Tour detail

Cool Sri Lanka - 9 Days / 8 Nights

A complete cultural, hill-country, safari, and southern-coast route from Sigiriya to Galle with departure from Katunayake.

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Duration

9 Days / 8 Nights

Start

Katunayake

End

Katunayake

Tour overview

An itinerary built for balanced Sri Lanka travel.

Start in Sigiriya and move through Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, and Galle for a balanced first-time Sri Lanka journey.

Ideal for

Couples, small private groups, and first-time visitors who want variety without overcomplicating the route.

Experience mix

UNESCO heritage, coastline, wildlife safaris, scenic transfers, and a final urban day in Colombo.

Tour summary

Silver Package

EUR 95

EUR 118

Per person / per day

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Duration9 Days / 8 Nights

ArrivalKatunayake

DepartureKatunayake

OvernightsSigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Galle, Departure

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Day by day

Tour detail itinerary

Each day is framed around one clear transfer and a focused set of area highlights, keeping the route easy to follow.

01 Sigiriya

Day 01

Arrival | Katunayake to Sigiriya

Transfer to Sigiriya and relax at your hotel.

Highlights

Sigiriya Lion Rock Pidurangala Village safari Minneriya/Kaudulla safari

Explore day 1

02 Sigiriya

Day 02

Sigiriya Exploration

Full day to explore Sigiriya and surrounding sites.

Highlights

Sigiriya climb Frescoes Optional safari Ayurveda spa

Explore day 2

Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa | Transfer to Kandy

03 Kandy

Day 03

Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa | Transfer to Kandy

Visit Polonnaruwa, then continue to Kandy.

Highlights

Royal Palace Gal Vihara Parakrama Samudra

Explore day 3

04 Kandy

Day 04

Kandy City Tour

Explore Kandy and local landmarks.

Highlights

Tooth Relic Temple Kandy Lake Peradeniya Cultural show

Explore day 4

05 Nuwara Eliya

Day 05

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Scenic transfer to hill-country Nuwara Eliya.

Highlights

Ramboda Tea estates Gregory Lake Hakgala

Explore day 5

06 Ella

Day 06

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Travel to Ella with optional train journey.

Highlights

Nine Arch Bridge Little Adam Peak Ella Gap Ravana Falls

Explore day 6

07 Yala

Day 07

Ella to Yala

Transfer to Yala for wildlife experiences.

Highlights

Yala safari Leopards Elephants Birdlife

Explore day 7

08 Galle

Day 08

Yala to Galle

Proceed to Galle via southern coast.

Highlights

Galle Fort Church Lighthouse Boutiques

Explore day 8

09 Departure

Day 09

Galle to Katunayake | Departure

Transfer to airport for departure.

Highlights

Airport transfer Departure assistance

Explore day 9

Included

What travels with the tour

Private transfers

Accommodation per selected package

Daily breakfast

Tour coordination

Excluded

What is usually separate

International airfare

Travel insurance

Personal expenses

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