Itinerary
- Day 1
Overnight Flight to Colombo
Your flight departs tonight, and you'll land in Colombo tomorrow morning. The overnight travel sets you up to hit the ground ready to go once you arrive in Sri Lanka.
- Day 2
Colombo
After arriving in Colombo, you'll check out the city's temple and mosque scene mixed in with colonial buildings and modern structures. Walking along Galle Face Green gives you a chance to see the waterfront lined with stalls selling local snacks. Dinner comes later, giving you your first real taste of being here.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Colombo
- Visit to temples and mosques
- Exploration of Galle Face Green waterfront promenade
- Dinner
Landmarks Galle Face Green - Day 3
Anawilundawa - Anuradhapura
You'll drive through tropical landscapes heading toward Chilaw, then walk through Anawilundawa Nature Reserve with a guide looking for birds and wildlife. From there, it's on to Anuradhapura, the ancient royal city where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature walk in Anawilundawa Nature Reserve
Landmarks Anawilundawa Nature Reserve - Day 4
Sigiriya
Anuradhapura shows you the old palaces and temples scattered among the ruins of what was once the Sinhalese capital. You'll make your way to the sacred Bodhi tree as a pilgrimage stop. Then it's a drive to Sigiriya for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Bodhi tree
Landmarks Anuradhapura Bodhi Tree - Day 5
Sigiriya
The morning takes you to Polonnaruwa to see the second ancient capital with its royal palace, Buddha statues, and stupas. By sunset, you're climbing Sigiriya Rock's 1,860 steps to find the Cloud Maidens frescoes and see the landscape spread out below you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Climb to Sigiriya Rock
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Sigiriya Rock - Day 6
Kandy
Dambulla Caves come next on your route, with its stone-carved grottoes holding seated, standing, and reclining Buddha statues throughout. After exploring the caves, you drive to Kandy for a two-night stay in this cultural hub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Dambulla Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Dambulla Caves - Day 7
Kandy
You'll spend time at the Temple of the Tooth, one of the holiest Buddhist sites where Buddha's tooth is preserved. Walking through Kandy's streets and around the lake with a guide lets you see how the culture, history, and colonial past all blend together. Evening brings traditional dances and music performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of the Tooth UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discovery tour of Kandy
- Traditional dances and music performance
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth - Day 8
Bandarawela
Heading toward Nuwara Eliya, you'll visit a tea plantation and factory to learn how Ceylon tea gets made. After exploring the British colonial architecture, you take a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Bandarawela through the highlands, watching steep mountains, streams, and tea fields pass by.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to tea plantation and factory
- Panoramic train ride to Bandarawela
Landmarks Nuwara Eliya - Day 9
Kataragama - Tissamaharama
You'll hike to Little Adams Peak (about 4 km, roughly 1.5 hours, 140 vertical meters) for views over tea plantations, Ella Rock, and Ella Waterfall. Later, you drive to Kataragama to see the Hindu and Buddhist temple complex during evening ceremonies before heading to Tissamaharama for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Little Adams Peak
- Visit to Kataragama temple complex
Landmarks Little Adams Peak Kataragama Temple - Day 10
Galle - Kalutara
A morning jeep safari through Yala National Park gives you chances to spot elephants, water buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles, and possibly leopards. The drive along the coast toward Galle passes traditional stilt fishermen. You'll explore the Dutch Fort and its lighthouse, then continue to Kalutara for a three-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Yala National Park
- Exploration of Galle and Dutch Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Yala National Park Galle Dutch Fort - Day 11
Kalutara
Time to relax on the beach and think back on everything you've seen so far. Your place sits right on the ocean, perfect for resting and taking in the tropical surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Swimming
- Day 12
Kalutara
This last full day is yours to do what you want. You can swim in the ocean or walk along the sandy beach with no set plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the sea
- Beach walks
- Day 13
Kalutara to Colombo
A transfer takes you back to Colombo airport for your flight home, ending your time in Sri Lanka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Arrival Home
You land back home carrying memories of your Sri Lankan trip with you.
