Trincomalee on the east coast. Here, you’ll visit the Koneswaram Temple(a cliffside Hindu shrine) and the colorful Pathrakali Amman Temple. Afternoon, Enjoy leisure on the beach. Overnight stay at Nilaveli.

Day 08 - TRINCOMALEE (NILAVELI).
In the morning, take a boat ride to Pigeon Island. It is a tiny island and is the best place for snorkeling in Sri Lanka. There are over 100 species of stunning coral, and it is teeming with over 300 species of colourful reef fish (best visited during the season from May to October)

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Afternoon, relax and enjoy leisure time on the beach. Overnight stay in Nilaveli.

Day 09 - TRINCOMALEE | ANURADHAPURA.
Morning, leave for Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka. Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ruins dating from the 3rd century BC to the 8th century AD, including the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree. If time allows, visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Overnight in Anuradhapura.

Day 10 - ANURADHAPURA | WILPATTU | KALPITIYA.
Early in the morning Checkout Hotel and leave for Experience Wilpattu National Park with a picnic breakfast. (Wilpattu National Park is the largest national park in Sri Lanka, renowned for its leopards and unique "Villu" lakes.) Afterwards Continue your journey to Kalpitiya -a kite-surfing paradise. Overnight stay at Kalpitiya.

Day 11 - KALPITIYA.
Leisure on the beach or Set off for a whale and dolphin-watching tour (Dec–Apr). Try kitesurfing or explore fishing villages. Overnight stay at Kalpitiya.

Day 12 – KALPITIYA | COLOMBO AIRPORT.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport(CMB) for your departure, concluding your unforgettable 12-day journey across the island with Sri Lanka Beach Tours.

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Tour Ends.

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