Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan representative will meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel. Depending on when you land, there might be time for a quick city tour before you check in. It's a good day to rest up after traveling.
Optional Activities
- Quick city tour (if time permits based on arrival time)
- Day 2
Weyangoda to Sigiriya
After breakfast, you'll head through the Cultural Triangle, passing rice paddies and old reservoirs along the way. The Dambulla Rock Temple comes first, a UNESCO site with five caves holding over 150 Buddha statues. From there, you'll continue to Sigiriya, which sits surrounded by thick forests and greenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Rock Temple (UNESCO World Heritage site) - Five caves with painted walls, ceilings, and 150+ Buddha images
Optional Activities
- Stops to experience Sri Lankan style activities along the way
Landmarks/POIs Dambulla Rock Temple - Day 3
Sigiriya
Start by visiting a rural village in Habarana to see how local people live. You'll walk through scrub jungle and then take a catamaran on a lake where you can see Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangala Rock from the water. After lunch at the village with traditional food, head to Polonnaruwa Ancient City in the afternoon, one of Sri Lanka's best preserved archaeological areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rural village visit in Habarana - witness local way of life
- Catamaran boat ride on lake - views of Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangala Rock
- Authentic village cuisine at farmer's home
- Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Optional Activities
- Cookery session at village home
Landmarks/POIs Polonnaruwa Ancient City Sigiriya Rock Pidurangala Rock - Day 4
Sigiriya to Anuradhapura
Travel to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first capital, to walk through ancient ruins and temples that show the country's deep Buddhist history. You'll see historical monasteries and monuments throughout the day. Later, return to your eco-friendly hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Discover Anuradhapura (first kingdom of Sri Lanka, UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks/POIs Anuradhapura Sri Maha Bodhi - Day 5
Anuradhapura to Kandy
Get an early start climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress before the crowds arrive. This 200-meter complex has water fountains, boulder gardens, frescoes, and mirror walls to explore. After coming down, you'll drive to Kandy, another UNESCO city famous for the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site, built 477 CE, 200 meters high)
Optional Activities
- Visit Gem Museums
- Visit Spice gardens
- Shop at Souvenir shops
- Visit Batik Factories
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Rock Fortress Temple of the Tooth Relic - Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Head into the Hill Country to visit a tea plantation and factory where you'll learn how Ceylon tea gets made. You'll have a chance to taste fresh Ceylon tea right at the estate. Next, explore Nuwara Eliya, known for its old British colonial buildings and cooler mountain climate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tea Plantation with Tea Factory - experience tea production process and taste Ceylon tea
Landmarks/POIs Nuwara Eliya - Day 7
Nuwara Eliya
Trek through Horton Plains, a UNESCO site and biodiversity hotspot with rolling hills, montane forests, and grasslands. You'll pass by Baker's Fall and Chimmini Pool, then reach World's End, a cliff edge dropping 3,700 feet. On clear mornings, you can see tea estates and the southern coast from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek in Horton Plains (UNESCO World Heritage Site, biodiversity hotspot)
- Visit Baker's Fall
- Visit Chimmini Pool
- Visit World's End (escarpment with 3,700 feet drop)
Landmarks/POIs Horton Plains National Park Baker's Fall World's End - Day 8
Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawa
Head to Udawalawa National Park for a safari where you might see wild elephants and various birds. You'll pass through Ella along the way to take in the views. Stay at a campsite overnight for a more adventurous experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast bordering a river listening to the birds)
Included Activities
- Safari game drive in Udawalawa National Park (famous for elephants and birds)
Optional Activities
- Visit Ella for magnificent views
Landmarks/POIs Udawalawa National Park Ella - Day 9
Udawalawa to Sinharaja
Travel to Sinharaja Rain Forest to explore one of Asia's most important biodiversity hotspots. You'll check in to a nature-friendly hotel that's surrounded by this UNESCO rainforest, home to endangered species.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Sinharaja Rain Forest (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks/POIs Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Day 10
Sinharaja to Colombo
Trek into Sinharaja Forest for a meditative walk through the important biodiversity hotspot. After that, head toward Colombo but stop in Galle first to see the Dutch Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek in Sinharaja Forest (biodiversity hotspot)
- Visit Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks/POIs Galle Dutch Fort - Day 11
Departure from Colombo
Have breakfast with views of the Indian Ocean, then take a brief tour of Colombo. You'll drive past Galle Face Green and Old Parliament, and stop at the Dutch Hospital complex for a drink or snack. After that, head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean)
Included Activities
- Brief Colombo city tour - Galle Face Green and Old Parliament
Optional Activities
- Stop at Dutch Hospital complex for beer or snack
Landmarks/POIs Galle Face Green Old Parliament Dutch Hospital Complex
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