Itinerary

1. Day 1: Airport - Negombo

   • Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by the representative or chauffeur guide, who will take you to the hotel at Negombo.

   • Check in to the hotel and rest and relax.

2. Day 2: Negombo - Sigiriya

   • After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya with your Sri Lankan tour guide.

   • Stop at The Dambulla Cave Temple on the way to Sigiriya. World Heritage Site of Dambulla Golden Cave Temple is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock is 160 m over the surrounding plains, and there are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. It was constructed in the 1st century BCE.

3. Day 3: Sigiriya - Hiriwadunna - Sigiriya

   • Go for a guided tour to the World Heritage site of Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Sigiriya is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Built-in the 5th century BCE by King Kashyapa as a royal citadel, Sigiriya is a stunning example of innovative architecture, garden plans, urban planning, hydraulic engineering and art.

   • After visiting Sigiriya, you will be taken to the Hiriwadunna rural village, to enjoy your time with nature.

   • Walk through the paddy fields. This short tour will last one and half hour and your guide will explain more information about the rice cultivation, lifestyle and experience of villagers; you can directly communicate with village people.

   • Savour a Sri Lankan traditional lunch served at the village.

4. Day 4: Kandy City Tour

   • Go to the World Heritage Kandy City which is the most popular cultural city in Sri Lanka surrounded by beautiful mountains, elevated at 600m above sea level. 

   • Be taken to Kandy View Point, Gem and Lapidary Museum, Kandy marketplace, city and Educative and informative visits to Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya - 147 acres in extent started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens.

   • In the evening, enjoy a Kandyan Cultural Dance show. It is a very enjoyable and entertaining one hour show that colourfully shows the Kandyan cultural heritage. 

   • After that, you will be taken to the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic, just after dark, and it will be a bit of a mysterious experience. Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy is the most venerated place of worship for Buddhists throughout the world. Built in the 16th century this temple houses the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha.

5. Day 5: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

   • After check-out, you will proceed to Nuwara Eliya. 

   • Stop at viewpoints, and Ramboda falls. 

   • Proceed for a guided tour of the Tea Plantation and Factory with a Ceylon Tea Tasting.

   • The evening is free to relax and enjoy the different climates in the hill country.

6. Day 6: Nuwara Eliya - Ella

   • Check out the hotel at 8.00 am and your guide will drop you off at the Nanuoya Railway Station in the morning to take a train to Ella (the most scenic train journey in Sri Lanka).

7. Day 7: Ella - Yala

   • Leave early morning at 5.15 a.m. to see the sunrise at Little Adams Peak; it is a 1.5 - 2 hours trek.

   • Afterwards, you will be taken to the Nine Arch Bridge.

   • After breakfast, start the journey to Yala National Park.

   • Stop at Rawana Falls and Buduruwagala Ancient Temple on the way.

8. Day 8: Yala - Unawatuna

   • Rise for a morning safari at Yala National park. Yala National Park has a large land area covered by forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean (978.8 KM2) in southeast Sri Lanka. It's home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. 

   • After the half-day jeep safari, proceed to Unawatuna Beach Resort.

9. Day 9: Unawatuna - Mirissa - Unawatuna

   • Get up early morning to be picked up for a whale-watching tour; there are very few places in the world where you can get close to the biggest living creature today. Mirissa is famous for whale watching.

   • When back onshore, arrange a photography opportunity with the stilt fishermen and if you are feeling adventurous, you can even try your hands on this ancient fishing method on stilts.

   • Bask in the sunset at Galle. This evening is yours to relax in this beautiful coastal town, exploring the historical town with a walk around the ramparts or a visit to one of the best restaurants. The Galle Fort, which was variously occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch and British used as the main harbour until 1815. Three sides of the fort are surrounded by the sea and the fort was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988.

10. Day 10: Unawatuna - Negambo

    • After breakfast, check out and drive to Negambo to visit Sea Turtles Hatchery and Mangrove boat safari at Madu River. 

    • In the evening, do sightseeing in Colombo.

11. Day 11: Negambo - CMB Airport

    • Transfer to the airport.