MS Holiday Lanka has designed this extended round tour to give you a complete picture of Sri Lanka at a comfortable, sensible pace. Instead of rushing, you have two full weeks to explore ancient kingdoms, track leopards and elephants in multiple national parks, and unwind on the golden shores of the southern coast. We manage all your private transport, hotel logistics, and guided site visits so you can simply focus on the experience.
This itinerary is perfectly balanced for travelers who want to see it all without feeling exhausted. You will experience the historical depth of Anuradhapura and Sigiriya, the cool climates of the tea country, and the thrill of 4×4 jeep safaris in Wilpattu and Yala. We reserve the final days strictly for ocean views and beach relaxation, ensuring you end your holiday fully rested before heading home.
Your driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to a nearby hotel in the coastal town of Negombo. There are no activities planned today, giving you time to recover from your flight and relax by the pool or the beach.
We start the journey heading north toward Wilpattu National Park. You will take an afternoon jeep safari through the dense forests and natural lakes, looking for leopards and sloth bears, before continuing to the historical city of Anuradhapura for the night.
Spend the morning exploring the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first kingdom, including its massive brick pagodas and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree. In the afternoon, we drive south to your new hotel in Dambulla to rest.
Start early to climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress before the midday heat. After descending, you will enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan village lunch. Later in the afternoon, we take you on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to see the large seasonal gatherings of wild elephants.
We drive to the medieval city of Polonnaruwa to walk through the well-preserved ruins of palaces and the famous Gal Vihara rock carvings. The afternoon is kept flexible, allowing you to visit local woodcarving or batik workshops at your own pace.
We leave the Cultural Triangle and drive toward Kandy, stopping to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and a local spice garden along the way. In Kandy, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth and attend a traditional cultural dance performance in the evening.
Take a slow morning before visiting the expansive Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the city, take a walk around Kandy Lake, or simply relax at your hotel.
We drive up into the cooler, misty mountains of Nuwara Eliya. The route features stops at the Ramboda Waterfall and a working tea factory, where you will see exactly how Ceylon tea is produced and enjoy a fresh cup looking over the valleys.
Start early for a trek through Horton Plains National Park to see the World’s End viewpoint and Baker’s Falls. Afterward, your driver will drop you at the station for the scenic highland train ride to the peaceful mountain town of Ella.
Spend the morning hiking to Little Adam’s Peak and taking photos at the Nine Arches Bridge. In the afternoon, we leave the mountains and drive down to the southern dry zone, checking into your hotel near Yala National Park.
Head into Yala National Park early in the morning for a wildlife safari, keeping an eye out for leopards, elephants, and crocodiles. After the safari, we drive along the southern coast to your beach resort in Mirissa or Tangalle.
Enjoy a completely free day at your beach resort. You can swim in the ocean, book a spa treatment, or simply read a book by the pool without any scheduled travel or activities.
Take an early morning boat trip from Mirissa to look for dolphins and whales. As we travel further up the coast, we will stop to walk the cobblestone streets of the historic Galle Dutch Fort before settling into your final beach hotel in Bentota or Hikkaduwa.
After your final breakfast by the sea, we drive toward the capital city of Colombo for a short driving tour of the main sights. Your driver will then transfer you to the airport with plenty of time for your departure flight.
Absolutely. The packages on our website are just great starting points to give you ideas. When you contact MS Holiday Lanka, we will adjust the route, the number of days, and the hotel choices to perfectly match your interests, budget, and travel pace.
