Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Negombo
Your guide meets you at Colombo International Airport and drives you to Negombo, a coastal town just outside the airport. From there, you'll have the rest of the day to relax on the beach and get settled after your journey.
Optional Activities
- Beach relax in Negombo
Landmarks/POIs Negombo Beach Bandaranaike International Airport - Day 2
Wilpattu National Park
After breakfast, you're transferred to Wilpattu National Park where you'll stay in glamping accommodations. Spend the full day on safari exploring the park's wildlife and landscapes with plenty of time to see what the park has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day safari in Wilpattu National Park
Landmarks/POIs Wilpattu National Park - Day 3
Wilpattu National Park Safari
Head out early in a 4x4 jeep with your guide to search for leopards, elephants, and bird species near the park's natural lakes. Breakfast happens at a resting area inside the park, then you continue exploring. You can either return for lunch or take a packed lunch and stay out the full day. Finish with an afternoon safari and spend the evening relaxing under the stars with dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning safari in 4x4 jeep
- Breakfast at designated resting area in park
- Afternoon safari
Optional Activities
- Full-day safari with packed lunch (alternative to returning for midday lunch)
Landmarks/POIs Wilpattu National Park - Days 4 - 5
Wilpattu to Trincomalee via Anuradhapura
After breakfast, travel to Anuradhapura to see the ancient temples of the Cultural Triangle. You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site to get a sense of Sri Lanka's ancient culture and historical significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site visit
Landmarks/POIs Anuradhapura - Days 6 - 7
Passikudah Beach
Spend two days at Passikudah Beach Resort focused on relaxation and rejuvenation. This tranquil coastal setting gives you time to unwind and take things at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beach relax at Passikudah Beach Resort
Landmarks/POIs Passikudah Beach - Day 8
Cultural Triangle: Polonnaruwa, Minneriya, Sigiriya
Depart at 8:00 AM after breakfast heading toward the Cultural Triangle. You'll visit the Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site, go on safari at Minneriya National Park, and see Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangal Rock. An authentic village tour is included before you settle in Sigiriya for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Minneriya National Park Safari Tour
- Sigiriya Rock UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Pidurangal Rock visit
- Authentic Village Tour
Landmarks/POIs Polonnaruwa Ancient City Minneriya National Park Sigiriya Rock Pidurangal Rock - Day 9
Sigiriya to Kandy
After breakfast, travel to Kandy, Sri Lanka's second-largest city. Along the way, stop at Dambulla Cave Temple and a spice garden to learn how Sri Lankan spices are grown and used. In Kandy, you'll visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth, explore cultural sites around the city, and catch a traditional cultural dance show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Matale Hindu Temple
- Spice and Herbs Farm Tour
- Kandy Sacred Temple of the Tooth
- Kandy Cultural Dance Show
Landmarks/POIs Dambulla Cave Temple Matale Hindu Temple Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Kandy - Day 10
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, head toward Nuwara Eliya in the tea region. You'll do white water rafting in Kitulgala, visit Ramboda Waterfall, and take a tour at a tea factory to see how tea is made. The day includes exploring British colonial buildings like the Queen's Cottage, Grand Hotel, Hill Club, and Town Post Office, plus a scenic loop around Gregory Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- White Water Rafting in Kitulgala
- Ramboda Waterfall visit
- Tea factory tour and tea-making process
- Tour of British colonial buildings
- Gregory Lake Tour
Landmarks/POIs Kitulgala Ramboda Waterfall Gregory Lake Nuwara Eliya - Day 11
Scenic Train to Ella and Yala National Park Safari
After breakfast, take a scenic train through mountain landscapes from Nanu Oya to Ella station, which takes about 3 to 4 hours. Your guide meets you at the station and you'll see the Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Waterfall, Little Adam's Peak, and Ravana Cave. Later, travel to Tissamaharama and go on an evening safari at Yala National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Train Trip from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Nine Arch Bridge visit
- Ravana Waterfall visit
- Little Adam's Peak visit
- Ravana Cave visit
- Yala National Park Safari Tour
Landmarks/POIs Nanu Oya Train Station Ella Nine Arch Bridge Ravana Waterfall Little Adam's Peak Ravana Cave Yala National Park - Days 12 - 13
Mirissa Beach
After breakfast, travel to Mirissa Beach, a relaxed coastal destination with a laid-back vibe. Visit Coconut Tree Hill for views, go whale watching to see these marine creatures, and settle in for two days of beach time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mirissa Coconut Tree Hill Tour
- Whale watching
- Beach relax
Landmarks/POIs Mirissa Beach Coconut Tree Hill - Day 14
Mirissa to Airport/Colombo
After breakfast, begin heading back toward the airport or Colombo depending on your flight. Stop at Galle Fort, a historic UNESCO site, and take a Madu River Safari to see Sri Lanka's waterways. Before heading to the airport, take a tour of Colombo, the capital, and get dropped off as needed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Galle Fort Tour
- Madu River Safari
- Colombo City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Galle Fort Madu River Colombo
