Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Colombo
Your overnight flight gets you to Bandaranayake International Airport in Colombo by morning. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, you'll meet your tour guide and head to your hotel to freshen up and settle in.
- Day 2
Galle
Start the day with a city tour through Colombo, walking through modern shopping centers alongside colonial buildings that show the city's mixed history. You'll stroll along Galle Face Green with its ocean views, then drive south to the coastal town of Galle in the afternoon. There you'll see the Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its fortress walls and lighthouse that's been well preserved for centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Colombo city tour
- Galle Face Green promenade walk
- Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site) visit
Landmarks Galle Face Green Dutch Fort, Galle - Day 3
Kataragama
Head to Mulkirigala Raja Maha Viharaya, a rock monastery carved into the hillside with cave temples going back to the 3rd century BC. You'll walk through the painted caves and climb to viewing terraces for the surrounding views. Later, travel to Kataragama for evening prayers at the temple where Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic traditions all happen together, including the practice of smashing coconuts as offerings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mulkirigala Raja Maha Viharaya rock monastery visit
- Evening religious ceremonies participation in Kataragama
Landmarks Mulkirigala Raja Maha Viharaya Kataragama Temple - Day 4
Bandarawela
Early in the morning, set out on a jeep safari through Yala National Park to search for elephants, monkeys, water buffalo, crocodiles, and if luck's on your side, the rare leopards. After the safari finishes, hike up to Little Adams Peak where panoramic views stretch across endless tea plantations, perfect for photos and taking in the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Yala National Park
- Hike to Little Adams Peak
Landmarks Yala National Park Little Adams Peak 
- Day 5
Kandy
The train ride from Ella to Nanu Oya takes you through tea plantations, steep mountain slopes, and streams with some great views along the way. Upon arriving in Nuwara Eliya, you'll get a short tour of this colonial town with its gardens, old manor houses, and churches. Stop at a tea factory to learn how Ceylon tea gets produced, then later settle in for a cosy dinner with other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cosy dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Panoramic train ride Ella to Nanoya
- Nuwara Eliya tour
- Tea factory visit
Landmarks Nuwara Eliya 
- Day 6
Kandy
Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, one of Sri Lanka's most important pilgrimage sites where Buddha's left canine tooth is kept as a sacred relic. You'll see pilgrims making offerings at the shrine and catch sight of the tooth displayed in its ivory case. Walk through Kandy's streets along Lake Kandy with your guide, seeing where colonial architecture blends with modern city life. Later, watch a traditional dance performance with Kandy dancers in their bright costumes showing expressive movements and music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with traditional dance ceremony)
Included Activities
- Temple of the Tooth (UNESCO World Heritage Site) visit
- Kandy discovery tour and Lake Kandy walk
- Traditional dance ceremony and dinner
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth Lake Kandy - Day 7
Dambulla
Explore the Dambulla Cave Temples, which started as a refuge for King Vattagamini Abhaya and later became sacred temples. Inside you'll find countless Buddha statues carved into the stone grottoes in different poses, standing, reclining, and seated. In the afternoon, climb Sigiriya rock to see the frescoes of the Cloud Maidens near the top and catch panoramic views as the sky changes color at dusk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) visit
- Sigiriya rock hike and Cloud Maidens frescoes viewing
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temple Sigiriya 
- Day 8
Anuradhapura - Dambulla
Drive to Anuradhapura, an ancient royal city that served as the center of Sinhalese dynasties for a thousand years. Visit Sri Mahabodhi, the most important pilgrimage site, where the sacred Bodhi tree draws visitors from across the country, believed to be an offshoot of the tree where Buddha reached enlightenment. Return to Dambulla by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage Site) visit
- Sri Mahabodhi and sacred Bodhi tree visit
Landmarks Anuradhapura Sri Mahabodhi - Day 9
Passikudah
Travel east toward the coast, stopping at Polonnaruwa to walk through the archaeological park with its ruined royal palace and Buddha statues, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka's important cultural sites. Continue driving to Passikudah on the coast, then relax at your beach hotel as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site) archaeological park visit
Landmarks Polonnaruwa 
- Day 10
Passikudah
Spend the day at Passikudah Beach however you like. Take a long walk along the sand, cool off with a swim in the Indian Ocean, or simply relax and enjoy the beach setting at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach walk
- Swimming in the Indian Ocean
Landmarks Passikudah Beach - Day 11
Passikudah
Another free day at the beach for you to unwind. Spend your time on the sand or by the pool with a drink if that's what sounds good. The choice is completely yours on how to spend the hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach activities
- Swimming pool
- Cocktails
Landmarks Passikudah Beach - Day 12
Negombo
After breakfast, head back to the west coast and check into your hotel in Negombo for your final night. Spend the day using the hotel's facilities and facilities, then gather with other travelers for a farewell dinner where you'll reflect on everything you've experienced during the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Negombo - Day 13
Departure
Check out of your hotel and get transferred to Bandaranayake International Airport for your return flight to Europe. Your tour guide helps with luggage at check-in and says goodbye as you head to the departure area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Check-in assistance
- Day 14
Arrival
Your flight arrives back home in the morning, completing your Sri Lanka journey.
