Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Negombo
Negombo- Start point
- No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Earls Regent Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit the fish market and observe traditional ketti-maran fishing boats
- Watch the sunset at the water's edge
- Dinner at a local restaurant (if arriving in time for welcome meeting)
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market - Day 2
Negombo to Dambulla - Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
Negombo to Dambulla - Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kassapa Lions Rock)
Included Activities
- Visit five caves at Dambulla temples UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temples Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park - Day 3
Dambulla to Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
Dambulla to Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast on the hike to Sigiriya)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kassapa Lions Rock)
Included Activities
- Hike to Sigiriya and climb Lion Rock
- Explore Polonnaruwa ancient city on foot
Landmarks Sigiriya (Lion Rock) Polonnaruwa Quadrangle (Polonnaruwa) Circular Relic House Galvihara - Day 4
Sigiriya to Knuckles Mountain Range
Sigiriya to Knuckles Mountain Range- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch on the ridge during the hike)
- Accommodation
- Bungalow (Crystal Riverston Deck)
Included Activities
- Hike along Manigala Trail in Knuckles Mountain Range
Landmarks Knuckles Mountain Range Mahaveli Valley Matale Valley (Spice Valley) - Day 5
Knuckles to Kandy
Knuckles to Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the bungalow after morning trek)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casamara Kandy)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Kandy
Optional Activities
- Early morning trek to Mini World's End viewpoint
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) Mini World's End World's End (Horton Plains) - Day 6
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Lunch (Tea and refreshments at Ceylon Tea Museum tearoom)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casamara Kandy)
Included Activities
- Trek on Hantane Trail in the hills above Kandy
- Visit Ceylon Tea Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Temple of the Tooth
- Walk around Kandy Lake
- Explore Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
- Visit handicraft workshops (brassware, batik, lacquer work)
- Watch Kandyan dancers perform at evening venues
Landmarks Hantane Trail Ceylon Tea Museum Hantane Tea Factory Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya) - Day 7
Kandy to Dalhousie
Kandy to Dalhousie- Accommodation
- Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House)
Included Activities
- Trek through tea plantations and along Castlereigh Reservoir from Norwood
Optional Activities
- Train from Kandy to Hatton (if timings allow and not too busy—cannot be pre-booked)
Landmarks Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) Castlereigh Reservoir - Day 8
Dalhousie - Adam's Peak
Dalhousie - Adam's Peak- Accommodation
- Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House)
Included Activities
- Ascend Adam's Peak for sunrise
Landmarks Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) - Day 9
Dalhousie to Belihuloya
Dalhousie to Belihuloya- Accommodation
- Camping (Kinchigune Camp Site)
Included Activities
- Trek down Devil's Staircase to Bambarakanda Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Train from Dalhousie to Ohiya (if timings allow and not too busy—cannot be pre-booked)
Landmarks Devil's Staircase Bambarakanda Waterfall Ohiya - Day 10
Belihuloya to Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Belihuloya to Sinharaja Forest Reserve- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Blue Magpie Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Blue Magpie Lodge)
Included Activities
- Walk through rice paddies and villages in Belihuloya area
Landmarks Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Day 11
Sinharaja Forest Reserve to Koggala
Sinharaja Forest Reserve to Koggala- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at the lodge before entering reserve), Lunch (Lunch at Blue Magpie Lodge before driving to Koggala)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided hike on rainforest trails in Sinharaja Reserve with specialist guide
Landmarks Sinharaja Forest Reserve Koggala Galle - Day 12
Koggala
Koggala- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Relax on Koggala beach
- Visit Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Galle's historic houses, churches and warehouses
- Browse boutique shops and cafes in Galle
Landmarks Galle Fort - Day 13
Koggala to Colombo
Koggala to Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic breakfast on the train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Colombo's commercial heritage
Optional Activities
- Explore Colombo further in the afternoon
- Shopping in Colombo
- Guided evening walk around Colombo's old taverns and pubs
Landmarks Colombo - Day 14
Colombo
Colombo- End point
- Level 3, 33 Canal Row, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka (Colombo City Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Landmarks Colombo
