10-Day Island Escape
from US$1,350
Multi-day · Sigiriya
The journey
A compact introduction to Sri Lanka combining ancient heritage, spectacular hill country, wildlife and the southern coast. Ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience the island's essential highlights in one week.
From the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, tea country, Ella's Nine Arches Bridge, a Yala safari and historic Galle Fort - the perfect first taste of the island.
Day by day
Day 01
Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport and private transfer to Negombo. Relax after the flight, with optional beach, lagoon or town exploration.
Stay · Negombo
Day 02
Travel into the Cultural Triangle. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and continue to Sigiriya, with an optional village or cooking experience and a guided spice and herbal garden visit in the Matale/Dambulla region.
Stay · Sigiriya
Day 03
Early visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, then travel to Kandy. Visit a spice garden, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and, if desired, a cultural performance and a gem and jewellery heritage experience.
Stay · Kandy
Day 04
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens before travelling through tea country. Stop at Ramboda Falls and a tea plantation and factory, then explore Gregory Lake.
Stay · Nuwara Eliya
Day 05
Enjoy a scenic hill-country train sector where available. Explore Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and the Ella area, with an optional hands-on Sri Lankan cooking experience.
Stay · Ella
Day 06
Travel south for a wildlife safari in Yala National Park, then continue to Mirissa for a relaxed evening by the coast.
Stay · Mirissa
Day 07
Explore historic Galle Fort before travelling towards Colombo and Bandaranaike International Airport. Additional sightseeing depends on flight time.
What's covered
The route
10 stops across the island, in the order you'll travel.
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