Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Sigiriya
Colombo to Sigiriya- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Arrival Terminal Colombo Airport , 04:00 - 07:00)
Optional Activities
- Visit Negombo Fish Market (depending on flight arrival time)
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see milk feeding and bathing
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temples - complex of 5 caves with over 150 Buddha images dating back to the 1st century
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Dambulla Cave Temples 
- Day 2
Sigiriya to Kandy
Sigiriya to Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00-09:00 AM)
Optional Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress - 5th century UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Pidurangala - massive rock similar to Sigiriya offering views of both rocks
- Hiriwadunna village tour - includes cart journey (approximately 1 km) and canoe ride on the lake with local Sri Lankan cooking demonstration and lunch
- Visit Spice & Herbal Garden - see traditional medicinal plants including Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper, Cloves, and Coffee
- Visit Muthumari Amman Hindu Temple - revered by both Hindu and Buddhist communities
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Pidurangala Hiriwadunna Village Muthumari Amman Hindu Temple 
- Day 3
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 08:00-09:00 AM)
Included Activities
- Visit Spice & Herbal Garden with free 15-minute head massage
- Free visit to Gem Museum and Lapidary
Optional Activities
- Explore Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya - 150 acres with Orchid House featuring over 300 varieties
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Buddhist temple in royal palace complex housing the Relic of the Buddha's tooth
- View Kandy Viewpoint for panoramic views of the city, lake, and temple with restaurants and souvenir shops
- Browse Kandy Market & Shopping - fresh fruit, vegetables, local spices, handicrafts, batiks, handlooms, brassware, silverware, woodwork, and devil masks
- Gemological Museum & Workshop - view raw stones being cut and polished; see Blue, Yellow & Star sapphire, Ruby, Cat eye, Amethyst, Topaz, Garnet, Moonstone, Zircon
- Attend Kandy Cultural Dance show - traditional Sri Lankan dances
Landmarks Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Kandy Viewpoint Kandy Market - Day 4
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00-09:00 AM)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hanthana Mountain Range - environmental protection area southwest of Kandy with maximum height of 3,800 feet
- View Ramboda Falls - major waterfall located 3,200 feet above sea level
- Visit Tea Factory - see Ceylon tea production in the central highlands; Sri Lanka is the 3rd biggest tea producing country globally
- Relax at Gregory's Lake - recreational area with relaxing atmosphere
- Browse local Highland Market - authentic traditional products made by local population
Landmarks Hanthana Mountain Range Ramboda Falls Gregory's Lake 
- Day 5
Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe
Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe- Meals
- Breakfast (Takeaway breakfast at 5:00 AM before leaving hotel)
Optional Activities
- Hike Horton Plains National Park to World's End - view 4,000 feet down (visit early to avoid mist)
- Visit Baker's Falls - beautiful waterfall 3 km from main entrance of Horton Plains
- Local train journey from Nanu-Oya to Ella - departs 12:15 PM (observation cabin tickets must be booked minimum one month before departure date)
- Climb Little Adam's Peak - approximately 2 hours round trip walk through tea fields with spectacular views from the top
- Visit Ravana Falls - popular waterfall with connections to Indian epic Ramayana
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park World's End Baker's Falls Little Adam's Peak Ravana Falls 
- Day 6
Udawalawe
Udawalawe- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00-09:00 AM)
Optional Activities
- Safari in Udawalawe National Park - best place in Sri Lanka to see wild Asian elephants year-round; approximately 500 elephants with herds up to 100
- Visit Elephant Transit Home - see orphans being fed and rescued animals; can combine with national park visit
Landmarks Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home 
- Day 7
Mirissa
Mirissa- Meals
- Breakfast (Takeaway breakfast at 6:00 AM)
Optional Activities
- Whale & Dolphin watching excursion - boat departure 6:00 AM from Mirissa Harbor (weather dependent); see dolphins and humpback/blue whales off the Southern coast
- Water sports at Mirissa Beach - surfing, snorkeling available
- Beach relaxation - restaurants and sunset viewing
Landmarks Mirissa Beach Mirissa Harbor - Day 8
Mirissa to Colombo Airport
Mirissa to Colombo Airport- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Katunateka, Colombo Airport , , 18:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00-09:00 AM)
Optional Activities
- Visit Stilt Fishermen's Village - witness traditional southern coast fishing; fishermen sit on petta (crossbar) tied to pole in coral reef with hand rods or string
- Explore Galle Fort - 17th-century Dutch fort World Heritage Site with thick stone walls and ocean views (time dependent on flight)
- Visit Turtle Hatchery - learn about five sea turtle species found on south coast of Sri Lanka (time dependent on flight)
- Boat ride on Madu River - Madu Ganga Wetland spanning 915 hectares with 770 hectares of water and 36 spectacular islands (time dependent on flight)
Landmarks Stilt Fishermen's Village Galle Fort Turtle Hatchery Madu River
