Tour Summary
Price Starting at USD 1950* onwards
Guaranteed Departures, Seat in Coach
Discover the best of Sri Lanka’s East Coast on this 11-day / 10-night guided tour package with Whittalls Travels. This small group seat-in-coach program blends history, culture, wildlife, and relaxation. Visit the UNESCO heritage cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, climb the world-famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, enjoy the sandy beaches of Nilaveli and Trincomalee, explore the sacred city of Kandy, and unwind in Nuwara Eliya before returning to Colombo.
Our handpicked 4-star hotels, professional national guide, comfortable transport, and carefully planned itinerary make this an ideal choice for travelers looking for a Sri Lanka East Coast Tour Package that balances exploration and leisure.
| Departure | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) |
| Departure Time | Please arrive 3 Hours before the departure time for a prompt departure. |
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Fixed departure dates for Summer – 2026
- May : 20th May 2026
- July : 8th July 2026
- August : 5th August 2026
- September : 20th September 2026
- October : 14th October 2026
- Minimum group size: 6 pax
- Bookings must be made at least 30 days prior to the scheduled departure date.
- Price Starting at USD 1950* onwards per person sharing double
Terms & Conditions
Minimum Group Size
• The tour will operate with a minimum of 6 confirmed participants.
• In the unlikely event the minimum number is not met, Whittalls Travels reserves the right to reschedule or combine with another group.
Inclusions
• 10 nights’ accommodation in 3-star hotels on Half Board (HB) basis (as listed in the itinerary).
• English-speaking tour guide.
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
• All excursions and activities specifically listed in the itinerary.
Exclusions
• Entrance fees to sites not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Meals not specified in the itinerary.
• Tips, porterage, and expenses of a personal nature (laundry, telephone, minibar, etc.).
• Early check-ins and late check-outs.
• Travel insurance, visa fees, and entry permits.
• USD exchange rate fluctuations impacting published rates.
Hotels
• Hotels listed in the program are subject to availability at the time of booking. In the event of non-availability, similar standard hotels will be provided.
• Standard check-in time: 14:00 hrs | Check-out time: 12:00 hrs.
Transportation
• Air-conditioned coach will be used throughout the program.
• Vehicles will not be at disposal during leisure days/evenings unless specified.
Payments & Cancellations
• Bookings must be made at least 30 days prior to the scheduled departure date, and full payment is required at the time of booking to confirm participation.
• Cancellations are subject to Whittalls Travels’ standard cancellation policy (to be provided separately at time of booking).
General Notes
• The sequence of the itinerary may be adjusted for operational reasons while maintaining the overall inclusions.
• Wildlife sightings (elephants, leopards, birds, etc.) cannot be guaranteed as they occur in their natural habitats.
• All travelers are advised to carry adequate travel insurance covering health, luggage, and trip cancellations.
Itinerary
On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, our Whittalls Travels national guide and airport team will greet you warmly. After assistance, you will be transferred to your hotel in Negombo. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at Jetwing Sea or similar – Negombo.
After breakfast, depart north with a short refreshment stop at Puttalam. Continue to Wilpattu National Park for a morning safari among its natural “willu” lakes. After the safari, drive on to Anuradhapura. Your guide will show you the main sites including Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, the Samadhi Buddha statue, Moonstone carvings, Twin Ponds, Isurumuniya, and the large monastic ruins of Abhayagiri and Jetavanaramaya.
Dinner and overnight at Palm Garden Village Resort or similar – Anuradhapura.
After breakfast (approx. 09:00), drive east to Trincomalee. Check in to your beach hotel and relax in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Trinco Blue by Cinnamon or similar – Trincomalee.
This morning you’ll explore Trincomalee’s highlights: Fort Frederick, the War Cemetery, and Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the shoreline.
Dinner and overnight at Trinco Blue by Cinnamon or similar – Trincomalee.
A free day to relax on Nilaveli beach. Optional half-day snorkeling at Pigeon Island (short boat ride), seasonal whale and dolphin watching, or other water activities — payable locally.
Dinner and overnight at Trinco Blue by Cinnamon or similar – Trincomalee.
After breakfast, drive to historic Polonnaruwa, the island’s second medieval capital. Explore the Sacred Quadrangle and highlights such as the Royal Palace, Vatadage, Gal Vihara, and Thuparama. Later, continue to Dambulla and check in.
Dinner and overnight at Amaya Lake or similar – Dambulla.
After breakfast, visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress to see the water gardens, frescoes, Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the lion platform, and the summit covering 1.6 hectares, which was filled with buildings during Sigiriya’s glory days. Return to your hotel for leisure.
Dinner and overnight at Amaya Lake or similar – Dambulla.
After breakfast, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple (also known as the Golden Temple), the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country, with the rock towering 160m over the surrounding plains. Inhabited since prehistoric times, a monastery was first established here in the 3rd century BC. Continue via Matale for a spice garden stop, then drive on to Kandy.
Dinner and overnight at Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or similar – Kandy.
After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, located less than 6 km from Kandy, occupying a loop of the Mahaweli River. Covering 61.25 hectares and 1,550 ft above sea level, the gardens feature more than 4,000 species of plants. Later, visit a tea factory to see how Ceylon tea is processed. Return to Kandy and in the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic followed by a traditional cultural dance performance.
Dinner and overnight at Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or similar – Kandy.
After breakfast, depart for Colombo. Check in to your hotel and later enjoy a short city tour highlighting a few colonial and modern landmarks in the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
Overnight at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo (BB basis).
About four hours before your international flight departure, we will transfer you to Bandaranaike International Airport for check-in and onward journey.
