10 Nights & 11 Days Sri Lanka Tour
Culture & heritage 11 days · 10 nights Breakfast, lunch & dinner

10 Nights & 11 Days Sri Lanka Tour

Ancient Anuradhapura and Sigiriya, the east coast at Trincomalee, Kandy, the tea hills and Ella, Kataragama, then Galle and Bentota, with all meals included.

See the itinerary
Duration
11 days 10 nights
Hotels
4 star hotels
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Group size
2+ pax

Best season All year; the east coast is calmest from May to September and the south and west from December to April.

The route

Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Trincomalee · Kandy · Ella · Bentota

  1. Arrive Airport
  2. 1 Anuradhapura 1 night
  3. 2 Sigiriya 1 night
  4. 3 Trincomalee 1 night
  5. 4 Kandy 1 night
  6. 5 Nuwara Eliya 1 night
  7. 6 Ella 1 night
  8. 7 Kataragama 1 night
  9. 8 Bentota 3 nights
  10. 9 Colombo 1 night
  11. Depart Airport
Extras

Included at no extra cost

  • Head or Foot Massage
  • Gem Museum Visit
  • Madu River Boat Ride
  • Kandyan Cultural Dance Show Tickets
  • 20% Discount Voucher from NIO Travels & Tours
Itinerary

Day by day

A sample shape for this tour, we rewrite it around your dates, pace and party.

  1. Day 1 Bandaranaike International Airport Anuradhapura

    Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional chauffeur guide with airport meet & greet assistance. Begin your scenic journey to the ancient city of Anuradhapura.

    Sightseeing
    • Airport Meet & Greet
    • Transfer to Anuradhapura
    • Mihintale Sacred Mountain
    • Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
    • Thuparamaya
    • Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
    • Jetavanaramaya
    • Abhayagiri Monastery
    • Isurumuniya Temple
    • Samadhi Buddha Statue
    Overnight Rajarata Hotel 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  2. Day 2 Anuradhapura Sigiriya

    After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya, the cultural heart of Sri Lanka.

    Sightseeing
    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Sigiriya Museum
    • Village Tour with Bullock Cart Ride & Catamaran Ride (Optional)
    • Traditional Sri Lankan Village Experience
    • Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
    • Spice & Herbal Garden
    • Free Head or Foot Massage
    • Free Gem Museum Visit
    • Free Kandyan Cultural Dance Show Ticket
    Overnight Sigiriya Resort 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  3. Day 3 Sigiriya Trincomalee

    After breakfast, travel to the beautiful east coast of Sri Lanka.

    Sightseeing
    • Koneswaram Hindu Temple
    • Lover's Leap Viewpoint
    • Fort Frederick
    • Relax at Nilaveli Beach
    • Marble Beach
    • Pigeon Island National Park Snorkeling (Optional)
    • Evening Leisure by the Beach
    Overnight Sea Lotus Hotel 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  4. Day 4 Trincomalee Kandy

    After breakfast, leave for the hill capital of Sri Lanka.

    Sightseeing
    • Hindu Temple (Matale)
    • Spice Garden
    • Free Gem Museum
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    • Walk around Kandy Lake
    • Upper Lake View Point
    • Explore Kandy City
    • Shopping Tour
    • Free Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
    Overnight Serendip Stone Hotel 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  5. Day 5 Kandy Nuwara Eliya

    Enjoy one of the most scenic mountain drives in Sri Lanka.

    Sightseeing
    • Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya
    • Ramboda Waterfall
    • Ramboda View Point
    • Tea Plantation
    • Tea Factory Visit
    • Tea Tasting Experience
    • Gregory Lake
    • Victoria Park
    • Nuwara Eliya City Tour
    • Old Colonial Post Office
    Overnight Araliya Red Hotel 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  6. Day 6 Nuwara Eliya Ella

    After breakfast, continue through breathtaking hill country.

    Sightseeing
    • Seetha Amman Temple
    • Hakgala Botanical Garden
    • Ravana Falls
    • Nine Arch Bridge
    • Little Adam's Peak
    • Ella View Point
    • Flying Ravana Zip Line (Optional)
    • Ella Town Walk
    Overnight Ella Mansion 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  7. Day 7 Ella Kataragama

    Travel through the southern wilderness towards Kataragama.

    Sightseeing
    • Buduruwagala Ancient Temple
    • Safari at Yala National Park (Optional)
    • Kataragama Sacred Temple
    • Evening Religious Ceremony
    • Leisure at Resort
    Overnight Chaarya Resort 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  8. Day 8 Kataragama Bentota

    Drive along Sri Lanka's beautiful southern coastline.

    Sightseeing
    • Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Galle Lighthouse
    • Dutch Reformed Church
    • Sea Turtle Hatchery
    • Stilt Fishermen (Photo Stop)
    • Coastal Scenic Drive
    • Check-in at Bentota
    Overnight The Palms Hotel 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  9. Day 9 Bentota

    A relaxing beach holiday with exciting activities.

    Sightseeing
    • Free Madu River Boat Ride
    • Cinnamon Island Visit
    • Fish Therapy
    • Bentota Beach
    • Water Sports (Optional)
    • Shopping & Leisure
    • Relax at the Hotel
    Overnight The Palms Hotel 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  10. Day 10 Bentota Colombo

    After breakfast, proceed to the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.

    Sightseeing
    • Colombo City Tour
    • Gangaramaya Temple
    • Independence Square
    • Galle Face Green
    • Old Parliament
    • Colombo Fort Area
    • BMICH
    • Lotus Tower (Photo Stop)
    • Pettah Market
    • One Galle Face Mall
    • Colombo Shopping Experience
    Overnight Pegasus Reef Hotel 4 Star
    Meals Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
  11. Day 11 Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    After breakfast, enjoy free time until your departure. We wish you a safe journey and hope to welcome you again to beautiful Sri Lanka!

    Tour Highlights
    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • Leisure Time (Subject to Flight Schedule)
    • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Airport Drop-off Assistance
    Meals Breakfast
Accommodation

Where you stay

Or similar hotels of the same category, depending on availability for your dates.

Night 1 ★★★★
Anuradhapura

Rajarata Hotel

4 Star · 1 night

Night 2 ★★★★
Sigiriya

Sigiriya Resort

4 Star · 1 night

Night 3 ★★★★
Trincomalee

Sea Lotus Hotel

4 Star · 1 night

Night 4 ★★★★
Kandy

Serendip Stone Hotel

4 Star · 1 night

Night 5 ★★★★
Nuwara Eliya

Araliya Red Hotel

4 Star · 1 night

Night 6 ★★★★
Ella

Ella Mansion

4 Star · 1 night

Night 7 ★★★★
Kataragama

Chaarya Resort

4 Star · 1 night

Nights 8–9 ★★★★
Bentota

The Palms Hotel

4 Star · 2 nights

Night 10 ★★★★
Colombo

Pegasus Reef Hotel

4 Star · 1 night

What the price covers

Included & excluded

Included

14
  • FreeHead or Foot Massage
  • FreeGem Museum Visit
  • FreeMadu River Boat Ride
  • FreeKandyan Cultural Dance Show Tickets
  • 20% Discount Voucher from NIO Travels & Tours
  • Airport Meet & Greet Assistance
  • 4-Star Hotel Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • 24-Hour Customer Service
  • Private Air-Conditioned Transportation
  • Sightseeing as per the Itinerary
  • Fuel, Parking & Highway Tolls
  • All Applicable Government Taxes
  • Airport Drop-off on Departure Day

Not included

6
  • Air Fare
  • Visa Fees
  • Entrance Fees
  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Late Check-in & Late Check-out Charges
Photos

Moments from this tour

10 Nights & 11 Days Sri Lanka Tour
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