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Royal Palace ruins, ancient city of Polonnaruwa

Cultural Triangle · Hill Country · Coastal

Ultimate Sri Lanka Travel Itinerary: 14 Days / 13 Nights

A comprehensive two-week journey through Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, including the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, alongside the island's hill country and coast.

Duration
14 days
Price
From $1325

The journey

Trip highlights

  • 01Cultural Triangle: Polonnaruwa & Sigiriya
  • 02Hill country tea estates
  • 03Southern & western coastline

Day by day

The itinerary

Sample itinerary shown below, the finalized day-by-day plan for this tour is still pending from Quest in Lanka.

  1. Day 01

    Ayubowan! Welcome to Negombo

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    • MorningArrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your driver-guide.
    • AfternoonPrivate transfer to your hotel in Negombo.
  2. Day 02

    Day 2: Wilpattu Leopard Safari & Into the Cultural Triangle

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    • Early MorningDrive towards Wilpattu National Park.
    • AfternoonJeep safari in Wilpattu, Sri Lanka's largest national park, home to leopards, sloth bears and elephants.
    • EveningContinue to Sigiriya, check in and relax.
  3. Day 03

    Day 3: Lion Rock, Village Life & Elephant Safari

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    • MorningClimb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
    • AfternoonLunch and a traditional village experience with a bullock-cart ride, canoeing and Sri Lankan home cooking.
    • EveningSunset hike up Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views of Sigiriya,
  4. Day 04

    Day 4: Dambulla Cave Temple & Kandyan Dance

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    • MorningDambulla Cave Temple
    • AfternoonDambulla
    • AfternoonDrive to Kandy through Matale, with a visit to a spice garden.
    • EveningKandyan Cultural Dance Show.
  5. Day 05

    Day 5: Sacred Kandy & White Water Rafting in Kitulgala

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    • Early MorningVisit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
    • AfternoonDrive to Kitulgala and go white water rafting on the Kelani River.
    • EveningRelax On Your hohel
  6. Day 06

    Day 6: Up to Tea Country

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    • MorningDrive up through the hills to Nuwara Eliya, with a stop at Ramboda Falls and a visit to a tea plantation and factory.
    • AfternoonExplore Gregory Lake or Nuwara Eliya town.
  7. Day 07

    Day 7: World's End Hike

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    • MorningEarly morning hike at Horton Plains National Park to World's End and Baker's Falls.
  8. Day 08

    Day 8: The Famous Train Ride to Ella

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    • MorningTransfer to Nanu Oya Railway Station for the scenic train ride to Ella.
    • AfternoonExplore Ella town and its cafés.
  9. Day 09

    Day 9: Peaks, Bridges & Zip Lines in Ella

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    • MorningHike Little Adam's Peak & zip-lining over the Ella valley
    • AfternoonVisit the Nine Arch Bridge
  10. Day 10

    Day 10: Yala Leopard Safari & Down to the Coast

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    • Afternoonjeep safari in Yala National Park, famous for its leopards.
    • AfternoonChecking Yala Hotel
  11. Day 11

    Day 11: Travel along the southern coast to Mirissa.

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    • Early MorningTravel To southern coast
    • AfternoonWhale Watching, Snorkeling & Surf in Mirissa
  12. Day 12

    Day 12: Galle Fort & Bentota Water Sports

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    • MorningVisit historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and walk the ramparts and lighthouse.
    • AfternoonVisit a turtle hatchery and drive to Bentota.
  13. Day 13

    Day 13: Madu River Safari & Water Adventures

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    • MorningBoat safari on the Madu River through mangroves and small islands.
    • AfternoonWater sports in Bentota, such as jet skiing, banana boat rides, kayaking or snorkeling.
  14. Day 14

    Ayubowan, Sri Lanka: Departure

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    • Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport.