Itinerary

1. Day 1: Airport to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

   • Upon arrival at the airport, head to Dambulla.
   • On the way, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. As you enter the 25-acre coconut property, see baby elephants being bottle-fed or moving around freely, causing absolutely no harm to anyone. Watch as they feed at 09:15 AM, 12:15 PM & 05:00 PM and take a river bath twice a day at 10:00 AM & 02:00 PM, respectively.

   Overnight stay in Dambulla.

2. Day 2: Dambulla to Kandalama to Polonnaruwa to Dambulla

   • Head to Dambulla Rock Temple and marvel at its unique drawings. Observe the exquisite cave paintings that adorn the walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha.
   • Go in a hot air balloon to see Kandalama lake and its surrounding landscapes in a bird's view. 
   •  Walk across the scattered walls of the World Heritage Site, the city of Polonnaruwa, which stands as proof of ancient culture & heritage blended with religious beliefs.

   Overnight stay in Dambulla.

3. Day 3: Dambulla - Sigiriya - Knuckles Mountain Range

   • Post breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya, the rock citadel of King Kasyapa and a World Heritage Site. 
   • Trek to the Knuckles Mountain Range and enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding dense forests, tea plantations, terraced paddy fields and waterfalls. 

   Overnight stay in Knuckles.

4. Day 4: Knuckles Mountain Range to Nuwara Eliya

   • Take an ultimate tea tour and see the lush green blankets of tea plantations.
   • Proceed to the renowned British colonial retreat, Nuwara Eliya.
   • Visit colonial bungalows and one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world. 

   Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

5. Day 5: Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains to Yala

   • Early in the morning, head to Horton Plains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & Eco-tourism hideout in the heart of the isle.
   • Visit Bakers Falls and feel the icy-cold wind against your face.
   • Continue to drive to Yala National Park.

   Overnight stay in Yala.

6. Day 6: Yala to Galle

   • Post breakfast, proceed to explore Yala National Park, the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka. As your jeep rumbles through the giant gates of Yala, you are not only stepping into the most visited national park in the country but also the lands of a civilisation that thrived during the reign of Sri Lankan kings. Spot herds of elephant, sloth bear, dear, jackal, leopards and elusive birds.
   • Continue to drive to Galle.

   Overnight stay in Galle

7. Day 7: Galle to Airport

   • Explore the Dutch streets of Galle, the epic Southern capital of Sri Lanka. Walk clockwise within the fort to observe the 'old gate' carrying the British coat of arms.
   • Visit the lighthouse standing 18 feet in its glory next to the Point Utrecht Bastion.
   • Head to the clean sandy beaches to spend the rest of your day.

   Head to the Galle Airport to end your tour.