7-Day Pearl Discovery
from US$950
Multi-day · Sigiriya
The journey
A balanced private journey with more time for Sri Lanka's ancient kingdoms, wildlife, hill country and southern beaches.
Trace the island from the sacred cities of Anuradhapura and Mihintale through Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa to Kandy, the tea hills of Ella, a Yala safari and the beaches of Mirissa and Galle.
Day by day
Day 01
Airport welcome and transfer to Negombo. Relax and settle into Sri Lanka.
Stay · Negombo
Day 02
Travel north to the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura and explore its historic stupas, monasteries and reservoirs.
Stay · Anuradhapura
Day 03
Visit Mihintale, an important Buddhist heritage site, then continue to Sigiriya with an optional village experience and a spice and herbal garden visit en route.
Stay · Sigiriya
Day 04
Early Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit followed by an exploration of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
Stay · Sigiriya
Day 05
Travel to Kandy via the central region. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, enjoy an optional cultural performance and a gem and jewellery heritage visit.
Stay · Kandy
Day 06
Royal Botanical Gardens, tea country, Ramboda Falls and a tea factory experience en route to Nuwara Eliya.
Stay · Nuwara Eliya
Day 07
Scenic train sector subject to availability, followed by Ella's Nine Arches Bridge and viewpoints, with an optional hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class.
Stay · Ella
Day 08
Travel south and enjoy a wildlife safari in Yala National Park.
Stay · Yala area
Day 09
Continue to Mirissa for beach time. Seasonal whale-watching can be arranged where suitable.
Stay · Mirissa
Day 10
Explore Galle Fort and travel to the airport, with Colombo sightseeing if flight timing permits.
What's covered
The route
12 stops across the island, in the order you'll travel.
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