Itinerary
- Day 1
Negombo
You'll arrive in Negombo and get settled into this relaxed beach town known for its canal system and fresh seafood options. Later in the evening, there's an optional welcome dinner at a local restaurant where you'll meet the rest of your group and try some Sri Lankan dishes to kick things off.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Welcome dinner and drinks at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Negombo Beach - Day 2
Sigiriya
Today you're heading inland to the UNESCO World Heritage site near Sigiriya. You've got choices here: check out the Dambulla Cave Temple with its ancient carvings, climb up Sigiriya Rock Fortress for the views, or do a safari through Minneriya National Park where you might spot elephants roaming around.
Optional Activities
- Dambulla Cave Temple Visit (12 USD per person)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Visit (30 USD per person)
- Minneriya National Park Safari
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Rock Fortress Dambulla Cave Temple Minneriya National Park - Day 3
Sigiriya
The whole day is yours to explore this historical region at whatever pace works for you. You can wander through Polonnaruwa's well-preserved ruins or head to Anuradhapura, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Take your time and soak in the history.
Optional Activities
- Polonnaruwa Ancient Capital Visit (35 USD per person)
- Anuradhapura historical site exploration
Landmarks/POIs Polonnaruwa Ancient City Anuradhapura - Day 4
Sigiriya to Digana
On the way to Digana, you'll stop at a medicinal spice garden to learn what grows there. After lunch, join a guided walk through a local village where you'll visit a working cattle and goat farm, sample herbal drinks at someone's cottage, and learn to prepare traditional Sri Lankan curries from scratch as you help with dinner prep.
- Meals
- Lunch (Sri Lankan lunch at a local village), Dinner (Learn how to cook Sri Lankan curries infused with authentic local spices)
Included Activities
- Spice Garden Visit
- Digana Guided Village Walk
Landmarks/POIs Digana Village - Day 5
Digana to Kandy
Start with breakfast while looking out over the Victoria Reservoir with your tea, then travel to Kandy. The afternoon is free, so you can visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, catch a traditional Kandyan cultural performance, or check out a local cricket match if one's happening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with views of the Victoria Reservoir over tea)
Optional Activities
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour (10 USD per person)
- Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (12 USD per person)
- Kandyan Cultural Dance (5-8 USD per person)
- Cricket match
Landmarks/POIs Temple of the Sacred Tooth Victoria Reservoir Royal Botanical Gardens - Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast comes from the G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café, where women and youth with disabilities prepare the meal. From there you'll head to the green hills around Nuwara Eliya. At a tea plantation you'll see how tea gets produced, and you can walk through the scenic terrain if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities at Sthree Craft Shop and Café)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
- Tea Plantation Visit
Optional Activities
- Walking exploration of Nuwara Eliya
Landmarks/POIs Nuwara Eliya - Day 7
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
If you're up early, trek through Horton Plains National Park while the morning mist hangs over the valleys. Later you'll head to the laid-back village of Ella and have the evening free to explore on your own or just rest up after the walk.
Optional Activities
- Horton Plains Trek (60-70 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Horton Plains National Park - Day 8
Ella
The morning trek up Little Adam's Peak gets you to a viewpoint with 360-degree views of the countryside, including Ella Rock and the surrounding green mountains. After that, you've got the rest of the day to check out the Nine Arches Bridge, look for waterfalls, or relax with other travelers and take in the scenery.
Included Activities
- Little Adam's Peak Trek
Optional Activities
- Nine Arches Bridge visit
- Waterfall exploration
- Trek to Ella Rock (5 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Little Adam's Peak Ella Rock Nine Arches Bridge - Day 9
Ella to Hikkaduwa
You're heading toward the southern coast with a stop at Galle Fort, a historical fortress that's been standing strong through the centuries. From there it's on to Hikkaduwa where you'll end the day on white sand beaches right along the ocean.
Included Activities
- Galle Fort Tour
Landmarks/POIs Galle Fort Hikkaduwa Beach - Day 10
Hikkaduwa
This day is completely yours to fill however you like. Relax on the beach with a cold drink, or take a boat out to search for whales and dolphins. Your CEO will take everyone out to the best beach bar in town for the evening where you can dance and swim under the stars.
Included Activities
- Hikkaduwa Beach Bar
Optional Activities
- Dolphin Watching Tour
Landmarks/POIs Hikkaduwa Beach - Day 11
Hikkaduwa
You've got another day in this beach setting to make the most of your final hours. Swim or snorkel, walk around the bustling beach town, or just chill. Pick out a local restaurant with your new friends to have a farewell dinner and talk through all the places you've seen and things you've done together.
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Snorkeling
- Beach town exploration
- Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Hikkaduwa Beach - Day 12
Departure
Time to head out, though there's really no such thing as goodbye with a group like this. Exchange numbers and social media with your friends, give everyone a hug, and depart whenever you're ready. The memories and connections you've made will stick with you.
Included Activities
- Departure Day
