Classic Sri Lanka Island Loop

Itinerary

1. Day 1BIA → Sigiriya · Rock fortress climb · Dambulla Cave Temple
2. Day 2Minneriya elephant safari · Polonnaruwa Ancient City UNESCO
3. Day 3Kandy · Temple of the Tooth · Peradeniya Gardens · Cultural show
4. Day 4Nuwara Eliya tea estates · World's End, Horton Plains · Ella Nine Arch Bridge
5. Day 5Yala National Park full-day leopard safari
6. Day 6Galle Fort UNESCO · Mirissa whale watching (seasonal) · Hikkaduwa coral reef
7. Day 7Leisure morning on the beach · Drive → BIA via Expressway

Places on this tour

Yala National Park

Home to the highest density of leopards in the world. Jeep safaris reveal elephants, crocodiles and sloth bears.

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Dambulla Cave Temple

Sri Lanka's largest cave temple complex with 153 Buddha statues and stunning ancient frescoes spanning 2,100 years.

ReligiousCultural Triangle

Galle Fort

A UNESCO World Heritage Dutch colonial fort with cobblestone streets, boutique cafés and ocean-view ramparts.

HeritageSouth

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Wander the medieval royal city with its iconic Gal Vihara rock sculptures and Parakrama Samudra reservoir.

HeritageCultural Triangle