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Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport Arrival Terminal , 04:00 - 11:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL " J" BY JETWING)
Optional Activities
- Visit Negombo Fish Market - second largest fish market in Sri Lanka
- Explore Dutch Canal - historic waterway used for transporting export produce
- Visit Agurukaramulla Temple - known for its epic Buddha statue and dragon-entrance with detailed murals
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market Dutch Canal Agurukaramulla Temple - Day 2
Negombo - Colombo - Mirissa
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 09:00am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (FRESH WAVE MIRISSA)
Optional Activities
- Colombo short sightseeing tour - National Museum, Galle Face Green, Fort, and Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
- Sail downstream on Madu River - explore 36 spectacular islands across 915 hectares of wetland
- Visit Turtle Hatchery - learn about five sea turtle species that frequent Sri Lanka's south coast
- Tour Galle Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Site protected by thick stone walls overlooking the ocean
- Visit Stick Fisherman's Village - observe traditional stilt fishing methods used on southern coast
Landmarks National Museum Galle Face Green Fort Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple Madu River Turtle Hatchery Galle Fort 
- Day 3
Mirissa to Udawalawe
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 09:00am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Centauria Wild)
Optional Activities
- Visit Elephant Transit Home - observe rescued elephant orphans being fed and potentially see former residents roaming in the park
- Safari in Udawalawe National Park - see approximately 500 wild Asian elephants, often roaming in herds of up to 100
Landmarks Elephant Transit Home Udawalawe National Park 
- Day 4
Udawalawe to Ella
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 09:00am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ELLA GAP PANORAMA)
Optional Activities
- Visit Buduruwagala ancient temple - explore seven statues from the 10th century Mahayana school with traces of original stuccoed robes and orange paint
- View Ravana Falls - visit one of Sri Lanka's most popular waterfalls named after the daemon figure from the Ramayana epic
Landmarks Buduruwagala Temple Ravana Falls 
- Day 5
Ella
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 09:00am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ELLA GAP PANORAMA)
Optional Activities
- Hike Ella Rock - small adventure with hiking and walking to explore a large area
- Climb Little Adam's Peak - approximately 2-hour round trip walk through tea fields with spectacular views from the top
- Visit Demodara Bridge - historic 9-arch bridge built entirely of rocks, bricks and cement without steel, commissioned in 1921
- Ella Mega Zipline adventure cable car - Sri Lanka's first zipline stretching over half a kilometre with speeds of 80kmph offering bird's-eye views of the hills
Landmarks Ella Rock Little Adam's Peak Demodara Bridge - Day 6
Ella to Nuwara Eliya
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 08:00am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze)
Optional Activities
- Local train journey from Ella to Nanu-Oya - departs 09:15 from Ella railway station with observation cabin access
- Visit Gregory's Lake - enjoy the recreational atmosphere around the lake
- Explore local Market Highland - discover authentic traditional products made by local population without luxury brands
Landmarks Gregory's Lake 
- Day 7
Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Meals
- Breakfast (Takeaway breakfast at 05:00am, hotel departure at 06:00am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Kandyan villa)
Optional Activities
- Horton Plains National Park early morning visit - see World's End viewpoint overlooking 4,000ft drop (visit before mist covers view)
- Visit Beker's Fall - one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful waterfalls located 3km from main entrance
- Visit Tea Factory - learn about Ceylon tea production and Sri Lanka's role as 3rd largest tea producer globally
- View Ramboda Falls - one of the country's biggest waterfalls located 3,200 feet above sea level
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park World's End Beker's Fall Ramboda Falls 
- Day 8
Kandy
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 09:00am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Kandyan villa)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Buddhist temple housing Buddha's tooth relic in the royal palace complex
- Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden - 150-acre garden near Mahaweli River with over 300 orchid varieties created by King Kirti Sri Rajasinghe in 1747
- Visit Kandy Viewpoint - panoramic views of city, lake and Sri Dalada Maligawa
- Browse Kandy Market - shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, local spices, handicrafts, batiks, handlooms, jewelry, brassware, silverware, and traditional devil masks
- Watch Kandy Cultural Dance - experience vibrant Sri Lankan traditional dances
Landmarks Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden Kandy Viewpoint Kandy Market - Day 9
Kandy to Sigiriya
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 09:00am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wewa Addara)
Optional Activities
- Visit Muthumari Amman Hindu Temple - sacred to Hindu and Buddhist communities, dedicated to goddess of rain, fertility, and health
- Explore Spice & Herbal Garden - see traditional medicinal plants including cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and cloves used for centuries in Sri Lanka
- Tour Dambulla Cave Temple - complex of 5 caves with over 150 Buddha images dating to 1st century, largest colossal figure spans 15 meters, cave inscriptions from 2nd Century BC
- Hiriwadunna village track tour - approximately 1km cart journey through village, canoe ride on lake, visit to small cultivated village, and enjoy local lunch prepared by villagers
- Ayurvedic herbal massage spa - traditional treatment to cure ailments and raise health and wellness levels
Landmarks Muthumari Amman Hindu Temple Spice & Herbal Garden Dambulla Cave Temple 
- Day 10
Sigiriya to Trincomalee
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 09:00am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Trinco blue by cinnamon )
Optional Activities
- Visit Polonnaruwa ancient city - explore second capital of Sri Lanka built in 1017 A.C and rebuilt 1153-1186 A.C as a luxurious city
Landmarks Polonnaruwa 
- Day 11
Nilaveli or Uppuveli Beach
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 09:00am), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Trinco blue by cinnamon )
- Day 12
Nilaveli or Uppuveli Beach
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00 - 09:00am), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Trinco blue by cinnamon )
Optional Activities
- Water sports activities - available at the beach hotel
- Day 13
Nilaveli or Uppuveli - Boat Excursion
- Meals
- Breakfast (Takeaway breakfast at 05:30am)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Trinco blue by cinnamon )
Optional Activities
- Whale and dolphin watching boat tour - early morning excursion to see acrobatic spinner dolphins and whales
- Pigeon Island Coral Reef National Park visit - accessible by boat
- Snorkeling activity - at coral reef location
- Visit Marble Beach - scenic beach stop during boat tour
- Sunset viewing and Koneswaram Temple visit - evening activity with sunset cruise to clifftop temple
Landmarks Pigeon Island Coral Reef National Park Marble Beach Koneswaram Temple - Day 14
Nilaveli to Negombo - Sigiriya Rock
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL " J" BY JETWING)
Optional Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress - 5th century UNESCO World Heritage Site with remarkable archaeological features and dramatic setting in cultural triangle
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock - Day 15
Negombo to Colombo Airport
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport, 14:00 - 22:00)
Optional Activities
- Short Negombo excursion tours - available if flight is in the evening
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