Culture Nature Adventure

Island Odyssey — 13 Days Sri Lanka

The grand 13-day island circuit — Cultural Triangle, tea highlands, Yala safari, Galle Fort and beach days in Bentota, all in one perfectly balanced trip.

Duration: 13 days
From: €2,800

A 13-day grand tour that weaves Sri Lanka's heritage, highlands, wildlife and southern coast into one balanced itinerary. From the ancient capital of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya rock fortress, through Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and the misty tea country of Nuwara Eliya, to a jeep safari in Yala National Park and three relaxed nights in Bentota — this is the complete island experience.

Itinerary

1

Day 1

Airport → Sigiriya

Welcome at the airport and ~3-hour drive to Sigiriya. Hotel check-in and time to relax after the journey.
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Day 2

Sigiriya → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

Excursion to the ancient capital of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage): Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Thuparamaya, Isurumuniya Temple. Return to Sigiriya for the night.
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Day 3

Sigiriya — Rock Fortress & Safari

Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage), Habarana Tropical Village tour with authentic cooking demonstration and bullock-cart ride, half-day jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park.
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Day 4

Sigiriya → Matale → Kandy

Drive to Kandy with stops at the Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO), the Aluvihare Rock Temple in Matale and the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy.
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Day 5

Kandy — City & Cultural Show

Sembuwatta Lake, traditional wood-carving centre and gem museum, city viewpoint and local market. Evening cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dance and music.
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Day 6

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Drive into the tea country (~2½ hrs). En route: Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, Ramboda Falls, visit to a tea plantation and factory. Evening at Gregory Lake and Victoria Park.
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Day 7

Nuwara Eliya — Horton Plains & Highlands

Nature trail in Horton Plains National Park, visit to Ambewela Farm and a strawberry farm. Evening pony / horse ride in the Race Course area.
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Day 8

Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala

Drive to Yala via Ella (~4 hrs): Ravana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, Ella Gap, Little Adam's Peak. Evening jeep safari in Yala National Park. Optional: scenic train journey Nuwara Eliya–Ella.
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Day 9

Yala → Galle → Bentota

Drive to the south coast (~3½ hrs). Optional: early-morning jeep safari in Yala. Visit Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage). Check-in at Bentota.
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Day 10

Bentota — Mangroves, Turtles & Masks

Boat ride through the mangroves on the Balapitiya River, sea-turtle hatchery and farm in Kosgoda, Ambalangoda traditional mask factory and museum.
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Day 11

Bentota — Beach & Water Sports

Leisure on the beach and at the hotel. Optional: Lunuganga garden tour or water sports on the Bentota River (jet ski, wakeboard, banana ride, etc.).
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Day 12

Bentota → Colombo

Drive to Colombo (~2 hrs). Sightseeing: Colombo National Museum, Dutch Hospital and Shopping Precinct, Independence Square, shopping malls.
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Day 13

Colombo → Airport (Departure)

After breakfast, ~45-minute transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.