Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
You'll be met at Bandaranaike International Airport and driven to Sigiriya for your first night. The transfer takes you through Sri Lanka's interior, and you'll settle into your hotel in the Sigiriya area.
- Day 2
Anuradhapura
After breakfast, tackle the climb up Sigiriya Lion Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient ruins and a 200-metre rock column. From there, head to Anuradhapura to walk through the second capital's well-preserved archaeological remains. You'll drive back to Sigiriya to stay another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Tour of Anuradhapura ancient city
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Lion Rock Anuradhapura - Day 3
Minneriya National Park
Following breakfast, travel to Polonnaruwa to see the ruins of the ancient kingdom's second capital city. Later, a jeep safari takes you through Minneriya National Park where you can look for Sri Lankan elephants in their natural habitat. Return to Sigiriya for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Polonnaruwa ancient city
- Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park
Landmarks/POIs Polonnaruwa Minneriya National Park - Day 4
Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
Head to Kandy this morning with a stop at Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest cave temple complex featuring Buddha statues and wall paintings. You'll also visit a spice garden in Matale to learn how spices are grown and processed, plus check out a Hindu temple there. Arrive in Kandy by evening and check in to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit Spice Garden in Matale
- Visit Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale
Landmarks/POIs Dambulla Cave Temple Sri Muthumariamman Temple - Day 5
Three Temples Loop - Royal Botanical Gardens
Spend the day on the Three Temples Loop, starting with Gadaladeniya Temple perched on a rock with Buddhist shrines and wall paintings. Next comes Lankatilaka Temple, recognizable by its bright white exterior and seated Buddha statue with guardian elephant-lions. After that, Embekke Devale offers intricately carved wooden pillars. Finish at Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to over 4,000 plant species. Head back to Kandy for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gadaladeniya Temple
- Visit Lankatilaka Temple
- Visit Embekke Devale
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Landmarks/POIs Gadaladeniya Temple Lankatilaka Temple Embekke Devale Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya - Day 6
Kandy
Explore Kandy city starting with the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of Buddhism's most sacred temples housing Buddha's tooth. Visit the Ceylon Tea Museum located in a 1925 tea factory building. Wander around Kandy Lake and do some shopping if you like. By evening, catch a Kandyan cultural dance performance, then return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
- Visit Ceylon Tea Museum
- Walk around Kandy Lake
- Kandyan cultural dance performance
Optional Activities
- Shopping excursion in Kandy
Landmarks/POIs Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Ceylon Tea Museum Kandy Lake - Day 7
Kandy to Adam's Peak
After breakfast, head for Adam's Peak (Sri Pada), the 2,243-metre sacred mountain respected by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians alike. You'll climb through the night to reach the summit at dawn for cloud-free views and the mysterious shadow of the peak. Stay overnight at Adam's Peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Night ascent of Adam's Peak
Landmarks/POIs Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) - Day 8
Adam's Peak to Nuwara Eliya
Come down from Adam's Peak and transfer to Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), a high-altitude resort town at 1,868 metres with a cool climate and tea plantations. After settling in at your hotel, take time to explore the city in the evening. Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening city tour of Nuwara Eliya
Landmarks/POIs Nuwara Eliya Pidurutalagala - Day 9
Nuwara Eliya to Ella by Train
Ride the scenic train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, traveling through mountain tunnels, tea plantations, eucalyptus forests, and small villages along the way. The hill country views from the train are particularly nice. Check in to your hotel in Ella for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Landmarks/POIs Ella - Day 10
Yala National Park Safari
Travel to Tissamaharama, the town near Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's second largest national park. You'll check in to your hotel in Tissamaharama for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Safari in Yala National Park
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park - Day 11
Tissamaharama to Mirissa
Head to Mirissa to relax on the beach. The coastal town offers a nice change of pace from the interior highlands. Settle into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation in Mirissa
Landmarks/POIs Mirissa Beach - Day 12
Mirissa Whale Watching
Join a whale watching tour departing from Mirissa. Depending on the season, you might spot blue whales or sperm whales offshore. Return to your hotel in Mirissa for another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whale watching tour
Landmarks/POIs Mirissa - Day 13
Airport
Visit Galle old town with its historic fortifications and narrow streets. Stop by the Meethiyagoda moonstone factory to see local moonstone work. You'll then transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport or your preferred drop-off location, wrapping up your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Galle old town
- Visit Meethiyagoda moon moonstone factory
Landmarks/POIs Galle Fort Meethiyagoda Moonstone Factory
