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Aerial view of sandbars and shallow lagoon water along the Kalpitiya coast
  • Culture, Heritage, Nature & Wildlife

Heritage & Coastal Escape

Ancient cities, tropical lagoons, misty mountains and wildlife

  • 10 Days
  • Best travel season: November–April
  • Main destinations: Negombo · Kalpitiya · Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Yala · Matara

Overview

Explore Sri Lanka's ancient cities, tropical lagoons, cultural treasures, misty mountains and spectacular wildlife experiences.

The journey begins on the Kalpitiya peninsula, then turns inland to ancient Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Kandy before crossing the hill country to Ella and continuing to Yala and the south coast.

The 10-day itinerary below sets out each day's travel and sightseeing, with optional experiences clearly marked. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates and interests; send us an enquiry for a tailored quotation.

Tour highlights

  • Kalpitiya Lagoon
  • Ancient Anuradhapura
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
  • Ella and the hill country
  • Yala safari (optional)

Day-by-day itinerary

Select a day to see where you travel, what you'll see and any optional experiences.

  1. Day1Arrival in NegomboTravel: Airport → Negombo

    Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to nearby Negombo to rest after your flight.

  2. Day2To KalpitiyaTravel: Negombo → Kalpitiya

    Transfer north along the coast to Kalpitiya, with time on the beach.

  3. Day3Kalpitiya LagoonTravel: Kalpitiya (local travel)

    A day on the Kalpitiya peninsula, with the chance to try kite surfing or take a trip on the lagoon.

    • OptionalKite surfing or a lagoon trip· Season and operator dependent
  4. Day4To AnuradhapuraTravel: Kalpitiya → Anuradhapura

    Transfer to Anuradhapura for an evening heritage visit.

  5. Day5Anuradhapura's Ancient City & SigiriyaTravel: Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

    Visit the ancient city sites of Anuradhapura, then continue to Sigiriya.

  6. Day6Sigiriya Rock Fortress & KandyTravel: Sigiriya → Kandy

    Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, then transfer to Kandy.

  7. Day7KandyTravel: Kandy (local travel)

    Visit the Temple of the Tooth and the Peradeniya Botanical Garden.

  8. Day8Scenic Journey to EllaTravel: Kandy → Ella

    A scenic transfer through the hill country to Ella, stopping at viewpoints along the way.

  9. Day9Ella & on to YalaTravel: Ella → Yala

    Enjoy Ella's sights before travelling on to Yala.

    • OptionalAfternoon safari in Yala National Park
  10. Day10The South Coast & DepartureTravel: Yala → Polhena, Matara → Airport

    Travel to the south coast at Polhena, near Matara, then continue to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure. This is a long travel day, so the timing depends on your flight; we plan it with you before you travel.

    • OptionalSnorkelling at Polhena· If sea conditions permit

Optional experiences

These can be added to your journey but are not guaranteed. Each depends on the condition shown, such as the season, sea conditions, availability or a local operator.

  • Day3Kite surfing or a lagoon tripSeason and operator dependent
  • Day9Afternoon safari in Yala National Park
  • Day10Snorkelling at PolhenaIf sea conditions permit

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