Enchanting Sri Lanka Sojourn – 10 Days Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sri Lanka – Transfer to Wilpattu National Park

• Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport.

• Meet & greet by your tour guide.

• Drive to Wilpattu National Park (approx. 4-5 hours).

• Relax at the lodge and enjoy the natural setting.

• Optional evening jeep safari in the park.

• Overnight stay: Wilpattu

Day 2: Wilpattu Safari – Transfer to Anuradhapura

• Early morning safari to spot leopards, sloth bears, and endemic birds.

• Breakfast at the lodge.

• Travel to Anuradhapura – Sri Lanka’s first ancient capital.

• Explore Sacred City of Anuradhapura, including:

  • Sri Maha Bodhi Tree

  • Ruwanweliseya Stupa

  • Isurumuniya Temple

• Overnight stay: Anuradhapura

Day 3: Anuradhapura to Sigiriya – Visit Mihintale

• Visit Mihintale, the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

• Proceed to Sigiriya (approx. 2.5 hours).

• Check in and relax at the hotel.

• Evening at leisure or village walk.

• Overnight stay: Sigiriya

Day 4: Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Dambulla Cave Temple

• Early morning climb to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, famed for its Buddhist mural paintings and statues.

• Optional: Spice garden visit en route.

• Overnight stay: Sigiriya or Dambulla

Day 5: Sigiriya to Kandy via Matale

• Depart to Kandy via Matale.

• Visit a herbal & spice garden in Matale.

• Explore Kandy:

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

  • Kandy Lake

  • Cultural Dance Show

• Overnight stay: Kandy

Day 6: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya – Hill Country Scenic Drive

• Travel to Nuwara Eliya via a scenic drive through tea plantations.

• Visit a tea factory & plantation for a tasting session.

• Explore Gregory Lake, Hakgala Garden, and colonial landmarks.

• Enjoy cool mountain weather.

• Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park

• Depart for Udawalawe (approx. 4-5 hours).

• Afternoon jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park – ideal for elephant sightings.

• Visit the Elephant Transit Home if time permits.

• Overnight stay: Udawalawe

Day 8: Udawalawe to Galle – Southern Coast Charm

• Drive to the coastal city of Galle (approx. 3.5 hours).

• Explore the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Stroll through colonial-era streets, art galleries, and cafés.

• Enjoy sunset by the ramparts.

• Overnight stay: Galle

Day 9: Galle to Colombo via Bentota

• Depart Galle and head along the coast to Colombo.

• Optional stop at Bentota for a Madu River boat safari or visit a turtle hatchery.

• Arrive in Colombo, check-in and freshen up.

• Evening Colombo city tour: Galle Face Green, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple.

• Shopping and nightlife if desired.

• Overnight stay: Colombo

Day 10: Departure

• Depending on flight time, optional last-minute shopping or leisure.

• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.