Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo
Your adventure begins when you land at Colombo International Airport. A company representative will meet you there and arrange your transfer to a beach hotel in Negombo. You'll have the rest of the day to settle in and relax by the ocean.
- Day 2
Sigiriya
After breakfast, you'll head to Sigiriya and check into your hotel. Come evening, you'll climb the 200-meter high rock fortress to see ancient fresco paintings and the mirror wall. It's quite a trek but worth the views from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sigiriya rock fortress
- Climb 200 meters high rock
- View fresco paintings
- Explore mirror wall
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Day 3
Sigiriya
You'll start with breakfast before taking a bullock cart and catamaran ride around Habarana. Then it's off to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first capital. You'll visit Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruvanweliseya, Jethavanarama, Abayagiriya, and the Samadhi Buddha statue throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bullock cart ride at Habarana
- Catamaran ride at Habarana
- Visit Anuradhapura world heritage site
- Visit Sri Maha Bodhi
- Visit Ruvanweliseya
- Visit Jethavanarama
- Visit Abayagiriya
- View Samadhi Buddha statue
Landmarks/POIs Anuradhapura Sri Maha Bodhi Ruvanweliseya Jethavanarama Abayagiriya Samadhi Buddha Statue - Day 4
Sigiriya
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Polonnaruwa, which served as the second capital from the 11th to 13th century. In the afternoon, head to either Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park for elephant spotting. You'll return to your hotel after an evening of wildlife watching.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Polonnaruwa Heritage city
- Evening safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
Optional Activities
- 4x4 jeep safari at Minneriya National Park for wild elephant viewing
- 4x4 jeep safari at Kaudulla National Park for wild elephant viewing
Landmarks/POIs Polonnaruwa Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park - Day 5
Kandy
You'll travel to Kandy after breakfast, stopping at Dambulla Cave Temple and the Herbal Spice Garden in Matale along the way. Once in Kandy, you'll check out the Temple of the Tooth Relic. By evening, you'll catch a cultural show that highlights local traditions and performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple complex
- Visit Herbal Spice Garden at Matale
- Visit Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Watch Kandy cultural show
Landmarks/POIs Dambulla Cave Temple Herbal Spice Garden Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic - Day 6
Kandy
This morning includes a city tour of Kandy with a visit to the Royal Botanical Garden. The rest of your day is yours to spend however you like, whether that's resting at your hotel or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kandy city tour
- Visit Royal Botanical Garden
Landmarks/POIs Royal Botanical Garden - Day 7
Nuwara Eliya
You're heading to Nuwara Eliya, often called Little England because of its colonial architecture. On the way, you'll stop at Sri Lankan tea fields and tour a tea factory to see how it's all processed. You'll also pass by Ramboda Waterfall for some nice scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Lankan tea field
- Visit tea factory
- Visit Ramboda Waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Ramboda Waterfall - Day 8
Ella
This morning you can relax at your hotel and take things easy. In the afternoon, you'll board a scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella, watching tea plantations and mountain landscapes roll by. You'll arrive at your hotel in Ella and get settled for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Day 9
Yala
You'll climb Little Adam's Peak in the morning and then visit the Nine Arch Bridge by train. Later, you'll travel to Yala for an evening 4x4 jeep safari. Keep your camera ready because you might spot leopards, wild elephants, birds, and other wildlife.
Included Activities
- Climb Little Adam's Peak
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge with train
Optional Activities
- 4x4 jeep safari at Yala National Park for leopard and wild elephant viewing
Landmarks/POIs Little Adam's Peak Nine Arch Bridge Yala National Park - Day 10
Hikkaduwa
After breakfast, you'll head to Hikkaduwa for your beach stay. On the way, you'll stop at Galle Dutch Fort, a fortified old city with stone sea walls and historic architecture dating back to when Portuguese colonists founded it in the 16th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Galle Dutch Fort
Landmarks/POIs Galle Dutch Fort - Day 11
Hikkaduwa
You'll have the day to enjoy the beach. Spend it however you like, whether that's swimming, sunbathing, or just walking along the shore after your morning meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Hikkaduwa
Another beach day is yours to enjoy. Take your time, relax, and soak in the coastal atmosphere after a busy stretch of sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Colombo
You'll transfer to Colombo, the capital, after breakfast. Along the way, you'll stop at a Turtle hatchery center. Once you arrive, you'll take a city tour that includes Gangarama Temple, Seemamalakaya, Galle Face Green, and the Old Parliament Building.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Turtle hatchery center
- Colombo city tour
- Visit Gangarama Temple
- Visit Seemamalakaya
- Visit Galle Face Green
- Visit Old Parliament Building
Landmarks/POIs Gangarama Temple Seemamalakaya Galle Face Green Old Parliament Building - Day 14
Departure
This is your final day in Sri Lanka. You'll check out of your hotel in the afternoon and head to Colombo Airport for your departure flight. Time to start planning your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
