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
- Welcome meeting with tour leader at 6pm
- Dinner out with fellow travelers (optional)
Landmarks Negombo Beach Negombo Fish Market - Day 2
Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional fishing village with outrigger canoes
- Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
Landmarks Wilpattu National Park - Day 3
Mihintale - Anuradhapura
Mihintale - Anuradhapura- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)
Included Activities
- Climb Mihintale Mount
- Explore Anuradhapura ancient citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Mihintale Sacred Bodhi-Tree, Anuradhapura Brazen Palace, Anuradhapura Samadhi Buddha, Anuradhapura Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba - Day 4
Aukana - Dambulla - Giritale
Aukana - Dambulla - Giritale- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch of curry and rice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lavendish Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- View Standing Buddha of Aukana
- Visit Dambulla cave temples (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch of curry and rice
Landmarks Standing Buddha of Aukana Dambulla Cave Temples - Day 5
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sigiriya Jungles)
Included Activities
- Explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Optional Activities
- Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park (search for wild elephants)
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa Galvihara, Polonnaruwa Minneriya National Park Kadaula National Park 
- Day 6
Sigiriya - Kandy
Sigiriya - Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast at hotel after climbing Sigiriya)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya at sunrise
Optional Activities
- Visit woodcarving centre at Naula
- Visit spice garden
Landmarks Sigiriya - Day 7
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Lunch (Social enterprise lunch at women-run cafe with on-site craft workshop viewing)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)
Included Activities
- Temple of the Tooth Ceremony
- Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya visit
- Social enterprise lunch at women-run cafe with on-site craft workshop viewing
Optional Activities
- Watch Kandyan dancers performance in the evening
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya - Day 8
Hill Country - Nuwara Eliya
Hill Country - Nuwara Eliya- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Blackpool Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Glenloch Tea Estate to learn about tea production
Landmarks Glenloch Tea Estate - Day 9
Horton Plains National Park - Nuwara Eliya
Horton Plains National Park - Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast for the drive)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Blackpool Hotel)
Included Activities
- Trek in Horton Plains National Park (circular 9km walk including Baker Falls and World's End)
Optional Activities
- Free day in Nuwara Eliya (alternative to trek)
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park Baker Falls World's End - Day 10
Nanu Oyu - Demodara - Ella
Nanu Oyu - Demodara - Ella- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey through tea plantations crossing the Nine Arch Bridge
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge - Day 11
Udawalawe
Udawalawe- Accommodation
- Camping (Athgira River Camp)
Included Activities
- Ravana Ella Falls visit
- Colossi of Buduruvagala viewing
- Udawalawe National Park exploration by jeep
- Elephant Transit Home visit
Landmarks Ravana Ella Falls Colossi of Buduruvagala Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home - Day 12
Udawalawe - Koggala Beach
Udawalawe - Koggala Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Galle and its UNESCO World Heritage Fort
Optional Activities
- Explore Galle's boutique shops and cafes
Landmarks Galle Fort - Day 13
Koggala Beach
Koggala Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Relax on Koggala beaches
- Return to Galle for further exploration
- Ayurvedic massage with natural aromatic herbal oils
- Whale-watching trip (December to April, seasonal)
- Day 14
Koggala Beach - Colombo
Koggala Beach - Colombo- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo)
Included Activities
- Explore Colombo's colonial 'fort' area and business district
- Visit Pettah neighbourhood bazaars and markets
- Visit Gangaramaya Buddhist temple
Optional Activities
- Relax at Galle Face Green seafront park
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)
- Meals
- Breakfast
