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Sri Lanka Through a Local's Eyes

Negombo - Wilpattu - Habarana - Sigiriya - Mahiyanganaya - Haputale - Mawella - Colombo

14 Days / 13 Nights
Small Group
5 (28 reviews)

Overview

Go beyond the tourist trail with this deeply immersive 14-day Sri Lanka experience. Explore Wilpattu's jungle glampsite, meet the indigenous Vedda community, learn Angampora martial arts, and more.

Top Stops on This Journey

Popular destinations you'll explore across this 14-day itinerary

01
Popular Stop

Negombo

Why you'll love it

02
Popular Stop

Sigiriya

Why you'll love it

03
Popular Stop

Colombo

Why you'll love it

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival – Negombo

Arrive in Colombo, transfer to Negombo. Welcome briefing.

  • Airport welcome
  • Local guide briefing
2

Negombo – Wilpattu National Park

Drive to Wilpattu. Afternoon jeep safari. Jungle glamping.

  • Wilpattu safari
  • Jungle glamping
3

Wilpattu Morning Safari & Habarana

Morning safari, drive to Habarana. Village cycle tour.

  • Morning Wilpattu safari
  • Village cycle tour
4

Habarana – Sigiriya – Angampora

Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Angampora ancient martial arts session.

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Angampora martial arts
5

Dambulla & Minneriya Safari

Dambulla Cave Temple. Minneriya elephant safari.

  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Minneriya elephant safari
6

Mahiyanganaya – Vedda Village

Meet the Vedda indigenous community. Ancient tribal traditions.

  • Vedda indigenous community
  • Ancient tribal lifestyle
7

Ella & Nine Arches Bridge

Scenic drive to Ella. Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.

  • Nine Arches Bridge
  • Little Adam's Peak
8

Ella – Haputale

Visit Lipton's Seat viewpoint for tea estate panoramas.

  • Lipton's Seat
  • Tea estate panoramas
9

Haputale – Yala National Park

Afternoon jeep safari at Yala.

  • Yala jeep safari
  • Leopard spotting
10

Yala Morning Safari & Mawella

Morning safari, drive to secluded Mawella beach.

  • Morning Yala safari
  • Mawella beach
11

Rekawa Turtle Watching

Evening guided turtle watching at Rekawa beach.

  • Rekawa turtle watching
  • All five turtle species
12

Mawella – Galle Fort

Visit Galle Fort (UNESCO). Sunset walk on ramparts.

  • Galle Fort
  • Sunset on ramparts
13

Galle – Colombo

Drive to Colombo. Twilight Tuk Tuk Tour, street food.

  • Twilight Tuk Tuk Tour
  • Local street food
14

Colombo – Departure

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport.

  • Airport departure

What's Included

  • Daily breakfast
  • Airport transfers
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Wilpattu & Yala jeep safaris
  • Minneriya elephant safari
  • Rekawa turtle watching
  • Vedda village visit
  • Angampora session
  • Tuk Tuk tour Colombo
  • All applicable taxes

Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Personal expenses

Starting from

AUD $1,750

per person

14 Days / 13 Nights
Small Group
Sri Lanka
5 · 28 reviews
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