Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Habarana
Your driver will meet you at Colombo International Airport and take you to Habarana. The drive gives you time to settle in and shake off travel fatigue. You'll have the rest of the day free to rest at your hotel, get oriented, or just relax after your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 2
Habarana
Head out to Hiriwaduna village to see how rural life works here. You'll take a ride on a traditional bull-cart and then paddle around the lake by canoe. After that, you'll have lunch with local food. Later in the evening, drive to Minneriya National Park where you can see The Gathering, which is the largest gathering of wild Asian elephants you'll find anywhere in Asia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Bull-cart ride in Hiriwaduna village
- Canoeing on the lake
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
- Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to witness Asian elephant gathering
Landmarks/POIs Minneriya National Park - Day 3
Habarana
Travel to Sigiriya early in the day to climb Lion Rock. The climb takes you up this ancient fortress with views of the surrounding landscape. After you've had enough time exploring and walking back down, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Habarana.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb of Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya (Lion Rock) - Day 4
Habarana
Take a break from traveling and spend the day at your resort. You can have Ayurvedic treatments using traditional herbs and oils. If you'd rather not do treatments, walk around the gardens or join yoga and meditation classes in the morning or afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional Ayurvedic treatments
- Access to resort gardens
- Yoga classes (optional)
- Meditation classes (optional)
Optional Activities
- Yoga classes
- Meditation classes
- Day 5
Habarana to Kandy
Drive toward Kandy and stop at Dambulla Cave Temple along the way. You'll also visit a Spice and Herbal Garden before reaching Kandy. Once there, walk through the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, grab tea at Helga's Folly boutique hotel, catch the evening Kandy Culture Show with traditional dance and fire acts, and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit Spice and Herbal Garden (educational tour)
- Guided tour of Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya
- Visit Helga's Folly boutique hotel
- Evening tea at Helga's Folly
- Kandy Culture Show with traditional dance and fire acts
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Landmarks/POIs Dambulla Cave Temple Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Day 6
Kandy
Spend another relaxation day at the resort with spa treatments if you want them. You can take a guided nature walk through the property and have access to unlimited fresh juice and herbal tea throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spa treatments
- Guided nature walk
- Unlimited fresh juice and herbal tea
- Day 7
Kandy
Continue relaxing with more spa treatments, fresh juice, and herbal tea available all day. Use the sauna, steam room, and thermal saltwater bath at your leisure. It's a quiet day to recharge before heading to the next area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spa treatments
- Unlimited fresh juice and herbal tea
- Access to sauna
- Access to steam room
- Access to thermal saltwater bath
- Day 8
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Drive to Nuwara Eliya, which was the tea planters' capital during British times. Stop at a working tea factory to see how Ceylon tea gets made. Walk through the green tea plantations and do a tasting session. You'll return to your hotel by evening to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit working tea factory
- Walk through tea plantations
- Ceylon tea tasting session
- Day 9
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Get up early and trek through Horton Plains National Park. You'll walk to World's End for the view across the valley and landscape. Later that afternoon, board a scenic train heading to Ella. The train ride takes a few hours and you'll see mountain scenery and plantations from your seat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek in Horton Plains National Park
- Visit World's End viewpoint
- Scenic train ride to Ella
Landmarks/POIs Horton Plains National Park World's End - Day 10
Ella to Yala
In the morning, hike Little Adam's Peak for views over the tea plantations around you. Next, visit the Nine Arches Bridge in Demodara for photos and exploration. Drive down toward the Tissamaharama Lake District near Yala National Park, stopping at Ravanna Waterfalls somewhere along the route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Little Adam's Peak
- Visit Nine Arches Bridge in Demodara
- Stop at Ravanna Waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Little Adam's Peak Nine Arches Bridge Ravanna Waterfalls - Day 11
Yala
Start very early for a jeep safari in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's second largest national park. Your guide will drive you through the park looking for wildlife, particularly leopards. The park has good chances to see big cats in their natural setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day jeep safari in Yala National Park
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park - Day 12
Yala
Another full day of jeep safari in Yala National Park with an experienced guide. You'll explore different parts of the park to see various wildlife and different landscapes. Bring water and snacks for the drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day jeep safari in Yala National Park
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park - Day 13
Yala to Hikkaduwa
After breakfast, drive along the south coast beaches heading to Hikkaduwa. Stop at a Sea Turtle Hatchery to learn about their conservation work. In the evening, visit Galle Fort to explore its history and see the structures and fortifications from different eras.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sea Turtle Hatchery
- Visit Galle Fort
Landmarks/POIs Galle Fort - Day 14
Hikkaduwa
Dedicate this final full day to wellness before leaving. Combine Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation sessions based on ancient practices. It's meant to balance your mind and body before your departure from Sri Lanka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ayurvedic treatments and wellness
- Yoga classes
- Meditation classes
- Day 15
Hikkaduwa to Colombo
Your driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight home. Your tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
