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Sri Lanka
13 Days / 12 Nights

All-in-One Explorer Tour (13 Days / 12 Nights)

Included Services

  • Private vehicle with licensed guide  or Drive guide
  • 12 nights in boutique hotels, eco-lodges, or colonial villas 
  • Daily breakfast (half-board optional)
  • Entry to all major sites and safari parks
  • Scenic train ride
  • All safaris and experiences (Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, tea, village, Galle)

Overview

Embark on a refined journey through Sri Lanka, designed especially for French-speaking travelers seeking a rich blend of culture, colonial elegance, and authentic local experiences. Over 13 days, this immersive tour takes you from ancient royal cities to misty hill stations, tea plantations, national parks, and the charming southern coast—always in comfort and at a relaxed pace. From the UNESCO wonders of Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa to the colonial echoes of Nuwara Eliya and Galle, you’ll enjoy curated experiences like a village lunch, a scenic train ride, wildlife safaris, and meetings with local artisans. Stay in boutique hotels, colonial villas, and nature-inspired lodges that reflect the spirit of each region. Whether you’re admiring leopards in Yala, sipping Ceylon tea at Lipton’s Seat, or watching the sunset over the ramparts of Galle Fort, this tour offers the perfect blend of elegance, discovery, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality.

Tour Inclusion

  • Private vehicle with licensed guide  or Drive guide
  • 12 nights in boutique hotels, eco-lodges, or colonial villas 
  • Daily breakfast (half-board optional)
  • Entry to all major sites and safari parks
  • Scenic train ride
  • All safaris and experiences (Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, tea, village, Galle)

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo → Transfer to Negombo
  • Warm welcome at the airport
  • Short transfer to the seaside town of Negombo
  • Relax on the beach or take an optional boat ride in the Dutch canal
  • Overnight in a charming hotel in Negombo
Day 2 – Negombo → Anuradhapura
  • Travel to Anuradhapura, the island’s first royal capital (~4.5 hrs)
  • Guided visit of ancient Buddhist stupas, royal gardens, and sacred Bodhi tree
  • Overnight in an eco-lodge or boutique hotel
Day 3 – Anuradhapura → Mihintale → Sigiriya
  • Morning visit to Mihintale, the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
  • Continue to Sigiriya, in the heart of the Cultural Triangle (~2.5 hrs)
  • Stay in a nature resort or treehouse near Sigiriya
Day 4 – Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Tour
  • Climb the legendary Lion Rock of Sigiriya (UNESCO)
  • Afternoon village tour with bullock cart, canoe ride & lunch with locals
  • Same lodge in Sigiriya
Day 5 – Day Trip to Polonnaruwa + Optional Safari
  • Visit Polonnaruwa ruins by bike or tuk-tuk with local guide
  • Optional: Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla (seasonal elephant gathering)
  • Overnight in Sigiriya
Day 6 – Dambulla Cave Temple → Kandy (via Matale)
  • Explore the colorful cave temples of Dambulla
  • Visit a spice garden in Matale with cooking demo (optional)
  • Arrival in Kandy, cultural capital of the hill country
  • Star hotel or colonial villa in Kandy
Day 7 – Kandy Highlights
  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO)
  • Enjoy a traditional dance show in the evening
  • Optional: Visit a tea museum or botanical garden
  • Same hotel in Kandy
Day 8 – Scenic Train to Nuwara Eliya
  • Ride the famous train from Kandy to Nanu Oya (1st class reserved)
  • Visit tea plantations and a colonial tea factory
  • Explore charming Nuwara Eliya – “Little England”
  • Stay in a manor house or colonial-style hotel or Star Hotel
Day 9 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella (via Lipton’s Seat)
  • Scenic drive or train continuation to Ella
  • Visit Lipton’s Seat Viewpoint and Nine Arch Bridge
  • Optional hike to Little Adam’s Peak
  • Overnight in a boutique lodge with a view
Day 10 – Ella → Yala National Park
  • Head to Yala (approx. 3.5 hrs)
  • Afternoon safari in Yala National Park – leopards, elephants, crocodiles
  • 🛏 Overnight in a tented safari camp or eco-lodge
Day 11 – Yala → Galle Fort (via coast)
  • Scenic coastal drive to Galle Fort (UNESCO)
  • Guided walking tour of the colonial fort city
  • Sunset walk or café stop by the ramparts
  • Stay in a boutique hotel inside the fort or beachside near Unawatuna
Day 12 – Day at Leisure – Beach or Whale Watching
  • Relax at the beach (Unawatuna, Mirissa)
  • Optional whale watching in Mirissa (Nov–Apr)
  • Same hotel in Galle
Day 13 – Galle → Colombo Airport (via optional city tour)
  • Whale watching cruise (seasonal)
  • Ayurveda massage session
  • Extra beach nights or island retreat (e.g., Kalpitiya or Bentota)
  • Upgrade to premium/luxury hotel selection
  • Add a cooking class, yoga session, or photo tour

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