The Ultimate Sri Lanka Discovery
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Cultural Tours
The Ultimate Sri Lanka Discovery
14 nights & 15 days
Ayubowan — welcome to Sri Lanka. Chiford Travels shapes this route with private transport, licensed guiding, and stays chosen for comfort and location.
This 15-day cultural tours sample follows the Ultimate Island Discovery Route. Timings, hotels, and optional experiences are refined at enquiry stage to match your party and season.
Inquire nowNorth to south coast to highlands
DAY 01 Arrival Negombo & rest
- Meet-and-assist at Bandaranaike International Airport and private transfer to Negombo.
- Overnight near the lagoon to rest before the island circuit begins.
DAY 02 Negombo >> Anuradhapura
- Scenic drive north-west to Sri Lanka’s first capital—sacred bodhi tree and ancient stupas.
- Check in with time for an evening stroll among the ruins.
DAY 03 Anuradhapura >> Jaffna
- Continue to the Jaffna Peninsula—Tamil heritage, spice-scented markets, and coastal light.
- Settle in for two nights to explore the north at an unhurried pace.
DAY 04 Jaffna
- Full day in Jaffna—Nallur Kovil, the fort, and optional island ferries with your guide.
- Evening back at your hotel in town.
DAY 05 Jaffna >> Dambulla
- Cross the island to the Cultural Triangle base at Dambulla.
- Evening at leisure near the cave temple district.
DAY 06 Dambulla >> Polonnaruwa >> Dambulla
- Full-day exploration of medieval Polonnaruwa—ruins, stupas, and museum time.
- Return to your Dambulla hotel for the night.
DAY 07 Dambulla >> Sigiriya >> Dambulla
- Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress with your private guide.
- Evening back at your Dambulla base.
DAY 08 Dambulla >> Kandy
- Descend from the dry zone to the hill capital of Kandy.
- Check in with time for the lakeside or a cultural show.
DAY 09 Kandy
- Full day in Kandy—Temple of the Tooth, botanical gardens, or boutique shopping with your guide.
- Second night in the hill capital.
DAY 10 Kandy >> Nuwara Eliya
- Scenic drive into tea country—plantations, viewpoints, and cool-climate air.
- Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 11 Nuwara Eliya >> Ella
- Continue through the highlands to Ella—Nine Arch Bridge vistas and ridge walks.
- Check in with a relaxed hill-country evening.
DAY 12 Ella >> Kataragama
- Descend to the sacred south—Kataragama shrines and the gateway to Yala country.
- Overnight near the pilgrimage town.
DAY 13 Kataragama >> Galle
- Coastal transfer to Galle Fort—Dutch lanes, ramparts, and Indian Ocean sunsets.
- Evening within the fort walls.
DAY 14 Galle >> Colombo
- Follow the south-west coast to Colombo with comfort stops en route.
- Capital city overnight before your departure flight.
DAY 15 Colombo >> BIA
- Private transfer from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport for your outbound flight.
- Departure assistance coordinated with your flight time.
Tour Highlights
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Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected hotels as per itinerary
- Daily breakfast/dinner at all hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour
- English-speaking chauffeur guide service
- Train tickets for the scenic hill country journey
- All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for included sites (as specified in the itinerary)
- 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (BIA)
- Fuel, parking, highway tolls, and driver accommodation
- All government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- International airfare (air tickets)
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified in the itinerary)
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Optional activities and experiences not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide
- SIM cards, Wi-Fi devices, or personal communication costs
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any expenses arising due to flight delays, weather, or unforeseen circumstances
Payment policies
- Fifty percent on confirmation; balance due two weeks before arrival unless full settlement on confirmation is preferred.
Payment methods
- Bank transfer
Here is your Ultimate Island Discovery Route
Negombo arrival, ancient Anuradhapura and Jaffna in the north, Cultural Triangle loops from Dambulla, Kandy and the tea country, Kataragama and Galle in the south, then Colombo and airport departure—private transport throughout.
- BIA
- Negombo
- Anuradhapura
- Jaffna
- Dambulla
- Polonnaruwa
- Sigiriya
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Ella
- Kataragama
- Galle
- Colombo
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