Itinerary
- Day 1
Negombo
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Earls Regent Hotel), Hotel (Earls Regent Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Watch sunset and spot locals bringing in the day's catch at the fish market
- Beach exploration
- Dinner with group (optional, organized by tour leader)
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market Negombo Beach - Day 2
Chilaw to Backwaters
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional curries, rice and freshly made bread sourced locally from nearby family run farms, with sambol and chutney available, featuring a mix of meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Backwaters Lodge), Lodge (Backwaters Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cycle along coast road from Nainamadama to Chilaw (approximately 30kms over three hours)
- Lunch stop in Chilaw
Landmarks Kala Oyu River - Day 3
Yoga, Countryside Walk & Kayaking
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Relaxed lunch at the lodge), Dinner (BBQ at Wild Wadi)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Backwaters Lodge), Lodge (Backwaters Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sunrise yoga class (optional within the day)
- Countryside walk through local villages (approximately 3 miles/5km, flat terrain)
- Kayaking on Wadiya River (approximately 2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Skip yoga class and sleep in or watch sunrise from balcony
Landmarks Wadiya River - Day 4
Wilpattu Safari & Sunset River Cruise
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic breakfast in Wilpattu National Park)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Backwaters Lodge), Lodge (Backwaters Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park (approximately 4 hours)
- Sunset river safari in local creek
Landmarks Wilpattu National Park - Day 5
Anuradhapura Ancient Ruins Cycle
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa), Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cycling tour of Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site (approximately 10km, flat terrain)
- Visit Sacred Bodhi Tree
- Visit Brazen Palace
- Visit Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba
Landmarks Sacred Bodhi Tree Brazen Palace Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba Anuradhapura - Day 6
Mihintale Mountain & Garden Lunch to Giritale
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch - vegetable curries, pol sambal (spicy coconut salad), rice, and pickles prepared with freshly harvested ingredients from organic garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Giritale Hotel), Hotel (Giritale Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Climb Mihintale mountain to 310m summit (approximately 2 hours, easy to moderate)
- Organic garden exploration and ingredient picking in Habarana
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch preparation and meal with local hosts
- Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (en route, seasonal)
Landmarks Mihintale Missaka Mountain Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park - Day 7
Sigiriya Lion Rock & Polonnaruwa Cycle
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Polonnaruwa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Giritale Hotel), Hotel (Giritale Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya (Lion Rock) to 5th-century fort (1200 steps, approximately 200m ascent, 2-3 hours, moderate)
- View Sigiriya Damsels frescoes
- View carved lion paws gateway at Sigiriya
- Cycling tour of Polonnaruwa ancient city (approximately 3-4km, flat)
- Visit Quadrangle shrine in Polonnaruwa
- Visit Galvihara stone carvings of Buddha (14m Reclining Buddha)
Landmarks Sigiriya (Lion Rock) Sigiriya Damsels Polonnaruwa Quadrangle Galvihara 
- Day 8
Knuckles Mountain Trek to Kandy
- Meals
- Lunch (Local lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy), Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Manigala viewpoint in Knuckles Mountain Range (5 miles/8km, 775m ascent/descent, approximately 4 hours, moderate)
- Visit Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
Landmarks Knuckles Mountain Range Manigala Matale Valley Temple of the Tooth - Day 9
Blue Field Tea Plantation & Train to Kandy
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the tea plantation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy), Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy (or similar))
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
Whitewater Rafting & Sinharaja Forest Reserve
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Kitugala Lodge), Dinner (Typical Sri Lankan country style food and fresh fruits in season at Blue Magpie Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Blue Magpie Lodge), Guesthouse (Blue Magpie Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Whitewater rafting on Kelani River (grade 2-3 rapids, approximately 8 rapids, approximately 1 hour)
- Accommodation at Blue Magpie Lodge in Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Landmarks Ginigathhena Kelani River Kitulgala Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Day 11
Sinharaja Rainforest Trek to Hikkaduwa
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Blue Magpie Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lanka Super Corals), Hotel (Citrus Hikkaduwa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided rainforest hike through Sinharaja (7km/4.5 miles, 350m elevation change, 3-4 hours, moderate)
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration in Hikkaduwa
Landmarks Sinharaja Forest Reserve Hikkaduwa - Day 12
Lagoon Paddling & Galle Fort Sunset
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lanka Super Corals), Hotel (Citrus Hikkaduwa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking in Dodanduwa Lagoon (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Walking tour of Galle Dutch fort
- Sunset viewing at Galle lighthouse
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in Hikkaduwa afternoon
- Explore town snack stalls
- Try local kottu dish
- Dinner at local restaurant with fresh catch
Landmarks Dodanduwa Lagoon Galle Fort Galle Lighthouse - Day 13
Colombo City Walking Tour
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairway Colombo), Hotel (Fairway Colombo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Colombo city
Optional Activities
- Rooftop bar visit with sunset views
Landmarks Colombo - Day 14
Colombo Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
