13 Days Highlights of Sri Lanka

Day 1 - Departure

Begin your journey to Colombo.

Day 2 - Arrival in Colombo

Land in Colombo at lunchtime and stay for one night at the four-star Arie Lagoon Hotel.

Day 3 - Dambulla

Begin your adventure with a visit to the cave temples of Dambulla - a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 4 - Sigiriya Rock

Visit one of the most memorable monuments in Sri Lanka: Sigiriya.

Day 5 - Kandy

Journey to Kandy - the country's royal capital - and stop off at a spice plantation en route.

Day 6 - Kandy

Explore Kandy’s crowded and bustling streets, visit the famous Temple of the Tooth and wander the serene Royal Botanical Gardens.

Day 7 - Journey to Nuwara Eliya

Journey to Nuwara Eliya and visit a tea estate.

Day - 8 Elephant Transit Home

Journey south arriving at the Elephant Transit Home.

Day 9 - Yala National Park

Embark on an early morning guided tour of Yala National Park in 4x4 vehicle to try and spot the elusive leopard.

Day 10 - Kalutara

Return to the west coast via a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle, with its imposing 16th century Dutch Fort.

Day 11 - Free Day

Enjoy free time today to relax in your hotel.

Day 12 - Free Day

Extend your free time and enjoy another day at leisure.

Day 13 - Return Home

Say goodbye and start your journey home.