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 Goldi Sands or a similar hotel in Negombo.

2. Day 2: Negombo - Sigiriya

   • Drive to Sigiriya; choose from Minneriya, Kaudulla or Eco national parks. Safari begins at 2:30 PMto see the giants of the jungles, the wild elephants. After spending 3-4 hours here, drive back to your hotel in Sigiriya.

   Overnight stay at EKHO Sigiriya or similar hotel in Sigiriya.

3. Day 3: Sigiriya - Kandy

   • Begin at 7:00 AM, visit the world's eighth wonder of the world, an isolated rock kingdom perched at 200 metres, famous for its Sigiri paintings.
   • Next, visit the Dambulla temple complex, the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka that houses 153 Buddha statues and murals, and is spread over 2100 square metres. You will need 1.5 hours to tour the complex. 
   • 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.

4. Day 4: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

   • Travel to Kitulgala and enjoy water rafting. Enjoy water rafting in the Kelani River at Kitulagala with well-trained and experienced professionals to guide you. An incredible experience, this rafting trip takes you through 5 km of still water and then 5 km of major and minor rapids. 

   Overnight stay at Daffodils hotel or similar hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

5. Day 5: Nuwara Eliya - Ella

   • Start from Nuwara Eliya (Nanuoya) Railway station in the morning, to reach Ella in 3.5 hours. An iconic, scenic train journey takes you through lush tea plantations, waterfalls, and stunning landscapes. 
   • Drive to your hotel in Ella and walk out in the evening to see the Nine Arch Bridge. Next, visit the Little Adams Peak to observe the sunset.

   Overnight stay at Ellas Edge Resort or similar hotel in Ella.

6. Day 6: Ella - Hikkaduwa

   • Start at 5:00 Am and visit the Lipton Seat to catch the sight of the rising sun. This spot gives a view of all tea plantations, dotted with workers bustling early in the morning. 
   • Next, drive to KHikkaduwa and see Hummanaya blowhole, still fishing and turtle hatchery. Hummanaya blow hole pumps seawater up to 40 feet from a natural hole between two close rocks and splints water into the sky.

   Overnight stay at Vibration hotel or similar hotel in Hikkaduwa.

7. Day 7: Hikkaduwa - Bentota

   • Go to the coral reefs and enjoy scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, canoeing and banana boat rides, jet skiing and tube rides while under the supervision of professionals. Hikkaduwa coastal area is most suitable for surfing from November to April. 
   • In the evening, enjoy a boat safari on the Madhu river and receive a relaxing fish therapy experience. 

   Overnight stay at hotel Wunder Bar or similar hotel in Bentota.

8. Day 8: Departure

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