Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Negombo
NegomboOptional Activities
- Watch fishing boats head out to sea
- Stroll along the beach to see daily catch drying in the sun
- Seafood feast at a local restaurant
- Bicycle tour through the surrounding countryside and canal network
Landmarks Negombo Beach 
- Day 2
Dambulla - Sigiriya
Dambulla - Sigiriya- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Zero Plastic Impact Center - Intrepid Foundation partner, with bamboo and coconut shell crafting activity and traditional Sri Lankan mask keepsake
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress hike including water and boulder gardens, frescoes, mirror wall, and rocky plateau with panoramic views
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Pidurangala Rock Dambulla Cave Temple 
- Day 3
Minneriya National Park - Dimbulagala
Minneriya National Park - Dimbulagala- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Minneriya National Park jeep safari for approximately 2-3 hours through evergreen forest and scrublands
Landmarks Minneriya National Park - Day 4
Dimbulagala
Dimbulagala- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided hike from Namal Pokuna Temple through ancient temple complex including Nil Dya Pokuna pond and Maha Kashyapa Lena cave complex with rope-assisted rocky sections and summit panoramic views
- Optional side-trip to Ahas Maligawa pagoda for 360-degree views (3 km addition) or direct descent via Dimbulagala Temple
Landmarks Namal Pokuna Temple Nil Dya Pokuna Pond Maha Kashyapa Lena Cave Complex Aushada Pokuna Ahas Maligawa Pagoda Dimbulagala Temple - Day 5
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic-style lunch in a charming local setting)
Included Activities
- 7-kilometre village trekking through paddy fields from Dimbulagala
- Visit to local artisan home to observe cane craftsmanship
Optional Activities
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - USD 7
Landmarks Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic 
- Day 6
Kandy - Hatton
Kandy - Hatton- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride from Kandy to Hatton
- Cycling from Hatton train station to Norton Bridge through tea estates and scenic hills
Optional Activities
- Explore the tea capital of Sri Lanka
- Tea tasting experience
Landmarks Hatton Tea Estates - Day 7
Hatton - Mirissa
Hatton - Mirissa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided and vehicle-supported mountain bike ride through tea country from Hatton through Bogawantalawa to Balangoda including snack and lunch breaks
Optional Activities
- Surfing or bodyboarding lessons at Weligama
Landmarks Bogawantalawa Tea Estates Golden Valley of Ceylon Weligama - Day 8
Mirissa - Galle
Mirissa - Galle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious local lunch at boathouse after kayaking), Dinner (Included dinner in Galle)
Included Activities
- Kayaking down the Gin River with expert guide instruction, paddling past forests, sandbanks, tea plantations and rice paddies
- Local lunch at boathouse after kayaking
- Galle Fort walking tour along ramparts and winding streets
- Dinner in Galle
Landmarks Gin River Galle Fort - Day 9
Colombo
Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colombo city walking tour past Petta Bazaar, Independence Square, Old Parliament Building, and National Museum
- Shopping stop at Barefoot fairtrade store featuring handicrafts and cottage industry products
Optional Activities
- Optional group dinner with food crawl along city market stalls
Landmarks Petta Bazaar Independence Square Old Parliament Building National Museum Barefoot - Day 10
Colombo
Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
