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 Royal Botanical Garden en-route. See flowering plants, herbs, and various endemic and epidemic plant species; over 4000 species await you!
   • 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 - Kandy

   • 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 Kandy.

4. Day 4: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

   • Pick-up at 8:00 AM, travel to Ambuluwawa, a green, hilly area, rich in biodiversity. Visit the viewpoint at the hill's top to have a 360-degree view of the surroundings. 
   • Explore waterfalls and scenic landscapes along the way to Nuwara Eliya. Take in the breathtaking beauty of the region's upland tea estates. 
   • Stop at Macwoods tea factory, learn about tea processing and varieties of teas per taste and quality. Purchase fresh tea products from the factory outlet here. 

   Overnight stay at Jetwing St. Andrews or similar hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

5. Day 5: Departure

   • No touring on this day; get dropped off at the airport.