Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
Colombo to Negombo- Start point
- Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Relax at the beach and pool
- Evening stroll along the shoreline
- Day 2
Pinnawala - Dambulla - Sigiriya
Pinnawala - Dambulla - Sigiriya- Meals
- Breakfast (Accompanied by hot Sri Lankan tea or coffee), Lunch (Authentic local lunch at farmer's house on lotus leaves during village tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kassapa Lions Rock or similar)
Included Activities
- Cultural Village Tour with bullock cart ride
- Canoe ride on scenic lake
- Traditional lunch on lotus leaves at farmer's house
- Local farming and crafts demonstrations
Optional Activities
- Millennium Elephant Foundation visit with guided walks and feeding experiences
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Millennium Elephant Foundation Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Day 3
Sigiriya - Matale - Kandy
Sigiriya - Matale - Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Topaz Kandy or similar)
Included Activities
- Matale Herbal Garden visit with tastings and demonstrations
- Cultural Dance Show with traditional Kandyan dances, drumming, and fire-walking
Optional Activities
- Royal Cave Temple Dambulla visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Temple of Tooth Relic visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Royal Cave Temple Dambulla Matale Herbal Garden Temple of Tooth Relic - Day 4
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The Lynden Grove or similar)
Included Activities
- Gem Museum visit to discover sapphire, ruby, and jewelry craftsmanship
- Tea Plantation and Factory visit with tastings and production learning
- Nuwara Eliya city center walk
- Fruit and vegetable market exploration
Optional Activities
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden tour (one of Asia's largest with 4,000+ plant species)
Landmarks Gem Museum Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden Tea Plantation and Factory - Day 5
Nuwara Eliya to Yala - Scenic Train Ride to Ella
Nuwara Eliya to Yala - Scenic Train Ride to Ella- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Tamarind Tree Thissamaharamaya or similar)
Included Activities
- Spectacular scenic train ride from Nanu-oya station to Ella village through tea plantations, forests, and misty mountains
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge - colonial-era engineering marvel with surrounding hiking paths
- Visit Ravana Waterfall near Ella for sightseeing and photo opportunities
Optional Activities
- Discover Ella village (if time permits)
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge Ravana Waterfall Ella - Day 6
Yala - Mirissa/Weligama
Yala - Mirissa/Weligama- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Twenty-Two Weligambay or similar)
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation at Mirissa/Weligama
Optional Activities
- 4x4 Jeep Safari in Yala National Park with wildlife viewing
- Hummanaya Blow Hole visit
Landmarks Yala National Park Hummanaya Blow Hole - Day 7
Galle - Bentota
Galle - Bentota- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Palms Beruwala or similar)
Included Activities
- Galle Fortress walk (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Turtle Hatchery Center visit with observation of various turtle development stages
Optional Activities
- Madu River boat ride through mangroves with wildlife viewing and cinnamon industry exploration
Landmarks Galle Fortress Galle Lighthouse Turtle Hatchery Center Madu River - Day 8
Bentota to Colombo - Colombo City Tour & Departure
Bentota to Colombo - Colombo City Tour & Departure- End point
- Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colombo City Tour including visits to Red Mosque, Gangarama Temple, and Independence Square
Landmarks Red Mosque Gangarama Temple Independence Square
