Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo
You'll arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport where a representative meets you, then head to your hotel in Colombo. After you settle in, a guided city tour takes you through colonial landmarks including Galle Face Green, Independence Memorial Hall, and Gangaramaya Temple. The Pettah Bazaar comes next for some local color before you return to your hotel for dinner and rest.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Colombo City Tour
- Visit to Galle Face Green
- Visit to Independence Memorial Hall
- Visit to Gangaramaya Temple
- Explore Pettah Bazaar
- Evening Briefing with Tour Guide
Optional Activities
- Relaxation and spa treatments at hotel
Landmarks Galle Face Green Independence Memorial Hall Gangaramaya Temple Pettah Bazaar Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct World Trade Center Twin Towers - Day 2
Colombo to Ambalangoda
Leaving at 7:30 AM, you'll travel south along the scenic southwest coast toward Ambalangoda. First stop is a turtle conservation center where you'll learn about green turtles and watch hatchlings being released. A boat safari through the Madu Ganga River's mangrove forests follows, then you'll check out a traditional mask-making workshop. Before reaching Ambalangoda for the night, you'll explore moonstone mines at Meetiyagoda and tour the historic Galle Fort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Turtle Hatchery Visit in Ahungalla
- Madu Ganga River Safari - Mangrove Wetlands Exploration
- Traditional Mask Making Workshop in Ambalangoda
- Visit to Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines
- Galle Fort Exploration
- Visit to Spice Garden
- Evening Briefing with Tour Guide
Landmarks Galle Fort Madu Ganga River Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines Ambalangoda - Day 3
Ambalangoda to Unawatuna
After breakfast, you'll head south to Unawatuna. On the way, you stop in Koggala to see the beaches and visit the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum about Sri Lankan literature. You'll watch stilt fishermen practicing their traditional method, then check out the historic Kathaluwa Buddhist Temple with its preserved murals and nearby Giniwella temples. By afternoon you're in Unawatuna settling into your hotel, with the evening free to relax on the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum
- Sightseeing with Stilt Fishermen of Koggala
- Visit to Kathaluwa Buddhist Temple
- Explore Giniwella Temples
- Evening at Leisure on Unawatuna Beach
Landmarks Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum Koggala Lake Kathaluwa Buddhist Temple Giniwella Temples Unawatuna Beach - Day 4
Unawatuna to Mirissa
Wake early and head to Mirissa Harbour for a whale and dolphin watching boat expedition into the Indian Ocean. You might spot Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Bryde's Whales, Fin Whales, Orcas, and various dolphins like Spinner, Bottlenose, and Risso's dolphins. Back at Mirissa in the afternoon, spend time swimming, sunbathing, or walking the palm-fringed shore. Optional snorkeling near the reef is available. The evening is yours to spend by the sea as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursion from Mirissa Harbour
- Beachside Relaxation at Mirissa Beach
- Evening at Leisure
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling Adventure near Mirissa Reef
- Visit to Wella Devalaya Temple in Unawatuna
- Beachfront Dinner at a Restaurant
Landmarks Mirissa Beach Mirissa Harbour Wella Devalaya - Day 5
Mirissa to Udawalawe
Departing at 5:30 AM, you'll head inland toward Udawalawe National Park with breakfast served en route through lush countryside. Once there, a jeep safari takes you through grasslands and bush forests where you'll see Sri Lankan elephants, spotted deer, wild buffalo, jackals, and various birds. You'll visit the Elephant Transit Home to observe orphaned baby elephants during feeding times. The evening is spent at your hotel relaxing and reflecting on the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park
- Visit to Elephant Transit Home - Elephant Feeding Sessions
- Wildlife Spotting - Elephants, Deer, Buffalo, Birdlife
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Nature Walk at Sunset
- Optional Campfire Experience Under the Stars
Landmarks Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home - Day 6
Udawalawe to Tissamaharama
After breakfast, you'll travel to Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka's first Ramsar Wetland Site and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The park's lagoons, salt pans, and scrub forests are home to over 197 bird species including flamingos, pelicans, spoonbills, and herons, plus elephants and crocodiles. From there you move through Tissamaharama, an ancient town surrounded by rice paddies and lakes. An optional visit to Kataragama, one of Sri Lanka's most revered pilgrimage centers, is available before you settle at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast served en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Bundala National Park - Wetland Exploration
- Bird Watching at Bundala National Park
- Wildlife Viewing - Flamingos, Spoonbills, Herons, Elephants, Crocodiles
Optional Activities
- Visit to Kataragama Sacred Religious Site
- Visit to Kataragama Devalaya Temple
- Visit to Kiri Vehera Temple
- Optional Luxury Tented Safari Camp Upgrade near Yala National Park
Landmarks Bundala National Park Tissamaharama Kataragama Devalaya Kiri Vehera - Day 7
Tissamaharama to Yala
Before sunrise, you'll head out on a jeep safari into Yala National Park with an experienced wildlife tracker. The rugged terrain is home to Sri Lankan leopards, Asian elephants, sloth bears, spotted deer, water buffalo, and over 130 bird species. Lunch features traditional Sri Lankan cuisine taken during a break, then you resume the afternoon game drive. By evening you're back at your hotel or at an optional luxury tented safari camp near Yala.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan Lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early Morning Jeep Safari in Yala National Park
- Wildlife Spotting - Leopards, Elephants, Sloth Bears, Spotted Deer
- Birdwatching - Over 130 Bird Species
- Lunch Break with Traditional Sri Lankan Cuisine
- Afternoon Game Drive
Optional Activities
- Optional Luxury Tented Safari Camp Upgrade near Yala National Park
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 8
Yala to Arugam Bay via Kumana
An early departure takes you to Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka's premier bird sanctuary with over 255 bird species across wetlands, lagoons, and thorn forests. You'll visit Kudumbigala Rock Temple, an ancient Buddhist cave monastery, then the revered Okanda Murugan Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site near the beach. Leisure time at Okanda Beach follows, and a tranquil boat tour on Panama Lagoon finishes the day before you settle into your hotel in Arugam Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early Morning Departure to Kumana National Park
- Birdwatching at Kumana National Park - Over 255 Bird Species
- Visit to Kudumbigala Rock Temple
- Visit to Okanda Murugan Temple
- Leisure Time at Okanda Beach
- Tranquil Boat Tour on Panama Lagoon
Landmarks Kumana National Park Kudumbigala Rock Temple Okanda Murugan Temple Okanda Beach Panama Lagoon - Day 9
Arugam Bay
The day starts with a game drive safari and picnic breakfast near Arugam Bay, exploring the dry zone climate and local wildlife. A riverside lake and village sightseeing tour gives you a feel for local life and the landscape. Afternoon time is yours to relax on Arugam Bay Beach's golden sands, known for its surf breaks and laid-back vibe. The evening is free to spend at your hotel however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic Breakfast during game drive), Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Safari Game Drive with Picnic Breakfast near Arugam Bay
- Riverside Lake and Village Sightseeing Tour
- Afternoon Beach Relaxation at Arugam Bay Beach
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Arugam Bay
Landmarks Arugam Bay Beach - Day 10
Arugam Bay to Colombo
After breakfast, you'll start your scenic journey back to Colombo. Along the way, you stop to see the ancient Buduruwagala Rock Temples with their impressive 10th-century Buddha carvings, then pass through Wellawaya to experience local village life and grab a refreshment. Lunch comes at a countryside restaurant with views of village landscapes. You'll arrive in Colombo by evening, check into your hotel, and the rest of the night is yours to explore the city or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a Countryside Restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Buduruwagala Rock Temples
- Stop at Wellawaya Village
- Lunch at a Countryside Restaurant
- Scenic Drive Through Villages
Optional Activities
- Optional Safari at Lunugamvehera National Park
Landmarks Buduruwagala Rock Temples Wellawaya Lunugamvehera National Park - Day 11
Colombo
After breakfast, you'll do a comprehensive Colombo city tour starting with Gangaramaya Temple and its museum, then walking around Beira Lake and the floating Seema Malaka Temple. The National Museum of Colombo comes next to learn about Sri Lankan history and culture. You'll shop and dine at the historic Dutch Hospital precinct, a beautifully preserved colonial space. The day winds down watching the sunset at Galle Face Green, an iconic oceanfront promenade, before meeting your guide to discuss final preparations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Gangaramaya Temple and Museum
- Stroll Around Beira Lake
- Visit to Seema Malaka Temple
- Visit to National Museum of Colombo
- Shopping and Dining at Dutch Hospital Precinct
- Sunset at Galle Face Green
- Evening Discussion with Tour Guide
Landmarks Gangaramaya Temple Beira Lake Seema Malaka Temple National Museum of Colombo Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct Galle Face Green - Day 12
Colombo to Airport
After breakfast, your Sri Lankan journey comes to an end. You'll be transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight based on your schedule. Thank you for traveling with us. We hope you enjoyed the rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and warm hospitality of Sri Lanka.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
