Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Negombo
Negombo- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Earls Regent Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Welcome dinner (optional, if available)
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market - Day 2
Negombo - Chilaw - Backwaters Lodge
Negombo - Chilaw - Backwaters Lodge- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Chilaw), Dinner (Traditional curries, rice, fresh bread with locally-sourced ingredients from nearby family-run farms. Mix of meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes available, with sambol and chutney options)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Backwaters Lodge)
Included Activities
- Coastal bike ride from Nainamadama to Chilaw (approximately 30km over 3 hours)
- Accommodation at Backwaters Lodge or Leopard Inn (3 nights)
Landmarks Chilaw - Day 3
Backwaters Lodge
Backwaters Lodge- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Relaxed lunch at the lodge), Dinner (BBQ at Wild Wadi)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Backwaters Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sunrise yoga session (optional)
- Village and paddy fields walk (approximately 5km on flat terrain)
- Sunset kayaking on Wadiya River (approximately 2 hours)
- Day 4
Backwaters Lodge
Backwaters Lodge- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic breakfast in Wilpattu National Park)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Backwaters Lodge)
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park (approximately 4 hours)
- Picnic breakfast in the park
- Sunset river safari in local creek
Landmarks Wilpattu National Park - Day 5
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)
Included Activities
- Bike ride exploring Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site (approximately 10km on flat terrain)
- Visit to Sacred Bodhi Tree
- Visit to Brazen Palace
- Visit to Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba
Landmarks Anuradhapura Sacred Bodhi Tree Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba - Day 6
Anuradhapura - Habarana - Giritale
Anuradhapura - Habarana - Giritale- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch featuring freshly picked vegetable curries, pol sambal (spicy coconut salad), rice, and pickles prepared by local hosts)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lavendish Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Climb to Mihintale Mount summit (310 metres/1020 feet, approximately 2 hours, graded easy to moderate)
- Organic garden exploration and vegetable picking
- Traditional Sri Lankan cooking class and lunch preparation
- Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
Landmarks Mihintale Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park - Day 7
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Polonnaruwa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lavendish Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock (1200 steps, approximately 200 metres ascent, 2-3 hours, graded moderate)
- View Sigiriya Damsels frescos
- View carved lion paws on Sigiriya Rock
- Bike ride exploring Polonnaruwa (approximately 3-4km on flat terrain)
- Visit Quadrangle shrine
- View Galvihara Buddha stone carvings including 14-metre Reclining Buddha
Landmarks Sigiriya Polonnaruwa Galvihara - Day 8
Giritale - Knuckles Range - Kandy
Giritale - Knuckles Range - Kandy- Meals
- Lunch (Local lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casamara Kandy)
Included Activities
- Hike in Knuckles Mountain Range to Manigala viewpoint (approximately 5 miles/8km, 775 metres/2540 feet ascent and descent, approximately 4 hours return, graded moderate)
- Visit Temple of the Tooth (evening)
Landmarks Knuckles Mountain Range Manigala Temple of the Tooth - Day 9
Blue Field Tea Plantation & Train to Kandy
Blue Field Tea Plantation & Train to Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the tea plantation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casamara Kandy)
Included Activities
- Visit Blue Field tea plantation with guided estate walk
- Tea leaf picking experience
- Visit tea pickers' village
- Visit tea factory
- Train journey from Gampola to Kandy (2nd or 3rd class, local carriages)
Optional Activities
- Visit Botanical Gardens in late afternoon
Landmarks Blue Field Tea Plantation Gampola Kandy Botanical Gardens - Day 10
Kandy - Kelani River - Sinharaja Rainforest
Kandy - Kelani River - Sinharaja Rainforest- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Kitulgala Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Blue Magpie Lodge)
Included Activities
- Whitewater rafting on Kelani River (Grade 2-3 rapids, approximately 8 rapids, approximately 1 hour from Kitulgala)
Landmarks Kelani River Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Day 11
Sinharaja Rainforest - Hikkaduwa
Sinharaja Rainforest - Hikkaduwa- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the lodge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Citrus Hikkaduwa)
Included Activities
- Guided rainforest hike in Sinharaja Reserve (7km, approximately 4.5 miles, 350 metres/1150 feet ascent and descent, 3-4 hours, graded moderate)
Landmarks Sinharaja Forest Reserve Hikkaduwa - Day 12
Hikkaduwa - Galle Fort
Hikkaduwa - Galle Fort- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Citrus Hikkaduwa)
Included Activities
- Stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking in Dodanduwa Lagoon (approximately 2.5 hours, can be shortened)
Optional Activities
- Explore local snack stalls and street food in Hikkaduwa
- Visit to local restaurants
Landmarks Dodanduwa Lagoon Galle Fort - Day 13
Colombo City Walking Tour
Colombo City Walking Tour- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Colombo city
Optional Activities
- Rooftop bar visit with sunset views
Landmarks Colombo - Day 14
Colombo
Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
