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Dambulla Cave Temple

Anuradhapura

Ella Nine Arch Bridge

Mirissa Coconut Tree Hill viewpoint, southern Sri Lanka

Mirissa Coast

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Operated by Ravana ToursLocal Sri Lankan travel specialist

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Ancient heritage, mountains & coastAnuradhapura, Ella, Arugam Bay, Yala & Mirissa

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Private tourTravel with your own group

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Private tourist driverEnglish-speaking driver throughout your tour

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13 days / 12 nightsMay–September for East Coast travel

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1–24 travellersCar, van or bus quotation

About This Tour

Join this 13-day private trip through Sri Lanka’s culture, dramatic scenery, and scenic coastlines. Start with a night in Negombo, then head to Anuradhapura and walk through its ancient city. Then go on to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the island’s best-known sights. Next, visit the ancient temples in the Cultural Triangle.

After that, ride into Ella’s highlands. Spend time at viewpoints with big views, see waterfalls, and enjoy the wide green hills. From there, continue to the east coast. Arugam Bay is a calmer stop where the pace feels easier.

Later, head south towards Yala National Park, where you can join an optional wildlife safari. Finish with two quiet nights in Mirissa. You can spend time along Sri Lanka’s southern shore at your own speed, with the help of your private tourist driver.

Tour Highlights

Ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom & Sacred Buddhist SitesSigiriya Rock Fortress & Dambulla Cave TemplePolonnaruwa Ancient City & Cultural HeritageScenic Hill Country Journey to EllaNine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak & Ravana FallsArugam Bay Beaches, Surfing & Pottuvil LagoonOptional Yala National Park Wildlife SafariTangalle’s Beautiful Southern CoastlineMirissa Beach & Optional Whale Watching

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$314 per person

Private transport + English-speaking tourist driver only. The displayed rate is for the standard 13-day tour. Hotels, meals, safaris, train tickets, local guides and optional activities cost extra. Additional services can be arranged on request.

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13 DAYS · 12 NIGHTS

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Daily itinerary · 13 days

Day 01Airport → Negombo | Coastal Welcome⌄

When you land at Bandaranaike International Airport, your private driver will be waiting. You will go straight to Negombo.

Next, check in at your hotel. Then take it easy after your flight.

If you arrive early, you can take a calm walk on Negombo Beach. You may also stop by the fishing village. Another option is a visit to the Dutch Canal.

For your first night, plan for a quiet evening near the coast.

Overnight: Negombo

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Day 02Negombo → Anuradhapura | Journey to the Ancient Capital⌄

Finish breakfast, then check out. Get ready to go to Anuradhapura, a key ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka. You will pass through the countryside. You can pause for drinks and a meal before you reach the city.

When you arrive, see a few holy places, like Ruwanwelisaya Stupa and the Sri Maha Bodhi. Which ones you visit can depend on the time you get in. After that, check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the evening at ease.

Overnight: Anuradhapura

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Day 03Anuradhapura → Mihintale | Ancient Heritage & Sacred Temples⌄

Start your morning in Anuradhapura and take time to look around at the old places. Visit Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiriya, and the larger monastery areas that still stand today.

After you eat lunch, you can go on a side trip to Mihintale. It is a key Buddhist stop, and you will see ancient ruins with pleasant views.

Come back to Anuradhapura in the late afternoon. Then head to your hotel and unwind.

Overnight: Anuradhapura

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Day 04Anuradhapura → Dambulla → Sigiriya | Cultural Triangle Discovery⌄

After breakfast, head out from Anuradhapura. Travel toward Sigiriya across Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.

On the way, make a stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple. You will see well-known Buddhist statues and old murals inside the caves.

Then reach Sigiriya. Take time for lunch before you check in at your place to stay.

In the afternoon, you can join an optional visit to a village to see local life. Or just unwind at the hotel.

Overnight: Sigiriya

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Day 05Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa | Rock Fortress & Ancient Kingdoms⌄

Go to Sigiriya Rock Fortress first. Take time to look at the old gardens, the faded frescoes, and the wide views from the top. Have breakfast, or pause for a bit, then head on to Polonnaruwa. There, see what is left of Sri Lanka’s old medieval capital. Stop at the Royal Palace ruins and Gal Vihara, plus a few other chosen archaeological spots. Come back to Sigiriya in the late afternoon. Spend the evening at ease.

Overnight: Sigiriya

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Day 06Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella | Scenic Mountain Journey⌄

Have an early breakfast, then check out. Start the trip to Ella across Sri Lanka’s central highlands. You will go through Kandy and then Nuwara Eliya. Along the route, you will pass tea estates, mountain views, and small hill-country towns.

If time allows, stop at a tea factory. Or you can take a moment at a viewpoint for photos. Keep going after that. Reach Ella in the evening, after a long day on the road.

Overnight: Ella

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Day 07Ella → Nine Arch Bridge → Little Adam’s Peak | Mountain Adventures⌄

Have breakfast, then go to Nine Arch Bridge. It sits in an area with green hills and lots of tea plants.

Next, head toward Little Adam’s Peak. If you want, take the short walk up for wide views of the mountains.

After lunch, look around Ella. You can go to Ravana Falls, or just hang out in a café in town.

In the afternoon, take it easy back at your place to stay.

Overnight: Ella

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Day 08Ella → Wellawaya → Arugam Bay | From Mountains to the East Coast⌄

After breakfast, head out of Ella and make your way to Arugam Bay via Wellawaya. Take in the eastern countryside along the route. One area looks misty and hilly, then the scene shifts into the dry-zone plains. Later, you will see the coast and the sea.

Plan a stop for lunch and drinks before you reach Arugam Bay. Once you arrive, check into your hotel. Then spend the evening relaxing by the ocean.

Overnight: Arugam Bay

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Day 09Arugam Bay → Pottuvil Lagoon | Beaches & Coastal Nature⌄

Start your day with breakfast. Then spend the morning the way you want. You can relax on Arugam Bay Beach, or join an optional surf lesson.

In the later part of the day, go to Pottuvil Lagoon on an optional guided boat trip. Keep an eye out for birds, mangrove areas, and other small creatures.

Head back to Arugam Bay in the afternoon. After that, you get free time right on the beach.

Overnight: Arugam Bay

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Day 10Arugam Bay → Tissamaharama → Yala | Wildlife Safari Adventure⌄

Post-breakfast, check out. Then head toward Tissamaharama, taking the road through the south-eastern countryside of Sri Lanka. Along the way, pause for drinks and quick snack breaks. Stop again for photos when the views look good. Aim to reach the area close to Yala National Park by later in the day.

If you arrive in time, you can take part in an optional afternoon jeep safari in Yala. If you are lucky, you may see elephants, crocodiles, deer, and wild boar. Birds are also common there, and you might spot many kinds. There is also a chance of seeing a leopard.

Go back to your hotel in the evening.

Overnight: Tissamaharama / Yala

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Day 11Yala → Tangalle → Mirissa | Southern Coastal Discovery⌄

After breakfast, head out from the Yala area. Take the road west along the south coast of Sri Lanka.

Pause near Tangalle. Take in the warm, tropical beaches there. Have lunch with a view of the ocean.

Keep going past the seaside towns. Aim for Mirissa and plan to reach it in the afternoon.

Check into your hotel when you arrive. Then unwind near the water. Or go for a late visit to Coconut Tree Hill and catch the sunset.

Overnight: Mirissa

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Day 12Mirissa → Weligama → Galle Fort | Southern Coast Exploration⌄

Start the day with an optional whale-watching trip from Mirissa, if it is available. The main whale-watching season is from November to April, so this activity may not be available during the recommended travel season. If that does not work out, just spend the morning on the beach and take it easy.

Afterward, head along the coast toward Weligama. Then continue on to Galle Fort, a historic area with a strong old-world feel. Walk through the small lanes and see the colonial-style buildings. Also check out the lighthouse and the spots with views over the sea.

Finish by going back to Mirissa in the late afternoon. Wrap up your last evening near the ocean.

Overnight: Mirissa

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Day 13Mirissa → Bandaranaike International Airport | Departure⌄

Have breakfast, then check out of the hotel. After that, get ready for your trip back home. If your flight is later, take a bit of time to wander around Mirissa. When you are ready, you will start a private ride to the airport. The route will use the Southern Expressway. Your driver will plan the timing based on when your flight leaves, so you still have enough time to check in at the airport.

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MAP OF SRI LANKA

Tour Route Map

OpenStreetMap with Day 01–13 numbered pins and route connections; road routing loads when available.

Solid black lines follow mapped roads when routing is available. Dashed segments show an indicative connection only. Train, walking and lagoon activities are not represented as driving routes. Google Maps links below provide road directions.

↗ Part 1 · Airport → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya ↗ Part 2 · Sigiriya → Ella ↗ Part 3 · Ella → Arugam Bay → Yala ↗ Part 4 · Yala → Mirissa → Airport

Tour Route & Overnight Stays

Destination	Nights
Negombo	1 Night
Anuradhapura	2 Nights
Sigiriya	2 Nights
Ella	2 Nights
Arugam Bay	2 Nights
Tissamaharama / Yala	1 Night
Mirissa	2 Nights
Total	12 Nights

Tour Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Tour Type: Private Cultural, Coastal & Nature Adventure
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking tourist driver
Recommended Travel Season: May to September, particularly for East Coast experiences. Sea conditions on the southern coast may vary during this period.
Ideal For: Couples, families, adventure seekers and travellers interested in exploring Sri Lanka’s ancient heritage, eastern beaches and mountain scenery.

What’s Included

Included

✓Private air-conditioned vehicle

✓English-speaking private tourist driver

✓Airport pickup and drop-off

✓Fuel, tolls, parking and driver-related expenses

✓Itinerary coordination and travel assistance

Not Included

×Guest hotels and overnight accommodation

×Meals and beverages

×Entrance fees and optional local guides

×River rafting, boat trips, cooking sessions and cultural performances

×Train tickets, airfares and visas

Tour Pricing & Additional Arrangements

The price shown includes private transport only. You get an air-conditioned vehicle and a driver who speaks English.

The transport price does not include places to stay, meals, entry tickets, safari jeeps, train tickets, local guides, or any optional add-ons.

If you want, we can help set up those items. This may include hotels, sightseeing, guides at local sites, wildlife safaris, entry tickets, scenic train trips, and other travel plans. Just ask us when you contact us.

Prices change by travel dates, what is available, and which services you select. Send us your details so we can give you a tailored quote.

Overnight Stays: The places listed are recommended stops for the night. Guests may arrange their own stays. We can also arrange them, but there is an extra charge.

Please Note: Extra services are not included in the transport price shown. Any additional services and their costs will be clearly confirmed in your quotation.

Important Information

Optional activities, park visits and boat trips depend on local conditions and availability. The plan can be changed to match when you arrive and leave, what the weather is like, and what you prefer for travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are there two nights in Anuradhapura before the Cultural Triangle drive?

Days 02–03 keep you in Anuradhapura for the first monuments and an optional Mihintale side trip. On Day 04 you check out and continue to Dambulla and Sigiriya.

Can Polonnaruwa be explored without changing the Sigiriya hotel?

Yes. Day 05 visits Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Polonnaruwa, then returns to the same Sigiriya base. It is an active sightseeing day, so an early start is recommended.

How demanding is the Sigiriya–Kandy–Nuwara Eliya–Ella journey on Day 06?

It is one of the longest road transfers in this itinerary. Plan an early start, keep sightseeing breaks short, and expect to reach Ella in the evening. A slower itinerary would need an extra night.

What is optional on the second Arugam Bay day?

Day 09 can be a relaxed beach day. You may request a surfing session or a guided Pottuvil Lagoon boat visit for an additional charge, subject to conditions.

How does the Galle Fort excursion work while staying in Mirissa?

Day 12 is a return excursion: start in Mirissa, visit Weligama and Galle Fort, and return to Mirissa for the second overnight. Optional whale watching depends on season and sea conditions.

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Route pins use geographic coordinates; fallback lines are illustrative and do not represent verified driving directions. Train travel, wildlife visits and sightseeing stops depend on local conditions. No booking is confirmed until the Ravana Tours team responds.