Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Negombo
Negombo- Start point
- Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Negombo shoreline at sunset
- Relax at hotel beach and pool
Landmarks Negombo Beach Colombo International Airport - Day 2
Pinnawala - Dambulla - Sigiriya
Pinnawala - Dambulla - Sigiriya- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot Sri Lankan tea or coffee accompanying breakfast), Lunch (Traditional lunch served on lotus leaves at farmer's house during village tour), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kassapa Lions Rock or similar)
Included Activities
- Cultural Village Tour with guided exploration of local village life
- Bullock cart ride through the countryside
- Canoe ride on scenic lake
Optional Activities
- Millennium Elephant Foundation - guided walks and feeding experiences with elephants
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress - ascend 200-meter rock fortress to explore ancient frescoes and royal palace ruins
Landmarks Millennium Elephant Foundation Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Day 3
Polonnaruwa - Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park
Polonnaruwa - Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kassapa Lions Rock or similar)
Optional Activities
- Early morning hike up Pidurangala Rock
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City - cycling tour exploring Royal Palace, Gal Vihara Buddha statues, and Vatadage
- Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park - 4x4 jeep safari to observe wild elephants
- Ayurvedic Herbal massage at hotel
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Ancient City Royal Palace Gal Vihara Vatadage Pidurangala Rock Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park - Day 4
Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
Dambulla - 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 - traditional Kandyan dances, drumming, and fire-walking
Optional Activities
- Royal Cave Temple Dambulla - explore UNESCO World Heritage Site caves with Buddha statues and religious frescoes
- Temple of Tooth Relic - visit UNESCO World Heritage Site sacred Buddhist temple with Buddha tooth relic
Landmarks Royal Cave Temple Dambulla Matale Herbal Garden Temple of Tooth Relic - Day 5
Kandy - Kitulgala
Kandy - Kitulgala- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Topaz Kandy or similar)
Included Activities
- Gem Museum visit - explore Sri Lanka's gem heritage and jewelry craftsmanship
- White-water Rafting on Kelani River with Class II and III rapids
Optional Activities
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden - guided tour of Asia's largest botanical garden with over 4,000 plant species
Landmarks Gem Museum Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden Kelani River - Day 6
Kitulgala - Nuwara Eliya
Kitulgala - Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The Lynden Grove or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory to witness tea production and sample teas
- Nuwara Eliya City Tour including city center and fruit and vegetable market
Optional Activities
- Stop at scenic viewpoints and cascading waterfalls en route
Landmarks Nuwara Eliya City Center Tea Plantations - Day 7
Nuwara Eliya - Ella
Nuwara Eliya - Ella- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ella Flower Garden Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Stunning Train Ride from Nanu-oya station to Ella village (Class subject to availability)
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge—colonial-era engineering landmark set in lush greenery
Optional Activities
- Watch train pass over Nine Arch Bridge
- Hike around Nine Arch Bridge area
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge Ella Village Nanu-Oya Station - Day 8
Ella - Yala National Park
Ella - Yala National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Tamarind Tree Thissamaharamaya or similar)
Optional Activities
- Ravana Waterfall visit - scenic waterfall photo stop near Ella
- 4x4 Jeep Safari in Yala National Park - evening safari to spot leopards, elephants, and spotted deer
Landmarks Ravana Waterfall Yala National Park - Day 9
Yala - Weligama - Mirissa
Yala - Weligama - Mirissa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Twenty-Two Weligambay or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hummanaya natural Blow Hole—unique geological site with waterspouts during high tide
- Visit Turtle Hatchery Center to observe sea turtles and learn about conservation efforts
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach with cocktail or beer under palm tree shade
Landmarks Hummanaya Blow Hole Turtle Hatchery Center Weligama Beach Mirissa Beach - Day 10
Colombo - Airport/Hotel Drop-off
Colombo - Airport/Hotel Drop-off- End point
- Katunayake, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colombo City Tour - visits to Red Mosque, Gangarama Temple, Independence Square, and other city highlights
Optional Activities
- Galle Fortress visit - walk through 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial architecture and Galle Lighthouse
- Madu River boat ride - serene journey through mangroves with wildlife viewing and cinnamon industry exploration
Landmarks Galle Fortress Galle Lighthouse Madu River Red Mosque Gangarama Temple Independence Square




























































































