10-Day Sri Lanka: Ancient Cities, Tea Trails & Temples
Why choose this itinerary?
- Explore multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Witness wild elephant herds in Minneriya National Park
- Experience one of the world's most scenic train journeys
- Gain insight into the Ceylon tea-making process
- Private transport with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Visual Itinerary
Click on the days below to explore the route on the map.
- Route Overview
- Day 1: Arrival in Colombo - Negombo
- Day 2: Negombo - Dambulla
- Day 3: Dambulla - Minneriya National Park - Dambulla
- Day 4: Sigiriya Lion Rock & Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Day 5: Dambulla - Kandy
- Day 6: Kandy Tea Factory & Royal Botanical Gardens
- Day 7: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (Scenic Train Journey)
- Day 8: Nuwara Eliya City Tour
- Day 9: Nuwara Eliya - Colombo
- Day 10: Departure from Colombo
Daily Discovery Log
Our itinerary is moderately paced, ensuring you can deeply experience the charm of each location.
Insights From Our Expert
Why Choose This Trip?
- Explore multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Witness wild elephant herds in Minneriya National Park
- Experience one of the world's most scenic train journeys
- Gain insight into the Ceylon tea-making process
- Private transport with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Who is This Trip For?
- Culture
- Nature
- Classic
- First-Timers
Real Traveler Reviews
See what other travelers have to say!
David Chen
A perfect trip! Our chauffeur-guide, Raja, was professional, friendly, and had a deep knowledge of Sri Lankan history and culture. The view from Lion Rock was unforgettable, and the elephant safari in Minneriya was breathtaking. The hotels were all high-quality, and the itinerary was well-paced and comfortable. Highly recommended for first-timers to Sri Lanka!
Emily Carter
Overall, a very good experience. The itinerary covered all the must-see sights. The scenery on the highland train journey was truly as beautiful as advertised. The only downside was that some of the driving days were quite long, which could be a bit tiring. But all in all, it was a trip of great value that left us with a wonderful and lasting impression of Sri Lanka.
What's Included
- Accommodation on Half Board basis (Breakfast & Dinner)
- Meeting & assistance at the Airport
- Transport in an A/C car with the services of an English-speaking Chauffeur-Guide
- Train Ticket from Kandy to Nanu oya (subject to availability)
- All entrance fees as per the above itinerary
- All applicable taxes & service charge
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Entry Visa Fees (please visit https://www.srilankaevisa.lk/)
- All Lunches & Mineral water
- Any expense of a personal nature
- Early check-in & late check-outs
- Tips & Porterage
Mandatory Fees
- Compulsory Christmas Gala Dinner Supplement on 24th Dec – US$ 84 per person
- Compulsory New Year Gala Dinner Supplement on 31st Dec – US$ 112 per person
Optional Fees
- Kandy Esala Perahera Supplement (During July or August) – Please check with your tour consultant