Itinerary
- Day 1
Negombo
You'll land in Sri Lanka and get a warm greeting as you're driven to your hotel in Negombo. The ride gives you your first look at local life along the way. This afternoon is yours to spend however you'd like, whether that's taking a walk on the beach, swimming, or just resting up. When evening rolls around, there's a welcome dinner and drinks to meet everyone and settle in.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with drinks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sasha Transit Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at hotel
- Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya
After breakfast, you'll head toward Sigiriya along the Royal Route and stop at the Dambulla Caves, an old Buddhist temple with rock paintings and intricate carvings. As evening approaches, there's a short hike up to Pidurangala rock to check out the monastery there. If you're interested in wildlife, you can arrange a 4x4 safari to see elephants and other animals in the nearby national parks, though that's optional.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Goddess Garden)
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Caves (Golden Cave Temple)
- Hike to Pidurangala rock and monastery visit
Optional Activities
- 4x4 safari jeep tour to Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu national parks
Landmarks/POIs Dambulla Caves Pidurangala Rock 
- Day 3
Sigiriya
Start early to climb Sigiriya Rock before the heat becomes too intense, getting photos of the rock formation and the landscape around it. After you climb back down, breakfast is waiting at the hotel. Later in the day, you'll trek through the trails around Hiriwadunna Village to see how people actually live in rural Sri Lanka, and you'll have lunch there too with local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional local lunch at Hiriwadunna Village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Goddess Garden)
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Rock
- Trek through Hiriwadunna Village
- Local lunch at Hiriwadunna Village
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Rock Hiriwadunna Village - Day 4
Sigiriya to Kandy
After breakfast, you'll drive to Kandy, which is the cultural and religious center of the island. You'll stop at Nalanda Gedige, then head to the Matale Spice Garden to learn about spices and their uses in traditional medicine. There's time at the Gem Museum and a Hindu temple before reaching the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the country's most sacred site. The day finishes with a city tour that includes traditional Kandyan dance and drum performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganga Addara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Nalanda Gedige
- Matale Spice Garden tour
- Gem Museum and Workshop visit
- Hindu temple visit
- Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic visit
- Kandy city tour
- Traditional Kandyan dance and drum performance
Landmarks/POIs Nalanda Gedige Matale Spice Garden Gem Museum and Workshop Hindu Temple Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Day 5
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Starting with breakfast, you'll go to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens to walk through gardens full of roses, lilies, and plants native to Sri Lanka. From there, you'll head up to a tea factory in the mountains to see how tea is processed after being picked. You'll pass Ramboda Falls and drive through tea plantations before arriving in Nuwara Eliya, a hill station with a cool climate and colonial feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Grosvenor Hotel)
Included Activities
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens visit
- Tea plantation and tea factory tour
- View Ramboda Falls
- Explore Nuwara Eliya highlights
Landmarks/POIs Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple Ramboda Falls Tea Plantation 
- Day 6
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
After breakfast, you'll check out Nuwara Eliya's main sites like the Post Office and The Grand Hotel, plus Gregory Lake and Victoria Park. Then you'll transfer to Ella, a town in the hills surrounded by tea plantations. Later that evening, you can hike up Little Adam's Peak to see views of the valleys and plantations below. If adventure appeals to you, there are optional activities like ziplining and the Ella Swing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (The Peak Ella)
Included Activities
- Nuwara Eliya Post Office visit
- The Grand Hotel visit
- Gregory Lake visit
- Victoria Park Garden visit
- Little Adam's Peak hike
Optional Activities
- Zipline adventure
- Ella Swing ride
Landmarks/POIs Post Office The Grand Hotel Gregory Lake Victoria Park Garden Little Adam's Peak - Day 7
Ella to Tissamaharama
After breakfast, you're heading south toward Tissamaharama with stops at Ravana Fall and the Buduruwagala Rock Temple. The main event is the Yala Safari, a 4x4 ride through one of the island's biggest national parks where you'll look for leopards and other wildlife. The day ends back at your hotel with stargazing as the sun goes down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (The Grand Yala Hotel)
Included Activities
- View Ravana Fall
- Buduruwagala Rock Temple visit
- 4x4 Jeep safari in Yala National Park
Landmarks/POIs Ravana Fall Buduruwagala Rock Temple Nine Arches Bridge Yala National Park - Day 8
Tissamaharama
After breakfast, you'll take a tuk tuk around Tissamaharama village through rice paddies and fields to get a feel for real village life. You'll visit five ancient tanks, which are large reservoirs built by kings long ago. Then it's travel time to Mirissa and your beach resort. Spend the afternoon however you want, whether that's walks on the sand, swimming, or just resting before tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Jaga Bay Resort)
Included Activities
- Tuk tuk tour around Tissamaharama village
- Visit five ancient tanks (reservoirs)
- Day 9
Mirissa
You'll need to wake at 6:30 am for the whale watching boat tour from Mirissa. When you get back to the hotel, the rest of the day is open for exploring at your own pace. Visit Parrot Rock, catch the sunset from Coconut Tree Hill, and enjoy time at the hotel's beachfront area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Jaga Bay Resort)
Included Activities
- Whale watching from Mirissa
- Visit Parrot Rock
- Sunset view from Coconut Tree Hill
Landmarks/POIs Parrot Rock Coconut Tree Hill - Day 10
Mirissa to Bentota and back to Mirissa
After breakfast at Mirissa, you'll drive south along the coast to Bentota with great views of the ocean. You'll stop at the Sea Turtle Hatchery to learn about sea turtles and take photos with the younger ones. Then there's Galle Fort, built by Portuguese and Dutch settlers with colonial-era buildings still standing. A boat ride through the Madhu River mangroves comes next before you head back to Mirissa for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Jaga Bay Resort)
Included Activities
- Sea Turtle Hatchery & Rescue Center visit
- Galle Dutch Fort walk and exploration
- Galle Dutch Museum visit
- Madu River mangrove boat ride
- Stilt fishing observation
Landmarks/POIs Sea Turtle Hatchery & Rescue Center Galle Fort Madu River - Day 11
Mirissa to Colombo
After breakfast, you'll pack and drive west toward Colombo, stopping at the Tsunami Memorial along the way. Colombo feels quite different from everywhere you've been, with busy streets and tall buildings everywhere. You'll visit the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and the Colombo Museum to learn about the island's history. An evening city tour includes shopping for souvenirs at department stores before settling into your luxury hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Nelly Marine)
Included Activities
- Tsunami Memorial visit
- Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple visit
- Colombo Museum visit
- Colombo city tour
- Shopping in department stores
Landmarks/POIs Tsunami Memorial Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple Colombo Museum Independence Square - Day 12
Colombo to Airport
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be driven to Bandaranaike International Airport to head home. This is your moment to reflect on the trip and all the experiences you've had throughout your time in Sri Lanka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
