Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Negombo
Negombo- Start point
- 331 Lewis Pl, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Hotel J, Hotel reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jetwing Sea)
Optional Activities
- Dinner with tour group
- Beach visit to watch sunset and observe local fishing
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market - Day 2
Negombo to Anuradhapura
Negombo to Anuradhapura- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional fishing village with outrigger canoes (oruvas)
- Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
Landmarks Wilpattu National Park - Day 3
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)
Included Activities
- Climb Mihintale Mount to summit
- Explore ancient citadel of Anuradhapura including Sacred Bodhi-Tree, Brazen Palace, Samadhi Buddha, and Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba
Landmarks Mihintale Mount Sacred Bodhi-Tree Brazen Palace Samadhi Buddha Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba - Day 4
Anuradhapura to Giritale
Anuradhapura to Giritale- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan curry and rice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lavendish Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Standing Buddha of Aukana
- Explore five caves of Dambulla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Buddha images and Hindu God sculptures
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Landmarks Standing Buddha of Aukana Dambulla Cave Temples - Day 5
Giritale to Sigiriya
Giritale to Sigiriya- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sigiriya Jungles)
Included Activities
- Explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa including the Quadrangle, audience hall, bathing pool, and Galvihara carved Buddha images
Optional Activities
- Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to search for wild elephant herds
- Jeep safari in Kadaula National Park to search for wild elephant herds and birdlife including painted storks
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Ancient City Quadrangle (Polonnaruwa) Circular Relic House Galvihara Minneriya National Park Kadaula National Park - Day 6
Sigiriya
Sigiriya- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Rock to summit at sunrise
- Visit woodcarving centre at Naula
- Visit spice garden
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock - Day 7
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a social enterprise run by women who are either differently abled or come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)
Included Activities
- Attend Temple of the Tooth Ceremony
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
- Lunch at social enterprise with on-site workshop viewing handmade product crafting
Optional Activities
- Watch Kandyan dancers performance in the evening
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya - Day 8
Kandy to Dalhousie
Kandy to Dalhousie- Accommodation
- Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House)
Included Activities
- Night ascent of Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) to summit for sunrise
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Dalhousie town
- Relax at guesthouse instead of climbing Adam's Peak
Landmarks Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) - Day 9
Dalhousie to Nuwara Eliya
Dalhousie to Nuwara Eliya- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Blackpool Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit tea estate to learn about tea picking and production process
Landmarks Nuwara Eliya - Day 10
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Nuwara Eliya to Ella- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey through tea plantations crossing the Nine Arch Bridge
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge - Day 11
Kandy to Udawalawe
Kandy to Udawalawe- Accommodation
- Camping (Athgira River Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Ravana Ella Falls
- View Colossi of Buduruvagala Buddha image
- Jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park
- Visit Elephant Transit Home
Landmarks Ravana Ella Falls Colossi of Buduruvagala Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home - Day 12
Udawalawe to Koggala
Udawalawe to Koggala- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Portuguese Fort at Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Galle Fort - Day 13
Koggala
Koggala- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Relax on Koggala beaches
- Return to Galle to explore further
- Ayurvedic massage with natural aromatic herbal oils
- Whale-watching trip to spot humpback and blue whales (December to April)
Landmarks Koggala Beach - Day 14
Koggala to Colombo
Koggala to Colombo- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo)
Included Activities
- Explore historical Fort area and business district
- Visit Pettah neighbourhood with open-air bazaars and markets
- Visit Gangaramaya Buddhist temple
Optional Activities
- Additional time on beach before departing for Colombo
Landmarks Gangaramaya Temple Galle Face Green - Day 15
Colombo
Colombo- End point
- Level 3, 33 Canal Row, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka (Colombo City Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
