Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
Touch down at Colombo airport where an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you and drives to Negombo. After settling into your hotel, you'll head out to see Angurukaramulla Temple, Negombo Dutch Fort, Negombo Beach Park, and St. Mary's Church. The rest of your day is free to relax however you'd like.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Colombo.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Negombo including Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya)
- Visit Negombo Dutch Fort
- Visit Negombo Beach Park
- Visit St. Mary's Church
Landmarks Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya) Negombo Dutch Fort St. Mary's Church - Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya
Following breakfast, you check out and drive toward Sigiriya with a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where you'll watch baby elephants during feeding and bathing time. From there, walk through Royal Botanical Garden before continuing on to Sigiriya. You'll check in at your hotel for the next few nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage with baby elephant feeding and bathing
- Visit Royal Botanical Garden
Landmarks Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Royal Botanical Garden 
- Day 3
Anuradhapura Day Excursion
This morning after breakfast, you head out on a day trip to Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka's ancient capitals. You'll see Sri Maha Bodhi tree, the Brazen Palace, multiple Dagobas and Monasteries, rock-cut Buddha statues, palace ruins, and the Isurumuniya rock temple. By evening you'll drive back to Sigiriya.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Maha Bodhi - the oldest historically documented tree in the world
- Visit the Brazen Palace
- Visit Dagobas and Ruwanwelisaya
- Visit Abeygiri and Jetawana Monasteries
- View rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha
- Explore ruins of palaces
- Visit Isurumuniya rock temple
Landmarks Sri Maha Bodhi Ruwanwelisaya Jetawana Monastery Abeygiri Monastery Isurumuniya Rock Temple 
- Day 4
Minneriya National Park and Polonnaruwa
After breakfast and checkout, you go on a wildlife safari through Minneriya National Park looking for wild Asian elephants. Then you'll visit Polonnaruwa, a medieval UNESCO World Heritage Site, checking out the Royal Palace, Gal Vihare complex with four granite Buddha images, and the giant statue of Polonnaruwa's greatest king. Return to Sigiriya for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park to spot wild Asian Elephant
- Visit Royal Palace of Polonnaruwa
- Visit Gal Vihare complex with four Buddha images cut from a single slab of granite
- View the giant statue of Polonnaruwa's greatest king
Landmarks Minneriya National Park Polonnaruwa Royal Palace Gal Vihare 
- Day 5
Sigiriya to Kandy
Following breakfast and checkout, you drive to Kandy with a stop in Dambulla to see the Royal Cave Temple, Golden Buddha statue, and Megalithic Tombs. Optional stops include Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple, Fort Macdowall, and a spice garden in Matale. You'll arrive in Kandy and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
- View Golden statue of Buddha at Dambulla
- Visit Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs at Dambulla
Optional Activities
- Visit Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
- Visit Fort Macdowall
- Visit spice garden in Matale
Landmarks Dambulla Royal Cave Temple Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple Fort Macdowall 
- Day 6
Kandy
After breakfast, you explore Peradeniya and Kandy, starting with Royal Botanic Gardens and Gatabe Rajopanaramaya Buddhist Temple in Peradeniya. Then head to Kandy to visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Old Royal Palace, and Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square. You'll take in views of Kandy Lake and wrap up with a traditional Sri Lankan Cultural Performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya
- Visit Gatabe Rajopanaramaya (Buddhist Temple) at Peradeniya
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Visit Old Royal Palace
- Visit Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square
- Enjoy views of Kandy Lake
- Attend typical Sri Lankan Cultural Performance
Landmarks Royal Botanic Gardens Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Old Royal Palace Kandy Lake - Day 7
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Nuwara Eliya, passing through scenic waterfalls and tea plantations. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and refresh yourself, then explore the golf course, Gregory Lake, and Hindu temples. Later, you'll visit a tea factory and processing plant famous for Ceylon Tea production.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit perfectly landscaped golf course in Nuwara Eliya
- Visit Gregory Lake
- Visit Hindu Temples in Nuwara Eliya
- Visit tea factory and processing plant (Ceylon Tea)
Landmarks Gregory Lake Nuwara Eliya Golf Course 
- Day 8
Nuwara Eliya to Kataragama
Following breakfast and checkout, you drive to Kataragama, passing through Bandarawela known for its beautiful tea plantations from British Colonial times and Ceylon Tea production. Upon arriving in Kataragama, check into your hotel and refresh yourself, then visit Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya, Kebiliththa Dewalaya, and Sella Kataragama Ganesh Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya
- Visit Kebiliththa Dewalaya
- Visit Sella Kataragama Ganesh Temple
Landmarks Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya Sella Kataragama Ganesh Temple - Day 9
Kataragama to Bentota
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Bentota, stopping at Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre and several temples in Galle including the Dutch Fort, Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple, Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, and Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya. You'll arrive in Bentota and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
- Visit Galle Dutch Fort
- Visit Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
- Visit Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery
- Visit Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya at Galle
Landmarks Galle Dutch Fort Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya 
- Day 10
Bentota
After breakfast, you spend the day relaxing at Bentota Beach. The entire day is yours to unwind and explore the beach at your own pace, choosing activities that appeal to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bentota Beach leisure activities
- Day 11
Bentota to Colombo
Following breakfast and checkout, you drive to Colombo and check into your hotel. After refreshing, head out for sightseeing at Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, and Seema Malakaya, with a visit to Beira Lake. Later on, you'll have free time for shopping or can return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gangaramaya Temple
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit Colombo National Museum
- Visit Seema Malakaya
- Visit Beira Lake at Colombo
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Colombo
Landmarks Gangaramaya Temple Independence Square Colombo National Museum Seema Malakaya Beira Lake - Day 12
Colombo Departure
After breakfast and checkout, you're transferred to Colombo Airport to board your flight for your next destination or home.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Colombo.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
