Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Negombo
Negombo- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring Sri Lankan seafood specialties including pol sambol (spicy coconut dish) and roast paan (crispy roasted bread))
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant with Sri Lankan seafood specialties
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in Negombo (if arriving early)
Landmarks Bandaranaike International Airport 
- Day 2
Negombo to Dambulla
Negombo to Dambulla- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Sri Lankan home-cooked dinner including hoppers, string hoppers, pol roti, fried lake fish and other local favorites with hands-on cooking class)
Included Activities
- Negombo fish market visit
- Dambulla Cave Temple visit and exploration
- Home-cooked dinner with hands-on cooking class at local home
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market Dambulla Cave Temple - Day 3
Anuradhapura
AnuradhapuraIncluded Activities
- Ruwanweliseya Stupa visit
- Jetawanaramaya Stupa visit
- Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Temple visit
- Isurumuniya Temple visit
Landmarks Ruwanweliseya Stupa Jetawanaramaya Stupa Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Temple Isurumuniya Temple 
- Day 4
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Polonnaruwa Quadrangle complex visit
- King Parakramabahu palace ruins visit
- Gal Vihara rock temple visit
- Rankot Vihara stupa visit
- Lankatilaka temple visit
- Statue of Parakramabahu I viewing
- Zero Plastic Impact Centre visit
Optional Activities
- Evening drink by the lake in Dambulla
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Quadrangle Gal Vihara Rankot Vihara Lankatilaka Statue of Parakramabahu I Zero Plastic Impact Centre 
- Day 5
Sigiriya to Kandy
Sigiriya to KandyIncluded Activities
- Sigiriya (Lion Rock Fortress) visit with sunrise
- Matale spice garden visit
Optional Activities
- Exploring Kandy's central lake area
- Dining at recommended local restaurants
Landmarks Sigiriya (Lion Rock Fortress) Matale Spice Garden 
- Day 6
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Hela Bojun, a social enterprise founded by the Sri Lankan government to train and employ women from rural communities)
Included Activities
- Royal Botanical Gardens guided tour with local botanist
- Gem museum and lapidary workshop visit
- Hela Bojun social enterprise lunch
- Private cultural dance performance at local dancer's home
- Temple of the Tooth Relic visit
Landmarks Royal Botanical Gardens Gem Museum and Lapidary Temple of the Tooth Relic - Day 7
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Brunch (High tea experience at hotel converted from former British governor's home with selection of tea paired with finger food and confectioneries)
Included Activities
- High tea experience at hotel with tea selection and finger food
Optional Activities
- Exploration of charming Nuwara Eliya town
- Hotel gardens exploration
- Dinner at onsite restaurant
Landmarks Nuwara Eliya - Day 8
Ella - Wellawaya
Ella - WellawayaIncluded Activities
- Scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Ella Gap viewpoint visit
- Nine Arch Bridge visit
Optional Activities
- Village walks from accommodation
- Nocturnal wildlife trails
- Paddy field walks
- Swimming pool use
- Spa treatments
Landmarks Ella Gap Nine Arch Bridge - Day 9
Wellawaya
Wellawaya- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch with drinks at secluded waterfall)
Included Activities
- Waterfall visit and picnic lunch Premium Experience
Optional Activities
- Pekoe Trail walk through tea plantations
- Village visit to meet locals
- Spice producer farm visit
- Tree Trail walk to see 100+ tree species
Landmarks Wellawaya Waterfall - Day 10
Yala National Park
Yala National Park- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at resort)
Included Activities
- Yala National Park wildlife safari
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching in Yala National Park
Landmarks Yala National Park Bundala National Park - Day 11
Galle
GalleIncluded Activities
- Galle Fort walking tour
- Beeralu lace weaving activity in local home Premium Experience
Optional Activities
- Kataragama Temple visit
- Purchasing handwoven lace products from local artisans
Landmarks Kataragama Temple Galle Fort - Day 12
Galle
Galle- Meals
- Lunch (Sri Lankan lunch-dinner cooked during cooking class including Ambulthiyal fish curry, lentil dhal, eggplant curry and dessert)
Included Activities
- Farmer's market visit and learning about local ingredients
- Home cooking class and lunch-dinner with Sri Lankan specialties including Ambulthiyal fish curry, lentil dhal, eggplant curry and dessert
Optional Activities
- Unawatuna beach visit for sunset
- Live music venues
Landmarks Unawatuna Beach - Day 13
Colombo
Colombo- Meals
- Lunch (Northern Sri Lankan lunch at courtyard restaurant in former Jaffna family home)
Included Activities
- Northern Sri Lankan lunch at former Jaffna family home courtyard restaurant
- Colombo city guided bus tour
- Pettah fruit and vegetable market visit
- Red Mosque viewing
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner with leader and fellow travelers
Landmarks Pettah Market Red Mosque - Day 14
Colombo
Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extending stay in Colombo (requires advance booking)
