Itinerary
- Day 1
Airport to Kandy
You'll get picked up at the airport and head to Kandy with stops at Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage and a spice garden. Once you check in at your hotel, there's time to walk around Kandy's UNESCO heritage sites, particularly the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Later in the evening, catch a Kandyan cultural show featuring traditional dancers, drummers, and a fire walking performance.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage
- Explore spice garden in Mawanella
- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Kandyan cultural show with traditional dancers, drummers, and fire walking display at Kandyan Arts & Cultural Centre
Landmarks/POIs Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage Temple of the Tooth Relic Kandy Lake Peradeniya Botanical Garden Kandyan Arts & Cultural Centre - Day 2
Kandy to Dambulla
After breakfast, it's off to Dambulla to see the Golden Rock cave temple, a UNESCO site that's been an important pilgrimage spot for centuries. You'll walk through five caverns containing 157 Buddha statues, see extensive Buddhist murals, and check out the 47-foot recumbent Buddha. By evening, you'll be settled at your hotel with time to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Golden Rock cave temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks/POIs Golden Rock Cave Temple (Dambulla Cave Temple) - Day 3
Sigiriya
Following breakfast, you'll climb Sigiriya, the 5th-century rock fortress rising 200 meters high. The trek takes you past a moat and ramparts, through old water gardens, past the Lion's Paw entrance, and you'll see famous frescoes along the way. There's also a Mirror Wall carved into the rock face during your visit up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya rock fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- View famous frescoes of 'Heavenly maidens'
- See Mirror Wall and Lion's Paw entrance
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya (Lion Rock) - Day 4
Dambulla to Trincomalee
After eating, you'll travel to Trincomalee on the east coast. This peninsula town sits between inner and outer harbors with clear turquoise water and white sand beaches. You can swim, try windsurfing, go scuba diving, fish, or look for whales during your time here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Wind surfing
- Scuba diving
- Fishing
- Whale watching
Landmarks/POIs Trincomalee - Day 5
Trincomalee
Today is yours to unwind in Trincomalee. Spend time on the white eastern beaches, relax in the sun, and just soak up the atmosphere of this coastal town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Beach relaxation
- Water sports
- Whale watching
- Day 6
Trincomalee to Arugam Bay
After breakfast, you'll head to Arugam Bay on the east coast, famous for its wide sandy beach and consistent waves. This is one of the top surf spots globally, and the season runs from April through October with good offshore conditions during that window.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Surfing
- Water sports
- Swimming
Landmarks/POIs Arugam Bay - Day 7
Arugam Bay
Spend the day enjoying sun, sea, and sand at Arugam Bay. Try surfing or other water sports if you're interested, or walk along the beach to see how local people live and experience the coastal culture up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Surfing
- Water sports
- Coastal walks
- Exploring local culture
- Day 8
Arugam Bay
Another relaxed day with plenty of sun and sand. You can catch more waves or do other water sports, or rent a bike and cycle around to get a better sense of local life and the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Surfing
- Water sports
- Cycling tour
- Exploring local culture
- Day 9
Arugam Bay to Yala National Park
After breakfast, you'll leave Arugam Bay's beaches and head inland to Yala's jungles. Check into your hotel, then take a private jeep safari through Yala National Park with a guide and tracker. You might see elephants, Sri Lankan leopards, spotted deer, sambar, wild buffalo, sloth bears, jackals, crocodiles, and peacocks. Leopards live here but spotting them takes luck since they're active at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private jeep safari in Yala National Park with tracker
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park - Day 10
Yala National Park to Colombo
Following breakfast, travel to Colombo, the country's commercial hub. Explore 'Fort', the city center built by the Portuguese in the 1600s where old colonial buildings mix with new ones. Walk through the bustling Pettah markets and bazaars, check out the National Museum for antiques and local art, visit Buddhist temples and Hindu Kovils to see the religious diversity, or spend time shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Fort district (Portuguese-era commercial center)
Optional Activities
- Visit Pettah markets and bazaars
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Buddhist temple
- Visit Hindu Kovil
- Shopping
Landmarks/POIs Fort District Pettah National Museum Colombo - Day 11
Departure from Colombo
After breakfast, your driver will take you to the international airport in plenty of time for your flight. It's time to head home after your Sri Lanka journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
