12 Days Across Sri Lanka: Culture, Wildlife, and Outdoor Thrills

12 days

Moderate

Negombo • Sigiriya • Kandy • Nuwara Eliya • Ella • Udawalawe National Park • Mirissa • Galle • Colombo 9 Days Tour

This 12-day Sri Lanka journey with Ceylon Happy Holidays offers the perfect balance of culture, adventure, wildlife, nature, and beach relaxation. From ancient kingdoms and sacred temples to misty tea-covered hills, roaring rivers, and palm-fringed shores, this thoughtfully crafted itinerary covers the very best of the island.

Sri Lanka is a welcoming, safe, and culturally rich destination, renowned for its warm hospitality and breathtaking diversity. Traveling alongside an experienced tour leader, you'll gain deep insight into the country's fascinating history, vibrant traditions, and everyday life—all while exploring at a comfortable, unhurried pace.

For those who love staying active, the tour features optional outdoor adventures including scenic hikes, white-water rafting, thrilling safaris, and jungle explorations. The best part? Sri Lanka delivers world-class experiences at exceptional value, ensuring unforgettable memories without a premium price tag.

Tour Highlights

  • Relax      on the golden beaches of Negombo and the south coast
  • Explore      ancient cave temples and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Climb      the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Discover      the ruins of Polonnaruwa by bicycle
  • Enjoy      thrilling 4x4 safaris in elephant and leopard country
  • Experience      white-water rafting and jungle adventures
  • Ride      one of the world’s most scenic hill-country trains
  • Watch      whales, visit turtle hatcheries, and cruise mangrove rivers
  • Explore      colonial Galle Fort and vibrant Colombo
What's included?
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking fees
  • Departure tax
  • WiFi
  • Accommodation      in quality 3–4 star hotels and resorts
  • Daily      breakfast
  • 10      dinners and 1 lunch
  • Fully      guided tour with an experienced tour leader
  • Private      air-conditioned transportation
  • Scenic      hill-country train journey
  • Safari      experiences
  • Airport      pick-up and drop-off
  • 24/7      local support
Exclusions
  • National park entrance fee
  • Food & drinks
  • Entry or admission fee
  • International      flights
  • Optional      activities (whale watching, diving, zip-lining, cooking classes if not      pre-booked)
  • Travel      insurance
  • Personal      expenses, drinks, or additional meals
Please note
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Dress code
  • Duration:     12 Days / 11 Nights
  • Destinations: Negombo, Kurunegala, Sigiriya,      Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala National Park,      Hambantota, Mirissa, Galle, Bentota, Colombo
  • Group      Size: 2–15 travelers
  • Age      Range: All ages welcome
  • Activity      Level: Medium (hiking, rafting, safaris, outdoor activities)
  • Tour      Type: Group / Family / Copple Tour
  • Guiding      Languages: English
    Other languages available on request: German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
What to bring