Itinerary
- Day 1
Airport to Negombo
You'll arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and get transferred to Negombo for your first night. Spend the afternoon getting your bearings and relaxing on the beach. The town has quite a bit of history, with the old Dutch Fort still standing, plus a Catholic Church worth seeing. If you're interested, check out the seafood auctions that happen regularly and draw local crowds. You're staying overnight in Negombo.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport colombo)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Negombo
- Beach relaxation time
Optional Activities
- Explore Dutch Fort
- Visit historic Catholic Church
- View seafood auctions on the beach
- Catamaran rides on Negombo Lagoon
Landmarks Dutch Fort Negombo Lagoon Bandaranaike International Airport - Day 2
Negombo to Habarana
After breakfast, you'll head to Habarana. Later in the evening, take a one-hour ride on an elephant's back through the village and get a feel for the area. Habarana National Park has wild elephants roaming around, and you might spot Sambar deer, spotted storks, and if you're lucky, leopards. Staying overnight in Habarana.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Habarana
- 1-hour elephant back ride
- Village activities tour
Optional Activities
- Half-day Habarana National Park game drive
- Bull cart ride
Landmarks Habarana National Park - Day 3
Minneriya National Park
Start early for a full day game drive at Minneriya National Park, which covers about 8,889 hectares. The park's known for its wild elephant population and you'll also see various amphibians, birds, reptiles, and butterfly species throughout the day. Lunch features traditional Sri Lankan food. You're back in Habarana for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch)
Included Activities
- Full-day Minneriya National Park game drive
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Landmarks Minneriya National Park - Day 4
Pidurangala - Dambulla
Leave early to climb Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site. The climb up the 200-meter rock column is challenging but worth it. After that, head to Pidurangala Rock for views back at Sigiriya. On the way, stop at the Golden Temple in Dambulla to see five caves with 157 Buddha statues and detailed murals. You'll have traditional Sri Lankan lunch and catch a cultural show in the evening. Overnight in Dambulla.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch)
Included Activities
- Sigiriya rock climb
- Pidurangala Rock climb with views
- Dambulla Golden Temple visit
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
- Evening cultural show
Optional Activities
- Enroute visit to Aluvihare Rock Temple
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Pidurangala Rock Dambulla Golden Temple (Cave Temple) 
- Day 5
Matale - Kandy
Transfer to Kandy, stopping at the Aluvihare Rock Temple on the way. Once there, explore the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO site that holds Buddha's sacred tooth. Take a walk around Kandy Lake, which has nice views. Browse the bazaar and check out the arts and crafts center, gem museum, and shops. Staying overnight in Kandy.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kandy
- Aluvihare Rock Temple visit
- Temple of the Tooth Relic visit
- Kandy Lake walk
- Bazaar exploration
- Arts & crafts center visit
Optional Activities
- Gem museum visit
- Lapidary shop visit
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake) Aluvihare Rock Temple - Day 6
Millennium Elephant Foundation - Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
After breakfast, visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation to learn about orphaned elephants and what's being done to protect them. On the way there, walk through the Spice Garden. Then head to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, which started back in 1843 and covers 147 acres with orchids, exotic plants, and scenic areas. Later, check out more of Kandy's cultural spots like the bazaar and the tooth relic temple. Overnight in Kandy.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Millennium Elephant Foundation visit
- Spice Garden visit
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens visit
- Kandy tooth relic temple visit
Optional Activities
- Cultural show
- Gem museum visit
- Arts and crafts exploration
Landmarks Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens Millennium Elephant Foundation - Day 7
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Transfer to Nuwara Eliya after breakfast, a hill resort town known as 'Little England' with cool mountain air. Visit tea plantations and tea factories to see how things work. Check out Ramboda Waterfalls, Hakgala Botanical Gardens with roses and tree ferns, and the colorful Seetha Amman Temple. Gregory Lake is nice for the cooler climate, and Victoria Park is worth a look. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
- Tea plantation and tea factory visit
- Ramboda Waterfalls visit
- Hakgala Botanical Gardens visit
- Seetha Amman Temple visit
- Gregory Lake visit
- Victoria Park visit
Optional Activities
- World's End visit
- Baker's Falls visit
- Lovers Leap waterfall visit
- St. Claire Falls visit
- Devon Falls visit
- Golf course visit
Landmarks Hakgala Botanical Garden Seetha Amman Temple Gregory Lake Victoria Park Ramboda Waterfall Pidurutalagala - Day 8
Nuwara Eliya
Have breakfast then spend your day at leisure or visit Horton Plains National Park, a 2,130-meter high plateau with great views. On clear days you can see the sea over 80 kilometers away. Stop at Ambewela Farm and a strawberry farm on the way. The plateau has unique plants like rhododendrons and orchids, plus bird species you won't find elsewhere. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Horton Plains visit (optional)
- Ambewela Farm visit
- Strawberry farm shop visit
Optional Activities
- Baker's Waterfall visit
- World's End viewpoint
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park World's End Baker's Fall - Day 9
Nuwara Eliya to Kithulgala
After breakfast, transfer to Kithulgala on your way toward Colombo. This scenic area is famous for being where they filmed the Oscar-winning 'Bridge on the River Kwai.' The Kelani River, Sri Lanka's broadest river, runs through here. You can do natural rock pool sliding and confidence jumps at Kitulgala Adventures Camp, or try optional white water rafting on the Kelani River. Lunch and tea with snacks are included. Overnight in Kithulgala.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at camp), Dinner (Dinner)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Kithulgala
- Welcome drink at camp
- Lunch at camp
- Natural rock pool sliding
- Confidence jumps
- Tea and snacks
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on Kelani River
- Bird watching
Landmarks Kelani River - Day 10
Kithulgala to Colombo
Head to Colombo, the capital and financial hub on the western coast. The city blends old colonial buildings with modern development, so you'll see mansions, shopping malls, temples, and busy street markets. Walk through key areas like the Bandaranaike Memorial Conference Hall, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, the old parliament building, Dutch Hospital, the Colombo Lighthouse, and the Twin Tower. There's good shopping and lots of cultural diversity to explore. Overnight in Colombo.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Colombo
- Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) visit
- Gangaramaya Temple visit
- Galle Face Green terrace visit
- Old parliament building visit
- Dutch Hospital visit
- Colombo Lighthouse visit
- Twin Tower (Bank of Ceylon) visit
- Shopping tour
Landmarks Gangaramaya Temple Galle Face Green Colombo Lighthouse Dutch Hospital - Day 11
Colombo to Airport
Eat breakfast at your hotel then transfer to Colombo International Airport for your flight home. That wraps up the tour.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport colombo)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to airport
Landmarks Bandaranaike International Airport
