Itinerary
- Day 1
Negombo
You'll arrive in Negombo and connect with your CEO and other travelers. The rest of the day is open for you to check out the beach town with its canals and seafood markets, or you can join an optional group dinner at a local spot to meet everyone and try some Sri Lankan food.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Dinner and drinks at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Negombo - Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya
Head inland toward the island's center to see the UNESCO World Heritage City of Sigiriya. On the way, you have options: visit the ancient Dambulla Cave Temple, scale Sigiriya Rock Fortress, or go on a safari drive through Minneriya National Park to see wild elephants.
Optional Activities
- Dambulla Cave Temple Visit (12 USD per person)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Visit (30 USD per person)
- Minneriya National Park Safari
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Rock Fortress Dambulla Cave Temple Minneriya National Park - Day 3
Sigiriya
This day is yours to explore the ancient and lush region at your own pace. You can visit the archaeological sites of Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura, both filled with cultural treasures and historical significance from centuries past.
Optional Activities
- Polonnaruwa Ancient Capital Visit (25 USD per person)
- Anuradhapura Historical Site Visit
Landmarks/POIs Polonnaruwa Anuradhapura - Day 4
Sigiriya to Digana
Travel to the village of Digana with a stop at a medicinal spice garden along the way. After lunch, take a guided walk through the village to see how locals live, check out a working farm with cattle and goats, and stop at a local woman's home for herbal drinks. By evening, you'll learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan curries with the spices used locally.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local village lunch), Dinner (Sri Lankan curry dinner prepared with authentic local spices)
Included Activities
- Spice Garden Visit
- Digana Guided Village Walk
Optional Activities
- Tamarind Farm Duties
Landmarks/POIs Digana - Day 5
Digana to Kandy
Start with breakfast while taking in views of Victoria Reservoir over tea before heading to Kandy. You'll have free time in the afternoon to explore. Options include the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, a traditional Kandyan cultural show, or catching a local cricket match.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour (10 USD per person)
- Kandyan Cultural Dance (3-5 USD per person)
- Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (10 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Temple of the Sacred Tooth Victoria Reservoir - Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Begin with traditional breakfast prepared by women and youth with disabilities at the G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Then travel to Nuwara Eliya in the rolling hills and lush forests, visiting a tea plantation and having the option to hike the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities at Sthree Craft Shop and Café)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
- Tea Plantation Visit
Optional Activities
- Tea plantation trek or exploration on foot
Landmarks/POIs Sthree Craft Shop and Café Nuwara Eliya - Day 7
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Start early and trek through Horton Plains National Park to walk the quiet trails and see morning mist in the valley, or have a slower morning if you prefer. In the afternoon, head to the relaxed village of Ella with your evening free to explore or just unwind.
Optional Activities
- Horton Plains Trek (25 USD per person, 35 USD per group)
Landmarks/POIs Horton Plains National Park Ella - Day 8
Ella
Trek Little Adam's Peak in the morning for a 360-degree view of the countryside, including Ella Rock and the green mountains around you. Spend the rest of the day exploring Ella more thoroughly, with options to visit the Nine Arches Bridge or search for waterfalls with other travelers.
Included Activities
- Little Adam's Peak Trek
Optional Activities
- Trek to Ella Rock (5 USD per person)
- Nine Arches Bridge visit
- Waterfall exploration
- Spice Garden Cooking Class (2500 LKR per person)
Landmarks/POIs Little Adam's Peak Ella Rock Nine Arches Bridge - Day 9
Ella to Hikkaduwa
Travel south toward the coast, stopping to explore Galle Fort along the way. Then arrive at Hikkaduwa, a laid-back beach town on white sand perfect for settling in and relaxing after your travels.
Included Activities
- Galle Fort Tour
Landmarks/POIs Galle Fort Hikkaduwa - Day 10
Hikkaduwa
The day is yours to spend however you like on the beach with a drink, or take a boat out to look for whales and dolphins. In the evening, your CEO will lead you to the best beach bar in town where you can dance with fellow travelers under the stars and see where the night goes.
Included Activities
- Hikkaduwa Beach Bar
Optional Activities
- Dolphin Watching Tour
Landmarks/POIs Hikkaduwa Beach - Day 11
Hikkaduwa
Spend another day relaxing in paradise after last night. Hang out on the beach, snorkel with colorful fish, or walk through the busy beach town. Pick a local restaurant with your friends to have a farewell dinner and reflect on everything you've done.
Landmarks/POIs Hikkaduwa - Day 12
Hikkaduwa to Maldives
Travel to Colombo to catch your flight to the Maldives. Once you arrive, board a traditional Dhoni boat for a brief check-in with your CEO, then set sail to explore the atolls.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Colombo Malé - Days 13 - 17
Maldives Atoll Cruise
Spend five days sailing around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, stopping at islands and sandbars. Visit Fulidhu to meet locals and see a traditional drumming show, and explore Bodu Mora Island's empty beaches. On the boat, relax on sundecks, eat local seafood, hang out with other travelers, and snorkel twice daily to see tropical fish, turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses. Visit Felidhu Atoll and see traditional boat-building on the islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local seafood), Dinner (Local seafood)
Included Activities
- Snorkelling in the Maldives
- Bodu Mora Island Visit
- Felidhu Island Visit
- Fulidhoo Island Visit
- Maldives Plastic Clean Up
Optional Activities
- Swimming and additional snorkelling
Landmarks/POIs South Malé Atoll Felidhu Atoll Fulidhoo Island Bodu Mora Island - Day 18
Maldives to Malé
Cross to Malé in the morning. The tour ends when you arrive at Malé International Airport. Your CEO can help with any other travel plans you need.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Landmarks/POIs Malé International Airport
