The Maya Sri Lankan Holidays 21-Day Tour Itinerary
21 Days 20 Night
Itinerary Overview
Ready for the ultimate Sri Lankan adventure? Maya Sri Lankan Holidays invites you on an unforgettable 20-night, 21-day journey that perfectly blends ancient history, stunning mountains, thrilling wildlife, and blissful beaches. This comprehensive tour is designed for comfort and deep exploration, creating memories that will last a lifetime
Great For :
Ancient City & UNESCO Heritage Exploration
Scenic Mountain Landscapes & Train Journeys
Cultural Immersion & City Exploration
Wildlife Safaris & Nature Encounters
Highlights
Ancient Cities & Cultural Triangle: Explore UNESCO sites like Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and Anuradhapura.
Hill Country & Scenery: Experience Kandy's cultural vibrancy, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic with its tea factories.
Adventure & Wildlife: Hike iconic Ella landmarks like Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arches Bridge. Go on an early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park for leopard spotting
Southern Beaches & History: Relax on the tranquil beaches of Tangalle and Bentota.
City & Departure: Discover Colombo's blend of colonial charm and modern life.
Package Included
Airport meet & greet with Transportation between destinations as per itinerary, with an English-speaking driver included.
Enjoy stays in carefully selected 3, 4, or 5-star hotels throughout your journey.
Traditional village tour (bullock cart, catamaran, cooking demo).
Climb Pidurangala Rock.
Visits to Matale spice garden, Royal Botanical Gardens, and Ramboda Falls
Scenic train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.
Activities in Ella: Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, Ziplining at Flying Ravana.
Beach activities in Bentota (e.g., Sea Turtle Protection Association, optional water sports/Ayurveda).
Visit Bevis Bawa’s Brief Garden.
Colombo city tour with key landmarks.
Transportation between destinations as per itinerary, with an English-speaking driver included.
Tour Plan
Day 1 : Arrival in Sri Lanka – Transfer to Negombo for check-in and relaxation, enjoy beach time.
Day 2 : Negombo – Visit Fish Market and St. Mary’s Church – Travel to Dambulla to explore Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Transfer to Sigiriya.
Day 3 : Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Traditional Village Experience.
Day 4 : Morning jeep safari in Minneriya National Park – Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Transfer to Habarana.
Day 5 : Habarana – Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour – Visit Ruwanweliseya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Isurumuniya Temple – Overnight in Habarana.
Day 6 : Habarana – Climb Pidurangala Rock – Visit Matale spice garden – Attend traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance – Stroll around Kandy Lake and city center – Overnight in Kandy.
Day 7 : Explore Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site), local markets, Royal Botanical Gardens.
Day 8 : Kandy – Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (bathing & feeding) – Scenic journey and visit Ramboda Falls – Transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
Day 9 : Explore Nuwara Eliya: Gregory Lake, town tour, tea factory, botanical gardens, optional hike to Lover’s Leap, Seetha Amman Temple.
Day 10 : Nuwara Eliya – Scenic train journey to Ella.
Day 11 & 12 : Ella Highlights: Walk across Nine Arches Bridge, climb Little Adam’s Peak, ziplining at Flying Ravana, enjoy leisure time.
Day 13 : Stop at Ravana Falls – Visit sacred Katharagama Temple – Transfer to Yala.
Day 14 : Yala – Early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park – Afternoon transfer to Tangalle.
Day 15 & 16 : Relaxation & Explore Tangalle: Swim and relax on quiet beaches, visit Rekawa Turtle Hatchery at night, explore Mulkirigala temple caves, kayak on Tangalle Lagoon, visit Hummanaya Blowhole / Tangalle Lighthouse
Day 17 : Tangalle – Walking tour of Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Madu River safari – Transfer to Bentota.
Day 18 & 19 : Bentota Beach Day: Visit Sea Turtle Protection Association, optional water sports, enjoy traditional Ayurvedic treatments (optional), sunset at Bentota Beach.
Day 20 : Bentota – Visit Bevis Bawa’s Brief Garden – Travel to Colombo for city tour and final shopping, including Lotus Tower, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square and Galle Face Green.
Day 21 : Colombo City & Departure: Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport.
You'll stay in carefully selected hotels in Negombo 1 night, Sigiriya 2 nights, Habarana 2 nights, Kandy 2 nights, Nuwara Eliya 2 nights, Ella 3 nights, Yala 1 night, Tangalle 3 nights, Bentota 3 nights, and Colombo 1 night.