Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Kegalle
You'll arrive at Colombo International Airport where your representative meets you for the transfer to Kegalle. After checking into your hotel, you'll have time to rest and settle in. Later in the evening, sit down with your tour guide to plan out the activities coming up over the next few days.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pinnawala Elephant Bay Hotel)
- Day 2
Kegalle to Sigiriya
Following breakfast, head to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch the baby elephants during feeding and bath time. From there, you'll visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla and stop by a wood carving workshop where local artisans sell their handmade work. By late afternoon, drive to Sigiriya Rock to explore this significant archaeological site before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kassapa Lions Rock)
Included Activities
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - watch elephant bathing and bottle feeding
- Visit Golden Temple of Dambulla
- Visit wood carving workshop
Landmarks Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Golden Temple of Dambulla Sigiriya Rock Pidurangala Rock - Day 3
Sigiriya
Start early with a guided climb up Lion Rock at Sigiriya to see King Kasyapa's ancient palace ruins and learn about the fortress's history. After coming down, you can choose to ride an elephant in the surrounding area if you'd like. Then head to Hiriwadunna village where you'll experience traditional life through bullock cart and boat rides across paddy fields, finishing with homemade traditional Sri Lankan lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional homemade Sri Lankan lunch including rice and local vegetable curries)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kassapa Lions Rock)
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Rock with guide
- Explore Hiriwadunna village - bullock cart ride
- Boat rides in Hiriwadunna
- Walk through paddy fields and vegetable cultivation areas
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at Hiriwadunna village
Optional Activities
- Elephant ride around Lion Rock area
- Visit Pidurangala Rock and monastery
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Pidurangala Rock Hiriwadunna Village - Day 4
Sigiriya to Habarana
Spend your day at Minneriya National Park on a full or half-day game drive to see one of the world's largest gatherings of wild Asian elephants. You'll spot elephants, birds, and other wildlife throughout the day while having local jungle food. By evening, watch the elephants gather at the lakeside as the sun starts to set.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Minneriya National Park game drive
- Local jungle food
Optional Activities
- Half-day or full-day game drive options
- Early morning visit to Habaran National Park
Landmarks Minneriya National Park Habaran National Park - Day 5
Habarana to Anuradhapura
Travel to Anuradhapura, one of the world's greatest ancient monastic cities. You'll see the Avukana statue, Sri Lanka's tallest ancient Buddha figure, then explore several sacred Buddhist landmarks including the 2,000-year-old Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi fig tree, Isurumuniya, Kuttam pokuna, and the Mihintale pilgrimage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Avukana statue
- Visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi sacred fig tree
- Visit Isurumuniya
- Visit Kuttam pokuna
- Visit Mihintale pilgrimage site
- Visit Eight Great Places of Veneration - Atamasthana (including Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanarama, Mirisaveti Stupa, Lankarama)
Landmarks Avukana Buddha Statue Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Isurumuniya Temple Kuttam Pokuna Mihintale Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba Thuparamaya Abhayagiri Dagaba Jetavanarama - Day 6
Anuradhapura to Kandy
Head out early for Kandy, a mountain-surrounded city known for tea plantations and rainforests. On the way, stop in Matale to visit the famous Tooth Relic Temple. When you arrive in Kandy, you'll have the evening free to enjoy a cultural show that highlights Sri Lanka's traditions and heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Matale Tooth Relic Temple
- Cultural show in Kandy
Optional Activities
- Visit spice garden
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth Relic Kandy Lake 
- Day 7
Kandy
Start your morning at Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, one of Asia's oldest and largest with over 4,000 plant species like orchids and medicinal plants. Later, return to Kandy for a short walk around the scenic Kandy Lake. If you're interested, there's the option to shop for certified gemstones from local gemologists.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
- Kandy Lake tour
Optional Activities
- Shopping for precious gemstones
Landmarks Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya Kandy Lake - Day 8
Kandy to Ella
Leave early in the morning heading toward Ella through Nuwara Eliya, traveling through fog-covered mountain passes with views of tea plantations. Stop at Ramboda Falls to see the waterfall. You'll pass through Nuwara Eliya City and tour a tea factory before arriving in Ella by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ramboda Falls
- Tea factory visit
- Scenic tea estates viewing
Landmarks Ramboda Falls Nuwara Eliya - Day 9
Ella to Tissamaharama
If you're interested in hiking, start early to reach Little Adam's Peak for the best views of Ella Gap. Stop by the Nine Arch Bridge, a popular Ella attraction. Then head south toward Yala with a stop at Ravana Waterfall along the way. Check into your hotel in Tissamaharama by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge
- Visit Ravana Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Hike to Little Adam's Peak
- Flying Raven Adventure Experience
Landmarks Little Adam's Peak Ella Gap Nine Arch Bridge Ravana Waterfall - Day 10
Yala National Park
An early morning game drive in Yala National Park starts your day. The park has the world's highest density of leopards and many Asian elephants. Throughout the day you'll spot painted storks, peacocks, crocodiles, deer, and various birds. Enjoy traditional Sri Lankan lunch while staying in the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch)
Included Activities
- Yala National Park full-day game drive
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 11
Tissamaharama to Udawalawe
Travel to Udawalawe National Park, an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephants and water birds. Visit the Elephant Transit Home to see how orphaned and injured baby elephants get rehabilitated. At noon, you'll watch the baby elephants being fed milk. Later, take a game drive through the park to see more wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Elephant Transit Home
- Watch baby elephants being fed milk
- Udawalawe National Park game drive
Landmarks Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home 
- Day 12
Udawalawe to Unawatuna
Head to Unawatuna through Mirissa, known for whale and dolphin sightings. Take a boat trip out to sea to try spotting these marine creatures. Stop at Weligama beach to see traditional stilt fishermen working from poles in the shallow water just offshore. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whale and dolphin watching boat trip
- View traditional stilt fishermen at Weligama
Landmarks Mirissa Beach Weligama Beach Unawatuna Beach - Day 13
Unawatuna to Ambalangoda
Leave Unawatuna in the morning and visit several heritage sites including Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that started as a Portuguese fortress in 1588 and was heavily fortified by the Dutch beginning in 1649. Then check out moonstone mines at Meetiyagoda, a spice garden, and take a Madu Ganga safari through mangrove forests. End the day at a mask carving factory and museum in Ambalangoda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Galle Dutch Fort
- Spice garden visit
- Moonstone mine visit at Meetiyagoda
- Madu Ganga safari through mangrove forests
- Mask factory and museum in Ambalangoda
Optional Activities
- Castle farm visit at Ahungalla
Landmarks Galle Fort Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines Madu Ganga Wetland Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum - Day 14
Ambalangoda to Colombo Airport
Head back to Colombo International Airport from Ambalangoda in the morning. Your tour ends with an airport transfer timed according to your flight schedule.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport colombo)
