Luxury 10-Day Sri Lanka Adventure: Beaches, Culture, Wildlife &amp; Cuisine

Beachfront luxury resort with excellent amenities and dining options.

Heritance Negombo (Luxury)

Modern luxury hotel with spa and ocean views.

The Beach Boutique Hotel (Mid)

Comfortable stay with easy beach access.

Pledge 3 (Budget)

Affordable guesthouse near the beach.

Day 2

Cultural Triangle: Sigiriya and Dambulla

Negombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla | Approx drive: 4.5

Activities

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
Enjoy traditional Sri Lankan cuisine

Stay area: Sigiriya

Water Garden Sigiriya (Luxury)

Luxury resort with beautiful gardens and pool near Sigiriya.

Jetwing Vil Uyana (Luxury)

Eco-luxury resort with unique villas and nature immersion.

Hotel Sigiriya (Mid)

Comfortable hotel with pool and good location.

Aliya Resort and Spa (Mid)

Good value with spa facilities.

Day 3

Polonnaruwa and Minneriya Safari

Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park | Approx drive: 2.5

Activities

Explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Afternoon safari at Minneriya National Park to see elephants

Stay area: Sigiriya

Water Garden Sigiriya (Luxury)

Stay another night to relax after safari.

Jetwing Vil Uyana (Luxury)

Ideal for nature lovers with luxury amenities.

Hotel Sigiriya (Mid)

Convenient base for day trips.

Kandy: Temple and Cultural Show

Sigiriya to Kandy | Approx drive: 2.5

Activities

Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
Explore Kandy Lake and market
Attend evening cultural dance show

Stay area: Kandy

Earl's Regency Hotel (Luxury)

Upscale hotel with panoramic views and spa.

The Grand Kandyan Hotel (Luxury)

Modern luxury with central location.

Hotel Suisse (Mid)

Historic hotel near the lake.

Thilanka Hotel (Mid)

Comfortable stay with good amenities.

Day 5

Tea Country and Nuwara Eliya

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via scenic tea plantations | Approx drive: 2.5

Activities

Visit a tea plantation and factory
Explore Nuwara Eliya town and botanical gardens
Enjoy cool climate and colonial architecture

Stay area: Nuwara Eliya

Heritance Tea Factory (Luxury)

Unique luxury hotel in a converted tea factory.

The Grand Hotel (Luxury)

Colonial-era luxury hotel with elegant grounds.

Araliya Green Hills Hotel (Mid)

Comfortable hotel with good location.

Jetwing St. Andrew's (Mid)

Historic hotel with golf course.

Day 6

Adventure in Horton Plains and Transfer to Ella

Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains and then Ella | Approx drive: 3.5

Activities

Early morning hike in Horton Plains National Park to World's End
Visit Baker's Falls
Drive to Ella with scenic stops

Stay area: Ella

98 Acres Resort & Spa (Luxury)

Luxury eco-resort with stunning valley views.

Mountain Heavens (Luxury)

Boutique luxury with panoramic mountain views.

Ella Jungle Resort (Mid)

Comfortable stay surrounded by nature.

The Secret Ella (Mid)

Cozy hotel with good access to attractions.

Day 7

Ella: Relaxation and Little Adam's Peak

Around Ella | Approx drive: 0.5

Activities

Hike Little Adam's Peak
Visit Nine Arches Bridge
Relax at hotel spa or nearby waterfalls

Stay area: Ella

98 Acres Resort & Spa (Luxury)

Continue luxury stay with spa and views.

Mountain Heavens (Luxury)

Ideal for relaxation and adventure.

Ella Jungle Resort (Mid)

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Good balance of comfort and nature.

Day 8

Yala National Park Safari

Ella to Yala National Park | Approx drive: 4.5

Activities

Drive to Yala
Afternoon safari in Yala National Park to see leopards and wildlife

Stay area: Yala area

Jetwing Yala (Luxury)

Luxury safari lodge near park entrance.

Leopard Trails (Luxury)

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Exclusive luxury tented camp with guided safaris.

Cinnamon Wild Yala (Mid)

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Comfortable lodge with good facilities.

Day 9

Beach Relaxation at Tangalle

Yala to Tangalle | Approx drive: 2.5

Activities

Transfer to Tangalle
Relax on pristine beaches
Enjoy fresh seafood dining

Stay area: Tangalle

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort (Luxury)

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High-end beachfront resort with private villas.

Le Grand Tangalle (Luxury)

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Boutique luxury hotel with excellent service.

Villa Tangalle (Mid)

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Comfortable stay close to beach.

Day 10

Return to Colombo via Galle

Tangalle to Colombo via Galle | Approx drive: 5.5

Activities

Morning at beach
Drive to Galle
Explore Galle Fort and colonial architecture
Continue to Colombo for departure

Stay area: Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo (Luxury)

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Luxury city hotel with excellent dining.

Shangri-La Colombo (Luxury)

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Upscale hotel with sea views and spa.

Galle Face Hotel (Luxury)

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Historic hotel with colonial charm.

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