Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Sigiriya
You'll land at Colombo Airport where your tour leader meets you for the drive to your hotel. From there, head to Pinnawala Elephant Rehabilitation Centre to see the rescued elephants and help bathe them in the river. Afterward, continue on to Sigiriya or Dambulla and settle in for your first night.
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Rehabilitation Centre
- Bathe elephants at riverside
Landmarks/POIs Pinnawala Elephant Rehabilitation Centre - Day 2
Sigiriya
After breakfast, start with a cultural village tour that includes a tuk-tuk ride and a catamaran crossing over the lake. Stop at a farmer's house for a curry cooking demo and a real countryside lunch. Later in the afternoon, climb Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, check out the ancient palace frescoes, and catch the sunset from the top.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sri Lankan tea or coffee), Lunch (Authentic countryside lunch in a farmer's house with curry cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Breakfast with Sri Lankan tea or coffee
- Cultural village tour
- Tuk-tuk ride through countryside
- Catamaran boat ride across lake
- Sri Lankan curry cooking demonstration
- Authentic countryside lunch at farmer's house
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Sunset viewing from summit
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress - Day 3
Sigiriya
Following breakfast, head into Ritigala Forest Monastery tucked away in the Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve where you'll walk through forested ruins and ancient stone pathways. During the afternoon, jump into a 4x4 for a jeep safari at either Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park to look for wild elephants, particularly around sunset. Back at your resort, take time to relax with an optional Ayurvedic massage if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Ritigala Forest Monastery visit
- Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve exploration
Optional Activities
- 4x4 jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
- Ayurvedic herbal massage
Landmarks/POIs Ritigala Forest Monastery Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park - Day 4
Sigiriya to Kandy
After breakfast, travel to Kandy, the last Sinhalese kingdom's capital. On the way, stop at the Royal Cave Temple in Dambulla, a UNESCO site with 5 cave temples containing unique historical drawings. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and head up to the Kandy viewpoint for nice views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Royal Cave Temple visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Temple of Tooth Relic visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Kandy viewpoint visit
Landmarks/POIs Royal Cave Temple (Dambulla Cave Temple) Temple of Tooth Relic Kandy - Day 5
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Following breakfast, journey toward Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka's tea region, nicknamed 'Little England' for its colonial-era buildings. Stop at a tea factory to see how Ceylon tea is made and try a fresh cup. Afterward, walk around the Nuwara Eliya city center and check out the local fruit and vegetable market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Tea factory visit and tour
- Tea tasting
- Nuwara Eliya city center walk
- Nuwara Eliya fruit and vegetable market visit
Landmarks/POIs Nuwara Eliya - Day 6
Nuwara Eliya to Ella to Udawalawe
This morning, take a train journey from Nanu-Oya station to Ella village, traveling through some beautiful hill country scenery. Once there, see Rawana Waterfall and the Nine Arch Bridge. From Ella, head to Udawalawe National Park for a 4x4 jeep safari where you'll spot elephants, peacocks, crocodiles, and other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Nanu-Oya to Ella
- Ella village exploration
- Rawana Waterfall visit
- Nine Arch Bridge visit
- Udawalawe National Park 4x4 jeep safari
Landmarks/POIs Rawana Waterfall Nine Arch Bridge Ella Udawalawe National Park - Day 7
Udawalawe to Unawatuna
You'll arrive at Unawatuna, a sandy beach lined with coconut palms and white sand. Check in at your hotel and relax on the beach with cocktails or beers under the palms. Water activities are available if you want them, like jet skiing, banana boating, diving, snorkeling, surfing, or fishing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Unawatuna beach arrival
- Beach relaxation
Optional Activities
- Jet skiing
- Banana boating
- Tube boating
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Landmarks/POIs Unawatuna Beach - Day 8
Hikkaduwa to Galle
After breakfast, head along the south coast to Galle and its famous Fort where Dutch and British architecture sits alongside tropical scenery. Walk through Galle's streets to see colonial buildings and local traditions. Visit a turtle hatchery where you'll watch baby turtles heading out to the ocean and see injured adults being cared for. Return to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Galle city walking tour
- Galle Fort tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Turtle hatchery centre visit
Landmarks/POIs Galle Fort Galle - Day 9
Galle to Colombo
Following breakfast, travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital with roots going back to the fifth century. Check out key city sites and grab any last-minute shopping. Have dinner at a well-known international restaurant, then head to the airport for your flight home or transfer back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Colombo city tour
- Colombo shopping tour
Optional Activities
- Colombo restaurant dining
Landmarks/POIs Colombo
