Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Colombo
Land at Bandaranaike International Airport and your representative will meet you for the transfer into Colombo. Once you check into your hotel, the afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. You might wander through the historic Pettah District with its narrow streets and old shops, check out the more modern side of the city, or head down to the seafront to get a feel for the coastal area.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport you will be met in the arrival hall by a tour representative, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Grand), Hotel (Radisson Colombo)
Included Activities
- Meet and Greet at airport
- Arrival airport transfer to hotel
- Straw hat woven by locals
Optional Activities
- Visit Pettah District
- Explore historic streets and colourful back alleys
- Visit famous Colombo landmarks
- Dine at stylish eateries or galleries and shops
- Walk to seafront and view Indian Ocean
Landmarks Pettah District Indian Ocean Seafront 
- Day 2
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
After breakfast, you'll head to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO site and ancient citadel built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century. The climb up the near-vertical walls takes you to a flat-topped summit where you can explore palace ruins, fortifications, gardens, and ponds. Inside are cave shrines, and you'll walk along the polished Mirror Wall before visiting the museum to learn about the castle's hydraulic system. By afternoon you'll transfer to Habarana.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Habarana Village by Cinnamon), Hotel (Habarana Lodge)
Included Activities
- Entrance fee to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Guided tour of palace ruins and fortifications
- Walk through Lion Paws gateway
- Exploration of royal gardens, lily-pad moats, and water gardens
- Walk on Mirror Wall
- Visit museum to learn about castle and hydraulic system
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress 
- Day 3
Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom
Start with breakfast, then transfer to Polonnaruwa to explore the World Heritage Site of this 800-year-old ancient kingdom. You'll walk around the archaeological site viewing stupas, resting Buddha statues, old irrigation canals, and Hindu sculptures. The unique Vatadage structure has ornate stone carvings, and at Gal Vihara you'll see a perfect Buddha statue carved from solid rock. You can also explore the Nissankamalla Council Chamber and view the 12th-century Parakrama Samudra irrigation system. Later you'll head back to Habarana.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Habarana Village by Cinnamon), Hotel (Habarana Lodge)
Included Activities
- Entrance fee to Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom
- Guided walking tour of archaeological site
- Visit Vatadage structure
- Visit Gal Vihara Buddha statue
- Visit Nissankamalla Council Chamber
- View Parakrama Samudra irrigation system
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom Vatadage Gal Vihara Nissankamalla Council Chamber Parakrama Samudra 
- Day 4
Dambulla and Kandy
After breakfast, you'll visit Dambulla Cave Temple, a rock temple complex with five caves holding roughly 150 Buddha statues and paintings. From there you'll continue to Kandy to see the Temple of the Tooth, a golden-roofed temple that houses Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist relic. Spend time exploring Kandy's lakeside setting and the UNESCO World Heritage Sacred City surroundings. You can browse the fresh fruit and vegetable stands at the local market. In the evening, join a cultural show with traditional Sri Lankan music and drumming.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Earls’s Regent), Hotel (Earls Regency)
Included Activities
- Entrance fee to Dambulla Cave Temple
- Guided tour of five caves and Buddha statues
- Entrance fee to Temple of the Tooth
- Visit Kandy city and lakeside exploration
- Browse Kandy market
Optional Activities
- Cultural show with traditional Sri Lankan music and drumming
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temple Temple of the Tooth Kandy Kandy Market - Day 5
Colombo City Tour and Cultural Experience
You'll transfer from Kandy back to Colombo, exploring the capital's colonial heritage and vibrant culture along the way. Start at Gangaramaya Temple, one of Colombo's oldest Buddhist temples, then head into the bustling Slave Island and Pettah areas to find authentic street food spots. Try Sri Lankan arrack at a local bar and sample authentic street food like traditional Kottu Roti. A tuk-tuk ride takes you back to your hotel to finish the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Grand), Hotel (Radisson Colombo)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Kandy to Colombo
- Visit Gangaramaya Temple
- Colombo walking city tour
- 1 shot of Arrack or non-alcoholic beverage at local bar
- Sweets at local sweet shop
- One bite of Betel leaves
- Tuk-tuk ride back to hotel
- Flowers at Gangaramaya Temple
Optional Activities
- Explore Slave Island streets
- Explore Pettah streets
- Sample additional authentic Sri Lankan street food and traditional Kottu Roti
Landmarks Gangaramaya Temple Slave Island Pettah District - Day 6
Departure from Colombo
After breakfast, you'll prepare for departure and transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport in time for your onward or return flight.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (At the agreed time, transfer from the hotel to the airport in Colombo.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure airport transfer
