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10 Days in Fabulous
Sri Lanka

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Mahaweli Tours & Holidays as you discover the wonders of Sri Lanka in 10 days. From ancient kingdoms and cultural treasures to breathtaking landscapes and golden beaches, this carefully curated itinerary offers the perfect blend of history, adventure, and relaxation. Whether it’s exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, enjoying a scenic train ride through lush tea plantations, spotting wildlife on a thrilling safari, or unwinding by the ocean, this tour promises a truly fabulous Sri Lankan experience.

Tour Highlights

  • 1.Step into History – Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first royal kingdom..
  • 2. Iconic Heritage-Climb the world-famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress and visit the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple.
  • 3.Cultural Charm –Discover the last royal capital Kandy, with its rich traditions and spiritual sites.
  • 4.Scenic Hill Country –Journey through lush tea plantations, enjoy the Nuwara Eliya to Ella train ride, and soak in the hill country beauty.
  • 5.  Wildlife Adventures Experience a thrilling Minneriya safari and a game drive at Yala National Park.
  • 6. Coastal Bliss-Relax by golden beaches, go whale watching in Mirissa, and explore the colonial city of Galle.

Tour Itinerary

  •  Arrival and Relaxed time at Negombo
  • A representative of ours will be awaiting your arrival at the Colombo BIA with

    paging for your name.
    He will assist you with the required arrangements to get cash exchanged, to buy  sim card etc
    Transfer to the Hotel in Negombo (15 Minutes Drive)
    Negombo is a beach city and the nearest main city to the Colombo international Airport.

    You can unwind yourself after the long journey. Beach is to walk around and for a swim when you are ready to do

    Night Stay at Negombo
    Camelot Beach Hotel
    Hotel Pledge Escape

  • Anuradhapura, 1st Kingdom of Sri Lanka
  • Breakfast at the hotel
     Tour Briefing : Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at 9.00 am and will conduct the tour briefing to your group.
    9.30 am Start Heading Towards Anuradhapura Ancient City  (03  ½ Hours Drive), The first kingdom of Sri Lanka.
    Visit the key attractions in Anuradhapura
    Later afternoon start heading towards Sigiriya
    Check into the hotel and spend some relaxed time

    Night Stay in Sigiriya
    Kaveri Resort
    Fresco Water Villa

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Wildlife at Minneriya National Park
  • Sunrise at Sigirirya Rock Fortress Leaving hotel around 5.15 am to witness the sunrise from the top of the Sigiriya Rock (We can do little later if you are not keen in going for sunrise)
    Breakfast at the hotel
    Sri Lankan Village Experience with Cooking Demostration (11.00 am – 1.00 pm)
    Afternoon Safari tour at Minneriya National Park ( Minneriya is famous for Asia’s biggest Elephant gathering


          Night Stay in Sigiriya

  • Dambulla Cave Temple and Kandy, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka
  • Breakfast at the hotel and start heading towards Kandy
                En route visit the Dambulla Cave Temple
                Visit the Center Point of Sri Lanka (NalandaGedige)
                Visit to the spice grows in Matale. They will explain you about the Sri Lankan spices and the process of making finest spices.
                Check into the hotel in Kandy
                Evening Kandy Cultural Show (5.00 pm – 6.00 pm)
                6.00 pm Visit to the Kandy Temple of the tooth relic
                Visit Kandy view point

                Night Stay in Kandy
                Hotel Thilanka
                Hotel Topaz

  • Explore Kandy and Leisure Time
  • Kandy city tour
                Open of Optional Tours
                     (Activities including white water rafting at Kithulgala, hiking at Hanthana mountain range or Knuckles mountain range, Visit to the Elephant village at Pinnawala )

  •  Beautiful Nuwaraeliya and Scenic Train Ride
  • Breakfast at the hotel and start heading towards Nuwaraeliya
                En route visit to Tea Estates & Tea factory
                Ramboda View Point and Ramboda Water Falls
                Nuwaraeliya city tour
                Visit Gregary lake park
                2.30 pm Transfer to Nanuoya Railway station to catch the train to Ella
                (We will have the reserved seats ready for you)

                Chauffer to meet you at the Ella station and transfer to the hotel
                Evening roam around the Ella city

                Night Stay in Ella
                Hotel Serenite Ella
                88th Ella

  •  Explore Beautiful Ella
  • Breakfast at the hotel
                Visit the key attractions in Ella including the little adam’s peak, 9 arch bridge, Flying Ravana Zip line etc
                around 11.00 am Start heading towards Yala
                En route stop at Ravana Falls water fall.

                Night Stay in Yala
                Ekho Safari Thissamaharama
                Oga Reach Yala

  • Game Drive at Yala National Park & Transfer for the Beach Holiday
  • Morning Safari tour at the Yala National Park ( Leaving the hotel at 5.30 am)
    Around 10.30 am complete the safari tour and spend some relaxed time.

    Start heading towards southern beaches of Sri Lanka
    Stop at Weligama Stilt Fishermen, Coconut Tree Hills Mirissa
    Rekawa Beach Tangalle etc

  • Whale Watching and Explore Galle
  • Whale watching tour in the morning (6.00 am – 10.00 am)
                    Visit the Key places in Galle including Galle old dutch fort, Unawatuna beach etc

                    Afternoon heading towards Colombo

                    Evening city tour in Colombo covering the highlights of the Capital of Sri Lanka
                    Gangarama Buddhist Temple, Colombo Lotus Tower, Pettah Main streets, Galleface Green, Independence Arcade etc

                    Night Stay in Colombo
                   

                    Cinnamon Red Hotel
                    Granbel Colombo

  • Departure
  • Breakfast at the hotel and plan for the departure flight.
                    It takes around 40 minutes to reach the Airport from Colombo city

  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
    Entry Tickets to the Attractions

Book Your 10 Days in Fabulous Sri Lanka

Contact Us

Phone:+94777 111553
Whatsapp: +94777 111553

Email:
info@mahaweli.lk

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Itinerary

  • Day 01 : Arrival at Colombo Airport – > Transfer to Colombo

    One of our representatives will await your arrival at Colombo Airport with the paging board under your name. Also, they will assist you with the required arrangements for purchasing sim cards, currency exchange, etc.

    Start heading towards Colombo
    Check-in to the Hotel in Colombo

    Cinnamon Red – 3 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonredcolombo
    Granbel Hotel – 4 Star https://granbellhotel.lk/
    Cinnamon Lakeside – 5 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonlakesidecolombo

    (Note : If you are arriving late in the night, we can book a transit hotel close to the airport. With that we can save some money as you will be using the hotel just for few hours)

  • Day 2: Explore Colombo, the Capital of Sri Lanka and Travel to the Southern Beaches

    Today after breakfast proceed to explore Capital covering :
                Independence Square,
                Red Mosque, Gangarama Temple,
                Lotus Tower Galle Face Green etc.

                Malls and restaurants in Colombo including one Galle Face, Colombo City Centre, Odel etc

    On completion start heading towards Mirissa.   
                River Boat Safari at Madu River in Balapitiya
                Visit to the Turtle Hachery at Kosgoda
                Visit Coral Reef at Hikkaduwa

    Check  into the hotel in Mirissa Beach

    Night Stay at Mirissa (  Dinner & Breakfast)

                Mandara Resort – 4 Star https://www.mandarahotels.com/mandararesortmirissa/
                Somerest Mirissa Blue – 3 Star https://somersetmirissablue.com/
                Beach and Bliss Miriss – 3 Star http://www.beachandblissmirissa.com/

  • Day 3: Explore Galle, Water Activities and beautiful Beaches Nearby

    Today after breakfast proceed to Galle to pay a visit to Galle Dutch Fort

    On completion return to Mirissa & visit Mirissa Coconut Hill, Mirissa Beach, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach etc
    Activities including snorkelling & scuba diving are possible at Unawatina

    Return to the hotel & relax

    Night Stay Mirissa (Dinner & Breakfast)

  • Day 4 : Whale Watching in Mirissa

    Today at 6.00 am start heading to Mirissa Beach to attend a Whale Watching session – ( 06.00am – 10.30 am)

    On completion return to the hotel & stay the rest of the day at leisure.

    Night Stay at Mandara Resort, Mirissa (Dinner & Breakfast)

  • Day 5: Bird Watching Session & Night stay in Yala

    Today after breakfast proceed to Yala
    En route to Yala attend a Bird Watching Session at Kalametiyawa Bird Sanctuary  
    Afer arriving at Yala proceed to the hotel in Yala & check-in

    Night Stay at Yala (Dinner & Breakfast)
                
    Oakray Wild Yala – 3 Star https://www.oakrayhotels.com/wildyala/
                Charya Resort – 4 Star https://chaaryaresorts.com/
                Cinnamon Wild – 5 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonwildyala
                Yakeduru Hotel – Eco Friendly type https://www.facebook.com/yakaduru/

  • Day 6 : Morning Safari at Yala National Park & Night Stay at Ella

    Today early in the morning at 5.30 with packed breakfast proceed to Yala National Park for morning Jeeps Safari – ( 06.00 am -10.30 am)

    On completion return to the hotel & relax
    After sometime at leisure proceed to Ella visitng Ravanna Falls en route.

    After arriving at Ella do a sight seeing tour covering key highlights in the area : 09 Arch Bridge, Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak etc

    Once completed proceed to the hotel in Ella & check -in

    Night Stay in Ella (Dinner & Breakfast)
    Flower Garden Resort – 3 Star  https://www.ellaflowergardenresort.com/
    Heavens Edge Resort – 4 Star  https://www.heavensedgebyehi.com/

  • Day 7 : Scenic Train Ride & Explore Nuwara Eliya

    Today after breakfast at 09.00am proceed to Ella Railway Station to catch the scenic train to Nuwaraeliya ( Nanu Oya) scheduled to depart at 09.30am ( We will have the reserved seats arranged for you)

    After reaching Nanu Oya at 12.30 pm your chauffeur will meet you at the station & drive to Nuwaraeliya to do a sight seeing tour
    covering : Seethamman Kovil, Ashika Vatika Temple, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake etc

    On completion proceed to the hotel in Nuwaraeliya & Check –in

    Night Stay In Nuwaraeliya (  Dinner & Breakfast)

    Hotel Heaven Seven – 3 Star https://www.heavensevenhotels.com/nuwara-eliya-hotel/
    Galway Height Hotel – 4 Star https://www.galwayheights.com/
    Araliya Green City – 5 Star  
     https://www.araliyaresorts.com/araliya-green-city/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=google_my_business&utm_campaign=araliya-green-city

  • Day 8: White Water Rafting in Kitulgala & Waterfall Tour

    Today after breakfast proceed to Kitulgala to attend a White Water Rafting  session
    Visit St Clairs & Devon Water Falls on our way back to Nuwaraleiya

    Afternoon is free to relax or roam around the Nuwaraleiya city

    Night Stay at Nuwaraeliya ( Dinner & Breakfast)

  • Day 9 : Tea Experience & Travel to Kandy, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka

    After the breakfast start heading towards Kandy.
                En route visits to Hanumman Temple, Ramboda View Point, Ramboda Water Falls.
                Visit Tea Estates and Factory to see the process of making finest Ceylon tea.

    After arriving at Kandy check into the hotel
    In the evening proceed to visit  Kandy city for the Sri Lankan Cultural Show, The Temple of the Tooth Relic & Kandy View Point, Lake Round etc

    Night Stay in Kandy ( Dinner & Breakfast)

    Hotel Serene Garden – 3 Star https://serenegardenhotel.com/
    Hotel Thilanka – 4 Star https://www.thilankahotel.com/
    Hotel Mahaweli Reach – 5 Star https://www.mahaweli.com/

  • Day 10: Explore the World Heritage Sites Dambulla & The Kingdom of Sigiriya

    Today after breakfast proceed to Sigiriya
    En route, visit Spice Grove  in Matale & Dambulla Cave Temple
    After arriving at Sigiriya proceed to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Sri Lankan village experience followed by Sri Lankan lunch in village style
    On completion proceed to the hotel
    Afternoon is free to relax at the hotel

    Night Stay at Sigiriya (Dinner & Breakfast)
    Fesco Water Villa – 3 Star https://www.oakrayhotels.com/fresco-water-villa-sigiriya/
    Cinnamon Village Habarana – 4 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/habaranavillagecinnamon
    Heritance Kandalama – 5 Star https://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/

  • Day 11: Departure

    (6.00 am 9.30 am ptional Morning Safari Tour at Minneriya National Park – Minneriya is known as the best place in Sri Lanka to witness the wild Elephants in their natural habitat)

    Start Heading Towards the Colombo Airport as per  the departure flight time
    It takes around 2 ½ hours to reach the Airport from Sigiriya.

End of the Tour in Sri Lanka

Itinerary of the Kandy City- Day Tour

Udawattekele Sanctuary: 2 hours

Bahiravakanda Vihara Buddha Statue: 30 minutes

Ceylon Tea Museum: 45 minutes

National Gem and Gemological Museum: 30 minutes

Kandy War Cemetery: 20 minutes

Royal Botanical Gardens: 2 hours

Batik Factory: 30 minutes

Kandyan Cultural Centre: 2 hour

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1 hour

Kandy View Point: 15 minutes

Book Your Sri Lanka 10 Days Tours

Contact Us

Phone:+94777 111553

Whatsapp: +94777 111553

Email: info@mahaweli.lk

Experience the best of Sri Lanka 10 Days Tours
where your adventure begins!