Itinerary
- Day 1
Negombo
You'll land at Colombo airport and get picked up for the 20-minute drive to Negombo, a beach town on the coast. Since this is your first day, there's no rush to do much. If your flight arrives early enough, relax at the hotel's beach or pool. Later in the evening, head down to the seashore to catch the sunset before dinner.
Optional Activities
- Relax at the beach and pool of your hotel
- Evening walk along the seashore to enjoy the sunset
Landmarks/POIs Negombo Beach - Day 2
Negombo to Anuradhapura
Start with breakfast featuring local Sri Lankan tea or coffee, then travel inland through countryside toward Anuradhapura. Along the way, stop at Munneshwaram Temple, a significant Hindu temple complex. Once in Anuradhapura, you'll walk around this ancient UNESCO site to see the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree (where Buddha found enlightenment) and the Ruwanweliseya monument dating back to 140 BC. By evening, settle into your hotel in this quiet area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or coffee)
Included Activities
- Visit Munneshwaram Temple
- Guided tour of ancient Anuradhapura city
- Visit Sri Maha Bodhi sacred tree
- Visit Ruwanweliseya monument
- Entrance to Anuradhapura UNESCO site
Landmarks/POIs Munneshwaram Temple Anuradhapura Sri Maha Bodhi Ruwanweliseya - Day 3
Anuradhapura to Sigiriya
After breakfast, head to Dambulla in the cultural triangle. The morning includes a forest walk through Ritigala Forest Monastery (bring mosquito spray), then a tuk-tuk tour through a local village to visit a farmer's home. You'll canoe across the lake to get views of nearby Sigiriya Rock. Later, ride back through rural villages by cart, and as evening approaches, visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress to see it lit by the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or coffee), Lunch (Authentic Sri Lankan lunch at a farmer's house), Lunch (Local curry cooking demonstration during the village tour)
Included Activities
- Visit Ritigala Forest Monastery
- Cultural village tour in Dambulla
- Tuk-tuk ride to farmer's house with traditional countryside hospitality
- Canoeing boat ride across the lake
- Cart ride through rural village
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Entrance ticket Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Landmarks/POIs Ritigala Forest Monastery Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Day 4
Sigiriya to Kandy
After breakfast, you're heading to Kandy, the former Sinhalese capital perched on a plateau in the mountains. First stop is the Royal Cave Temple in Dambulla, a UNESCO site with 5 caves carved into a 160-meter rock face. Then visit Matale Spice Garden before continuing to Kandy. In the afternoon, go to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, another UNESCO site. Finish the day walking around Kandy's center and watching a cultural dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Cave Temple (UNESCO site)
- Stop at Matale Spice Garden
- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO site)
- Walk around Kandy city center
- Cultural dance show
Landmarks/POIs Royal Cave Temple Matale Spice Garden Temple of the Tooth Relic Kandy - Day 5
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, travel to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's tea country (locals call it 'Little England' because of old colonial buildings). Visit the Gem Museum to see how local gems and jewelry are made. Then check out Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, considered one of Asia's finest. Drive through the misty tea hills, stop at a tea factory to see how Ceylon tea is produced, and try a fresh cup. In the afternoon, walk through Nuwara Eliya's center and browse the fruit and vegetable market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gem Museum
- Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
- Stop at tea factory to observe Ceylon tea production
- Tea tasting
- Walk through Nuwara Eliya city center and market
Landmarks/POIs Gem Museum Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden Nuwara Eliya - Day 6
Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Board a train at Nanu-Oya station heading to Ella village, riding one of the region's most scenic routes through the hills. Once in Ella, explore the village and see the Nine Arch Bridge, an impressive structure made entirely from rocks, bricks, and cement with no steel. Trek to Mini Adam's Peak if you have energy left. Later, drive down to Yala and check into your hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spectacular train journey from Nanu-Oya to Ella
- Explore Ella village
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge
- Mini Adam's Peak trekking
Landmarks/POIs Ella Nine Arch Bridge Mini Adam's Peak - Day 7
Yala
After breakfast, you're off on a 4x4 jeep safari through Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's largest park. The morning search takes you out at sunrise looking for leopards, crocodiles, wild elephants, and birds across the park's two river-divided sections. Back at the hotel by midday, spend time relaxing on the beach with a drink under the palms. Optional activities include jet skiing, banana boating, diving, snorkeling, surfing, or fishing. End the day watching the sunset from the shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4x4 jeep ride in Yala National Park
Optional Activities
- Jet Ski
- Banana & Tube Boating
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Deep-Sea Fishing
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park - Day 8
Colombo
After breakfast, head to Colombo for your final day. The capital has been a major trading port since the 5th century and now combines history with modern shops, restaurants, and colorful streets. Spend time visiting the main attractions and handle any last-minute shopping. Consider eating at an international restaurant to wrap up the trip properly. Then head to the airport for your flight home, or get dropped at your hotel in Colombo or Negombo to end your Sri Lanka journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Colombo city
- Colombo city and shopping tour
- Tour of Galle city and Fort
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Dinner at a famous international restaurant in Colombo
- Merge with 3 or 4 nights Maldives tour package
- Extend holiday with relaxing beach stay in Sri Lanka
Landmarks/POIs Colombo Galle Fort
