Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
Colombo to Negombo- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Colombo)
- Day 2
Negombo to Anuradhapura
Negombo to Anuradhapura- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Negombo including Angurukaramulla Temple, Dutch Fort, Negombo Beach Park, and St. Mary's Church
Landmarks Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya) Negombo Dutch Fort Negombo Beach Park St. Mary's Church - Day 3
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site including Sri Maha Bodhi, Lovamahapaya, Ruwanwelisaya, Abhayagiri Monastery, Jetavanaramaya Monastery, rock-cut Buddha statues, royal palace remains, and Isurumuniya Rock Temple
Optional Activities
- Shopping for local souvenirs and handicrafts
Landmarks Sri Maha Bodhi Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace) Ruwanwelisaya Abhayagiri Monastery Jetavanaramaya Monastery Isurumuniya Rock Temple - Day 4
Anuradhapura to Jaffna
Anuradhapura to Jaffna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Jaffna
Jaffna- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Jaffna including Jaffna Fort, Jaffna Public Library, Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Sangilean Thoop, Kandarodei Buddhist archaeological site, Keerimalai natural springs, Casuarina Beach, Naga Pooshani Amman Kovil on Nainativu Island, and Nagadipa Purana Vihara
Optional Activities
- Shopping for local handicrafts and regional specialties
Landmarks Jaffna Fort Jaffna Public Library Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Sangilean Thoop Kandarodei (Kadurugoda) Keerimalai Casuarina Beach Naga Pooshani Amman Kovil Nagadipa Purana Vihara Nainativu Island - Day 6
Jaffna to Trincomalee
Jaffna to Trincomalee- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Pigeon Island National Park with exploration of coral reefs and marine life
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling in waters surrounding Pigeon Island (subject to weather and sea conditions)
Landmarks Pigeon Island National Park - Day 7
Trincomalee
Trincomalee- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Trincomalee including Kanniya Hot Water Wells, Koneswaram Hindu Temple on Swami Rock, Fort Frederick, and Trincomalee War Cemetery
Landmarks Kanniya Hot Water Wells Koneswaram Hindu Temple Fort Frederick Trincomalee War Cemetery - Day 8
Trincomalee to Pasikuda
Trincomalee to Pasikuda- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Pasikuda
Pasikuda- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kite surfing
- Boogie boarding
- Surfing
- Canoeing along the scenic coastline
- Day 10
Pasikuda - Polonnaruwa - Minneriya National Park
Pasikuda - Polonnaruwa - Minneriya National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa including Vatadage, Royal Palace ruins, and Gal Vihara with four Buddha statues
- Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park with professional naturalist
Landmarks Vatadage (Relic House) Royal Palace Ruins Gal Vihara Minneriya National Park Minneriya Reservoir - Day 11
Minneriya - Sigiriya - Dambulla - Anuradhapura
Minneriya - Sigiriya - Dambulla - Anuradhapura- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress including royal gardens, Lion's Paws entrance, fortress remains, and Sigiriya Museum
- Guided sightseeing tour of Dambulla Royal Cave Temple UNESCO site with five cave shrines and 150 Buddha statues
- Visit to Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Sigiriya Museum Dambulla Royal Cave Temple Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs - Day 12
Anuradhapura - Matale - Kandy
Anuradhapura - Matale - Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Aluvihare Rock Temple Buddhist pilgrimage site
- Visit to Fort MacDowall historic landmark
- Visit to traditional Spice Garden
Landmarks Aluvihare Rock Temple Fort MacDowall - Day 13
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Kandy City Centre including shopping districts, traditional bazaars, and Kandy Market
- Visit to Royal Botanical Garden
- Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Visit to Old Royal Palace
- Visit to Sri Natha Devalaya
- Visit to Kandy Lake
- Authentic Sri Lankan cultural performance with traditional music and drumming
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Kandy City Centre or Kandy Market
Landmarks Royal Botanical Garden Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Old Royal Palace Sri Natha Devalaya Kandy Lake Kandy Market - Day 14
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Kandy to Nawalapitiya with scenic views
- Day 15
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya Town including local market, Golf Course, and Hill Club
- Visit to Seetha Amman Temple
- Visit to local tea plantation and tea factory with Ceylon Tea tasting
Landmarks Seetha Amman Temple - Day 16
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Nuwara Eliya to Ella- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella with scenic views
- Hike to Little Adam's Peak with panoramic views of surrounding hills
Landmarks Little Adam's Peak (Punchi Sri Pada) - Day 17
Ella to Yala National Park
Ella to Yala National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 18
Yala National Park
Yala National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning game drive at Yala National Park with professional naturalist
- Afternoon game drive at Yala National Park with professional naturalist
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 19
Yala National Park to Mirissa
Yala National Park to Mirissa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 20
Mirissa
Mirissa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Scenic boat excursions
- Beachside cafés and restaurants
- Day 21
Mirissa - Galle - Bentota
Mirissa - Galle - Bentota- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
- Visit to Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
- Visit to Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
- Visit to Jungle Beach in Unawatuna
- Visit to Japanese Peace Pagoda
- Guided exploration of Galle Dutch Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya Jungle Beach Japanese Peace Pagoda Galle Dutch Fort - Day 22
Bentota
Bentota- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional water sports activities
- Day 23
Bentota to Colombo
Bentota to Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Colombo including Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, and Seema Malakaya on Beira Lake
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Colombo's shopping centers, local markets, and souvenir stores
Landmarks Gangaramaya Temple Independence Square Colombo National Museum Seema Malakaya Beira Lake - Day 24
Colombo
Colombo- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Colombo)
- Meals
- Breakfast
