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Amazing 10 Day Tour Plan

 Day 1: Arrival – Negombo

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport/Colombo Airport


Airport pickup and transfer to hotel in Negombo.


Rest and relax at the beach


Optional: Lagoon boat ride or fish market tour

Overnight: Negombo


👉👉Hotels near this airport


Day 2: Cultural Triangle – Dambulla

  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO) 👉👉👉Read

  • Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress (evening hike recommended) 👉👉👉Read

  • Optional: Village safari with local lunch experience
     Overnight: Dambulla/Sigiriya

Day 3: Polonnaruwa & Safari

  • Morning: Cycle tour of Polonnaruwa Ancient City 👉👉 Read

  • Afternoon: Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (elephant gathering season: June–Sept)
     Overnight: Dambulla

Why stay in Dambulla after safari. 👇👇

  • ✅ Central Location for Next-Day Travel

Dambulla is a strategic hub in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. Since your next destination is Kandy staying in Dambulla cuts down travel time the following day.

  • ✅ Proximity to Safari Parks

The safari (Minneriya or Kaudulla) usually takes place in the afternoon (around 2–6 PM). These parks are closer to Dambulla (around 30–45 min), making it more efficient to stay nearby after the safari ends.

  • ✅ More Accommodation Options

Dambulla offers a wider range of accommodations — from budget to boutique — compared to Polonnaruwa, making it easier to find something that suits your style or group size.

👉👉Stay in Dambulla

  • ✅ Better Dining & Evening Options

Dambulla has more restaurants, food stops, and convenience stores, which is especially helpful after a full day of cycling and safari.

Day 4: Kandy

  • Visit Matale Spice Garden en route to Kandy

  • Explore Temple of the Tooth Relic👉👉👉👉Read

  • Cultural dance performance in the evening
     Overnight: Kandy

Day 5: Scenic Train to Ella

  • Board the iconic train from Kandy to Ella (book 1st class or observation car)👉👉Read

  • Enjoy breathtaking hill country views

  • Check in to a hilltop hotel with valley views
     Overnight: Ella

👉👉Stay in Ella

Day 6: Explore Ella--->👉👉Read

  • Hike to Little Adam’s Peak

  • Walk across Nine Arches Bridge

  • Optional: Visit Ravana Falls or relax at a local café
     Overnight: Ella

Day 7: Safari in Yala National Park👉👉👉👉Read

  • Transfer to Yala via Wellawaya

  • Afternoon safari: Spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears

  • Stay at a safari lodge or eco-resort
     Overnight: Yala/Tissamaharama

👉👉Stay In Yala


Day 8: Beach Day in Mirissa 👉👉Read/ Hikkaduwa 👉👉Read

  • Free day to relax at the beach

  • Optional: Whale watching in Mirissa (Nov–April)

  • Optional: Water sports in Bentota
     Overnight: Beach resort

Day 9: Another Beach day in Unawatuna👉👉Read

  • Drive along the scenic southern coast

  • Stop at stilt fishermen in Koggala (photo opportunity)

  • Explore Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  • Sunset walk around ramparts
     Overnight: Galle or Unawatuna


Day 10: Departure

  • Transfer back to Colombo / airport (2–3 hrs drive depending on location)

  • Optional: Short Colombo city tour (if flight is in the evening)

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