Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Negombo
Included Activities
- Fast-track airport assistance through immigration, customs, and baggage collection
Optional Activities
- Soothing spa treatment at the hotel
- Day 2
Anuradhapura
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at Sigiriya Rest House with views of the iconic rock fortress)
Included Activities
- Travel through coconut and pineapple plantations
- Light lunch at Sigiriya Rest House with views of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Guided exploration of Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Refreshing king coconut (thambili) drink in a local village
- Guided nature walk with the resort's naturalist
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Polonnaruwa - Day 3
Anuradhapura
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the shaded gardens of the historic Tissawewa Rest House)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Lunch at Tissawewa Rest House in shaded gardens
Landmarks Anuradhapura - Day 4
Hiruwadunna - Sigiriya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious Sri Lankan feast prepared the traditional way and served on a lotus leaf)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dambulla Cave Temples UNESCO site
- Village safari through Hiruwadunna including scenic boat ride
- Tractor journey through paddy fields
- Visit to traditional farming hamlet
- Traditional Sri Lankan feast prepared the traditional way and served on lotus leaf
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temples Hiruwadunna - Day 5
Minneriya National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tranquil lunch at Jetwing Vil Uyana, a luxurious eco-retreat set amidst paddy fields with views of Sigiriya)
Included Activities
- Guided climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Lunch at Jetwing Vil Uyana eco-retreat
- Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Minneriya National Park - Day 6
Kandy
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Exclusive lunch at the private estate of Ena de Silva, a pioneer of Sri Lankan batik and textile design, with authentic cuisine and learning about her legacy in arts and crafts)
Included Activities
- Stop at a working spice garden to discover traditional uses of Sri Lankan spices
- Exclusive lunch at the private estate of Ena de Silva
Optional Activities
- Visit a local artist's studio for tea
Landmarks Matale - Day 7
Kandy
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch within the Royal Botanical Gardens), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea at the historic Queen's Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya led by university professor
- Light lunch within the Royal Botanical Gardens
- Visit to British Garrison Cemetery
- Afternoon tea at Queen's Hotel
- Visit to Temple of the Tooth with evening pooja ceremony including traditional drumming and offerings
Landmarks Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya British Garrison Cemetery Temple of the Tooth - Day 8
Colombo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Colombo with expert local hosts
- Exploration of historic Dutch Hospital, Fort and Pettah districts
- Local street food and tea breaks during walking tour
Landmarks Dutch Hospital Fort District Pettah District - Day 9
Departure from Colombo
- Meals
- Breakfast
