Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Nuwara Eliya
You'll get picked up at Colombo Airport and head toward Nuwara Eliya, a hill station that feels like you've stepped into colonial England. The drive takes about 7 hours, and you'll pass Ramboda Falls along the way with some nice views of the surrounding hills. Once you reach your hotel, there's time to settle in and chat with your guide about what's coming next.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport colombo)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Ramboda Falls - Day 2
Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, you're heading to Horton Plains for a trek where you'll see World's End, a big escarpment with views that stretch out forever. On the walk you'll also pass Baker's Falls and stop at Thotupola Kanda. Later in the day, the itinerary includes Hakgala Botanical Gardens, the colorful Seetha Amman Temple, and Gregory Lake. There's a city tour mixed in before you get back to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Enjoyed en-route)
Included Activities
- Trekking to Horton Plains and World's End
- Baker's Falls visit
- Thotupola Kanda
- Ambewela & Strawberry Farm visit
- Hakgala Botanical Garden visit
- Seetha Amman Temple visit
- Gregory Lake visit
- City tour of Nuwara Eliya
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park World's End Baker's Falls Thotupola Kanda Hakgala Botanical Gardens Seetha Amman Temple Gregory Lake - Day 3
Nuwara Eliya
You'll spend more time exploring the Nuwara Eliya area and Horton Plains today. There are several waterfalls on the schedule - Devon Falls and St. Claire's Falls - and you'll also visit a tea plantation and tea factory to see how production works. During the day you'll check out the Old Post Office (historic building), walk through Victoria Botanical Garden, and browse the local vegetable market. Lover's Leap waterfall is another stop before heading back to your hotel to unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast)
Included Activities
- Devon Falls visit
- St. Claire's Falls visit
- Tea plantation tour
- Tea factory experience
- Old Post Office visit
- Victoria Botanical Garden tour
- Vegetable market visit
- Lover's Leap waterfall visit
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Devon Falls St. Claire's Falls Lover's Leap waterfall Victoria Botanical Garden - Day 4
Nuwara Eliya to Ella via Nine Arch Bridge
The drive to Ella takes you through some nice terrain, and you'll stop at the Nine Arch Bridge, which is an impressive example of old railway engineering from colonial times. After that, there's a hike up to Little Adams Peak where you get panoramic views of the area. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, and then you'll try the Flying Ravana Zip Line for an afternoon thrill. Before checking into your hotel, there's a short tour of Ella town itself.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Ella at recommended restaurant)
Included Activities
- Nine Arch Bridge visit
- Little Adams Peak hiking experience
- Flying Ravana Zip Line adventure
- Ella city tour
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge Little Adams Peak 
- Day 5
Ella to Haputale
You're heading to Haputale, which sits up at 1431m on a mountain ridge. The Adisham Bungalow, a 19th-century colonial building inspired by Leeds Castle, is your first stop. Right next to it is the Thangamale Bird Sanctuary if you're interested in birdwatching. After that, you'll go to Lipton's Seat for views that stretch across multiple provinces. The evening is free to settle into your hotel and relax.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Haputale
- Adisham Bungalow visit
- Lipton's Seat visit
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Adisham Bungalow Thangamale Bird Sanctuary Lipton's Seat - Day 6
Haputale to Katharagama
After breakfast, you're traveling to Katharagama with a stop at Dunhida Waterfall along the way. The Katharagama temple complex is your main destination - it's a significant spiritual site with the Buddhist Kiri Vehera temple and the Katharagama Dewalaya shrine dedicated to Skanda Kumara. People from different faiths come here, so it has both Buddhist and Hindu importance. You'll head back to your hotel in the late afternoon to have some downtime.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Katharagama
- Dunhida Waterfall visit
- Buddhist temple and Kiri Vehera visit
- Katharagama Dewalaya visit
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Katharagama Dewalaya Kiri Vehera Menik Ganga - Day 7
Katharagama to Yala National Park
Today you're going on a full-day game drive through Yala National Park, one of the world's most biodiverse areas. You'll travel through forests, grasslands, and lagoons that border the Indian Ocean. The park is known for having the highest density of leopards anywhere, but you'll also see elephants, crocodiles, and lots of bird species if you're lucky. A traditional Sri Lankan lunch is included, and you'll be back at your accommodation by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Yala National Park
- Full-day game drive in Yala National Park
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Landmarks Yala National Park 
- Day 8
Yala to Arugam Bay
You're heading to Arugam Bay, and the route takes you through Bundala National Park. Along the way, you'll stop at the ancient Kudumbigala Temple and then explore the Okanda Murugan Temple and Beach. There's a tour through Panama Lagoon where mangrove forests surround everything - lots of wildlife there. Later, you'll relax on Arugam Bay's moon-shaped beach before settling into your hotel in this laid-back beach town.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Bundala National Park and Arugam Bay
- Kudumbigala Ancient Temple visit
- Okanda Murugan Temple and Beach visit
- Panama Lagoon tour
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Kudumbigala Ancient Temple Okanda Murugan Temple Panama Lagoon Arugam Bay - Day 9
Arugam Bay
Early morning brings a game drive safari at Kumana National Park. Afterward, you'll spend time by the riverside and see what village life looks like in the area. Then it's back to Arugam Bay where you can enjoy the beach and the relaxed vibe the place is known for. It's a good day to take in the natural surroundings and get a feel for local culture before thinking about what's next.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic breakfast provided)
Included Activities
- Kumana National Park safari game drive with picnic breakfast
- Riverside and lake relaxation
- Village sightseeing tour
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Kumana National Park - Day 10
Arugam Bay
You'll experience village life with a safari component, then take a boat tour through Panama Lagoon. The mangrove forests are thick and full of life - you might spot crocodiles and see marine wildlife. There's also a stop at Panama Beach for swimming if you feel like it. Lunch is a traditional Sri Lankan meal at a local farmer's house, which gives you a real sense of how rural communities live here.
- Meals
- Lunch (Village lunch at Panama Village farmers' house)
Included Activities
- Village life safari
- Panama Lagoon tour by boat
- Panama Beach visit
- Panama Crocodile watching tour
- Village lunch at farmers' house
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Panama Lagoon Panama Beach - Day 11
Arugam Bay to Unawatuna
After about 5 hours of travel, you'll arrive at Unawatuna, one of Sri Lanka's most popular beaches. The sand is golden and banana-shaped, the water is turquoise, and palm trees line everything. You'll visit Weligama, a fishing village where you can watch people do stilt fishing, an ancient technique that's still practiced. There's time to explore the town in the evening before getting settled at your beachside hotel.
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation at Unawatuna
- Weligama stilt fishermen viewing and experience
- Evening city exploration
Landmarks Unawatuna Beach Weligama - Day 12
Unawatuna
An early transfer takes you to Mirissa for whale and dolphin watching. You'll head out on a boat looking for sperm whales, blue whales, and spinner dolphins - sightings happen frequently year-round, which is why Mirissa is known as one of the best whale watching places globally. You might stop at the Matara Portuguese Fort on the way back, and then you'll return to your hotel to rest.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Mirissa
- Whale and dolphin watching tour
- Matara Portuguese Fort visit
Landmarks Mirissa Matara Portuguese Fort 
- Day 13
Unawatuna to Ahangama
You're traveling to Balapitiya with stops along the way. The Dutch Fort shows up as your first major stop - it was originally built by the Portuguese and later reinforced by the Dutch (you can still see a VOC carving from 1669). A river safari through Madu Ganga's mangrove forests is next, followed by a visit to a moonstone mine at Meetiyagoda. The Ambalangoda mask factory and Galle Fort are also on the itinerary, plus a chance to see traditional stilt fishing. Dinner and relaxation at your hotel wrap up the day.
Included Activities
- Dutch Fort visit
- Madu Ganga river safari
- Hindu temple visit at Madu Ganga
- Moonstone mine visit at Meetiyagoda
- Ambalangoda mask factory visit
- Galle Fort visit
- Stilt fishing observation
- Evening planning of tour activities with guide
Landmarks Dutch Fort Madu Ganga Meetiyagoda Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum Galle Fort - Day 14
Ahangama to Kitulgala
You'll travel to Kitulgala, which is known as Sri Lanka's adventure capital and sits on the Kelani River. After you arrive there's a welcome drink, then lunch at the adventure camp. The afternoon fills with thrilling activities - natural rock pool sliding, confidence jumps - and you'll get prepared for white-water rafting that comes later. Tea and snacks happen before dinner and an overnight stay at the Kitulgala Adventures camp.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Kitulgala Adventures camp), Dinner (Dinner at Kitulgala Adventures camp)
Included Activities
- Arrival at Kitulgala Adventures Camp with welcome drink
- Lunch at camp
- Natural rock pool sliding
- Confidence jumps
- Tea and snacks
- Dinner at camp
Optional Activities
- White-water rafting on Kelani River
Landmarks Kitulgala Kelani River 
- Day 15
Kitulgala
Morning tea and breakfast get you started at the camp, then you'll join a bird watching trail through the rainforest. Lunch is a picnic before you cross the river by catamaran and trek through the rainforest to see waterfalls (about 2 km of walking). There's also a cycling trip to a Belizean prehistoric cave on the schedule. Afternoon tea and snacks follow, and you'll spend another night at the camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Morning tea and breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Morning tea and breakfast
- Bird watching trail in rainforest
- Picnic lunch
- River crossing by catamaran
- Rainforest waterfall trek (approximately 2 km)
- Cycling trip to Belizean prehistoric cave
- Afternoon tea and snacks
Landmarks Belizean Prehistoric Cave - Day 16
Kitulgala to Colombo Airport
After breakfast, you'll take the highway express toward Colombo Airport. This is your final day, marking the end of your 16-day tour through Sri Lanka. The drive will get you directly to the airport for your departure, wrapping up your time on the island.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Colombo Airport via highway express
