Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
A driver meets you at Colombo airport and takes you to your beachfront hotel in Negombo. This first day is really about getting comfortable after your flight, checking into your room, and meeting the rest of your group. You'll have time to walk around the hotel grounds or head to the beach if you're not too tired.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Colombo
- Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya
Start the morning by taking a tuk tuk around Negombo to see the local fish market, which is lively and worth exploring. After that, you'll travel inland to Sigiriya, a tropical town surrounded by greenery where you'll spend the next couple nights getting settled in and orientating yourself to the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tuk tuk tour of Negombo
- Visit local fish market in Negombo
- Day 3
Sigiriya
Early on you'll climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which takes some energy but rewards you with 360-degree views across the landscape from the top. Later in the day, head to a nearby village where local women show you how they cook traditional meals, and then you sit down and eat what's been prepared. It's a genuine way to see how people live here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local meal cooked during cooking demonstration with village women)
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Local village experience
- Local cooking demonstration with village women
- Local transport within village area
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Day 4
Sigiriya to Kandy
You'll drive south through countryside today, passing through a spice garden where you can learn what grows in Sri Lanka. By afternoon you arrive in Kandy, the cultural center of the country. Before dinner, visit the Temple of the Tooth, which is the main religious site here. After that, head out for dinner and drinks to explore the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spice garden visit
- Temple of the Tooth visit
Landmarks/POIs Temple of the Tooth 
- Day 5
Kandy to Ella
Travel south through rolling tea plantations, and at one point stop to learn how tea picking works and how it's processed. Then you board a train ride down to Ella, which is known for being one of the scenic train journeys. You'll arrive in Ella town with time to grab dinner and explore a bit before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tea plantation visit
- Tea picking and making lesson
- Train journey from Kandy to Ella
- Day 6
Ella
This morning is yours to wander through Ella at your own pace, checking out local shops and cafes. In the afternoon, hike up to Little Adam's Peak for nice views of the surrounding hills. After that, you can book an ayurvedic massage if you want, spend time shopping, or just relax with tea and a book.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike Little Adam's Peak
Optional Activities
- Traditional massage
- Shopping in Ella
- Leisure time exploring Ella
Landmarks/POIs Little Adam's Peak 
- Day 7
Ella to Udawalawe
Check out the Nine Arches Bridge this morning, then continue south to Udawalawe National Park. You'll be staying at a lodge there for wildlife activities, so get settled and orientate yourself to the area. The park is known for wildlife, so you might spot animals even during the drive in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nine Arches Bridge visit
Landmarks/POIs Nine Arches Bridge 
- Day 8
Udawalawe to Talalla
Early morning you head out on a jeep safari where you'll look for wild elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, and birds. Later, drive to Hiriketiya for a relaxed afternoon by the water. As the day winds down, head to Talalla where you're staying at an eco-retreat and have dinner watching the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sunset dinner at beachfront eco-retreat)
Included Activities
- Udawalawe National Park wildlife safari by jeep
- Hiriketiya beach visit
Landmarks/POIs Udawalawe National Park 
- Day 9
Talalla
You have complete flexibility today at the beachfront retreat. Join the yoga session if that appeals to you, or spend time on loungers by the pool. Book an ayurvedic massage, walk along one of the quieter beaches on the south coast, or simply rest and read. It's whatever you want it to be.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yoga session
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic massage
- Beach relaxation
- Pool time
- Day 10
Talalla to Mirissa
Head to Welligama Beach for a private surf lesson in a laid-back setting. After that, check into your beachfront place in Mirissa. Visit Coconut Tree Hill for views, then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Mirissa town and getting familiar with the local restaurants and shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private surf lesson at Welligama Beach
Optional Activities
- Coconut Tree Hill visit
Landmarks/POIs Coconut Tree Hill 
- Day 11
Mirissa
Visit a Buddhist monastery to spend time with local monk students and learn about Buddhist daily life and practices. It's a chance to get real insight into a different way of living. Return to Mirissa for a special farewell dinner celebration on the beach with your group this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner on the beach)
Included Activities
- Buddhist monastery visit and cultural exchange with monks
- Farewell dinner on the beach
Landmarks/POIs Buddhist Monastery - Day 12
Mirissa to Colombo
Your trip wraps up today. Your group leader helps arrange transportation and coordinates return transfers to Colombo airport for anyone heading out. If you're staying longer or heading somewhere else, they can help with those arrangements too.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Colombo
