Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Negombo
Your guide meets you at the airport, and from there it's a tuk tuk ride through Negombo's tree-lined streets to your hotel. The afternoon is completely open, so you can relax, head to the beach, or just settle in. By evening, you'll join the group for a welcome dinner and drinks to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner and drinks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Rani Beach Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Beach time in Negombo
- Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya
After breakfast, you'll hop on a private bus toward Sigiriya with a stop at the Dambulla Caves. The painted walls and stone Buddha statues there create a spiritual atmosphere worth taking time to walk through. Once you reach Sigiriya and check in, you'll hike up to Pidurangala Buddhist monastery at sunset for views of Sigiriya Rock before tackling the main climb tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Kashapa Lion Rock (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk through the Dambulla Buddhist caves
- Visit to the Pidurangala Monastery
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temple Pidurangala Monastery 
- Day 3
Sigiriya
An early start gets you climbing Sigiriya Rock, where you'll see ancient palace ruins, wall paintings, the mirror wall, and those famous stone lion paws marking the path. The summit gives you unrivalled views and a real sense of history. Lunch is a traditional meal cooked by a local family, and the afternoon is yours to rest by the pool or head out on a safari in Minneriya National Park to see wild elephants.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional feast prepared by a local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Kashapa Lion Rock (or similar))
Included Activities
- Climb the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sigiriya Rock
Optional Activities
- Safari in Minneriya National Park with elephant viewing
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Minneriya National Park 
- Day 4
Sigiriya to Kandy
Heading south from Sigiriya toward Kandy, you'll stop at an organic spice garden to find out where your favourite spices actually come from. Then a local chef walks you through making dhal, chicken curry, fried cashew coconut sambal, and poppadoms in a hands-on cooking class. After checking into Kandy, you'll take a tuk tuk tour through this bustling city to get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Queens Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to organic spice garden
- Curry cooking lesson with locals
- Tuk tuk tour of Kandy
Landmarks Kandy 
- Day 5
Kandy to Ella
Breakfast overlooking Kandy's hills, then you'll visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth before traveling into the hill country past tea plantations. At a functioning tea factory, you'll see how 7 different types of tea come from the same plant. The train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella is the highlight, offering 180-degree views of plantations, waterfalls, lakes, and villages as it winds through mountains. After checking in, head into Ella for dinner and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking the hills of Kandy), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to the famous Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
- Visit to the tea country estates to pick your own tea with locals
- Train ride on the 'most beautiful train journey in the world'
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth 
- Day 6
Ella
This day is completely free in Ella. You can visit one of the many Ayurveda massage parlours to try a thousand-year-old relaxation technique, or explore other activities around town. Your tour guide can suggest what works best for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Ayurveda massage treatments
- Other activities in Ella area (to be suggested by tour guide)
- Day 7
Ella to Udawalawe National Park
The morning has you hiking Little Adam's Peak and visiting the Nine Arch Bridge, then you'll journey out of the mountains and grab lunch on the way to Udawalawe National Park. A 4x4 safari gets you close to wild elephants, and you'll check into a safari glamping site for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Athgira River Camping (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Little Adam's Peak and the 9 Arches Bridge
- Wild elephant 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park
Landmarks Little Adam's Peak Nine Arch Bridge Udawalawe National Park 
- Day 8
Udawalawe to Mirissa
Leaving the campsite, you'll head down to the beach in Mirissa where the afternoon is free. Rent a surfboard, spend time in the sun, or just relax by the ocean. Later, head to Coconut Tree Hill for sunset.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Randiya Beach Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Surfboard rental
- Beach time
Landmarks Coconut Tree Hill 
- Day 9
Mirissa
A free day in Mirissa to enjoy the beach and relax at your own pace. You set the schedule here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Randiya Beach Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Beach activities
- Water sports
- Whale watching (October-April)
- Day 10
Mirissa to Galle
Start with a 12km cycle through the lush southern paddy fields, stopping at a local school along the way. In the afternoon, walk around the historic Dutch Fort in Galle, browse for souvenirs, and try some of the best ice cream in Sri Lanka. The rest of the day is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Randiya Beach Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to a local school
- Walk around the iconic Galle Fort
Optional Activities
- 12km cycle through paddy fields
- Souvenir shopping
- Ice cream tasting
Landmarks Galle Fort 
- Day 11
Galle to Colombo
You'll spend the morning on the beach, then visit the memorial for the 2004 Tsunami. After that, head to the Madu River for a boat ride through the mangrove forests where you'll spot birds and fishing villages on a peaceful journey. In the afternoon, drive to Colombo for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin/Double Rooms – Pegasus Reef (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to the Sri Lankan Tsunami memorial
- Madu River Boat Excursion
Optional Activities
- Beach time in the morning
Landmarks Madu River - Day 12
Departure from Colombo
Your tour ends today. Your guide can help arrange any onward travel if you need it.
