Explore Sri Lanka · 14D/13N
Heritage,
Wildlife & Sunset
Beaches
Sri Lanka's most complete journey — 6 UNESCO sites, leopard safaris, the world's most scenic train ride, golden beaches at Bentota and a relaxing finish in Colombo. Fourteen days, one unforgettable island.
14
Days
6
UNESCO Sites
3
Beaches
100%
Private
4.9
/5
HK
Two weeks, six UNESCO sites, a leopard safari and Bentota sunsets — this tour has everything. Absolutely no wish was unfulfilled!
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UNESCO
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
13 Nights · 14 Days · Live Route Map
Heritage, Wildlife & Sunset
Negombo to Colombo
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6
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
2
Jeep Safaris — Minneriya & Yala
3hrs
Scenic Train — Nanu Oya to Ella
2
Beaches — Negombo & Bentota
Tour Itinerary
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Coastal & Beach
Wildlife Safari
Hill Country
UNESCO Heritage
Culture & Temple
Leisure & City
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Full 14-Day Route
Negombo → Colombo
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6
UNESCO Heritage Sites
2
Wildlife Jeep Safaris
3hrs
Scenic highland train ride
2
Beach destinations
13
Nights · 14 days
Tour Highlights
Fourteen Days of Heritage,
Wildlife & Sunset Beaches
Explore six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, track leopards in Yala, witness the world-famous elephant gathering at Minneriya, ride the most scenic train on earth, and unwind on golden beaches — Sri Lanka's ultimate cultural and wildlife journey in one unforgettable fortnight.
6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO Heritage Trail
Six UNESCO Sites — Ancient Kingdoms & Sacred Temples
This itinerary takes you through six of Sri Lanka's most magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites — from the sacred ancient capital of Anuradhapura and the medieval city of Polonnaruwa, to the breathtaking Sigiriya Rock Fortress (200m, 1,200 steps), the Dambulla Cave Temple with its 150+ Buddha statues, Kandy's revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and the colonial splendour of the Galle Dutch Fort. A true deep-dive into 2,500 years of civilisation.
Anuradhapura
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Polonnaruwa
Dambulla Cave Temple
Temple of the Tooth · Kandy
2 Jeep Safaris
Wildlife & Safaris
Leopard Safari & Elephant Gathering
Jeep safari at Yala National Park — the world's highest leopard density — tracking Sri Lankan leopards, wild elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles. Then experience the legendary Minneriya elephant gathering, where hundreds of wild elephants converge around an ancient reservoir.
Leopard Tracking · Yala
Minneriya Elephant Gathering
Sloth Bears & Crocodiles
World's Most Scenic Train
Hill Country
Scenic Train & Ella Exploration
Board the iconic train from Nanu Oya to Ella — regularly voted one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys — gliding past emerald tea valleys, misty mountain passes and cascading waterfalls. Then hike Little Adam's Peak for 360° panoramas and photograph the legendary Nine Arches Bridge.
Nanu Oya → Ella Train
Nine Arches Bridge
Little Adam's Peak Hike
Elephant Experience
Culture & Wildlife
Kandy Culture & Pinnawala Elephants
Witness the moving candlelit evening puja at Kandy's UNESCO Sacred Tooth Temple, take in a Kandyan cultural dance performance, and stroll the Royal Botanical Gardens. Then visit Pinnawala — the world's largest elephant orphanage — for the unforgettable river bathing and feeding experience.
Sacred Tooth Temple
Evening Puja Ceremony
Pinnawala Elephant Bathing
Golden Beaches & Leisure Days
Beaches & Slow Travel
Sunset Beaches, Ayurveda & Colombo City
Arrive at Negombo's west coast beach with its charming Dutch canals and catamaran sunsets. Unwind in Kandy for a full leisure day of Ayurveda spa, cooking classes and lakeside cafés. Then spend two golden days at Bentota — river boat safari through mangrove forests, water sports, and a romantic beach dinner — before a final Colombo city tour taking in Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, and the vibrant Pettah Market.
Negombo Beach & Dutch Canals
Kandy Ayurveda Leisure Day
Bentota River Boat Safari
Water Sports
Colombo City Tour
Day by Day
Sri Lanka Heritage, Wildlife & Sunset Beaches
13 Nights / 14 Days · Six UNESCO sites, wild leopard safaris, the world's most scenic train ride, a relaxing day in Kandy and golden beaches at Bentota — Sri Lanka's most complete journey for European travellers.
01
DAY 01
Arrival · Negombo Beach
Airport Transfer · Dutch Canals · Sunset Walk · Seafood Dinner
Negombo
Day 01 · Arrival
Negombo
Schedule
Airport meet & greet · 20 min transfer to NegomboTransfer
Relax on Negombo's golden west coast beachLeisure
Dutch colonial canal boat rideExperience
Sunset walk along the beachfrontLeisure
Fresh seafood dinner · beachfront restaurantsDinner
Highlights
West Coast Beach
Dutch Canals
Airport 20 min
Overnight · NegomboBeachfront hotel · 1st of 13 nights
02
DAY 02
Anuradhapura — UNESCO Sacred City
Ancient Capital · Sacred Bodhi Tree · Colossal Stupas
Anuradhapura
Day 02 · UNESCO
Anuradhapura
Schedule
Drive from Negombo · 3 hrs through the cultural triangleTransfer
Sri Maha Bodhi — the sacred Bodhi tree · 2,300 years oldUNESCO
Ruwanwelisaya & Jetavanaramaya — colossal white stupasHeritage
Royal palace ruins, moonstone & Isurumuniya TempleHeritage
Sunset over the ancient sacred cityExperience
Highlights
Sacred Bodhi Tree
Colossal Stupas
UNESCO WHS
Overnight · AnuradhapuraHeritage hotel · 1 night
03
DAY 03
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
UNESCO Palace · 200m Climb · Ancient Frescoes · Village Tour
Sigiriya
Day 03 · UNESCO
Sigiriya
Schedule
Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb · 200m · 1,200 ancient stepsUNESCO
5th-century frescoes & mirror wall inscriptionsHeritage
Lion Paw Gate entrance & symmetrical water gardensHeritage
Optional village cycling · Habarana rice paddies & lakesOptional
Authentic Sri Lankan village lunchExperience
Highlights
200m Rock Climb
Ancient Frescoes
Lion Paw Gate
Overnight · SigiriyaJungle-edge boutique hotel · 1 night
04
DAY 04
Polonnaruwa · Minneriya Safari
UNESCO Medieval City · Gal Vihara Buddhas · Elephant Gathering Safari
Sigiriya
Day 04 · UNESCO + Safari
Polonnaruwa · Minneriya
Schedule
Explore Polonnaruwa UNESCO medieval city by bicycleUNESCO
Gal Vihara — magnificent rock-cut Buddha statuesHeritage
Royal palace complex & Rankot Vihara stupaHeritage
Afternoon jeep safari · Minneriya — "The Gathering"Wildlife
Hundreds of wild elephants converge at the ancient tankWildlife
Highlights
Gal Vihara Buddhas
The Gathering
Wild Elephants
Overnight · SigiriyaJungle-edge boutique hotel · 2nd night
05
DAY 05
Dambulla Cave Temple · Pinnawala
UNESCO Cave Shrine · 80 Buddhas · Elephant Orphanage · Kandy
Kandy
Day 05 · UNESCO
Dambulla · Pinnawala · Kandy
Schedule
Dambulla Cave Temple · 5 sacred caves · UNESCO WHSUNESCO
80 gilded Buddha statues & 2,100 m² ceiling paintingsHeritage
Pinnawala — elephant bathing & feeding · 80+ rescued elephantsWildlife
Maha Oya river elephant bathing showWildlife
Drive to Kandy · 1.5 hrs · evening arrivalTransfer
Highlights
5 Sacred Caves
80 Gilded Buddhas
Pinnawala Elephants
Overnight · KandyHill-view boutique hotel · 1st of 3 nights
06
DAY 06
Kandy City Tour
Temple of Tooth UNESCO · Royal Botanical Gardens · Kandyan Dance
Kandy
Day 06 · Culture
Kandy
Schedule
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic · UNESCO WHSUNESCO
Evening puja ceremony — candlelit devotional offeringExperience
Royal Botanical Gardens · Peradeniya · orchid collectionLeisure
Kandy Lake evening walkLeisure
Optional Kandyan cultural dance showOptional
Highlights
Sacred Tooth Temple
Evening Puja
Botanical Gardens
Overnight · KandyHill-view boutique hotel · 2nd of 3 nights
07
DAY 07
Kandy Relax Day
Ayurveda Spa · Cooking Class · Lake Walk · Slow Travel Day
Kandy
Day 07 · Leisure
Kandy
Schedule
Optional Ayurveda spa treatment — full body & herbalOptional
Optional Sri Lankan cooking class with local familyOptional
Light nature walk around Kandy LakeLeisure
Handicraft & gem shopping · Kandy marketLeisure
Coffee & cake at lakeside cafésLeisure
Highlights
Ayurveda Option
Cooking Class
Full Leisure Day
Overnight · KandyHill-view boutique hotel · 3rd of 3 nights
08
DAY 08
Nuwara Eliya — Tea Country
Tea Plantation · Tea Factory · Gregory Lake · Little England at 1,868m
Nuwara Eliya
Day 08 · Tea Country
Nuwara Eliya
Schedule
Scenic drive from Kandy through highlandsTransfer
Tea plantation guided walk & tastingExperience
Working tea factory visit — Ceylon tea processingExperience
Gregory Lake walk · optional rowboat rideOptional
Colonial town walk · Victoria ParkLeisure
Highlights
Tea Plantation
Tea Factory Tour
Gregory Lake
Overnight · Nuwara EliyaColonial hill hotel · 1,868 m altitude · 1 night
09
DAY 09
Scenic Train · Ella Arrival
Nanu Oya → Ella · Tea Valleys · Misty Highlands · Nine Arches
Ella
Day 09 · Scenic Train
Nanu Oya · Ella
Schedule
Iconic scenic train: Nanu Oya → Ella · approx. 3 hrsExperience
Sweeping emerald tea valleys & misty mountain passesScenic
Cascading waterfalls visible from train windowsScenic
Arrive Ella · check in · settle into highland villageLeisure
Evening dinner with Ella Gap mountain valley viewsDinner
Highlights
Scenic Train · 3 hrs
Tea Valley Views
Ella Village
Overnight · EllaHighland boutique hotel · 1st of 2 nights
10
DAY 10
Ella Exploration Day
Nine Arches Bridge · Little Adam's Peak · Sunset Mountain Views
Ella
Day 10 · Highlands
Ella
Schedule
Nine Arches Bridge walk & photography (trains 9AM & 3PM)Experience
Little Adam's Peak hike — 360° valley panoramasAdventure
Sunset mountain views from Ella hilltop barsLeisure
Tea café with misty valley viewsLeisure
Optional zipline adventure in EllaOptional
Highlights
Nine Arches Bridge
Little Adam's Peak
360° Panoramas
Overnight · EllaHighland boutique hotel · 2nd of 2 nights
11
DAY 11
Yala National Park Safari
Wild Leopards · Elephants · Sloth Bears · Jeep Safari
Yala / Tissa
Day 11 · Wildlife
Yala National Park
Schedule
Drive from Ella to Yala · 3–4 hrsTransfer
Afternoon jeep safari · leopard trackingWildlife
Elephants, sloth bears & saltwater crocodilesWildlife
200+ bird species including painted storksWildlife
World's highest density of wild leopards — 979 km² parkWildlife
Highlights
Wild Leopards
Jeep Safari
Sloth Bears
Overnight · Yala / TissamaharamaEco lodge near the park · 1 night
12
DAY 12
Bentota Beach Arrival
Golden Beach · Bentota River Boat Safari · Sunset · Mangroves
Bentota
Day 12 · Beach
Bentota
Schedule
Drive from Yala to Bentota · approx. 3 hrsTransfer
Arrive at golden Bentota beachfront hotelLeisure
Bentota River boat safari · mangroves & bird sanctuariesExperience
Birdwatching · kingfishers, herons & river wildlifeWildlife
Sunset beach walk & seafood dinnerDinner
Highlights
Golden Beach
River Safari
Mangroves
Overnight · BentotaBeachfront hotel · 1st of 2 nights
13
DAY 13
Bentota Leisure Day
Water Sports · Ayurveda Spa · Beach Relaxation · Romantic Dinner
Bentota
Day 13 · Leisure
Bentota
Schedule
Optional water sports · jet ski & banana boatOptional
Optional half-day Ayurveda spa treatmentOptional
Optional lagoon catamaran sunset cruiseOptional
Full day beach relaxation & swimmingLeisure
Romantic candlelight beach dinnerDinner
Highlights
Full Leisure Day
Water Sports
Ayurveda Option
Overnight · BentotaBeachfront hotel · 2nd of 2 nights
14
DAY 14
Colombo City Tour · Departure
Galle Face Green · Gangaramaya Temple · Pettah Market · Airport
Departure
Day 14 · Farewell
Colombo
Schedule
Galle Face Green · colonial oceanfront promenadeExperience
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple — eclectic & historicExperience
Independence Square & Colombo's colonial quarterExperience
Pettah Market & modern shopping mallsLeisure
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport · 40 minTransfer
Highlights
Galle Face Green
Gangaramaya Temple
Pettah Market
Departure DayTransfer to Bandaranaike International Airport · approx. 40 min
Package Details
What's Included
A fully supported private journey — 6 UNESCO sites, two wildlife safaris, a scenic train ride, Ayurveda, Bentota beaches and Colombo, all seamlessly arranged.
Airport transfers on arrival (Negombo) & departure (Colombo → BIA)
13 nights accommodation — beach, heritage, boutique & eco lodge (breakfast daily)
Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur-guide throughout
All 6 UNESCO entrance fees — Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy Temple & Galle
Minneriya National Park jeep safari — "The Gathering" elephant spectacle
Yala National Park jeep safari — leopard, elephant & sloth bear tracking
Scenic train tickets: Nanu Oya → Ella (2nd class reserved)
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage entrance — river bathing & feeding session
Bentota River boat safari — mangroves & birdwatching included
Colombo city tour with private guide on final day
Government taxes & service charges
24/7 WhatsApp support from Pixel Ceylon Tours team
International flights to/from Colombo
Sri Lanka tourist visa (ETA — online, approx. USD 35)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Lunches & personal beverages (unless stated)
Optional activities: Ayurveda spa, cooking class, water sports, zipline
Kandyan cultural dance show (optional, payable locally)
Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal shopping, laundry, spa & room extras
Good to know: All tours are fully private — you will never share vehicles or guides with other groups. Accommodation can be upgraded to luxury or 5-star properties on request. Pricing is based on twin-share; solo traveller supplements apply. The Kandy relax day is included to give European guests time to slow down and enjoy Sri Lanka's hill capital at their own pace.
Pricing & Booking
Your Complete Sri Lanka Awaits
Explore Sri Lanka
Starting from
$1,890
per person · twin share · 14 days
6 UNESCO Sites
2 Safaris
Scenic Train
Private Guide
Breakfasts
Select your group size
Solo Traveller
Private guide & vehicle
$2,490/pp
Couple / Duo
Best value · twin share
$1,890/pp
Small Group (3–6)
Family or friends
$1,590/pp
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior
Explore Sri Lanka — Highlights
6 UNESCO Sites — Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy & Galle
Minneriya — "The Gathering" · hundreds of wild elephants at the ancient tank
Yala Leopard Safari — world's highest density of wild leopards · jeep safari
Scenic Train — Nanu Oya → Ella · 3 hrs through emerald tea valleys
Bentota — 2 nights golden beach · river safari · Ayurveda option
Kandy Relax Day — extra leisure day for slow travel & Ayurveda spa
Tour Essentials
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Route: Negombo → Colombo
UNESCO Sites: 6 included
Group: 1–6 passengers
Meals: Daily breakfast included
Best time: November – April
Guide: English-speaking, private
Fully Customisable
Dates, hotel grades, pace and optional activities can all be tailored. Contact us for a bespoke quote — we specialise in crafting perfect Sri Lanka journeys for European guests.
Traveller Reviews
What Our Guests
Say About This Tour
Over 58 European travellers have completed this 14-day journey. Here's what they told us.
Climbing Sigiriya at dawn on Day 3 was already unforgettable — then the Minneriya elephant gathering the very next afternoon with hundreds of wild elephants left us both in tears. Fourteen days of pure wonder.
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Hans & Kristina
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The scenic train through the tea highlands made me cry — it was that beautiful. And the extra relax day in Kandy was genius. We had Ayurveda, lakeside coffee and zero rush. Pixel Ceylon understood exactly what European travellers need.
PL
Pierre & Louise
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We spotted a wild leopard in Yala on Day 11, then woke up to golden Bentota beach the next morning. From Anuradhapura's ancient stupas to two nights of pure beach bliss — this tour truly has everything. We're already recommending it to everyone.
RB
Robert & Brigitte
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14
Days · 13 Nights
6
UNESCO Heritage Sites
2
Wildlife Safaris
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Explore Sri Lanka 14D / 13N
13 Nights
6 UNESCO
Customisable
13 Nights
6 UNESCO Sites
2 Safaris
Scenic Train
Private
Customisable
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Any group size
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