The Maya Sri Lankan Holidays 15-Day Ancient City Tour Itinerary

Itinerary Overview

Get ready for an incredible 14-night, 15-day journey through the heart of Sri Lanka with the Maya Sri Lankan Holidays Tour Package. This immersive experience brings together the country’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, scenic highlands, golden beaches, thrilling wildlife safaris, and vibrant cities. From ancient UNESCO heritage sites and spiritual sanctuaries to misty mountains and turquoise coastal waters, every day is thoughtfully designed for your comfort, exploration, and to create unforgettable memories.

Great For :

Scenic Landscapes & Mountain Views

Ancient City & Cultural Exploration

Wildlife Safaris

Diverse Experiences

Highlights

Enjoy beach time and explore the lively coastal town of Negombo.
Experience an intimate jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park, home to leopards, sloth bears, and elephants.
Explore Anuradhapura Ancient City (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Sri Lanka's first capital and a sacred center of Buddhism.
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and take part in a traditional village tour including a bullock cart ride and cooking demo.
Go on a morning jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, famous for "The Gathering" of wild elephants.
Explore the majestic Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Discover Kandy, the cultural capital, and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Enjoy a scenic train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella through lush tea plantations and mountains.
Hike Little Adam’s Peak and visit the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella.
Go on an evening jeep safari in Yala National Park, known for its high leopard density.
Experience whale watching (Nov–Apr) and relax on Secret Beach in Mirissa.
Take a walking tour of the beautifully preserved Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Relax on the pristine beaches of Bentota and enjoy optional water sports or Ayurvedic treatments.

Package Included

Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Negombo For Relaxation
Enjoy stays in carefully selected 3, 4, or 5-star hotels throughout your journey.
Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park.
Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Traditional village tour including bullock cart ride, catamaran safari, cooking demo, and Sri Lankan buffet lunch.
Morning jeep safari in Minneriya National Park.
Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including various historical sites.
Visit to a Matale spice garden.
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.
Attendance at a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance (optional, implied from Kandy highlights).
Scenic journey and visit to Ramboda Falls.
Visit to Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya town tour, and tea factory exploration.
Scenic train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.
Visits to Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak in Ella.
Evening jeep safari in Yala National Park.
Whale watching tour (seasonal: Nov–Apr) in Mirissa.
Opportunities for surfing, snorkeling, hiking Coconut Tree Hill, and Parrot Rock climb (low tide only) in Mirissa.
Walking tour of the Galle Fort and city tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Enjoy a Madu River safari through mangrove forests.
Visit Sea Turtle Protection Association in Bentota.
Optional water sports (jet skiing, windsurfing) and traditional Ayurvedic treatments in Bentota.
Optional Colombo city shopping and visits to Lotus Tower, Gangaramaya Temple (implied as departure day options).
Transportation between destinations as per itinerary, with an English-speaking driver included.

Tour Plan

Day 1 : Arrival in Sri Lanka – Transfer to Negombo, enjoy beach time.

Day 2 : Negombo – Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park – Transfer to Anuradhapura.

Day 3 : Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Transfer to Sigiriya.

Day 4 : Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Village Experience.

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

Day 6 : Sigiriya – Explore Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Visit Matale spice garden – Transfer to Kandy.

Day 7 : Explore Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site), local markets, Royal Botanical Gardens, cultural dance performance (optional).

Day 8 : Kandy – Scenic journey to Nuwara Eliya, visit Ramboda Falls, Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya town, and a tea factory.

Day 9 : Nuwara Eliya – Scenic train journey to Ella, visit Nine Arches Bridge.

Day 10 : Ella Highlights: Hike Little Adam’s Peak, leisure time exploring Ella’s cafes.

Day 11 : Stop at Ravana Falls – Transfer to Yala for evening jeep safari.

Day 12 : Yala – Early morning jeep safari – Transfer to Mirissa – Whale watching (seasonal), relax on Secret Beach, optional water activities.

Day 13 : Mirissa – Walking tour of Galle Fort and city (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Madu River safari – Transfer to Bentota.

Day 14 : Bentota Beach Day: Visit Sea Turtle Protection Association, optional water sports/Ayurvedic treatments, sunset at Bentota Beach.

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 Negombo 1 night , Anuradhapura 1 night , Sigiriya 3 nights , Kandy 2 nights, Nuwara Eliya 1 night , Ella 2 nights , Yala 1 night , Mirissa 2 nights , and Bentota 2 nights.

Places You’ll See