Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
You'll touch down at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport where a RanlankaTour Holidays representative meets you. After a short transfer, you're settled into your beachside hotel in Negombo. Your first night is complimentary. Later, catch up with your tour guide to plan tomorrow or take a walk along the beach to shake off travel fatigue.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
Included Activities
- Airport welcome and meet & greet
- Transfer from Colombo Airport to hotel in Negombo
- Hotel check-in and evening orientation with tour guide
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk on Negombo Beach
Landmarks/POIs Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport Negombo Lagoon - Day 2
Negombo
Wake to ocean sounds and spend the day at your own pace in Negombo. Check out the vibrant fish markets, pop into colonial-era churches, or take a boat ride on the historic Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The long golden beach is yours to relax on or walk at sunset. You'll start getting a feel for Sri Lankan culture and friendly locals as you ease into the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Negombo with stroll through Negombo Fish Market
- Visit to traditional Fishermen's Village
- Visit to Katuwapitiya Church
- Visit to Negombo's first Buddhist temple
- Relaxation on Negombo Beach
Optional Activities
- Boat ride along Hamilton Canal
- Sea bath at Negombo Beach
Landmarks/POIs Negombo Fish Market Katuwapitiya Church Hamilton Canal - Day 3
Negombo to Habarana
Breakfast at 7:30 AM, then head toward the Cultural Triangle. Stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch baby elephants bottle-fed and bathing in the river. From there, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (200 meters high) for ancient royal gardens, frescoes, and broad views. After that, visit a wood carving center and experience rural village life with a bullock cart ride and canoeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress summit
- Visit to Wood Carving Center
- Traditional Village Tour with bullock cart ride
- Canoeing experience
Optional Activities
- Pidurangala Rock climb (viewpoint and monastic site)
Landmarks/POIs Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Sigiriya Rock Fortress Pidurangala Rock 
- Day 4
Habarana
Start with a bullock cart ride through paddy fields and a catamaran crossing on a lake near Sigiriya village. By mid-morning, head into Minneriya National Park for a full-day safari where you'll see wild Asian elephant herds bathing and feeding. The park has over 170 bird species too, plus chances to spot leopards, sloth bears, and spotted deer. Return to Habarana around sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bullock cart ride through paddy fields
- Catamaran boat journey
- Full-day game drive at Minneriya National Park
Landmarks/POIs Minneriya National Park 
- Day 5
Habarana to Anuradhapura
After 7:30 AM breakfast, travel to Anuradhapura, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and a UNESCO site. This sacred Buddhist center spans over 40 square kilometers with temples and monasteries. See the Ruwanweliseya Stupa, the Sri Maha Bodhi tree (planted in 288 BC), and the peaceful Samadhi Buddha Statue. You're stepping into history dating back to the 4th century BC.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ruwanweliseya Stupa
- Visit to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya (sacred fig tree)
- Visit to Samadhi Buddha Statue
Landmarks/POIs Ruwanweliseya Stupa Sri Maha Bodhi Samadhi Buddha Statue - Day 6
Anuradhapura to Kandy
After breakfast, leave for Kandy with a stop at Dambulla Golden Rock Temple, a major UNESCO site. Explore five caves holding 157 Buddha statues and murals covering 2,100 square meters from the 1st century BC. Climb to the rock's top for panoramic views. Later, stop at Matale Spice Garden before reaching Kandy. Depending on arrival time, you might visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic or relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Dambulla Golden Rock Temple (Dambulla Cave Temple)
- Visit to Matale Spice Garden
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic
Landmarks/POIs Dambulla Cave Temple Matale Spice Garden - Day 7
Kandy
Start with hotel breakfast, then explore Kandy's cultural side. Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden (147 acres, established 1843) with orchids, spices, and native plants. Next is the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism's holiest sites. Walk around Kandy Lake for scenic views, then browse city markets. By evening, catch a cultural show to round out the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Peradeniya Botanical Garden
- Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic
- City tour of Kandy with cultural show
- Walking tour around Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
Landmarks/POIs Temple of the Tooth Relic Peradeniya Botanical Garden Kandy Lake - Day 8
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Head to Kandy Railway Station and take a scenic train to NanuOya, arriving around 11:00 AM. The ride itself offers great views through tea plantations and mountains. After arrival, check out St. Clair's Falls and Devon Falls. Then explore the hill country town of Nuwara Eliya, visiting Victoria Park, Seetha Amman Temple, and Gregory Lake for peaceful scenery before checking in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey from Kandy to NanuOya
- Visit to St. Clair's Falls
- Visit to Devon Falls
- City tour of Nuwara Eliya including Victoria Park
- Visit to Seetha Amman Temple
- Visit to Gregory Lake
Optional Activities
- Boating at Gregory Lake
Landmarks/POIs St. Clair's Falls Devon Falls Victoria Park Seetha Amman Temple Gregory Lake 
- Day 9
Nuwara Eliya
Leave early for Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO site in the Central Highlands. Hike through misty cloud forests to World's End cliff (900-meter drop) with sweeping valley views. See Baker's Falls surrounded by greenery. Return to Nuwara Eliya for a tea plucking experience at a working plantation. After that, walk through Hakgala Botanical Garden, visit Ramboda Waterfalls, and do a city tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Horton Plains National Park including World's End
- Visit to Baker's Falls
- Tea plucking experience at working tea plantation
- Visit to tea factory
- Visit to Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Visit to Ramboda Waterfalls
- City tour of Nuwara Eliya
Landmarks/POIs Horton Plains National Park World's End Baker's Falls Hakgala Botanical Garden Ramboda Waterfalls 
- Day 10
Nuwara Eliya to Tissamaharama
Leave Nuwara Eliya early heading toward Yala, but stop in Ella for a hike to Little Adam's Peak with views across Ella Gap. See the Nine Arch Bridge set among tea fields and grab photos at Ravana Falls. As you travel south, the landscape shifts from cool highlands to warmer plains. Pass a colorful Hindu temple before reaching Tissamaharama, your base for tomorrow's safari adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Little Adam's Peak
- Visit to Nine Arch Bridge
- Stop at Ravana Falls
Optional Activities
- Flying Ravana zip line adventure
Landmarks/POIs Little Adam's Peak Nine Arch Bridge Ravana Falls Ella Gap 
- Day 11
Yala National Park
Spend a full day on a jeep safari through Yala National Park, known for the world's highest leopard density. Watch for elephants, deer, and wild boar. The park has over 130 bird species, so bring binoculars. You might spot mugger crocodiles, monitor lizards, or sea turtles along the coastline. Have a traditional Sri Lankan lunch during the safari, then transfer to your hotel in Unawatuna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch)
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive at Yala National Park
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park - Day 12
Mirissa to Unawatuna
Rise early for a whale and dolphin watching trip from Mirissa on the Indian Ocean. Search for Blue Whales (the largest creatures on Earth), plus Bryde's, Sperm, and Fin Whales. Look for Spinner, Bottlenose, and Risso's Dolphins too. You might catch flying fish, sea turtles, manta rays, or sharks. After returning, relax on the beach, visit the seaside Wella Devalaya temple, and see the stilt fishermen at Weligama before heading to Unawatuna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whale and dolphin watching excursion from Mirissa
- Visit to Wella Devalaya (seaside temple in Unawatuna)
- Visit to stilt fishermen in Weligama
Optional Activities
- Afternoon beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Wella Devalaya 
- Day 13
Unawatuna to Ambalangoda
After breakfast, travel along the coast toward Balapitiya. Visit a turtle hatchery to learn about sea turtle conservation. Watch stilt fishermen balancing on their poles in the ocean. Take a river safari on Madu Ganga, Sri Lanka's second-largest wetland, gliding through mangrove forests past small islands. Check out Ambalangoda's Mask Museum, tour the moonstone mines in Meetiyagoda, and explore Galle Fort (a UNESCO site) with its cobblestone streets. Finish your evening relaxing in Ambalangoda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to turtle hatchery/conservation farm
- River safari on Madu Ganga
- Visit to Ambalangoda Mask Museum and Factory
- Visit to Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine
- Tour of Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Cinnamon Garden
Landmarks/POIs Madu Ganga Galle Fort Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine - Day 14
Ambalangoda to Negombo
After a relaxed breakfast, drive from Ambalangoda to Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital. Do a city tour taking in colonial buildings, urban parks, and busy markets. Visit the Gangaramaya Temple with its traditional architecture. Pass the Old Parliament Building (now the Presidential Secretariat) and stop at Galle Face Green, the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, and the Bank of Ceylon Twin Towers. Head up the coast to laid-back Negombo and settle in at your beachside hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Colombo
- Visit to Gangaramaya Temple
- View of Old Parliament Building/Presidential Secretariat
- Tour of Galle Face Green and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
- View of Bank of Ceylon Twin Towers
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in Negombo
Landmarks/POIs Gangaramaya Temple Galle Face Green Beira Lake - Day 15
Negombo to Colombo Airport
After breakfast at your hotel, it's time to leave Sri Lanka behind. Head to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with plenty of time before your flight. The expressway drive is smooth and efficient. As you travel through Colombo one last time, you'll reflect on everything you've seen and done across this island. Arrive at the airport carrying memories of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport
Landmarks/POIs Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport
