Sri Lanka Discovery

Duration

15 days

On specific dates

on Sundays

Guaranteed

with 4 travellers

Max group size

16 travellers

From EUR €2,720

WHAT TO EXPECT

This 15-day Sri Lanka journey features key highlights including Colombo’s historic Fort district and Gangaramaya Temple, the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, and the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temples and Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, stroll through Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, and ride the scenic train to Nuwara Eliya with a tea plantation tour. Explore Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, and enjoy wildlife safaris at Yala National Park. Relax on the southern coast at Mirissa and Hikkaduwa, spot Blue whales (seasonal), tour Galle Fort, and visit a turtle hatchery before returning to Colombo.

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Sri Lanka Discovery

  • Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

    Welcome to Sri Lanka ! On arrival in Colombo, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy some free time before your tour briefing. We will stay in Colombo for the next two nights.

  • Day 2: Colombo (B)

    Discover Colombo’s main sites including the Fort district, kovils (Tamil Hindu temples) and the Gangaramaya Temple. Walk through the Pettah street market area before a free evening.

  • Day 3: Colombo to Anuradhapura (B)

    Drive to Anuradhapura stopping en route at Negombo’s famous fish market. On the journey, you may see locals ‘toddy tapping’, a process which produces a popular local alcoholic beverage. On arrival in Anuradhapura, enjoy free time to relax. We will stay there for the next two nights.

  • Day 4: Anuradhapura (B)

    Explore the ancient complex of Mihintale and climb to the hill temples for spectacular views. Enjoy free time before an afternoon tour of Anuradhapura’s main sites. In the evening, see pilgrims praying under the huge dome of Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba.

  • Day 5: Anuradhapura to Sigiriya (B/L/D)

    Depart Anuradhapura and visit a rural village near Habarana and have a simple lunch. Journey on to the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa to explore the remains of the Royal Palace complex and neighbouring Quadrangle with superb Buddha images. Continue to Sigiriya and enjoy dinner at the hotel. We will stay there for the next two nights.

  • Day 6: Sigiriya (B/D)

    Sigiriya Rock is one of Sri Lanka’s iconic attractions. Spend time exploring Sigiriya and depending on your level of fitness, climb to the summit. Return to the hotel and enjoy a morning at leisure. Take an afternoon tour of Ritigala, a deserted forest monastery followed by dinner.

  • Day 7: Sigiriya to Kandy (B/L)

    Drive from Sigiriya to Dambulla, where you’ll visit the hilltop caves. Before a local lunch, visit a tropical spice garden then continue to Kandy. We will stay there for the next two nights.

  • Day 8: Kandy (B/D)

    Rise early to visit the Temple of the Tooth. Enjoy a local breakfast before embarking on a city tour and stroll through the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with dinner.

  • Day 9: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (B)

    Take an old-fashioned train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. On arrival in Nuwara Eliya, visit a tea plantation and enjoy a short town tour. Stay here for the night.

  • Day 10: Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park (B)

    Descend to the lowlands via the town of Ella. Take an easy walk to Little Adam’s Peak and pass the Ravana Waterfalls. In the afternoon, arrive at Tissa, your base for Yala National Park. We will stay there the next two nights.

  • Day 11: Yala National Park (B)

    Enjoy an early morning and late afternoon safari at Yala National Park, famous for its leopards. Spend time relaxing at the resort during the day.

  • Day 12: Yala National Park to Mirissa (B/L/D)

    Drive from Tissa to Mirissa. Stop en route at Mulkirigala to visit an unusual temple which features Buddhist art. On arrival, enjoy lunch before spending the afternoon at leisure. Relax with dinner at your hotel.

  • Day 13: Mirissa to Hikkaduwa (B/L)

    This morning, board a boat to search for the Blue whale (September to April only – an alternative local activity will be arranged from May to October). After lunch, drive to Galle. Discover Galle Fort, a great place to explore the quaint streets.

  • Day 14: Hikkaduwa (B/D)

    Enjoy free time to further explore. This afternoon, visit a turtle hatchery focussing on conservation before enjoying a farewell group dinner in Galle Fort.

  • Day 15: Departure from Colombo (B)

    Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Colombo for your onward journey.

  • Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

    Welcome to Sri Lanka ! On arrival in Colombo, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy some free time before your tour briefing. We will stay in Colombo for the next two nights.

  • Day 2: Colombo (B)

    Discover Colombo’s main sites including the Fort district, kovils (Tamil Hindu temples) and the Gangaramaya Temple. Walk through the Pettah street market area before a free evening.

  • Day 3: Colombo to Anuradhapura (B)

    Drive to Anuradhapura stopping en route at Negombo’s famous fish market. On the journey, you may see locals ‘toddy tapping’, a process which produces a popular local alcoholic beverage. On arrival in Anuradhapura, enjoy free time to relax. We will stay there for the next two nights.

  • Day 4: Anuradhapura (B)

    Explore the ancient complex of Mihintale and climb to the hill temples for spectacular views. Enjoy free time before an afternoon tour of Anuradhapura’s main sites. In the evening, see pilgrims praying under the huge dome of Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba.

  • Day 5: Anuradhapura to Sigiriya (B/L/D)

    Depart Anuradhapura and visit a rural village near Habarana and have a simple lunch. Journey on to the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa to explore the remains of the Royal Palace complex and neighbouring Quadrangle with superb Buddha images. Continue to Sigiriya and enjoy dinner at the hotel. We will stay there for the next two nights.

  • Day 6: Sigiriya (B/D)

    Sigiriya Rock is one of Sri Lanka’s iconic attractions. Spend time exploring Sigiriya and depending on your level of fitness, climb to the summit. Return to the hotel and enjoy a morning at leisure. Take an afternoon tour of Ritigala, a deserted forest monastery followed by dinner.

  • Day 7: Sigiriya to Kandy (B/L)

    Drive from Sigiriya to Dambulla, where you’ll visit the hilltop caves. Before a local lunch, visit a tropical spice garden then continue to Kandy. We will stay there for the next two nights.

  • Day 8: Kandy (B/D)

    Rise early to visit the Temple of the Tooth. Enjoy a local breakfast before embarking on a city tour and stroll through the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with dinner.

  • Day 9: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (B)

    Take an old-fashioned train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. On arrival in Nuwara Eliya, visit a tea plantation and enjoy a short town tour. Stay here for the night.

  • Day 10: Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park (B)

    Descend to the lowlands via the town of Ella. Take an easy walk to Little Adam’s Peak and pass the Ravana Waterfalls. In the afternoon, arrive at Tissa, your base for Yala National Park. We will stay there the next two nights.

  • Day 11: Yala National Park (B)

    Enjoy an early morning and late afternoon safari at Yala National Park, famous for its leopards. Spend time relaxing at the resort during the day.

  • Day 12: Yala National Park to Mirissa (B/L/D)

    Drive from Tissa to Mirissa. Stop en route at Mulkirigala to visit an unusual temple which features Buddhist art. On arrival, enjoy lunch before spending the afternoon at leisure. Relax with dinner at your hotel.

  • Day 13: Mirissa to Hikkaduwa (B/L)

    This morning, board a boat to search for the Blue whale (September to April only – an alternative local activity will be arranged from May to October). After lunch, drive to Galle. Discover Galle Fort, a great place to explore the quaint streets.

  • Day 14: Hikkaduwa (B/D)

    Enjoy free time to further explore. This afternoon, visit a turtle hatchery focussing on conservation before enjoying a farewell group dinner in Galle Fort.

  • Day 15: Departure from Colombo (B)

    Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Colombo for your onward journey.

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Inclusions

  • Insider Experiences

    - Climb the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, admiring the Apsara frescoes and panoramic views of the surrounding jungle.
    - Embark on a full-day safari at Yala National Park to spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
    - Wander the historic streets and ramparts of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial charm.
    - Experience rural village life near Habarana with a bullock cart ride, local lunch, and waterway wildlife sightings.
    - Walk the scenic trail of Little Adam’s Peak in Ella for breathtaking hill-country vistas and fresh mountain air.

  • Accommodation

    14 nights in 4 star hotels

  • Meals

    Daily breakfast
    4 local lunches
    5 local dinners

  • Transport

    Arrival and Departure Transfers
    Transport in Air-conditioned Vehicles

  • Touring

    English speaking tour guide
    Entrance fees for locations specified
    Tipping for Guide and Driver

SKU: IJDB-SGJ-33-Sri Lanka-2025, 2026 Categories: , Tags: , ,

Departure Dates

START DATEEND DATEPRICE TWIN ROOMPRICE SINGLE ROOM
Sunday, 08 February 2026Sunday, 22 February 202629974382
Sunday, 22 February 2026Sunday, 08 March 202629974382
Sunday, 08 March 2026Sunday, 22 March 202629974382
Sunday, 22 March 2026Sunday, 05 April 202629974382
Sunday, 05 April 2026Sunday, 19 April 202627203795
Sunday, 19 April 2026Sunday, 03 May 202627203795
Sunday, 17 May 2026Sunday, 31 May 202627203795
Sunday, 14 June 2026Sunday, 28 June 202627203795
Sunday, 12 July 2026Sunday, 26 July 202629774210
Sunday, 09 August 2026Sunday, 23 August 202629774210
Sunday, 06 September 2026Sunday, 20 September 202627203795
Sunday, 20 September 2026Sunday, 04 October 202627203795
Sunday, 04 October 2026Sunday, 18 October 202627203795
Sunday, 18 October 2026Sunday, 01 November 202630584132
Sunday, 01 November 2026Sunday, 15 November 202630584132
Sunday, 15 November 2026Sunday, 29 November 202630584132
Sunday, 06 December 2026Sunday, 20 December 202635485386
Sunday, 10 January 2027Sunday, 24 January 202735485386
Sunday, 24 January 2027Sunday, 07 February 202731854711
Sunday, 07 February 2027Sunday, 21 February 202731854711
Sunday, 21 February 2027Sunday, 07 March 202731854711
Sunday, 07 March 2027Sunday, 21 March 202731854711
Sunday, 21 March 2027Sunday, 04 April 202731854711

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