Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day wandering around Delhi on your own, getting a feel for the city at whatever pace suits you.
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi
- Day 2
Delhi
Today covers Delhi's main sights, starting with Raj Ghat and the Red Fort. You'll hop in a rickshaw and ride through the crowded streets, then continue checking out the landmarks around New Delhi.
Included Activities
- Tour of Delhi highlights including Raj Ghat and Red Fort
- Rickshaw ride through Delhi streets
- Exploration of New Delhi sights
Landmarks Raj Ghat Red Fort - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
Head out on the 205km drive to Agra and settle into your hotel. Later in the afternoon, you'll walk through Agra Fort and catch the sunset lighting up the Taj Mahal.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Agra Fort
- Sunset viewing at Taj Mahal
Landmarks Agra Fort Taj Mahal 
- Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Wake early to see the Taj Mahal, then drive toward Jaipur. On the way, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the old red sandstone capital that blends Hindu and Mughal architecture in its deserted streets.
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri (abandoned capital)
Landmarks Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 5
Jaipur
Spend time in Amber, checking out the impressive Amber Fort and wandering through the old quarter. You'll find the Palace Museum and Jantar Mantar Observatory tucked into this heritage area.
Included Activities
- Visit to Amber Fort
- Heritage walk through Amber
- Visit to Palace Museum
- Visit to Jantar Mantar Observatory
Landmarks Amber Fort Palace Museum Jantar Mantar Observatory - Day 6
Jaipur to Mandawa
The 169km trip takes you to Mandawa in the semi-desert region. After checking in, you'll look at the detailed paintings covering the havelis throughout town.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Frescoes Havelis
Landmarks Frescoes Havelis - Day 7
Mandawa to Colombo
You have free time until it's time to head back to Delhi and catch your flight to Colombo. On arrival in Colombo, you'll be transferred to your hotel.
Optional Activities
- Explore Mandawa at leisure
- Day 8
Colombo to Sigiriya
Spend the morning touring Colombo through temples, neighborhoods, and the busy Pettah Bazaar. Then you'll drive to the Dambulla Cave Temple before reaching your hotel in Sigiriya.
Included Activities
- Tour of Colombo temples
- Tour of Colombo residential areas
- Visit to Pettah Bazaar
- Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
Landmarks Pettah Bazaar Dambulla Cave Temple 
- Day 9
Sigiriya
In the morning, walk through the jungle to a local village and have a home-cooked lunch. The afternoon takes you to Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital with its scattered ruins and history.
- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked meal in local village)
Included Activities
- Jungle walk to local village
- Home-cooked meal in local village
- Visit to Polonnaruwa
Landmarks Polonnaruwa 
- Day 10
Sigiriya to Kandy
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress early on, then head to the Spice Gardens in Matale. You'll wander the gardens before driving to Kandy and checking into your hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Visit to Spice Gardens of Matale
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Spice Gardens of Matale 
- Day 11
Kandy
Walk through the Temple of the Tooth in the morning, then visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see the animals. By evening, you'll catch a cultural show with traditional music and dance.
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of the Tooth
- Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Cultural show in the evening
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Day 12
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Travel to Nuwara Eliya and stop at a tea plantation along the route. You'll taste Ceylon tea and learn how it's grown and processed, then get a nice welcome at your hotel.
Included Activities
- Stop at tea plantation
- Ceylon tea tasting
- Learn about tea cultivation and history
- Day 13
Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Hop in a jeep and head into Yala National Park for wildlife spotting. You might see colorful birds, leopards, elephants, and other animals in their natural habitat.
Included Activities
- Jeep Safari in Yala National Park
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 14
Yala to Galle
Drive through scenic landscape to reach Galle, where Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences blend in the architecture. You'll tour the old Dutch Fortress before settling into your hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit to Galle Dutch Fortress
Optional Activities
- Explore Portuguese, Dutch, and British heritage in Galle
Landmarks Galle Dutch Fortress 
- Day 15
Galle to Airport
Have breakfast, then stop by the Kosgoda Turtle Sanctuary one last time before heading to the airport for your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Kosgoda Turtle Sanctuary
Landmarks Kosgoda Turtle Sanctuary
