Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
Colombo to Negombo- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant with Sri Lankan seafood specialties including pol sambol (spicy coconut dish) and roast paan (crispy roasted bread))
Included Activities
- Complimentary arrival transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to Negombo hotel
- Welcome meeting with group leader and fellow travellers
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant with Sri Lankan seafood
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in Negombo (if arriving early)
Landmarks Bandaranaike International Airport 
- Day 2
Negombo to Dambulla
Negombo to Dambulla- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sri Lankan style barbecue with grilled fish, meat and vegetables, and chilli and coconut sambol preparation demonstration)
Included Activities
- Negombo fish market visit
- Dambulla Cave Temple visit and guided exploration with leader explanation of UNESCO World Heritage site
- Sri Lankan style barbecue dinner with grilled fish, meat and vegetables
- Chilli and coconut sambol preparation demonstration
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temple - Day 3
Dambulla to Anuradhapura
Dambulla to Anuradhapura- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Anuradhapura guided exploration with group leader
- Ruwanweliseya Stupa visit
- Jetawanaramaya Stupa visit
- Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Temple visit
- Isurumuniya Temple visit with intricate carvings exploration
Landmarks Ruwanweliseya Stupa Jetawanaramaya Stupa Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Temple Isurumuniya Temple 
- Day 4
Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
Dambulla to Polonnaruwa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Polonnaruwa Quadrangle complex exploration
- King Parakramabahu palace ruins visit
- Gal Vihara rock temple visit
- Rankot Vihara giant stupa visit
- Lankatilaka Buddha image house visit with detailed carvings
- Parakramabahu I statue visit (10 m tall)
- Zero Plastic Impact Centre visit with Intrepid Foundation partner organization
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Quadrangle Gal Vihara Rankot Vihara Lankatilaka 
- Day 5
Dambulla to Kandy
Dambulla to Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Social enterprise lunch at Hela Bojun, founded by Sri Lankan government to train and employ women from rural communities)
Included Activities
- Sigiriya (Lion Rock Fortress) sunrise visit with guided exploration
- Matale spice garden visit and spice heritage learning experience
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Kandy's central lake
- Restaurant recommendations from group leader
Landmarks Sigiriya (Lion Rock Fortress) Matale Spice Garden 
- Day 6
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Hela Bojun social enterprise), Dinner
Included Activities
- Royal Botanical Gardens guided tour with local botanist
- Gem museum and lapidary workshop visit
- Private cultural dance performance at local dancer's home
- Temple of the Tooth Relic visit with opportunity to witness pooja ceremony
Landmarks Royal Botanical Gardens Temple of the Tooth Relic - Day 7
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nuwara Eliya town exploration at own pace
- High tea experience at hotel with tea selection, finger food and confectioneries
Optional Activities
- Explore hotel's palatial gardens
- Dinner at onsite hotel restaurant
- Day 8
Nuwara Eliya to Ella to Wellawaya
Nuwara Eliya to Ella to Wellawaya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Ella Gap viewpoint visit
- Nine Arch Bridge visit
Optional Activities
- Village walks
- Nocturnal wildlife trails
- Paddy field walks
Landmarks Ella Gap Nine Arch Bridge - Day 9
Wellawaya
Wellawaya- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch paired with drinks at waterfall)
Included Activities
- Waterfall visit & picnic lunch
- Premium Experience at secluded waterfall
Optional Activities
- Walk the Pekoe Trail through tea plantations
- Visit nearby village and share home-cooked meal with locals
- Visit local spice producer to learn spice farming
- Walk the Tree Trail to see 100+ tree species
- Day 10
Wellawaya to Yala National Park
Wellawaya to Yala National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at resort)
Included Activities
- Yala National Park wildlife safari (or Bundala National Park if Yala closed)
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching within safari activities
Landmarks Yala National Park Bundala National Park - Day 11
Galle
GalleIncluded Activities
- Galle Fort Walking tour
- Beeralu lace weaving activity in local home
Optional Activities
- Visit Kataragama Temple to see shrine dedicated to Kataragama Deviyo
- Purchase Beeralu lace weaving products from village
Landmarks Kataragama Temple Galle Fort - Day 12
Galle
Galle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sri Lankan cooking class dinner with Ambulthiyal fish curry, lentil dhal, eggplant curry and dessert)
Included Activities
- Local market visit with guide
- Sri Lankan cooking class at local host's home
- Cooking class dinner with prepared dishes
Optional Activities
- Cinnamon plantation visit
- Hiyare Rainforest Reservoir birdwatching
Landmarks Hiyare Rainforest Reservoir - Day 13
Galle to Colombo
Galle to Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Northern Sri Lankan lunch at courtyard restaurant in former Jaffna family home)
Included Activities
- Lunch at courtyard restaurant in former Jaffna family home with northern Sri Lankan cuisine
- Colombo guided city tour by bus
- Pettah fruit and vegetable market visit
- Red Mosque visit with soaring minarets
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner with leader and fellow travelers
Landmarks Pettah Market Red Mosque - Day 14
Colombo
Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
