LESS TAXI · HILLS & COAST

12 Day Sri Lanka TourHills & Coast

From Sigiriya's ancient wonders to Kandy's heritage, cool tea hills, Yala and two slow beach days in Wadduwa.

12 days / 11 nightsNegombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Yala · Wadduwa · Colombo

Starting from · twin share

USD 1,355

Sri Lanka's western coast near Negombo1 / 10

MORE TIME TO DISCOVER

Twelve days, at your own pace.

Hills, coast & culture

Take your time exploring Sri Lanka. Begin with an easy coastal arrival in Negombo, then spend two nights each near Sigiriya, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Continue to the wildlife-rich Yala region, slow down beside the Indian Ocean in Wadduwa, and finish with Colombo's city sights before your departure.

DAY 01

Negombo

A relaxed arrival by the sea

DAYS 02–03

Sigiriya

Ancient cities & optional elephants

DAYS 04–05

Kandy

Culture, gardens & lake views

DAYS 06–07

Nuwara Eliya

Tea hills and slower mornings

DAY 08

Yala

Wildlife coast; optional safari

DAYS 09–10

Wadduwa

Two peaceful beach days

DAY 11

Colombo

City tour and final evening

DAY 12

Departure

Airport transfer

Trip highlights

A gentle welcome in Negombo
Two nights exploring Sigiriya and the Cultural Triangle
Kandy's temples, lake and botanical gardens
Two nights in the Nuwara Eliya tea hills
Yala wildlife region with an optional jeep safari
Two relaxed beach nights in Wadduwa and a Colombo finale

Journey style

Slower PaceFamiliesCultureTea CountryWildlifeBeach

Places you'll visit

Negombo · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Yala · Wadduwa · Colombo

Highlights describe the planned itinerary; your quote confirms what is included in the price.

DAY BY DAY

Ancient places, cool hills, unhurried beach days.

Tap a day or day range to see sightseeing, the route and where you'll stay.

Begin with an easy welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet your driver at the airport and take the short journey to Negombo for a relaxed first evening by the sea.

Arrive, Negombo on the Hills and Coast tour

Your day, planned simply

  1. 1Meet your driver at the airport and head to Negombo.
  2. 2Check in and allow time to rest after your flight.
  3. 3Enjoy the coast or a gentle seaside walk, depending on your arrival time.

Highlights along the way

Negombo beach scenery
Negombo coast
Nights
1 night · Negombo
Route
Airport → Negombo
Pace
An easy first evening

YOUR ROUTE

A little more time in every place.

Eight easy stages, including four comfortable two-night stops, from the Cultural Triangle and tea hills to Wadduwa beach and Colombo.

  1. DAY 01

    Airport → Negombo

    First evening by the sea

  2. DAYS 02–03

    Negombo → Sigiriya

    Cultural Triangle and Polonnaruwa

  3. DAYS 04–05

    Sigiriya → Kandy

    Sacred heritage, gardens and lake

  4. DAYS 06–07

    Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

    Tea estates, waterfalls and hill air

  5. DAY 08

    Nuwara Eliya → Yala

    Southbound; optional safari

  6. DAYS 09–10

    Yala → Wadduwa

    Two slower days by the ocean

  7. DAY 11

    Wadduwa → Colombo

    City sights and final dinner

  8. DAY 12

    Colombo → Airport

    Departure transfer

Route overview only. Exact stops and times depend on your confirmed itinerary.

Package details

  • Planned airport welcome and first stop by the sea in Negombo
  • Twelve-day itinerary through the Cultural Triangle, hill country, wildlife region and coast
  • Planned sightseeing around Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla across two days
  • Kandy area itinerary: Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya gardens, lake and cultural experiences
  • Scenic journey to Nuwara Eliya for tea estates, waterfalls and optional excursions
  • Planned stop in the Yala region with an optional wildlife safari
  • Two planned beach days in Wadduwa and a final city stop in Colombo
  • Planned departure transfer on Day 12, subject to your flight schedule
  • Eleven planned overnights: Negombo (1), Sigiriya (2), Kandy (2), Nuwara Eliya (2), Yala (1), Wadduwa (2), Colombo (1)

Package details are indicative. Your confirmed quotation will specify exactly what is included and excluded.

People Say

Discover what travellers have said about exploring Sri Lanka with Less Taxi. This feedback is about their travel experience, not a promise of identical results on this itinerary.

Read Guest Stories

See independently shared feedback about Less Taxi experiences in Sri Lanka.

Explore Tripadvisor reviews

Passenger42069308737

Less Taxi guest · November 2024

“Overall wonderful experience and hassle free because of Less taxi.”

A Less Taxi customer review from another Sri Lanka journey, not this specific 12-day package.

View original customer story →

Places on this itinerary

Sigiriya Rock Fortress above surrounding woodlandDambulla cave temple heritage siteTemple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy

Destination photos, not customer-uploaded pictures.

Looking for a Personalized Trip or Tour?

A journey that fits your travel style.

Explore Sri Lanka with a custom itinerary, private transport, airport transfers and the flexibility to travel at your own pace.

LET'S PLAN YOUR TRIP

Get a personalised quote.

Chat with the Less Taxi team on WhatsApp about dates, accommodation and the itinerary. We have already filled in the tour name for you.

12 days · 11 nightsSri Lanka

12 Day Sri Lanka Tour: Hills & Coast

USD 1,355

From · per person, twin share

Add your preferred travel dates and number of guests when you send the WhatsApp message.

Get a Quote on WhatsApp

Opens WhatsApp to Less Taxi