Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Colombo to Kegalle
Arrival at Colombo to Kegalle- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Explore the Wonders of Sri Lanka on a Budget )
Included Activities
- Airport meet and greet at Colombo International Airport
- Transfer from Colombo Airport to Kegalle hotel
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe baby elephants being bottle-fed and bathing in the river
Landmarks Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Day 2
Kegalle to Sigiriya
Kegalle to Sigiriya- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe baby elephants being bathed and bottle-fed
- Explore Dambulla Golden Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with over 150 Buddha statues and ancient murals
- Visit local wood carving workshop to observe and purchase handcrafted wooden pieces
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with ancient frescoes, water gardens, and ingenious architecture
Optional Activities
- Hike Pidurangala Rock for breathtaking panoramic views of Sigiriya Rock and jungle landscape with ancient relics
Landmarks Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Dambulla Golden Temple Sigiriya Rock Fortress Pidurangala Rock - Day 3
Sigiriya to Kandy
Sigiriya to Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit spice garden en route to explore Sri Lanka's spice cultivation tradition
- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) - UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the sacred tooth of Lord Buddha
- Kandy city tour with stroll around Kandy Lake
- Attend captivating cultural dance show in the evening featuring centuries-old traditions and rituals
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth Relic Kandy Lake - Day 4
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Train journey from Kandy to Nanuoya with scenic views of tea plantations and mist-covered mountains
- City tour of Nuwara Eliya including Victoria Park
- Visit Gregory Lake for boating or lakeside stroll
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden featuring roses, tree ferns, monkeys, and blue magpies
- Visit tea plantation to learn about tea production process and sample Ceylon tea
- Visit Seetha Amman Temple
Landmarks Gregory Lake Hakgala Botanical Garden Seetha Amman Temple Victoria Park - Day 5
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Nuwara Eliya to Ella- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya
- Train journey from Nanuoya to Ella with scenic views
- Hike Little Adam's Peak for breathtaking panoramic views of surrounding valleys and tea plantations
- Visit Demodara Nine Arch Bridge - iconic colonial-era landmark in lush jungle setting
Optional Activities
- Flying Ravana zip-lining experience - one of Asia's longest zip-lines with panoramic views of surrounding hills and valleys
Landmarks Little Adam's Peak Demodara Nine Arch Bridge - Day 6
Ella to Tissamaharama (Yala National Park)
Ella to Tissamaharama (Yala National Park)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Yala National Park
- Visit local Hindu temple in Tissamaharama area
Optional Activities
- Half-day safari in Yala National Park (safari jeep and tickets not included) - spot Sri Lankan leopards, elephants, sloth bears, wild boars, sambar deer, golden jackals, and various bird species
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 7
Tissamaharama to Mirissa
Tissamaharama to Mirissa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Mirissa (approximately 5-hour scenic journey)
- Witness Weligama Stilt Fishermen demonstrating ancient fishing technique
- Relax at Mirissa Beach with opportunity for swimming
Optional Activities
- Dolphin & Whale Watching tour (boat safari fees and government taxes not included)
Landmarks Mirissa Beach Weligama Stilt Fishermen - Day 8
Mirissa to Ambalangoda
Mirissa to Ambalangoda- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dolphin & Whale Watching tour in waters off Mirissa
- Visit Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - explore Portuguese and Dutch fortification with European and South Asian architectural styles
- Visit Galle Lighthouse
- Explore archaeological attractions in Galle area
- Beach relaxation time with opportunity for sea bathing
Landmarks Galle Dutch Fort Galle Lighthouse Galle Cricket Stadium - Day 9
Ambalangoda
Ambalangoda- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit spice garden to learn about spice cultivation and Ayurvedic medicine significance
- Visit mask factory in Ambalangoda to observe traditional wooden mask-making craft
- Visit Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine to learn about mining process and moonstone significance in ancient jewelry
- Visit Castle Farm in Ahungalla
- Scenic safari through Madu Ganga wetland with mangrove forests
Optional Activities
- Turtle release program in Ahungalla - participate in releasing baby turtles into the sea to conserve endangered species
Landmarks Galle Dutch Fort Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine Madu Ganga - Day 10
Departure from Ambalangoda to Colombo
Departure from Ambalangoda to Colombo- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Explore the Wonders of Sri Lanka on a Budget )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer from Ambalangoda to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) according to flight schedule
