Sacred Peaks & Coastal Escape
14 Days / 13 Nights
Best Travel Season
December – April
Itinerary
Welcome to Sri Lanka
From ancient sacred cities and misty mountain landscapes to golden beaches and warm village smiles, Sri Lanka welcomes you with heartfelt hospitality and unforgettable experiences. Throughout your journey, Amicus Experiences will ensure you travel comfortably, safely, and deeply connected to the island’s culture, nature, and people. We are delighted to welcome you to Sri Lanka with warmth, care, and genuine local hospitality.
📍 From: Katunayake International Airport (BIA)
📍 To: Negombo
🚗 Distance: ~15 km | ~30 mins drive Airport welcome by your Amicus chauffeur-guide Private transfer to your beachside hotel.
Visit St. Mary’s Church and admire its beautiful interior and architecture
Explore the traditional fishing village and see the local fishing lifestyle
Visit the Negombo Lagoon and enjoy the scenic surroundings
Experience the local fish market (if timing permits) and see the vibrant local fishing culture
Evening beach walk and free time to explore the beachfront
Enjoy a relaxed evening at a beachside restaurant or hotel
Overnight: Negombo
Recommended Hotels
• Jetwing Sea
• Seahorse Hotel & Spa
• Camelot Beach Hotel
📍 From: Negombo 📍 To: Anuradhapura 🚗 Distance: ~170 km | ~4 hrs drive
- Morning – Scenic drive to Sri Lanka’s first ancient kingdom
- Rural village landscapes and coconut plantations along the route
- Afternoon-Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura
- Visit Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
- Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
- Ancient monasteries and archaeological ruins
- Evening- Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the sacred city at
Overnight: Anuradhapura
Recommended Hotels
• Rajarata Hotel
• Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura
• Ulagalla Resort
📍 From: Anuradhapura 📍 To: Sigiriya 🚗 Distance: ~75 km | ~2 hrs drive
- Morning -Continue through Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle Optional countryside stop for local village experiences
- Afternoon Check-in at your nature-side resort in Sigiriya Relax by the pool or enjoy the peaceful village surroundings
- Traditional Sri Lankan dinner experience
Overnight: Sigiriya
Recommended Hotels
• Water Garden Sigiriya
• Sigiriya Village Hotel
• Elephas Resort
📍 Location: Sigiriya 🚗 Distance: ~40 km | ~1 hr total travel
Morning
- Early morning Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb
- Explore frescoes, mirror wall & summit ruins
- Panoramic views over Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle
Afternoon
- Relaxation at hotel
- Optional Ayurvedic spa treatment
Evening
- Minneriya National Park jeep safari
- Experience wild elephants and birdlife
Overnight: Sigiriya
Recommended Hotels
• Water Garden Sigiriya
• Sigiriya Village Hotel
• Elephas Resort
📍 From: Sigiriya 📍 To: Kandy 🚗 Distance: ~95 km | ~2.5 hrs drive
Morning
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple Discover ancient Buddhist cave paintings and statues
Afternoon
- Spice garden visit en route Scenic drive into Kandy
Evening
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth
- Kandyan cultural dance performance
Overnight: Kandy
Recommended Hotels
• Thilanka Hotel
• Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
• Fox Kandy
📍 Location: Kandy 🚗 Distance: ~20 km | ~45 mins total
Morning
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens
- Explore tropical flora and giant palm avenues
Afternoon
- Free time for café visits, local shopping, or lakeside relaxation
- Explore Kandy town and local handicrafts
Evening
- Relaxing evening overlooking Kandy Lake
Overnight: Kandy
Recommended Hotels
• Thilanka Hotel
• Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
• Fox Kandy
📍 From: Kandy 📍 To: Nuwara Eliya 🚗 Distance: ~80 km | ~2.5–3 hrs drive
Morning
- Scenic mountain drive through tea plantations
- Stop at Ramboda Waterfall viewpoint
- Visit a tea factory and plantation experience
Afternoon
- Continue to Nuwara Eliya
- Explore Gregory Lake and colonial-era town center
- Relax in Sri Lanka’s cool hill country climate
Evening
- Free time for café hopping or lakeside walks
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya - Recommended Hotels
• Araliya Green Hills
• Galway Heights Hotel
• Hotel Glendower
📍 From: Nanu Oya 📍 To: Ella 🚂 Train Journey: ~3 hrs
Morning
- Board the scenic hill country train
- Pass waterfalls, tea estates, and mountain villages
Afternoon
- Arrive in Ella Relax at a mountain-view café
Evening
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge during golden hour
Overnight: Ella
Recommended Hotels
• EKHO Ella
• Morning Dew Boutique Hotel
• Ella Flower Garden Resort
📍 Location: Ella 🚗 Distance: ~20 km | ~45 mins total
Morning
- Little Adam’s Peak hike
- Mountain and valley viewpoints
Afternoon
- Optional Flying Ravana
- zipline Leisure time in Ella town
Evening
- Relaxed evening in the hills
- Overnight: Ella
Recommended Hotels
• EKHO Ella
• Morning Dew Boutique Hotel
• Ella Flower Garden Resort
📍 From: Ella 📍 To: Yala 🚗 Distance: ~100 km | ~2.5 hrs drive
Morning
- Drive towards Sri Lanka’s southern wilderness
Afternoon
- Safari lodge check-in
- Relax before safari
Evening
- Yala National Park jeep safari
- Opportunity to spot leopards, elephants & crocodiles
Overnight: Yala
Recommended Hotels
• Cinnamon Wild Yala
• Chaarya Resort & Spa
• Jetwing Yala
📍 From: Yala 📍 To: Mirissa 🚗 Distance: ~150 km | ~3 hrs drive
Morning
- Scenic southern coastal drive
Afternoon
- Relax on Mirissa beach Visit Coconut Tree Hill viewpoint
Evening
- Beachfront seafood dining experience
Overnight: Mirissa
Recommended Hotels
• Mandara Resort Mirissa
• Paradise Beach Club
• Somerset Mirissa
📍 From: Mirissa 📍 To: Galle 🚗 Distance: ~45 km | ~1 hr drive
Morning
- Optional whale watching excursion
Afternoon
- Explore Galle Dutch Fort
- Colonial streets, cafés & oceanfront ramparts
Evening
- Sunset walk inside the fort
Overnight: Kandy
Recommended Hotels
• Le Grand Galle
• Radisson Blu Resort Galle
• The Bartizan
📍 From: Galle 📍 To: Colombo 🚗 Distance: ~125 km | ~2.5 hrs drive
Morning
- Leisure breakfast by the coast
Afternoon
- Colombo city exploration
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Independence Square
- Shopping & café experiences
Evening
- Farewell dinner in Colombo
Overnight: Cokinbo
Recommended Hotels
• Marino Beach Colombo
• Cinnamon Red Colombo
• Fairway Colombo
📍 From: Colombo Hotel 📍 To: Katunayake International Airport (BIA) 🚗 Distance: ~35 km | ~1 hr drive
- Leisure breakfast
- Airport transfer by your chauffeur-guide
End of your Amicus Experiences journey
tour highlights
- Sunrise climb at Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura & Dambulla
- Scenic hill country train journey through tea plantations
- Wildlife safaris and south coast beach relaxation
- Ella hiking adventures and mountain landscapes
- Colonial charm of Galle Fort and Mirissa beaches
Includes
- Private transport in A/C vehicle with English speaking chauffeur-guide
- Parking; highways and petrol; accommodation & meals for the chauffeur-guide
- Daily breakfast included
- Government taxes
- 24/7 office assistance
- Overnight in hotels in double room
- Half day jeep safari in Minneriya National Park
- Half board in Kandy
- Half board in Yala
Excludes
- Air ticket expenses from your country to Sri Lanka and return journey
- Extra items consumed / facilities utilized in Hotels
- Tips to service men and drivers
- Expenses of personal nature such as liquor, cigarettes etc
- Camera Charges and video recording charges payable at the sites
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