Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Negombo
You'll land at Bandaranaike International Airport where a Ranlanka Tour Holidays representative will meet you. From there, it's a transfer to Negombo, the coastal town where you'll spend your first evening. Check out the fishing heritage, the Dutch Fort (a colonial landmark that's still standing strong), and the Negombo Lagoon before heading to your hotel for the night.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (History Tour of Sri Lanka)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Negombo hotel
- Fishermen's Village visit
- Negombo city tour including St. Mary's Church
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Bandaranaike International Airport Dutch Fort St. Mary's Church Negombo Lagoon - Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya
After breakfast, you're heading inland to Sigiriya to see the Lion Rock Fortress, which rises 200 meters above the plains. The climb takes you past ancient palace remnants, water gardens, and vibrant frescoes at the summit. Later in the afternoon, you'll stop at nearby Pidurangala Rock for views of Sigiriya, then transfer to Habarana where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Negombo to Sigiriya
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb and exploration
- Pidurangala Rock visit and climb
- Hiriwaduna Village cultural experience
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Rock Fortress Pidurangala Rock - Day 3
Sigiriya to Namal Uyana via Dambulla
Starting early, you'll transfer to Namal Uyana in the Knuckles Mountain Range, home to Asia's largest Ironwood Forest and the Rose Quartz Mountain Range. You'll explore this natural area, and then continue on to the Dambulla Cave Temple, which is on the UNESCO list. Inside you'll find 157 Buddha statues and about 2,100 square meters of murals. You'll settle into your Dambulla hotel that evening.
Included Activities
- Early morning transfer to Namal Uyana
- Namal Uyana - Ironwood Forest exploration
- Rose Quartz Mountain Range visit
- Dambulla Cave Temple visit and exploration
- Lunch break
Optional Activities
- Half-day Eco Park safari (operational, confirm with guide)
- Half-day Minneriya National Park safari (operational, confirm with guide)
Landmarks/POIs Namal Uyana Rose Quartz Mountain Range Dambulla Cave Temple Minneriya National Park 
- Day 4
Dambulla to Kandy
From breakfast, you're driving to Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural heart in the central highlands. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is your first stop, then you'll walk around Kandy Lake. The Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens come next (they have over 4,000 plant species), and by evening you'll catch a Kandy Cultural Show with traditional dance and drumming performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Dambulla to Kandy
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit
- Kandy Lake peaceful stroll
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens exploration
- Kandy Cultural Show with traditional dance and drumming
Optional Activities
- Gem Museum and shop visit
- City walk through Kandy's lively streets
- Kandy viewpoint for panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Kandy Lake Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens 
- Day 5
Kandy to Knuckles Mountain Range (Heeloya Village Trek)
Leaving early from Kandy, you're doing a guided trek through Heeloya Village in the Knuckles Mountain Range UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll walk past pine forests, tea plantations, waterfalls, and rice fields. Along the way you'll interact with villagers, help harvest vegetables, and participate in preparing a traditional home-cooked lunch before heading back to Kandy in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch prepared by locals at a village home, featuring freshly harvested ingredients)
Included Activities
- Early morning transfer from Kandy to Heeloya village
- Guided village trek with local guide
- Pine forests and tea plantations walk
- Waterfalls and streams exploration
- Terraced rice fields and spice gardens visit
- Traditional farming methods observation
- Fresh vegetable harvesting participation
- Traditional home-cooked lunch with locals
- Return transfer to Kandy
Optional Activities
- Refreshing dip in natural waterfall pool
Landmarks/POIs Heeloya Village Knuckles Mountain Range 
- Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, you're traveling to Nuwara Eliya, the hill town known as 'Little England.' On the way, you'll stop at a tea factory to learn how Ceylon tea is produced. Once you arrive, you'll check out Hakgala Botanical Gardens with its roses and tree ferns, visit the colorful Seetha Amman Temple, spend time at Gregory Lake, and see waterfalls like Ramboda Falls nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Tea factory and tea plantation visit with tea plucking experience
- Hakgala Botanical Gardens exploration
- Gregory Lake visit with stroll or boating option
- Ramboda Falls visit
Optional Activities
- Seetha Amman Temple visit
- Victoria Park visit
- Lovers Leap waterfall visit
- Baker's Falls visit
Landmarks/POIs Hakgala Botanical Gardens Seetha Amman Temple Gregory Lake Ramboda Falls Victoria Park Lovers Leap Baker's Falls 
- Day 7
Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains, then to Ella
You're departing very early to explore Horton Plains National Park at 2,100 meters. The hike takes you to World's End cliff, which has a 900-meter drop, and you'll pass Baker's Falls and misty cloud forests. From there, you continue to Ella village, stop at the Nine Arches Bridge (a colonial railway structure), and settle into your Ella hotel.
Included Activities
- Early morning transfer to Horton Plains
- Breakfast stop en route
- Horton Plains National Park exploration
- World's End viewpoint hike
- Baker's Falls visit
- Transfer through Haputale to Ella
- Nine Arches Bridge visit
- Check-in at Ella hotel
Landmarks/POIs Horton Plains National Park World's End Baker's Falls Nine Arches Bridge - Day 8
Ella to Haputhale
Starting your day in the highland scenery, you're journeying to Haputhale. You'll visit the Adisham Bungalow, a colonial mansion that's now a Benedictine monastery with surrounding gardens and the Thangamale Bird Sanctuary nearby. Climb to Lipton's Seat for views across seven provinces and rolling tea fields. You'll also explore Haputhale Railway Station, a colonial-era stop, and return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Ella to Haputhale
- Adisham Bungalow visit
- Thangamale Bird Sanctuary exploration
- Lipton's Seat visit and viewpoint hike
- Haputhale Railway Station visit
Landmarks/POIs Adisham Bungalow Thangamale Bird Sanctuary Lipton's Seat Haputhale Railway Station - Day 9
Haputhale via Ratnapura to Sinharaja Rainforest
After breakfast, you're traveling to Ratnapura, Sri Lanka's gem-mining capital. You'll see Dadayampola and Rawana Falls, explore a traditional gem mine and shop, visit a tea factory to learn production, then head to your Sinharaja Rainforest hotel. Ratnapura is a solid base for checking out this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Haputhale to Ratnapura
- Dadayampola Waterfall visit and river bathing
- Rawana Waterfall visit
- Traditional gem mine visit
- Local gem shop visit
- Tea factory visit and Ceylon tea tasting
- Transfer to Sinharaja Rainforest hotel
Landmarks/POIs Dadayampola Waterfall Rawana Waterfall Ratnapura - Day 10
Sinharaja Virgin Rainforest Trek
You'll start at 6:30 AM to trek through Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka's last great virgin rainforest and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The trek takes you through lush pathways where you'll spot endemic birds like Sri Lanka blue magpies and green-billed coucals, plus rare reptiles. You'll see crystal-clear streams and learn about local communities and traditional medicinal practices.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Sinharaja Rainforest
- Guided rainforest trekking tour
- Bird watching in biodiversity hotspot
- Endemic species observation
- Stream and forest ecosystem exploration
Landmarks/POIs Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Day 11
Sinharaja to Tissamaharama
After breakfast, you're making the scenic journey toward Tissamaharama in the southern plains, descending from the misty highlands through changing landscapes. On the way, you'll visit the Hindu Temple and sacred Kirivehera Temple near Kataragama. You'll arrive at your eco-friendly hotel in historic Tissamaharama, which was once the capital of the ancient Ruhunu Kingdom, and explore the town and ancient stupas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Sinharaja to Tissamaharama via Buttala
- Hindu Temple visit near Kataragama
- Kirivehera Temple visit
- Arrival and check-in at eco-friendly hotel
Landmarks/POIs Hindu Temple Kirivehera Temple Tissa Wewa - Day 12
Yala National Park Wildlife Safari
Departing at 5:00 AM, you're heading into Yala National Park for a full-day safari. The park has one of the world's highest leopard concentrations. You'll traverse jungle, open plains, and coastal lagoons while spotting elephants, sloth bears, spotted deer, and endemic birds. A traditional Sri Lankan lunch is included at a shaded rest area within the park. Advance booking can arrange optional camping in the Yala buffer zone.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch amidst nature during safari break)
Included Activities
- Full-day safari game drive in Yala National Park
- Wildlife observation (leopards, elephants, bears, deer, buffalo)
- Bird watching (130+ bird species)
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch amidst nature
- Midday rest at shaded area inside park
Optional Activities
- Optional camping experience in Yala buffer zone (advance booking required)
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park - Day 13
Tissamaharama to Ambalangoda via Galle and Balapitiya
You're traveling along Sri Lanka's southern coastline toward Ambalangoda. First, you'll explore the Galle Dutch Fort with its UNESCO-protected ramparts and cobblestone streets. Then you're visiting the Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine to see traditional gem mining. A Madu River safari takes you through mangrove forests, and you'll also check out a spice garden, traditional mask factory, and turtle conservation center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Tissamaharama to Ambalangoda
- Galle Dutch Fort exploration
- Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine visit
- Madu River safari through mangrove forests
- Spice garden guided walk
- Traditional mask factory visit in Ambalangoda
- Turtle conservation center visit
Optional Activities
- Castle Farm visit in Ahungalla
Landmarks/POIs Galle Dutch Fort Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine Madu River - Day 14
Ambalangoda to Colombo
After breakfast, you're heading north along the coast to Colombo, Sri Lanka's commercial capital. You'll see the Gangaramaya Temple at Beira Lake, Independence Square, Galle Face Green, and the Colombo National Museum. The Old Dutch Hospital precinct is worth exploring, and you can fit in shopping at ODEL, Crescat Boulevard, or the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct if time allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Ambalangoda to Colombo
- Colombo city tour
- Gangaramaya Temple visit at Beira Lake
Optional Activities
- Independence Square visit
- Galle Face Green visit
- Colombo National Museum visit
- Old Dutch Hospital precinct exploration
- ODEL shopping
- Crescat Boulevard shopping
- Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct shopping
Landmarks/POIs Gangaramaya Temple Beira Lake Independence Square Galle Face Green Colombo National Museum Old Dutch Hospital - Day 15
Departure
You've got a leisurely morning to relax or do final packing. Then you'll be transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure. It's time to reflect on the journey through Sri Lanka's history, natural landscapes, and the warmth of the people you've met before you head home.
Included Activities
- Transfer from Colombo hotel to Bandaranaike International Airport
Landmarks/POIs Bandaranaike International Airport
