Complete island journey
Sri Lanka Uncovered
A deeper 12-day route through ancient capitals, tea country, safari plains, southern beaches, Galle's ramparts, and Colombo's city energy.
Local support
Private transfers
Expert guides
Flexible dates
Tour overview
The full cultural, hill-country, wildlife, coast, and city route
Sri Lanka Uncovered gives each region more space than a quick circuit. Start in the Cultural Triangle, continue through Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, descend to Yala for safari country, pause on the south coast at Mirissa and Galle, and finish with Colombo.
Airport
Sigiriya
Anuradhapura
Polonnaruwa
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Yala
Mirissa
Galle
Colombo
Tour style
Comprehensive, flexible, and paced for discovery
Full route
Connect the island's core cultural, hill, wildlife, beach, fort, and city regions.
Chauffeur-guided
Travel privately with route support and local guiding arranged where it adds value.
Balanced pace
More nights than the shorter circuits, so the trip can include unhurried regional time.
Tour highlights
What you will experience
Sigiriya
Climb the rock fortress and explore the dry-zone landscape around the Cultural Triangle.
Anuradhapura
Visit sacred stupas, monastic ruins, reservoirs, and the Sri Maha Bodhi area.
Polonnaruwa
Explore palace ruins, stone carvings, lakeside remains, and the Gal Vihara statues.
Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
Move from sacred Kandy to cool tea country, colonial-era streets, and estate landscapes.
Yala
Take a safari through one of Sri Lanka's best-known wildlife regions.
Mirissa, Galle, and Colombo
End with south-coast downtime, Galle Fort, and Colombo's restaurants, markets, and heritage streets.
Included
What is covered
- Airport arrival transfer
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the route
- English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- 11 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Route planning and local support during the tour
- Safari, city, and heritage visit planning on request
Not included
Plan separately
- International flights and visa fees
- Entrance tickets and safari jeep fees unless added to your quote
- Lunches, dinners, drinks, and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Departure airport transfer unless included in your final plan
Itinerary
Day-by-day route
Airport to Sigiriya
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer inland to Sigiriya for your first night.
Overnight: SigiriyaSigiriya
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and spend the afternoon around local village routes or nearby viewpoints.
Overnight: SigiriyaSigiriya to Anuradhapura
Travel to Anuradhapura for a guided look at sacred city ruins, stupas, reservoirs, and temple precincts.
Overnight: AnuradhapuraAnuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
Continue to Polonnaruwa and explore the medieval capital's palaces, shrines, carved figures, and lakeside ruins.
Overnight: Polonnaruwa or Sigiriya areaPolonnaruwa to Kandy
Travel south to Kandy, with time for the lake area and Temple of the Tooth precinct in the evening.
Overnight: KandyKandy
Spend the day around Kandy with the Royal Botanical Gardens, viewpoints, markets, and local cultural experiences.
Overnight: KandyKandy to Nuwara Eliya
Climb into tea country, stopping for waterfalls, estate scenery, and a tea experience before reaching Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight: Nuwara EliyaNuwara Eliya
Enjoy a slower hill-country day with gardens, viewpoints, colonial-era streets, or optional soft hiking.
Overnight: Nuwara EliyaNuwara Eliya to Yala
Descend from the highlands to Yala's dry-zone plains and settle near the park for safari country.
Overnight: Yala or TissamaharamaYala to Mirissa
Take an early safari, then continue to Mirissa for beach time and a relaxed south-coast evening.
Overnight: MirissaMirissa to Galle and Colombo
Visit Galle Fort, walk the ramparts and lanes, then continue to Colombo for the final night.
Overnight: ColomboColombo
Explore Colombo's markets, colonial streets, cafes, and coastal drives. Airport transfer can be added around your flight time.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodation
Suggested hotel style
Cultural Triangle and Kandy
Heritage-route hotels, boutique lodges, and practical city stays near key sites.
Hill Country and Yala
Cool-climate hotels in tea country and safari-area lodges suited to early game drives.
South Coast and Colombo
Beach stays, Galle-area hotels, and Colombo hotels close to dining and transport.
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