12 Days in Sri Lanka. North, Central and South — the Whole Island.
Twelve days is the only way to see Sri Lanka fully. Jaffna and Nainativu Island in the north, the ancient UNESCO sites at Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa through the centre, Kandy and the tea hills, and Yala wildlife safari with the south coast. The whole island, done properly.
RM5,434
From RM4,528
per person (twin sharing)
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12 Days / 11 Nights
12 Days Best of Sri Lanka: Central + North + South: The Full Picture
Sri Lanka rewards travellers who move through it at the right pace — not rushing, not lingering too long. This 12 Days / 11 Nights itinerary is designed to cover Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, South Coast with the right balance of time at each stop.
Every Dhesu Sri Lanka package runs as a 100% private tour. Your own vehicle, your own English-speaking guide, your own schedule. No coaches, no group waiting times, no missed sights because the group voted differently. The itinerary below is a guide — it can be adjusted to your interests and pace.
Package Includes
- ✓Hotel accommodation (11 nights)
- ✓Daily Breakfast
- ✓Private Vehicle with English-Speaking Guide
- ✓Return Airport Transfers
- ✓100% Private Tour
Not Included
- ×International Flights
- ×Sri Lanka ETA / e-Visa (USD35)
- ×ETIQA Travel Insurance RM41
- ×Entrance Fees to temples and sites
- ×Lunches and dinners
- ×Personal Expenses
- ×Optional tour tips
Why Malaysian Travellers Love This Sri Lanka Package
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Rising 200 metres from the Sri Lankan jungle, Sigiriya is the island's single most spectacular site. A 5th-century king built his palace on top, complete with frescoes, mirror walls and water gardens. The climb takes about 45 minutes and the views from the summit stretch to the horizon.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist shrine, set beside Kandy Lake in the last royal capital. The evening puja ceremony with drums and incense is one of the most atmospheric experiences in the country.
Nuwara Eliya & the Tea Hills
The colonial hill station at 1,868 metres, surrounded by tea estates that produce Ceylon's finest highland teas. The cool air, rose gardens and scenic railway views make this the most surprising corner of the island.
Your 12 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary
Arrive Colombo
No meals
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Private transfer to Colombo hotel.
Suggested activities
- Airport transfer
- Colombo hotel check-in
- Galle Face Green evening
Colombo City & Drive to Anuradhapura
Breakfast
Morning Colombo city tour. Afternoon drive north to Anuradhapura — Sri Lanka's first ancient capital.
Suggested activities
- Colombo city tour
- Drive to Anuradhapura
- Anuradhapura arrival
Anuradhapura Ancient Capital
Breakfast
Full-day Anuradhapura: Sacred Bodhi Tree (2,300 years old), Ruvanvelisaya Dagoba, Thuparama Dagoba and the Abhayagiri Monastery ruins — a complete ancient civilisation.
Suggested activities
- Sacred Bodhi Tree
- Ruvanvelisaya Dagoba
- Thuparama
- Abhayagiri ruins
Drive to Jaffna
Breakfast
Drive north through the Vavuniya plains and the Elephant Pass causeway to Jaffna. The landscape changes completely — palmyra palms, lagoons, and Tamil architecture.
Suggested activities
- A9 Highway drive
- Elephant Pass
- Jaffna arrival
- Jaffna evening
Jaffna City & Nainativu Island
Breakfast
Morning Jaffna Fort, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and the local market. Afternoon boat to Nainativu Island for the Nagapooshani Amman and Nagadeepa Buddhist temples.
Suggested activities
- Jaffna Fort
- Nallur Kovil
- Boat to Nainativu
- Nagapooshani & Nagadeepa temples
Jaffna to Sigiriya
Breakfast
Drive south from Jaffna. Stop at Dambulla Cave Temple. Overnight near Sigiriya in the Cultural Triangle.
Suggested activities
- Drive south from Jaffna
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Sigiriya overnight
Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
Breakfast
Early morning Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb. Afternoon Polonnaruwa — the second ancient capital with extraordinary carved stone ruins.
Suggested activities
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Polonnaruwa ancient city
- UNESCO heritage sites
Kandy — Heart of Sri Lanka
Breakfast
Drive to Kandy via Matale. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Kandy Lake and evening cultural show.
Suggested activities
- Matale Spice Garden
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Kandyan Cultural Show
Tea Country — Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast
Scenic mountain drive to Nuwara Eliya. Tea estate and factory tour. Horton Plains National Park walk with World's End views.
Suggested activities
- Tea estate drive
- Tea factory tour
- Horton Plains
- World's End cliff walk
Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Breakfast
Morning Ella (Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls). Afternoon drive to Yala National Park via Kataragama Temple.
Suggested activities
- Nine Arch Bridge Ella
- Ravana Falls
- Kataragama Temple
- Yala arrival
Yala Wildlife Safari & South Coast
Breakfast
Dawn and afternoon Yala jeep safaris — maximum wildlife exposure including leopard and elephant sightings. Evening drive to the south coast beach.
Suggested activities
- Dawn Yala jeep safari
- Afternoon safari
- Leopard & elephant sightings
- South coast arrival
South Coast & Depart Colombo
Breakfast
Morning at the south coast beach. Southern Expressway drive to Colombo for your international flight home.
Suggested activities
- South coast morning
- Southern Expressway
- Airport transfer
- Depart Sri Lanka
Choose Your Comfort Level
Hotels selected for location and views. Sri Lanka's mid-range hotels are excellent value — 4-star properties with pool and mountain or ocean views are the sweet spot for most Malaysian travellers.
3 Star
Budget Friendly
3-star hotels throughout or similar
- Per person (twin sharing)RM4,528 per person
From RM4,528
per person
4 Star
Comfort & Views
4-star hotels throughout or similar
- Per person (twin sharing)From RM4,828 per person
From From RM4,828
per person
5 Star
Premium Experience
5-star hotels throughout or similar
- Per person (twin sharing)From RM5,228 per person
From From RM5,228
per person
Sri Lanka Made Right, Since 1988
Sri Lanka is deceptively complex — the traffic in Colombo, the timing at Sigiriya, the Yala driver who knows the leopard territories. We have been arranging these journeys since 1988 and the details are in our DNA.
MATTA & IATA Registered
Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through Sri Lanka ETA documentation with every booking.
Private Tours, Daily Departures
No minimum group to wait for. Your trip departs on your dates in your own private vehicle.
A Real Team to Call
Reachable throughout your trip from Colombo to Jaffna to Yala. If anything changes, we know what to do.
Group & Custom Pricing
Travelling with family or a group reduces the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.
12 Days Best of Sri Lanka: Central + North + South from Malaysia
This 12 days Sri Lanka package covers Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, South Coast. Starting from RM4,528 per person on twin sharing, it runs as a 100% private tour with an English-speaking guide, private vehicle and airport transfers included throughout. International flights are not included — most Malaysian travellers fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo in around 3.5 hours.
Dhesu has been arranging Sri Lanka tours for Malaysian travellers since 1988. Our team knows which hotels face the lake in Kandy, when to arrive at Sigiriya for the fewest crowds, and the jeep drivers in Yala who know the leopard territories. This is not a package put together from a website — it is 35 years of ground-level knowledge.
Sri Lanka Visa for Malaysian Travellers
Malaysian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka. The ETA is applied for online at eta.gov.lk before travel and costs USD 35 for a 30-day single-entry tourist visa. Processing is usually approved within 24 hours. Dhesu provides full ETA application guidance with every Sri Lanka booking, including the correct form fields and photograph requirements.
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