Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
You'll get picked up from Colombo International Airport and head to your beach resort in Negombo. After checking in, you can take it easy for the rest of the day and settle into your accommodation.
- Day 2
Negombo to Wilpattu National Park
Following breakfast, you'll drive north along the coast toward Wilpattu National Park and arrive by lunchtime. That afternoon, you'll head out on a jeep safari to see the park's wildlife and landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
- Entrance fee to Wilpattu National Park
Landmarks/POIs Wilpattu National Park - Day 3
Wilpattu National Park
You're spending the full day on safari in Wilpattu National Park. You'll get chances to see Asian elephants, crocodiles, various bird species, and if you're lucky, one of the elusive leopards that live there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
Landmarks/POIs Wilpattu National Park - Day 4
Wilpattu National Park
Another full day of jeep safari through the park lets you search for wildlife and endangered species throughout this sanctuary. You'll have plenty of time to explore different areas and spot animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
Landmarks/POIs Wilpattu National Park - Day 5
Wilpattu National Park to Sigiriya
After breakfast, you'll drive to Anuradhapura, an important archaeological site and the birthplace of Sinhala civilization. From there, you'll continue on to Sigiriya for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Anuradhapura
- Entrance fee to Anuradhapura
Landmarks/POIs Anuradhapura - Day 6
Minneriya National Park
You'll go out on a jeep safari in Minneriya to look for wildlife. During July through October, you might see large herds of elephants gathering around the Minneriya Reservoir during this season.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park
- Entrance fee to Minneriya National Park
Landmarks/POIs Minneriya National Park Minneriya Reservoir - Day 7
Kaudulla National Park
As evening arrives, you'll head out for a safari in Kaudulla National Park to see the various wildlife in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening safari in Kaudulla National Park
- Entrance fee to Kaudulla National Park
Landmarks/POIs Kaudulla National Park - Day 8
Kaudulla to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, you'll climb up Sigiriya rock fortress. Then you'll drive toward Kandy, stopping at the Dambulla Cave Temple and a spice garden to learn about ayurvedic medicine. Later, you'll visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic before heading to Nuwara Eliya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya rock fortress
- Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
- Entrance fee to Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit to spice and herbs garden
- Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Entrance fee to Temple of the Tooth Relic
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Dambulla Cave Temple Temple of the Tooth Relic - Day 9
Nuwara Eliya
Following breakfast, you'll visit Gregory Reservoir and stop at a tea factory to see how Ceylon tea is made and taste some yourself. You'll also walk around a tea estate and see Ramboda Waterfall. The afternoon is yours to wander around Nuwara Eliya on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Gregory Reservoir
- Visit to tea factory with Ceylon tea production experience
- Ceylon tea tasting session
- Stroll around tea estate
- Visit to Ramboda Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuwara Eliya on your own
Landmarks/POIs Gregory Reservoir Ramboda Waterfall - Day 10
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
In the morning, you'll hike through Horton Plains National Park with views from World's End. Later, you'll catch the 3:00 pm train to Ella and watch the scenery pass by during the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike through Horton Plains National Park
- Visit to World's End
- Entrance fee to Horton Plains National Park
- Train journey to Ella at 3:00 pm
Landmarks/POIs Horton Plains National Park World's End - Day 11
Ella to Tissamaharama
Starting after breakfast, you'll climb Little Adam's Peak, then see the Nine Arch Bridge in Demodara. You'll continue to Tissamaharama for the night, stopping at Ravana Falls along the way. This town is close to Yala National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Little Adam's Peak
- Visit to Nine Arch Bridge
- Visit to Ravana Falls
Landmarks/POIs Little Adam's Peak Nine Arch Bridge Ravana Falls - Day 12
Yala National Park
Early in the morning, you'll leave for Yala National Park to go on a jeep safari. This park has many animal species and is known for having the world's highest density of leopards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park
- Entrance fee to Yala National Park
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park - Day 13
Yala National Park
You'll spend another day exploring Yala National Park on safari, continuing to search for wildlife throughout the reserve.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Yala National Park
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park - Day 14
Tissamaharama to Galle
Later in the morning, you'll drive along the south coast past palm-lined beaches, passing through resort areas like Tangalle, Mirissa, and Unawatuna before reaching the UNESCO Heritage city of Galle for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Galle - Day 15
Galle
You have a free day in Galle to explore at your own pace and do whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Blue whale and dolphin watching (seasonal - depends on the season)
Landmarks/POIs Galle - Day 16
Galle
After breakfast, you'll go on a sightseeing tour of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see the Dutch colonial architecture and white sand beaches, with options for water sports and adventure activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Galle
- Entrance fee to Galle
Optional Activities
- Adventure activities and water sports in Galle
Landmarks/POIs Galle - Day 17
Galle to Hikkaduwa
You'll take a safari on the Madu River in the morning. You'll return to your hotel by midday to relax, staying overnight in Hikkaduwa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Madu River Safari
Landmarks/POIs Madu River - Day 18
Hikkaduwa to Colombo
You'll get transportation to the airport for your return flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
