Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
Your driver meets you at Colombo airport for the drive to Negombo. After checking into your hotel and getting settled from your long flight, the afternoon is yours to wander around Negombo and see what's nearby at a relaxed pace.
- Start point
- Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Katunayake, Sri Lanka, Arrival Hall)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Negombo and its surroundings
- Day 2
Elephant Orphanage - Habarana
Start with a hearty breakfast to fuel up for the day. At Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage you'll watch herds of 50 to 100 elephants being fed and bathed, and you can participate in bathing them. Back at your hotel to refresh, then drive to Habarana and trek through Hiriwadunna village. Climbing Pindurangala Rock gives you great views of Sigiriya Lion Rock.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Extensive breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - watch elephants being fed and bathed, participate in bathing elephants
- Trek through Hiriwadunna village
- Climb Pindurangala Rock with views of Sigiriya Lion Rock
Landmarks Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Pindurangala Rock Sigiriya Lion Rock - Day 3
Dambulla - Kandy
Check out the famous Dambulla Cave Temples, the country's largest temple complex with roughly 80 cave temples including five major ones. From there, drive to Kandy and check in at your hotel, then walk around the city and see the sights. Later in the afternoon you can use the hotel facilities and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temples
Optional Activities
- Discover Kandy city and its sightseeing
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temples - Day 4
Kandy to Haputale
Board a train from Kandy to Haputale, traveling through tea plantations and hilly landscapes with nice views of Sri Lanka. Your driver picks you up at the train station and takes you to your hotel in Haputale or Bandarawela. In the afternoon, head to the well-known Lipton Tea Factory.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride from Kandy to Haputale
- Visit Lipton Tea Factory
Landmarks Lipton Tea Factory - Day 5
Horton Plains
Trek to Horton Plains, Sri Lanka's highest plateau at over 2,200 meters, where you'll see diverse scenery including mountains and grasslands. The hike takes about 6 hours through areas where rare mountain birds live, ending at the World's End viewpoint and Baker Waterfall. After lunch you'll hike back to the bungalows in the tea plantation. That night you get to see countless stars and shooting stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed picnic lunch during trek), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Horton Plains National Park with packed picnic
- Hike to World's End viewpoint
- Hike to Baker Waterfall
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park World's End Baker Waterfall 
- Day 6
Bambarakanda Waterfall - Haputale
Early morning trek to Bambarakanda Waterfall, Sri Lanka's highest waterfall. The hike crosses mountain passes with wide views, passes other waterfalls, and includes a smaller waterfall with a natural pool for swimming. Your driver brings you back to the Haputale hotel where your luggage is stored. You have the option to join a cooking class and stay overnight at Homestay Monisha Villa to learn how local curries and specialties are made.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Bambarakanda Waterfall
- Swim in natural pool at smaller waterfall
Optional Activities
- Cooking class and overnight stay at Homestay Monisha Villa
Landmarks Bambarakanda Waterfall - Day 7
Tea Gardens - Tuk Tuk Tour
Spend the day exploring tea gardens by tuk tuk through dramatic canyons and scenic areas. You'll stop at natural springs for bathing and have a picnic. Continue checking out waterfalls in the region before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Explore tea gardens by tuk tuk
- Stop at natural springs for bathing
- Explore waterfalls in the area
- Day 8
Ella Train Journey - Forest Hike
Take an early morning train from Haputale to Ella, then start hiking through diverse forests on a secret route most tourists don't know about. The trail crosses tea plantations and hilly landscapes with great views of Sri Lanka. Your driver transfers your luggage to the hotel ahead of you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride from Haputale to Ella
- Hike through diverse and species-rich forests
- Trek through tea plantations
- Day 9
Bird Watching - Hike
Start early after breakfast because an early start is needed to catch morning birds, which is really the best for bird lovers. Hike through Sri Lanka's forests and past rural fields to find Ella Rock and Little Adams Peak. This straightforward but interesting hike shows you everyday local life with small gardens and fields in remote tropical settings. After lunch, transfer to Udawalawe to get ready for tomorrow's jeep safari.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Bird watching hike through forests
- Hike to Ella Rock
- Hike to Little Adams Peak
- Explore rural local life with small gardens and fields
Landmarks Ella Rock Little Adams Peak 
- Day 10
Jeep Safari
Spend the day at Udawalawe National Park where you'll spot large herds of elephants on flat terrain in their natural setting. You'll ride in a jeep with a local park ranger who points out animals and explains their behaviors and daily lives. Look for sambar, chital, wild boars, crocodiles, and many bird species. Your lodge is about 30 minutes from the park entrance in a rural village with flying peacocks and hornbills around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park with park ranger guide
- Wildlife viewing - elephants, sambar, chital, wild boars, crocodiles, and birds
Landmarks Udawalawe National Park - Day 11
Udawalawe to South Coast Beach
Travel to the South coast for a beach stay. You have several days ahead to unwind and enjoy all the hotel facilities at your own pace. Use the swimming pool and other amenities whenever you like. Small outings to nearby areas can be arranged on the spot, including diving, surfing, whale watching, and swimming with turtles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Diving
- Surfing
- Whale watching
- Swimming with turtles
- Day 12
Mirissa Beach
A day to relax at Mirissa Beach. Enjoy the beach and hotel amenities at whatever pace feels right to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at Mirissa Beach
- Enjoy hotel facilities and swimming pool
- Day 13
Mirissa Beach
Another day to unwind at Mirissa Beach. Keep enjoying the relaxation and facilities available to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at Mirissa Beach
- Enjoy hotel facilities and swimming pool
- Day 14
Mirissa to Colombo Airport
Drive from Mirissa to Colombo Airport, a trip of about 4 hours. Check in for your return flight, heading home with great memories of your time in Sri Lanka.
- End point
- Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Katunayake, Sri Lanka, Departure Hall)
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