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.

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starting from

USD 2300

Per Person

Minimum 4 participants required

DAY 1 — Arrival | Katunayake → Negombo

📍 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

 

DAY 2 — Negombo → Anuradhapura

📍 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

 

DAY 3 — Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

📍 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 

 

DAY 4 — Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Safari

📍 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

 

DAY 5 — Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy

📍 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

 

DAY 6 — Kandy Exploration

📍 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

 

DAY 7 — Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

📍 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

 

DAY 8 — Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Scenic Train Journey)

📍 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

 

DAY 9 — Ella Adventure Day

📍 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

 

DAY 10 — Ella → Yala

📍 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

 

DAY 11 — Yala → Mirissa

📍 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

 

DAY 12 — Mirissa → Galle

📍 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

 

DAY 13 — Galle → Colombo

📍 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

 

FINAL DAY — Departure | Colombo → Katunayake Airport

📍 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

Your dream vacation, custom-made by our experts

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