Itinerary
- Day 1
Galle to Yala
Start early and drive 3 to 4 hours from Galle along the southern coast heading toward the Deep South. Once you check into your hotel, you'll have a traditional lunch before heading out on a 4-wheel drive safari at Yala National Park. There you can look for elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and other wildlife moving through the park.
- Start point
- Gālla, Sri Lanka (No. 36 Sudarmarama Road, Katugoda, Galle 80000, 07:00 - 08:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch at nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Half-day safari at Yala National Park
- Traditional lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Stop at Hela Bojun traditional food court for local snacks
Landmarks Yala National Park 
- Day 2
Yala to Ella
After breakfast, drive 2 to 3 hours toward Ella with a stop at Rawana Waterfall on the way. You'll visit the Nine Arches Bridge and catch the afternoon train passing by, then hike up to Little Adams Peak to watch the sunset. Your driver will drop you off and pick you up for dinner, which you can choose on your own in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rawana Waterfall
- Visit to Nine Arches Bridge
- Hike to Little Adams Peak
- Breakfast at hotel
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Ella Rock hike (3-4 hours; hotel can arrange local guide for approximately LKR 3,000 including tips; must depart by 2:30 pm latest)
- Historical Tea Factory guided tour (budget approximately LKR 2,000 for entrance fees, local guide tip, and roundtrip tuk-tuk fare)
Landmarks Rawana Waterfall Nine Arches Bridge Little Adams Peak 
- Day 3
Ella to Kitulgala via Hatton
Wake up early to catch the sunrise through Ella Gap, then eat breakfast before heading to Ella Railway Station. The train ride takes 4 to 5 hours through tea-covered hills toward Hatton. After lunch, drive 1.5 hours to Kitulgala village and settle into a river eco-lodge on the Kelani River where you can spend the evening relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel overlooking Ella Gap with mountain views), Lunch (Lunch at traditional restaurant after train arrival at Hatton)
Included Activities
- Train ride from Ella to Hatton
- Breakfast at hotel
- Lunch after train arrival
Landmarks Ella Railway Station Hatton Railway Station Kelani River - Day 4
Kitulgala to Kandy
Have breakfast at the eco-lodge, check out, and drive toward Kandy, the cultural and historical hill capital. Lunch comes at a traditional restaurant before you visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site within the royal palace complex. You'll have the evening free for dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch at traditional restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Lunch at traditional restaurant
- Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic with local guide
Optional Activities
- White-water rafting on Kelani River (60-90 minutes; LKR 4,500 per person plus tips; minimum 2 participants; subject to weather and water conditions; depart lodge at 8 am, return by 9:30-10 am)
- Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya (entry fee LKR 1,500-2,000 per person, not covered)
- Visit to arts and craft centres (wood carving, gem craft centres, batik manufacturing sites, silk and hand craft shops)
Landmarks Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya 
- Day 5
Kandy to Dambulla
Start with early breakfast, then drive 30 minutes to Balana Village for a 3-hour guided nature walk through Sri Lankan countryside and village life. You'll return for lunch at a traditional restaurant with local cuisine. In the afternoon, you can choose between visiting a local spice garden or exploring the Golden Cave Temple in Dambulla, then relax in the evening with dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at traditional restaurant sampling local cuisine of the region)
Included Activities
- Early breakfast at hotel
- Balana Village guided walk (approximately 3 hours)
- Lunch at traditional restaurant
Optional Activities
- Local spice garden guided tour with Ayurveda focus (approximately 1-1.5 hours)
- Golden Cave Temple in Dambulla UNESCO World Heritage site (entrance fee LKR 1,500 per person; no local guide needed; explore caves with Buddhist paintings and Buddha images in various postures and styles)
Landmarks Balana Village Golden Cave Temple - Day 6
Dambulla to Negombo
After early breakfast, head to Sigiriya Lion Rock in the center of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle. You'll explore the ancient rock fortress complex, walk through gardens, and climb to the summit for views across the landscape. Stop at Dambulla Vegetable Market to see tropical fruits, have lunch at a traditional restaurant, and then drive 3 to 4 hours to Negombo beachtown with a rest stop in Kurunegala. Spend your final night by the beach with sunset views and free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at traditional local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Early breakfast at hotel
- Sigiriya Lion Rock visit with local guide (approximately 2-3 hours)
- Visit to Dambulla Vegetable Market
- Lunch at traditional restaurant
Landmarks Sigiriya Lion Rock Dambulla Vegetable Market 
- Day 7
Negombo to Colombo Airport
After breakfast, check out and your driver will take you to Colombo International Airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 08:00 - 14:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Landmarks Colombo International Airport
