15-Day East coast tour Itinerary

The Maya Sri Lankan Holidays 15-Day East coast tour Itinerary

Itinerary Overview

Get ready for an incredible 14-night, 15-day journey that brings Sri Lanka’s magic to life! This isn’t just a trip; it’s a meticulously crafted experience combining rich cultural heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, and thrilling wildlife safaris. From ancient UNESCO World Heritage Sites and spiritual sanctuaries to misty mountains and turquoise coastal waters, every day is thoughtfully designed for your comfort, exploration, and lasting memories. Explore vibrant cities, discover the best of the East Coast, and experience the warm hospitality of Sri Lanka. Let our friendly English-speaking driver guide you through diverse landscapes, ensuring a seamless and truly humanized adventure across this stunning island

Great For :

East Coast Beach Lovers (seasonal)

Cultural & Ancient City Exploration

Mountain & Hill Country Experiences

Wildlife Safaris

Highlights

Explore Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling commercial capital.
Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and observe elephant bathing and feeding sessions.
Discover Kandy, the cultural capital, and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Explore the majestic Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), one of Sri Lanka's greatest archaeological wonders.
Go on a morning jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, renowned for "The Gathering" of elephants.
Tour Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Sri Lanka’s best-preserved ancient city.
Experience Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka’s premier surf destination, and take a lagoon safari.
Enjoy the relaxed mountain town of Ella, visiting Nine Arches Bridge and Ravana Falls.
Go on an evening jeep safari in Yala National Park, known for the highest leopard density on Earth.
Take a walking tour of the beautifully preserved 17th-century Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Enjoy beach relaxation in Bentota.

Package Included

Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Colombo for relaxation.
Enjoy stays in carefully selected 3, 4, or 5-star hotels throughout your journey.
Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including elephant bathing and feeding sessions.
Visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Exploration of local markets for gems, antiques, and traditional clothing in Kandy.
Visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
Visit to a Matale spice garden.
Explore Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Morning jeep safari in Minneriya National Park.
Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Gal Vihara Buddha Statues, Royal Palace Complex, Parakrama Samudra, and Archaeological Museum.
Swimming, snorkeling, jet skiing, or kayaking in Pasikuda.
Opportunities for surfing, lagoon safari, yoga, and exploring sand dunes in Arugam Bay.
Visits to Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Falls, and Ravana Cave.
Hiking Little Adam’s Peak or Ella Rock.
Ziplining at Flying Ravana.
Tea factory tour.
Evening jeep safari in Yala National Park.
Walking tour of the Galle Fort and City (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Transportation between destinations as per itinerary, with an English-speaking driver included.

Tour Plan

Day 1 : Arrival in Sri Lanka – Transfer to Colombo for check-in and relaxation.

Day 2 : Colombo – Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (bathing & feeding) – Transfer to Kandy.

Day 3 : Explore Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site), local markets, Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandyan cultural dance performance.

Day 4 : Visit Matale spice garden – Explore Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 5 : Sigiriya – Morning jeep safari in Minneriya National Park – Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Transfer to Pasikuda.

Day 6 : Explore and Relaxation in Pasikuda (swimming, snorkeling, luxury resorts, local fishing villages).

Day 7 : Pasikuda – Transfer to Arugam Bay – Surfing or lagoon safari.

Day 8 & 9 : Explore and Relaxation in Arugam Bay (lagoon safari, yoga, sand dunes, camping, surf lessons, fishing, Panama Crocodile Rock).

Day 10 : Arugam Bay – Transfer to Ella – Walk across Nine Arches Bridge – Visit Ravana Falls.

Day 11 & 12 : Explore and Relaxation in Ella (Hike Little Adam’s Peak / Ella Rock, leisure, Ravana Cave, ziplining, tea factory tour).

Day 13 : Ella – Transfer to Yala – Evening jeep safari in Yala National Park.

Day 14 : Yala – Transfer to Bentota – Walking tour of Galle Fort and City (UNESCO World Heritage Site) en route.

Day 15 : Bentota – Optional Colombo city shopping and landmarks (Lotus Tower, Gangaramaya Temple) – Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.

You'll stay in carefully selected hotels in Colombo 1 night , Kandy 2 nights , Sigiriya 1 night , Pasikuda 2 nights , Arugam Bay 3 nights , Ella 3 nights , Yala 1 night , and Bentota 2 nights.

Places You’ll See