21 Days Sri Lanka Panorama: Heritage to Horizon

Tour overview:

Experience the diverse beauty of Sri Lanka on this 21-day journey through ancient cities, sacred temples, lush tea plantations, scenic hill country, and relaxing beaches. From the historic ruins of Anuradhapura and Sigiriya to the cultural charm of Kandy and the coastal beauty of Hikkaduwa, this tour offers a perfect blend of heritage, nature, wildlife, and tropical relaxation.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Departure Home Country - Colombo

Today you fly to Colombo with one stopover.

Day 2: Arrival Colombo - Negombo

Welcome upon arrival at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in Negombo and rest.


Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Negombo

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the city of Negombo. City tour of Negombo and visit to the Fish Market.

 

Optional – Afternoon boat trip on the Dutch Canal.

 

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Negombo - Yapahuwa

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Yapahuwa. En route, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Check in at the hotel and rest. Evening visit to the old city and ruins of Yapahuwa.

 

Overnight in Yapahuwa

Day 5: Yapahuwa - Anuradhapura / Mihinthalaya

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Anuradhapura (departure at 8:30 AM). Visit the ancient city and ruins of Anuradhapura (Srimahabodhiya / Ruwanweliseya / Isurumuniya, etc.).

 

Check in at the hotel and relax. In the evening, visit the Mihinthalaya Rock Temple.

 

Overnight in Anuradhapura

Day 6: Anuradhapura - Jaffna

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Jaffna. Check in at the hotel and relax. In the evening, visit the Jaffna Fort, Nallur Kandasamy Kovil, and the city.


Overnight in Jaffna

Day 7: Jaffna

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for a boat trip to visit the Nagadeepa Temple. After completing the tour, return to the hotel for rest and overnight stay.

 

Overnight stay in Jaffna

Day 8: Jaffna - Trincomalee

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Trincomalee, visiting the hot springs, Trincomalee town, the Koneswaram Hindu temple, and Fort Fredrick.

 

Overnight stay in Trincomalee

Day 9: Trincomalee

Breakfast at the hotel and relax on the beach. You can enjoy activities here, such as boat trips, snorkeling, a visit to Pigeon Island, etc. (Activities not included).

 

Overnight stay in Trincomalee

Day 10: Trincomalee - Sigiriya

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Sigiriya. You can enjoy a village tour with a local lunch near Sigiriya. Evening visit to Sigiriya.

 

Relax on the beach. Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 11: Sigiriya - Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel and continue to Kandy, visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple, herb and spice garden, and gemstone museum along the way.

 

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 12: Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel and visit the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. In the evening, watch a cultural dance show and the Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 13: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Kandy

Breakfast and depart for Nuwara Eliya. Later, visit tea plantations and a tea factory in Labookelle. You will also visit Rambodda Falls, the Hanuman Temple, and the city of Nuwara Eliya.

 

Overnight in Kandy

Day 14: Kandy - Bandarawela

Breakfast at the hotel and visit the Sita Ammna Temple and Agni Parkishan Temple, then take a scenic train ride to Ella and Demodara. You will be met by the driver at the Ella train station. Visit the Demodara Railway Loop.

 

Overnight in Bandarawela

Day 15: Bandarawela - Ella - Tissamaharama

Breakfast at the hotel, visit Little Adams Peak in Ella, and the 9th Arch Bridge in Ella. From Ella, visit Rawana Waterfall and the Rawana Caves. Transfer to Tissamaharama and Kataragama.

 

Late afternoon visit to Yala National Park (optional).

 

Check in at the hotel later for rest and overnight stay.

Day 16: Tissamaharama - Hikkaduwa

Breakfast at the hotel and visit Kataragama Holy City, then depart for Hikkaduwa. Along the way, visit the Vavurukannala Temple, the Turtle Conservation Center, the fort, and the city of Galle.

 

Check in at the hotel for a rest and overnight stay.

Day 17: Hikkaduwa

After breakfast at the hotel, you are free today to relax and explore the local markets.

 

Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa

Day 18: Hikkaduwa

After breakfast at the hotel, you have the entire day free to visit the local markets and relax.


Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa

Day 19: Hikkaduwa - Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Colombo. Later, visit Turtle Farm in Kosgoda. Take a boat trip on the Madhu River in Balapitiya.

 

Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 20: Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel and visit Colombo City, Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo, BMICH/INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, PETTAH BAZAAR, GALLE FACE GREEN.


Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 21: Departure Colombo

Today you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to Colombo airport for your return flight back to home.

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