Lux Premier Holidays

Ceylon’s Best-Kept Secrets

14  Days & 
13  Nights
Day 01 - Arrival/Negombo

Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and acclimatizing, enjoying the beach or hotel amenities.

Day 02 - Negombo/Sigiriya

Explore Negombo’s local sights including its famous fish market, lagoon, and Dutch canal. Later, travel to Sigiriya and enjoy a village tour to experience authentic rural Sri Lankan life.

Day 03 - Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya

Start the day by climbing the Sigiriya Rock Fortress early to avoid the heat and crowds. In the afternoon, visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa to explore its historic ruins before returning to Sigiriya for overnight stay.

Day 04 - Sigiriya / Anuradhapura / Habarana / Minneriya

Drive to Anuradhapura and tour this sacred city, visiting ancient stupas and monasteries. Return to Habarana and enjoy an afternoon Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, famous for large herds of wild elephants.

Day 05 - Habarana / Dambulla / Matale / Kandy

On the way to Kandy, stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple to admire the impressive Buddha statues and murals. Visit a nearby spice garden to learn about Sri Lanka’s famous spices before continuing to Kandy.

Day 06 - Kandy / Peradeniya

Explore Kandy’s highlights, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. Spend time shopping for local crafts such as gems, batiks, wood carvings, and silk. End the day with a traditional cultural dance show.

Day 07 - Kandy / Nuwara Eliya

Travel to Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England.” Tour a tea factory and plantation to see how Sri Lanka’s famous tea is produced. Explore the city’s colonial architecture and botanical gardens.

Day 08 - Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains

Take a morning trip to Horton Plains National Park and hike to World’s End for stunning panoramic views. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore or relax in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 09 - Nuwara Eliya / Ella

Enjoy one of the most scenic train journeys from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya station) to Ella. Upon arrival, explore the charming town and its surroundings, including viewpoints like Little Adam’s Peak and the Nine Arches Bridge.

Day 10 - Ella / Yala

Travel to Yala National Park and experience an exciting afternoon Jeep safari, spotting wildlife such as elephants, leopards, and exotic birds.

Day 11, 12 & 13 - Yala / Galle

Travel to the historic coastal city of Galle and spend the next few days relaxing on the beach and exploring the Galle Dutch Fort and Old Town.

  • Excursion 01 – Visit the Madu River and enjoy a boat ride
     Take a scenic boat ride through the mangrove forests and small islands of the Madu River.
  • Excursion 02 – Visit a turtle farm
     Visit a nearby turtle hatchery to learn about conservation efforts and see sea turtles up close.
  • Excursion 03 – Enjoy some water sports on the Bentota River
     Spend time enjoying activities such as jet skiing, canoeing, or paddleboarding on the Bentota River.
Day 14 - Galle/Departure

Depart from Galle and travel to Colombo. If time allows, take a quick city tour of Colombo before heading to the airport for your departure.

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