Highlights Tour
Visit the top highlights of Sri Lanka during a tour of 8 or 12 days.
The Highlights tour is an exiting mix of nature, culture, wildlife and beaches. Certainly, you will visit cultural hot spots like Dambulla, Sigiriya and the World Heritage city Anuradhapura. But you will also go on a safari spotting for wildlife in the Yala National Park and discover the beautiful nature in and around Nuwara Eliya. And of course there is also time to relax, for example, at the stunning beaches of Galle and Bentota. To sum up, the Highlights tour shows you the best that Sri Lanka has to offer and much more!
Find below our 8 and 12 days Sri Lanka Highlights Tour itineraries
12-days tour
Day 1: –> Negombo
After arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport you will be brought to your accomodation in Negombo.
Relax and go to the beach or let us guide you to the Fish market
Day 2: Anuradhapura
The second day we will head to World Heritage city Anuradhapura and visit a number of cultural attractions: Ruwanwelisay, Sri Maha Bodhi, Abhayagiri Stupa, Mihintale, Twin Ponds, Isurumuniya.
Day 3 & 4: Habarana
On day 3, we will go to the famous Lion’s Rock (Sigiriya), after which you can discover the wildlife of Minneriya National Park during a safari tour.
On day 4, the Cultural village tour and a visit to Polonnaruwa is on the programme.
Both nights you will stay at an accomodation in Habarana.
Day 5: Kandy
On your way to Kandy and in Kandy there are a number of highlights to discover, for example: Dambulla cave temple, spices garden, gem museum, Temple of the Tooth, cultural dance and local market.
Pick your favorites or see them all!
Day 6: Kithulgala
After a few days of culture and wildlife it is time for some adventure. Today you will go water rafting at Kithulgala.
Will you stay dry?
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya
The next location during your tour is the beautiful city Nuwara Eliya and it’s surroundings. Here, in the Sri Lankan hills you will be able to visit a Tea factory, Gregory Lake and Victoria Park
Day 8: Ella
The highlights of day 8 are the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and Rawana Fall. After the sightseeing you will go to your accomodation in Ella.
Day 9: Yala
Have you brought your binoculars? Because, today you have the change to spot the leopard, elephants and numerous other animals during a Safari in Yala National Park.
Day 10: Galle
On day 10 you will stay at an accomdation near the beach in Galle and have the opportunity to visit for instance Galle Fort, Martin Wickramasinghe Museum and the Stick Fishermen
Day 11: Bentota
On the last day of your tour you will visit a turtle hatchery and after that, you can relax and enjoy a cocktail at the beach of Bentota, where you will also stay for the night.
Day 12: Bentota ->
Today, we will drop you off at the airport (or at another location).
8-days tour
Day 1: –> Negombo
After arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport you will be brought to your accomodation in Negombo.
Relax and go to the beach or let us guide you to the Fish market
Day 2: Kandy
On your way to Kandy and in Kandy there are a number of highlights to discover, for example: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, spices garden, gem museum, Temple of the Tooth, cultural dance and a batik factory.
Pick your favorites or see them all!
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya
The next location during your tour is the beautiful city Nuwara Eliya and it’s surroundings. Here, in the Sri Lankan hills you will be able to visit a Tea factory, Gregory Lake and Victoria Park
Day 4 & 5: Ella
You will be impressed by the beauty of Sri Lanka, while travelling by train from Kandy to Ella. After the train trip, you will go hiking in National Park Horton Plains and enjoy the stunning view of World’s End.
The highlights of day 5 are the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and Rawana Fall.
Day 6: Uduwalawa
After two days of walking, it’s time to let the 4-wheel drive do the work for you in order to enjoy the safari at Uduwalawa National Park
How many elephants will you spot??
Day 7: Bentota
On your way to Bentota, you will visit Galle Fort and a Turtle Hatchery. In Bentota, you can relax and enjoy a cocktail at the beach of Bentota, where you will also stay for the night.
Day 8: Bentota ->
Today, we will drop you off at the airport (or at another location).