Itinerary
- Day 1
Negombo
Your guide meets you at Colombo International Airport and takes you to Negombo, a fishing town just outside the airport. You'll have time to walk around and check out the Dutch Canal, a waterway from the colonial period that was part of the old spice trade routes.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Air port)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Christima Residence, Negombo), Hotel (Pegasus Reef Hotel, Wattala.), Hotel (Jetwing Blue, Negombo.)
Optional Activities
- Visit Dutch Canal (Hamilton Canal) on foot or by boat
- Explore Negombo fishing community
Landmarks Dutch Canal Negombo Lagoon 
- Day 2
Anuradhapura
After breakfast, you'll drive about 4 hours to Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka's ancient capitals and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the day looking at the ruins including dagobas, old monastic buildings, and royal ponds. Back at your hotel later, you can relax or get an optional Ayurvedic herbal massage if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aryana Boutique Hotel, Anuradhapura), Hotel (Heritage Hotel, Anuradhapura), Hotel (Uga Ulagalla, Anuradhapura), Hotel (Sigiri Asna Nature Resort, Sigiriya.)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Anuradhapura
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic herbal massage at hotel
Landmarks Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site 
- Days 3 - 4
Polonnaruwa - Minneriya
Following breakfast, head to Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's second ancient kingdom and another UNESCO site. You'll see the ruins there and then visit a local village to get a sense of traditional ways of life. Next comes a safari at Minineriya National Park where you can see hundreds of elephants in the wild. Later you'll return to your hotel in Sigiriya to rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sigiri Asna Nature Resort, Sigiriya.), Hotel (Aliya Resort & Spa Hotel, Sigiriya), Hotel (Heritance Kandalama)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Polonnaruwa
- Explore local village for traditional lifestyle experience
- Minneriya National Park Safari
Landmarks Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site Minneriya National Park 
- Day 5
Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
After breakfast and checkout, head to Sigiriya, a rock formation that rises 200 meters high and served as a royal palace for King Kashyapa in the 5th century. Climbing to the top, you'll pass ancient wall paintings and the Mirror Wall, plus the massive stone lion paws. Then you'll visit Dambulla Cave Temple carved into caves with ancient artwork. The route through Matale includes a Hindu Temple and Spice Garden. You'll finish the day in Kandy with the Temple of the Tooth and a traditional cultural dance show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cassendra, Kandy), Hotel (Earl's Regent Hotel, Kandy.), Hotel (The Grand Kandyan, Kandy.)
Included Activities
- Visit Sigiriya (Lion's Rock)
- Explore ancient wall paintings and Mirror Wall at Sigiriya
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit Hindu Temple in Matale
- Visit Spice Garden in Matale
- Visit Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
- Traditional cultural dance show in Kandy
Landmarks Sigiriya Dambulla Cave Temple Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park Temple of the Tooth 
- Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Begin with the Botanical Garden in Kandy, then travel to the tea region of Nuwara Eliya. You'll stop at Ramboda waterfall tea factory to see how tea's made and taste some fresh brew. Nuwara Eliya has colonial architecture like the Queen's Cottage, Grand Hotel, Hill Club, and Town Post Office. Spend your evening in the cool, misty climate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Villa (Seasons Villa, Nuwara Eliya), Hotel (Galway Heights Hotel, Nuwara Eliya.), Hotel (Araliya Green City, Nuwara Eliya.), (Cottage San Francisco)
Included Activities
- Visit Botanical Garden in Kandy
- Visit Ramboda waterfall tea factory with tea tasting
Optional Activities
- Walk through historical Nuwara Eliya
- Visit Lover's Leap Waterfall
- Visit Victoria Park
- Visit Gregory Lake
Landmarks Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya Ramboda waterfall Queen's Cottage Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya Lover's Leap Waterfall Victoria Park Gregory Lake 
- Day 7
Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, you'll head to Horton Plains National Park to explore grasslands, cloud forests, and World's End viewpoint with its distinctive views. The park has wildlife and walking trails to check out. If you want, finish with High Tea at the Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Horton Plains National Park
Optional Activities
- High Tea experience at Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park World's End 
- Day 8
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
From Horton Plains, you'll take a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella in the afternoon. The route shows off tea plantations, misty mountains, and small villages. Your guide handles bags and meets you at Ella station. Once there, you can see waterfalls, the Nine Arch Bridge, and hike Little Adam's Peak for views. The town center has good bars and restaurants to explore in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ella Flower Garden Resort), Hotel (02 Ella), Hotel (98 Acres Resort & Spa, Ella.)
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Explore waterfalls in Ella
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge
- Hike Little Adam's Peak
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge Little Adam's Peak 
- Day 9
Ella to Yala
After breakfast, leave Ella and travel to Yala for wildlife spotting. In the evening, you'll go on a safari at Yala National Park looking for leopards, bears, and birds. Following the safari, there's a BBQ dinner in a quiet setting. You'll stay at Tissa Lake View Hotel overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ amidst tranquil surroundings)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Oakray Wild - Yala), Hotel (Grand Tamarind Lake, Tissamaharama.), Hotel (Jetwing Yala), (Hotel Diya Dahara),
Included Activities
- Yala National Park Safari
- BBQ dinner
Optional Activities
- Tissa Lake Bird Safari
- Visit Tissamaharama Ancient City and Temple
Landmarks Yala National Park Tissa Lake Tissamaharama Ancient City and Temple 
- Days 10 - 11
Mirissa
After breakfast, head to Mirissa, known for whale-watching and beaches. You'll spend the next two days relaxing on the coast, which has a laid-back feel. Fresh seafood and ocean views are available at beachfront restaurants and cafes throughout the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Randiya Sea View Hotel, Mirissa.), Hotel (Triple O Six, Mirissa.), Hotel (Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Beachfront dining at restaurants and cafes
Landmarks Mirissa Beach 
- Days 12 - 13
Mirissa to Bentota via Galle
After breakfast, go to Bentota through Galle. On the way, stop to see the stilt fishermen of Weligama using traditional methods. The Old Portuguese Fort in Galle has been rebuilt by the Dutch and is well-maintained. In Bentota, you'll do a Madu River safari through mangroves spotting wildlife. You have two days to relax on the beaches here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Observe stilt fishermen of Weligama
- Visit Old Portuguese Fort in Galle
- Madu River safari
Landmarks Weligama Galle Fort Madu River 
- Day 14
Bentota to Colombo Airport
After breakfast, leave Bentota for the airport. Along the way, you'll get a city tour of Colombo before heading to the airport. Drop-off happens between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka ( airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colombo city tour
Landmarks Colombo 
