2 Week Travel Itinerary Sri Lanka with Yala Safari & Train Ride

Colombo, Sri Lanka

14 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Unless you take a self-drive trip, visiting Sri Lanka’s interior highlights in four days is impossible alone. This 4-night tour delivers, making it ideal for travelers with limited sightseeing time. Visit UNESCO-listed Kandy, Dambulla, and Sigiriya Rock, and experience Ella, tea estates, and a Yala National Park safari. The tour includes UNESCO-site guiding for added insight, flexible accommodation options, breakfasts, and Colombo airport or hotel pickup and drop-off.

See inland Sri Lanka’s sights on a 4-night tour from Colombo
Easy traveling: hop between the sites by private vehicle with a driver-guide
Guiding at UNESCO sites such as Kandy; plus Yala, Ella, and tea farm visits
Accommodation and breakfasts included, with upgrades to 3- or 4-star hotels

What's Included

4 nights accommodation
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Driver/guide
Local guide
Transport by private vehicle
Local taxes
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance Tickets
Safari Jeep & Tickets
Breakfast (14)

Breakfast

Lunch
Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We will pick you up from Bandaranaike International Airport, or any hotel you are staying in Colombo or Kandy.

Meeting point

Colombo Fort Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka
In front of Colombo Fort Station

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

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Itinerary

Day 1

Airport / Negombo (Overnight in Negombo)

1 Stop

Negombo Lagoon (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight in Negombo. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 2

Negombo → Sigiriya (Overnight in Sigiriya/Habarana)

1 Stop

Golden Temple of Dambulla

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Sigiriya/Habarana. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Sigiriya Crown Day (Overnight in Sigiriya/Habarana)

2 Stops

Sigiriya Lion Rock

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sigiriya Craft Village

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Sigiriya/Habarana. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Ancient City - Polonnaruwa

2 Stops

Gal Vihara

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Minneriya

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Habarana. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Sigiriya → Kandy (Overnight in Kandy)

1 Stop

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Kandy. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Kandy Culture & Evening Show

2 Stops

Royal Botanical Gardens

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Kandy. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Kandy → Ella by Scenic Train (Overnight in Ella)

1 Stop

Ella

7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Ella. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Ella Highlights (Overnight in Ella)

1 Stop

Little Adam's Peak View Point

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Ella. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

Ella → Yala (Overnight near Yala)

1 Stop

Yala National Park

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Yala/Tissamaharama. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10

Yala Sunrise Drive → Mirissa (Overnight in Mirissa)

1 Stop

Yala National Park

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Mirissa. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11

Mirissa Leisure or Whale Watching (Seasonal) (Overnight in Bentota)

1 Stop

Mirissa Beach

4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Bentota. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12

Galle Fort & Beaches (Overnight in Bentota)

1 Stop

Galle Fort Lighthouse (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight in Bentota. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13

Madu Ganga River Safari & Leisure (Overnight in Bentota)

2 Stops

madu river safari ruwa/ruwa river safari

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bentota Beach

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Bentota. Select from: Standard (2-3★ Hotels) or Luxury (4★–5★ Hotels).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 14

Bentota → Colombo / Airport (Departure)

1 Stop

Colombo (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 8 reviews

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We had a fantastic time and were...

Clive D, Jul 2018

We had a fantastic time and were able to see much of the beautiful country. Jared was a very attentive guide and took great care of us. Thank goodness he drove - the traffic is awful - it took 4 hours to drive from Colombo to Kandy about 100 miles. We were able to see ancient temples, beautiful scenery, tea plantations, lovely coastlines and sit in the middle of a herd of elephants in a safari park, memories to treasure for a lifetime. Our first night was in a hotel not far from the airport and was disappointing however, our concerns were not founded for long as the rest of the accommodation was delightful. Do some planning ahead of time so you can ask the guide to take you off the standard tour if you see something you would like to visit, if you have time, Jerad was very considerate of made sure to take care of you.

The itinerary is ok for someone who...

Jennifer B, Nov 2017

The itinerary is ok for someone who is limited on time and ok with spending several hrs in a car each day. But I paid so much money just to be driven around and put in terrible hotels, nothing else is included. My “tour guide” barely spoke English so I didn’t learn much about Sri Lanka. Disappointing.

The four night, five day excursion...

uvaguy1, Oct 2017

The four night, five day excursion to the Highlands, Cultural Triangle, and southern most point of Sri Lanka from Colombo was beyond wonderful. The guide was very flexible, the accommodations perfect, and the sights and sounds incredible. From hiking through tea plantations, climbing mountains to see temples, antiquities, caves and ruins, mixing with locals, a safari filled with wildlife, and adventurous meals, one could not have asked for a better way to be introduced to this amazing island nation. I highly recommend this experience.

We just did a 4 night tour in Easter...

XiaoqiangRichard_L, Apr 2017

We just did a 4 night tour in Easter holiday. The operator wad very accommodating to our request and the itinerary was flexible enough. The driver/ guide was nice and friendly. Overall excellent experience.