Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Negombo

   • Pick-up from the airport; transfer to Negombo. Relax on Negombo's beaches and explore the local fish market. 

   Overnight stay at Jetwing Sea or a similar hotel in Negombo.

2. Day 2: Negombo - Kandy

   • Travel to Kandy; stop at the Pinnawala elephant orphanage en-route. See milk feeding & elephant bathing at the orphanage.
   • Enjoy Kandyan dancing event in the evening between 5.00 PM and 6.00 PM. 
   • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The most sacred molar tooth of Lord Buddha is placed here, under a golden ceiling.

   Overnight stay at Amaya Hills or a similar hotel in Kandy.

3. Day 3: Kandy - Sigiriya

   • Pick-up from accommodation at 6:00 AM, drive towards the Lion Rock. Visit the eighth wonder of the world: see huge walls, water canals, security guard rooms, natural stone arches, mirror stone, and world-famous Sigiri paintings. It is an isolated rock kingdom more than 200 m high. You have to spend more than two and a half hours here, to take in the beauty of the place.
   • Proceed to Sigiriya, tour the ancient village life, and observe the community's day to day life through various activities: oxen cart rides, catamaran rides, walks in paddy fields. See a demonstration of traditional Sri Lankan food being prepared, and enjoy the meal with locals. 
   • Visit one of the three wildlife reservoirs in the area: Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Eco. 

   Overnight stay at Amaya Lake or similar hotel in Dambulla.

4. Day 4: Sigiriya tour and departure

   • Take an hour-long hot air balloon ride with the expert crew at Dambulla beginning with the sunrise; float over the jungle, lakes, wildlife habitats, and ancient villages.

   Drop-off to the airport according to your flight's departure time.