Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Habarana
After landing at Colombo Airport, you'll be transferred to Habarana. Depending on when you arrive, there's a chance to check out the Negombo Fish Market and see how the local fish trade operates. From there, you'll head to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch and interact with the elephants. An elephant riding experience gives you a closer look at these animals, and then you'll finish with an Ayurvedic herbal spa treatment to recover from your travels.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport Arrival Terminal , 04:30 - 08:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM (take away breakfast available))
- Accommodation
- Cottage (Muthu Village )
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Colombo Airport
- Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
Optional Activities
- Visit Negombo Fish Market (depends on flight arrival time)
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Elephant riding excursion
- Ayurvedic herbal spa treatment
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Day 2
Polonnaruwa - Pasikuda
You'll start early with a climb up Sigiriya Rock or Pidurangala Rock to take in the ancient history and views from up top. After breakfast back at your hotel, you'll trek through Hiriwadunna village to see how people live among the rural and lush areas around there. The afternoon brings you to Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can walk through ancient ruins, stupas, and statues. By late afternoon, you'll travel to Pasikuda, a quiet beach town where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Amaya Beach Resort )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Sigiriya Rock or Pidurangala Rock climb (early morning)
- Hiriwadunna Village Trek
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City exploration
- Transfer to Pasikuda
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Pidurangala Rock Hiriwadunna Village Polonnaruwa Ancient City Pasikuda Beach - Day 3
Pasikuda
Today is yours to spend however you like at Pasikuda Beach. You can lie in the sun on soft sand, swim in the calm waters, or just relax at your beach hotel. The day is really about unwinding and taking in the peaceful coastal setting at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Amaya Beach Resort )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Pasikuda Beach leisure day
Landmarks Pasikuda Beach - Day 4
Pasikuda to Maduru Oya
You'll travel to Maduru Oya National Park, which isn't as crowded as other parks and has plenty of wildlife and scenery to see. In the afternoon, you'll go on a safari where you can spot elephants, deer, and different bird species while moving through the green landscape and open areas. It's a solid way to get a close look at the variety of wildlife that Sri Lanka has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lavendish wild Safari hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Maduru Oya National Park
- Afternoon safari at Maduru Oya National Park
Landmarks Maduru Oya National Park - Day 5
Maduru Oya to Hanguranketha
This morning you'll visit an aboriginal tribes village at Mahiyanganaya to learn about the culture, traditions, and how the indigenous people live day to day. You'll get to talk with the community and hear about their heritage and customs. Later in the afternoon, you'll settle in at your hotel in Hanguranketha, which has nice views of the golden landscape around it, giving you a chance to relax and think back on what you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Cottage (secret heaven Haguranketha)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Aboriginal Tribes Village at Mahiyanganaya
- Leisure time at Great Viewpoint Hotel, Hanguranketha
Landmarks Aboriginal Tribes Village Mahiyanganaya - Day 6
Hanguranketha
You have a leisurely day ahead at your hotel in Hanguranketha. The property and its surroundings are peaceful, so you can rest, walk around the grounds, or join in on activities the hotel might offer. This day is set aside for unwinding and just being surrounded by nature without a packed schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Cottage (secret heaven Haguranketha)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Leisure time at hotel and surroundings
Optional Activities
- Optional hotel activities
- Day 7
Hanguranketha to Knuckles
You'll head to the Knuckles Forest Reserve, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with great landscapes and lots of different plants and animals. Spend the day checking out the natural scenery with chances to trek, watch birds, and see panoramic views of the lush, mountainous terrain. The Knuckles Range is really a great spot if you're into nature and outdoor activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riverston Grand )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Knuckles Forest Reserve
- Exploration of Knuckles Forest Reserve
Optional Activities
- Trekking in Knuckles Forest Reserve
- Bird watching in Knuckles Forest Reserve
Landmarks Knuckles Forest Reserve 
- Day 8
Knuckles
Today you'll take a day trip through the Knuckles Range. You'll stop at Pitawala Pathana, a scenic grassland with its own unique plant and animal life. Then you'll continue on to Riverton Point and Mini World's End, where you get rewarded with views looking out over the valleys and forests below. The whole day focuses on seeing all the different and beautiful landscapes within the Knuckles Forest Reserve.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riverston Grand )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Knuckles Range Mountain Day Trip
- Visit Pitawala Pathana
- Visit Riverton Point
- Visit Mini World's End
Landmarks Pitawala Pathana Riverton Point Mini World's End - Day 9
Knuckles to Nuwara Eliya
You're heading to Nuwara Eliya, sometimes called Little England because of its colonial buildings and cooler temperature. Start at the Kandy Tooth Relics Temple, an important Buddhist shrine, and grab views from Kandy View Point. Then you'll walk through a wood carving workshop to see how local craftspeople work, stroll the Royal Botanical Garden to see its huge plant collection, stop at a gemstone factory to learn about the gem trade, check out the busy Kandy Downtown Market, and wrap up at Ramboda Waterfalls before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Wind Castle)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Kandy Tooth Relics Temple
- Kandy View Point
- Wood Carving Workshop
- Royal Botanical Garden
- Gemstone Factory and Workshop (free entrance)
- Kandy Downtown Market
- Ramboda Waterfalls
- Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
Landmarks Kandy Tooth Relics Temple Kandy View Point Royal Botanical Garden Ramboda Waterfalls - Day 10
Haputale
You'll explore Horton Plains National Park, which is known for its cloud forests and the different plants and animals that live there. Baker's Falls is a beautiful waterfall you'll visit inside the park. In the afternoon, you'll take a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Haputale, and this train route is considered one of the best in the world, with great views of tea plantations, mountains, and valleys the whole way.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Leisure Mount Villa )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Horton Plains National Park exploration
- Baker's Falls visit
- Train journey from Nanu Oya to Haputale
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park Baker's Falls 
- Day 11
Haputale
You'll go to Lipton's Seat for panoramic views of the tea estates and countryside spreading out below. At the Dambatenne Tea Factory, you'll learn how tea gets made and taste some of the good Ceylon teas they produce. Later, you can take a cool dip at Upper Diyaluma Falls, which is a beautiful place to relax and spend time in nature.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Leisure Mount Villa )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Lipton's Seat Viewpoint visit
- Dambatenne Tea Factory exploration
- Upper Diyaluma Falls bathing point
Optional Activities
- St Benedict's Monastery visit
Landmarks Lipton's Seat Viewpoint Dambatenne Tea Factory Upper Diyaluma Falls St Benedict's Monastery - Day 12
Haputale to South Beach (Departure)
On your last day, you'll check out the ancient Buduruwagala Temple with its impressive rock carvings. If you want, there's an option to visit Udawalawe National Park, which has a large elephant population and other wildlife. You'll also stop by the Elephant Transit Home to see where orphaned elephants are looked after and trained before going back into the wild. After all this, you'll head to a south beach destination and then depart.
- End point
- Galle, Sri Lanka (Any south Beach , 14:30 - 17:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Buduruwagala Ancient Temple visit
- Elephant Transit Home visit
- Transfer to south beach for departure
Optional Activities
- Udawalawe National Park visit
Landmarks Buduruwagala Ancient Temple Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home 
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