Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo
Colombo- Meals
- Dinner (Rooftop dinner with menu thoughtfully crafted from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, offering a taste of the island's rich culinary traditions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo)
Included Activities
- Rooftop dinner with locally sourced, seasonal cuisine at hotel
- Day 2
Colombo
Colombo- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo)
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk ride through Colombo's historic streets
- Visit to Pettah Market
- Visit to Red Mosque
- Visit to Wolvendaal Church
- Visit to Gangaramaya Temple
- Visit to Hotel Nippon and sample mutton roll
Landmarks Pettah Market Red Mosque Wolvendaal Church Gangaramaya Temple - Day 3
Colombo to Dambulla
Colombo to Dambulla- Meals
- Lunch (Farm-to-Table Lunch featuring authentic Sri Lankan dishes, prepared with ingredients sourced straight from the fields, served in the open air)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jetwing Lake, Dambulla)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through village farmlands in Hiriwadunna
- Farm-to-Table Lunch with seasonal ingredients prepared from fields
- Exploration of The Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs archaeological site
Landmarks The Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs 
- Day 4
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jetwing Lake, Dambulla)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Anuradhapura UNESCO-listed city sites including Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba
- Visit to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi sacred fig tree
- Visit to Thuparamaya and remains of Abhayagiri Monastery
- Visit to Isurumuniya Temple with rock carvings
- Blessing ceremony with practicing monk at Isurumuniya Temple
- Visit to village artisans for traditional clay pot making
Optional Activities
- Minneriya National Park game drive to observe Asian elephants gathering at the reservoir
Landmarks Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Thuparamaya Abhayagiri Monastery Isurumuniya Temple Minneriya National Park 
- Day 5
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Sri Lankan barbecue with fragrant spices and fresh local ingredients, featuring grilled specialities expertly prepared over an open flame)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jetwing Lake, Dambulla)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice experience - either: Climb UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress with intricate water gardens, frescoes and royal palace remains, OR explore beautifully cultivated botanical garden inspired by historic royal gardens
- Guided exploration of Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Expert
- Sri Lankan barbecue dinner with fragrant spices and flame-grilled specialities
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Polonnaruwa 
- Day 6
Dambulla to Kandy
Dambulla to Kandy- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Citadel Kandy)
Included Activities
- Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka's largest and best-preserved cave monastery with 150+ Buddha statues and intricate murals
- Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
- Kandyan dance performance featuring drummers and fire dancers
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temple Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Day 7
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal prepared hands-on with local host in village of Menikkumbura using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and time-honoured cooking techniques)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Citadel Kandy)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through rice fields and spice gardens in Yatiwawala village
- Visit to local market with seasonal produce
- Meeting with local Ayurvedic expert to learn about herbal remedies
- Hands-on preparation of traditional meal using locally sourced ingredients and time-honoured cooking techniques
- Exploration of Royal Botanical Gardens with over 10,000 trees including palms and orchids
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Kandy with Local Expert exploring heritage buildings and local eateries
- Mahaweli River Cruise on Sri Lanka's longest river past lush riverbanks and fishing communities
Landmarks Royal Botanical Gardens Mahaweli River - Day 8
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional high tea in the elegant surroundings of the Grand Hotel featuring delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, handcrafted pastries and fine Ceylon teas, overlooking beautifully manicured gardens)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand, Nuwara Eliya)
Included Activities
- Train journey through Sri Lanka's central highlands from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with panoramic views
- Visit to tea estate and factory with walk through emerald-green tea plantations to learn Ceylon tea production
- Guided exploration of Nuwara Eliya with Travel Director including Gregory Lake and colonial-era Post Office
- Traditional high tea at the Grand Hotel with delicate sandwiches, scones and fine Ceylon tea
Landmarks Gregory Lake Nuwara Eliya Post Office 
- Day 9
Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park
Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jetwing Yala)
Included Activities
- Stop at scenic viewpoint where central mountains drop to southern plains
- Visit to Kataragama, revered pilgrimage site with temple exploration
Landmarks Kataragama Temple - Day 10
Yala National Park
Yala National Park- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jetwing Yala)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive through Yala National Park with expert ranger
- Evening game drive through Yala National Park with expert ranger
Optional Activities
- Guided nature walk through hotel surroundings to observe vibrant birdlife including kingfishers, bee-eaters and herons
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 11
Yala to Galle
Yala to Galle- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle)
Included Activities
- Meeting with Weligama's stilt fishermen demonstrating traditional fishing technique
- Exploration of UNESCO-listed Galle Fort with Travel Director
- Visit to old District Judge's house in Galle Fort
- Visit to museums in Galle Fort
- Visit to historic temples in Galle Fort
- Visit to centuries-old mosque in Galle Fort
- Visit to Galle Lighthouse with views over Indian Ocean
Landmarks Galle Fort Galle Lighthouse - Day 12
Galle
Galle- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel with Travel Director and travelling companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel with Travel Director and travelling companions
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching cruise to search for blue whales and dolphins off the southern coast
- Visit to cinnamon estate to learn about cultivation of this prized spice
- Boat trip across Koggala Lake past mangrove-lined shores and small islands
Landmarks Koggala Lake - Day 13
Galle to Airport
Galle to AirportIncluded Activities
- Sea turtle conservation centre visit with conservationist guidance during MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Landmarks Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Centre
