Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Sri Lanka, Negombo
Arrival in Sri Lanka, Negombo- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to hotel in Negombo
- Evening briefing with tour guide
- Leisure time at hotel—pool, gardens, or nearby beach
Landmarks Bandaranaike International Airport Negombo Beach - Day 2
Negombo
Negombo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Negombo town
- Visit to St. Mary's Church
- Visit to Katuwapitiya Church
- Visit to local Buddhist temple
- Explore fish market
- Walk along Hamilton Canal
- Negombo Beach relaxation and sea bath
- Evening planning session with tour guide
Optional Activities
- Lagoon Boat Ride
Landmarks St. Mary's Church Katuwapitiya Church Hamilton Canal Negombo Fish Market Negombo Beach - Day 3
Hiriwadunna Village - Habarana
Hiriwadunna Village - Habarana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic village-style meal prepared by a farmer's family using freshly harvested ingredients and traditional clay pot cooking over a wood-fired hearth), Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Sigiriya
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- View of 'Heavenly Maidens' frescoes
- Hiriwadunna Village guided trek
- Bullock cart ride through rustic trails
- Lake crossing in traditional 'oruwa' canoe-style boat
- Visit to local chena farm
- Authentic village lunch prepared by farmer's family
- Afternoon jeep safari at Habarana Eco National Park
Optional Activities
- Elephant Ride in Habarana
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Hiriwadunna Village Habarana Eco National Park - Day 4
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch picnic in peaceful spot near the park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning departure to Minneriya National Park
- Full-day game drive safari
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch picnic near the park
- Evening planning session with tour guide
Landmarks Minneriya National Park Minneriya Reservoir - Day 5
Gal Oya National Park
Gal Oya National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Senanayake Samudraya reservoir
- Explore Gal Oya National Park wilderness
- Boat safari across reservoir viewing elephants
- Visit to Bird Island
- Evening planning session with tour guide
Landmarks Gal Oya National Park Senanayake Samudraya Bird Island - Day 6
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
- Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
- Walk around Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
- Views from Kandy Viewpoint
- Explore Kandy city and bustling markets
- Visit to gem museum and shop
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
- Visit to Kandy Temple Museum
- Evening planning session with tour guide
Landmarks Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake) Kandy Viewpoint - Day 7
Kegalle
Kegalle- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- 'Spend the Day with an Elephant' program—walk with elephant
- Gentle walk with elephant learning about behavior and lifestyle
- Elephant bathing experience in nearby river
- Visit to Elephant Dung Paper Factory
- Stop at spice garden to learn about Ayurveda herbs and spices
- Evening discussion with tour guide to plan next day
Landmarks Millennium Elephant Foundation Elephant Dung Paper Factory - Day 8
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic lunch at Ramboda Falls Hotel with uninterrupted views of cascading waters), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic highland drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Visit to Ramboda Falls
- Lunch at Ramboda Falls Hotel with panoramic views
- Guided visit to tea plantation and factory
- Ceylon tea tasting experience with plantation views
- Evening relaxation and planning session with guide
Optional Activities
- Visit to local strawberry farm—enjoy fresh strawberries or strawberry juice
Landmarks Ramboda Falls Nuwara Eliya - Day 9
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Nuwara Eliya to Ella- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Horton Plains National Park
- Explore World's End at Horton Plains
- Visit to Baker's Falls
- Scenic train ride from Ambewela or Nanuoya to Ella
- Arrival in Ella with Ella Gap panoramic views
- Evening trek to Little Adam's Peak
- Relax at hotel and coordinate with guide for next day
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park World's End Baker's Falls Ella Ella Gap Little Adam's Peak - Day 10
Ella to Tissamaharama via Yala National Park
Ella to Tissamaharama via Yala National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic transfer to Tissamaharama via Buttala with photo stops
- Visit to Kirivehara Temple
- Visit to local Hindu temple
- Arrival at eco-hotel in Tissamaharama for check-in
- Leisure time at hotel
Optional Activities
- Full-day game drive at Yala National Park
- Overnight camping experience in Yala National Park (pre-booking recommended)
Landmarks Kirivehara Temple Yala National Park - Day 11
Yala National Park Safari to Udawalawe
Yala National Park Safari to Udawalawe- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at peaceful picnic area inside the park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning 5:00 AM departure for Yala National Park safari
- Full-day game drive safari at Yala National Park
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at park picnic area
- Late afternoon transfer to Udawalawe
- Hotel check-in and evening leisure
Landmarks Yala National Park Udawalawe National Park - Day 12
Udawalawe
Udawalawe- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ dinner at wilderness campsite)
Included Activities
- Visit to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
- Watch baby elephants being bottle-fed at noon
- Observation of young calves playing and socializing
- Campsite accommodation in nature
- BBQ dinner at wilderness campsite
- Evening discussion with guide to plan next day
Optional Activities
- Half-day safari at Udawalawe National Park
- Full-day safari at Udawalawe National Park
Landmarks Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home Udawalawe National Park - Day 13
Udawalawe to Mirissa
Udawalawe to Mirissa- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Mirissa (approximately 5-hour drive)
- Hotel check-in upon arrival
- Visit to Weligama Bay to observe traditional stilt fishermen
- Explore coastal town of Unawatuna
- Visit to Weligama Devol Devalaya
- Leisure time on beach or sea bath
- Evening briefing with tour guide
Optional Activities
- Whale and dolphin watching boat excursion
Landmarks Mirissa Beach Weligama Bay Unawatuna Weligama Devol Devalaya - Day 14
Ahungalla - Meetiyagoda - Madu Ganga - Ambalangoda
Ahungalla - Meetiyagoda - Madu Ganga - Ambalangoda- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning whale and dolphin watching tour from Mirissa
- 15-kilometer deep-sea voyage with light refreshments
- Visit to UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort
- Explore Galle's colonial town and local markets
- Visit to turtle hatchery in Ahungalla
- Stop at moonstone mines in Meetiyagoda
- Madu Ganga River mangrove safari cruise
- Visit to Mask Factory and Museum in Ambalangoda
- Evening transfer to Colombo
Landmarks Galle Dutch Fort Ahungalla Meetiyagoda Madu Ganga Ambalangoda - Day 15
Departure from Colombo
Departure from Colombo- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
Landmarks Bandaranaike International Airport Colombo
