Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bentota
Your flight arrives and you'll be met at the airport with a paging board. An English-speaking chauffeur guide transfers you to your hotel in Bentota. After settling in, you'll have dinner at the hotel and can rest from your journey.
- Start point
- Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo / Negombo, 00:05 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Bentota to Galle
Following breakfast, you head to Galle on the southern coast. At Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery you'll learn about sea turtle conservation and watch hatchling releases. Next comes a boat safari down the Madu River where you explore mangroves and islands, with a stop at Cinnamon Island to see how cinnamon is produced. You spend the night in Galle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and Farm - learn about sea turtle life cycles and rehabilitation, observe nesting locations, and assist with hatchling release
- Madu River Boat Safari with Cinnamon Island - traditional boat journey through mangroves and lagoons with stop to visit Cinnamon Island and sample fresh seafood
Landmarks Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and Farm Madu River Cinnamon Island 
- Day 3
Galle to Yala National Park
After breakfast you explore the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved colonial structures like a lighthouse and church. Then you transfer to Yala National Park for a safari where knowledgeable guides help you spot elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and other wildlife. You'll stay overnight in Thissamharamaya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Galle Dutch Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Site with walks around fortifications and visit to colonial-era structures including lighthouse and Dutch Reformed Church
- Yala National Park Safari - jeep safari with knowledgeable guides to spot elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and various wildlife species
Landmarks Galle Dutch Fort Yala National Park - Day 4
Yala to Udawalawe National Park
Following breakfast, you transfer from Thissamharamaya to Udawalawe for a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park. The park has excellent chances to see elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, and various bird species because of its high concentration of wild elephants. After the safari you rest and take in the natural surroundings. Overnight stays in Udawalawe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari - safari experience with opportunities to witness elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, and bird species
Landmarks Udawalawe National Park 
- Day 5
Udawalawe to Ella
After breakfast you travel to Ella with a stop at the 10th-century Buduruwagala Buddha Statue, a 50-foot-tall rock carving at an important archaeological site. You visit Ravana Falls, an 82-foot waterfall where you can take a refreshing dip. Once in Ella you check out the famous Nine Arches Bridge from British colonial times, then explore the hill town with its scenic views, hiking trails, and tea plantations. You stay overnight in Ella.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Buduruwagala Buddha Statue - 10th-century archaeological site featuring seven rock-cut Buddhist statues, the tallest approximately 15 meters high
- Visit Ravana Water Falls - 82-foot natural waterfall with opportunity for refreshing dip
- Visit Nine Arches Bridge - colonial-era engineering landmark and famous Sri Lankan sight
Optional Activities
- Visit local tea factories in Ella
- Explore hiking trails in Ella area
- Relax and take in scenic views of surrounding areas
Landmarks Buduruwagala Buddha Statue Ravana Water Falls Nine Arches Bridge 
- Day 6
Ella
The day focuses on exploring Ella's attractions. You start with an easy hike up Little Adam's Peak for panoramic views. Later you experience the Ravana Zipline soaring over the falls and valleys. You visit Lipton Seat viewpoint for views of tea plantations and hills, and enjoy tea while taking in the scenery. A traditional Sri Lankan cooking class with a local family in Dambetenna lets you learn to prepare authentic dishes. You stay overnight in Ella.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Little Adam's Peak - easy mountain hike with panoramic views
- Visit Ravana Zipline - zipline adventure over Ravana Falls with bird's-eye views of surrounding area
- Visit Lipton Seat - viewpoint with views of tea plantations and hills, includes tea
- Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking Class - hands-on class with local family in Dambetenna learning traditional cooking methods
Landmarks Little Adam's Peak Ravana Zipline Lipton Seat - Day 7
Ella to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast you take a scenic train journey from Ella to Nanu Oya, passing through lush green hills, tea plantations, and villages. Upon arriving in Nuwara Eliya you take a boat ride on Gregory Lake surrounded by green hills. You visit a Hindu temple to learn about the town's cultural diversity and see its colorful architecture and sculptures. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey from Ella to Nanu Oya - scenic railway excursion through lush hills, tea plantations, and villages
- Boat ride on Gregory Lake - experience on renowned lake surrounded by green hills
- Visit Hindu temple - explore temple demonstrating cultural diversity with colorful architecture and artistic sculptures
Landmarks Gregory Lake 
- Day 8
Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
Following breakfast you transfer to Kandy with stops along the way. You visit a working tea factory and plantation where you learn about tea production and sample teas while enjoying views of tea estates. At Ramboda Falls, a 109-meter waterfall surrounded by thick flora, you see why photographers and nature enthusiasts visit. In Kandy you see the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic Shrine, explore Kandy Lake, and visit the Kandy View Point for city views. A traditional dance performance ends the day. You stay overnight in Kandy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit working tea factory and tea plantation - learn about tea production process and sample tea
- Visit Ramboda Water Falls - 109-meter waterfall in central hills surrounded by lush flora
- Visit Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic Shrine - Buddhist shrine with Buddha's tooth relic, temple complex with buildings and museums
- Visit Kandy Lake - man-made body of water in city center surrounded by lovely vegetation
- Visit Kandy View Point - comprehensive view of city and surroundings
- Traditional dance performance in Kandy - evening performance of traditional Sri Lankan dance and music
Landmarks Ramboda Water Falls Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic Shrine Kandy Lake 
- Day 9
Kandy
You explore Kandy's cultural attractions, visiting the Gem Museum to learn about Sri Lankan jewels and watch gem-cutting demonstrations. At Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage you watch orphaned and injured elephants being fed and bathed in the river with opportunities to interact with them. Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, one of Asia's largest, offers diverse plants, bamboo, rare orchids, and features like a Javan fig tree and suspension bridge. An evening cultural dance exhibition showcases traditional Sri Lankan performance. Overnight in Kandy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gem Museum - view Sri Lankan jewels collection, learn about gem-mining industry and gemstone varieties, watch gem-cutting demonstrations
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - sanctuary for orphaned and injured elephants with feeding and bathing in river, opportunities to interact with elephants
- Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden - explore one of Asia's largest gardens with diverse plant varieties, bamboo, rare orchids, and attractions including Javan fig tree, palm avenue, and suspension bridge
- Kandy Cultural Dance Exhibition - evening traditional Sri Lankan dance and music performance
Landmarks Gem Museum Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden - Day 10
Kandy to Dambulla
After breakfast you transfer to Dambulla with a stop at Sigiriya Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka's most recognizable attractions. The nearly 1,500-year-old rock fortress has magnificent paintings, lush gardens, and complex water systems with opportunity to climb to the summit. You visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, the country's largest cave temple complex with five major caves filled with statues and paintings. A village tour includes a bullock cart ride, canoe ride, tuk tuk ride, and traditional equipment to see rural life. Overnight in Dambulla.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sigiriya Rock - UNESCO World Heritage Site nearly 1,500 years old with climb to summit rewarded with stunning views, featuring paintings, gardens, and water systems
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site with five major caves filled with Buddhist statues and paintings, largest cave temple complex in Sri Lanka
- Village tour - experience traditional rural Sri Lankan life with bullock cart ride, canoe ride, tuk tuk ride, and traditional equipment demonstration
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Dambulla Cave Temple 
- Day 11
Polonnaruwa
After breakfast you explore the historic city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as Sri Lanka's capital from the 11th to 13th century. You discover impressive ruins including the Royal Palace, Gal Vihara with four towering Buddha statues carved from a single granite slab, and the Rankoth Vihara stupa, one of the largest dagobas. You explore ruins on foot or by bicycle and view the network of ancient tanks and irrigation systems. Overnight in Dambulla.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore historic city of Polonnaruwa - UNESCO World Heritage Site with Royal Palace, Gal Vihara featuring four Buddha statues carved from granite, and Rankoth Vihara stupa, explore on foot or bicycle with surrounding tanks and irrigation systems
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Gal Vihara Rankoth Vihara 
- Day 12
Dambulla to Trincomalee
The day starts with a visit to Pigeon Rock, a lesser-known but impressive rock formation near Sigiriya. An easy trek to the summit takes around 30 minutes and offers panoramic views of Sigiriya Rock and surrounding lush green slopes. After that you transfer to Trincomalee, a coastal city in Sri Lanka's northeast known for its lovely beaches, historic temples, and natural harbor. Overnight in Trincomalee.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pidurangala Rock - renowned hiking site with easy trek to summit in approximately 30 minutes, rewarded with panoramic views of Sigiriya and surrounding areas
Landmarks Pidurangala Rock - Day 13
Trincomalee
You spend the day enjoying Trincomalee's natural beauty. At Pigeon Island, a popular marine national park off the coast, you find coral reefs and abundant marine life including sea turtles, reef sharks, and colorful fish. You go snorkeling or take a glass-bottom boat excursion to experience the underwater habitat. After visiting the island you have free time to rest and enjoy the beaches with soft white sand and clear waters, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or relaxing. Overnight in Trincomalee.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pigeon Island - marine national park with snorkeling or glass-bottom boat excursion to see coral reefs, sea turtles, reef sharks, and colorful fish
Optional Activities
- Swimming and sunbathing on Trincomalee beaches
Landmarks Pigeon Island - Day 14
Trincomalee
A full day of leisure awaits you at the hotel or beachside in Trincomalee. You relax and enjoy the surroundings at your own pace. Overnight stay with dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach activities at Trincomalee
- Hotel leisure
- Day 15
Trincomalee
Another full day of leisure at the hotel or beachside in Trincomalee. You relax and enjoy the surroundings at your own pace. Overnight stay with dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach activities at Trincomalee
- Hotel leisure
- Day 16
Trincomalee to Anuradhapura to Wilpattu
After breakfast you transfer from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first capital. You tour the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ruins dating back to the third century BC including ancient temples, stupas, and other structures. You visit Mihintale, a historic pilgrimage site where Buddhism was introduced, featuring ancient stupas, temples, and monasteries with panoramic views. Climbing the steps to the summit lets you explore the monuments. Overnight in Wilpattu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Ancient city of Anuradhapura - UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient temples, stupas, and structures dating to third century BC
- Visit Mihintale - historic pilgrimage site where Buddhism was introduced with ancient stupas, temples, monasteries, and panoramic views from summit
Landmarks Anuradhapura Mihintale 
- Day 17
Wilpattu National Park to Negombo
After breakfast you start with a morning jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park, one of Sri Lanka's largest and most beautiful parks. During the safari you spot sloth bears, elephants, and various bird species. After the safari you transfer to Negombo, a beach town in western Sri Lanka known for lovely beaches, old churches, and vibrant fishing. You check into your hotel. Overnight in Negombo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wilpattu National Park Morning Jeep Safari - safari experience to witness sloth bears, elephants, and bird species in one of Sri Lanka's largest national parks
Landmarks Wilpattu National Park 
- Day 18
Departure from Negombo
On the final day after breakfast at your hotel, you travel to the airport to catch your flight to your next destination. Depending on your hotel location, you may need to depart early in the morning to reach the airport on time.
- End point
- Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo / Negombo, 00:05 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
