Sri Lanka Through a Local's Eyes
Negombo - Wilpattu - Habarana - Sigiriya - Mahiyanganaya - Haputale - Mawella - Colombo
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
Negombo
Negombo is a major coastal city in Sri Lanka, renowned for its historic fishing industry and vibrant sandy beaches near the international airport.
Why you'll love it
- Negombo Beach
- Dutch Fort
- Angurukaramulla Temple
Sigiriya
Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site known for its dramatic palace ruins atop a massive granite column.
Why you'll love it
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Pidurangala Rock
- Royal Gardens
Colombo
Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka, featuring a blend of colonial heritage and modern urban development.
Why you'll love it
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Galle Face Green
- National Museum of Colombo
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival – Negombo
Arrive in Colombo, transfer to Negombo. Welcome briefing.
- Airport welcome
- Local guide briefing
Negombo – Wilpattu National Park
Drive to Wilpattu. Afternoon jeep safari. Jungle glamping.
- Wilpattu safari
- Jungle glamping
Wilpattu Morning Safari & Habarana
Morning safari, drive to Habarana. Village cycle tour.
- Morning Wilpattu safari
- Village cycle tour
Habarana – Sigiriya – Angampora
Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Angampora ancient martial arts session.
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Angampora martial arts
Dambulla & Minneriya Safari
Dambulla Cave Temple. Minneriya elephant safari.
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Minneriya elephant safari
Mahiyanganaya – Vedda Village
Meet the Vedda indigenous community. Ancient tribal traditions.
- Vedda indigenous community
- Ancient tribal lifestyle
Ella & Nine Arches Bridge
Scenic drive to Ella. Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
Ella – Haputale
Visit Lipton's Seat viewpoint for tea estate panoramas.
- Lipton's Seat
- Tea estate panoramas
Haputale – Yala National Park
Afternoon jeep safari at Yala.
- Yala jeep safari
- Leopard spotting
Yala Morning Safari & Mawella
Morning safari, drive to secluded Mawella beach.
- Morning Yala safari
- Mawella beach
Rekawa Turtle Watching
Evening guided turtle watching at Rekawa beach.
- Rekawa turtle watching
- All five turtle species
Mawella – Galle Fort
Visit Galle Fort (UNESCO). Sunset walk on ramparts.
- Galle Fort
- Sunset on ramparts
Galle – Colombo
Drive to Colombo. Twilight Tuk Tuk Tour, street food.
- Twilight Tuk Tuk Tour
- Local street food
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
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