Itinerary

1. Day 1: Airport - Negombo

   • Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be meeting a designated tourist chauffeur. After the formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle proceed to Negombo (travel time app.20 min)
   • Visit the Negombo fish market, a fascinating place to experience the authentic, local fishing culture in Sri Lanka. 
   • Proceed towards the Galle Dutch Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, which was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.

   Relax and overnight stay in Negombo.

2. Day 2: Sigiriya Fortress

   • After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya. En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple, one of the world heritage sites that includes more than 157 Buddha’s statues and abt 20000 sq. feet wall paintings.
   • After lunch, later in the evenings, go for an elephant safari at Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park, which is home to hundreds of wild elephants.
   • Return to the hotel and relax.

   Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

3. Day 3: Kandy

   • After breakfast, visit Lion Rock, another world heritage site of a citadel, for 18 years (477-495). One of the biggest attractions of Sri Lanka includes a water garden, boulder garden, frescoes and mirror wall etc.
   • Proceed to Kandy en route; you will visit Herb and Spice Garden and enjoy a cultural dancing experience.
   • Visit the Temple of Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 16th century as the place of veneration for load buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues.

   Overnight stay in Kandy.

4. Day 4: Nuwara Eliya

   • After breakfast, visit Royal Botanical Garden and then proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
   • En-route you will visit Tea Factory, Waterfall, pink post office, Victoria Park etc.
   • Explore the city of Nuwara Eliya & visit the highlands city, the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the street with their pretty little cottages.
   • In the evening, you will visit and walk through Gregory park and boat round at Gregory lake.

   Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

5. Day 5: Ella

   • Early in the morning, visit another unique trekking called “World’s End” at Horton Plans. (03 hrs).
   • After trekking, proceed to Railway Station & get on the train & experience one of the most beautiful scenic train rides to Ella. (02 hrs)

   Overnight stay in Ella.

6. Day 6: Yala

   • Visit Nine Arch Bridge, one of best colonials era railway construction built in1921.
   • Little Adam’s Peak is a scenic peak reachable by steps & a moderate hiking trail, offering picturesque sunrise views. 
   • Ravana Waterfall is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka, and it currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country.
   • Hike to Ravana Cave, a secluded cliff cave linked to a mythical Hindu king & accessed by steep steps through lush forest. 

   Overnight stay at Yala.

7. Day 7: Koggala

   • Go on a Yala wild Safari, one of the most famous national parks, very rich in wildlife. You are vertically sure to encounter elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, monkeys and sometimes Sri Lankan leopards.
   • En-route you will visit Stilt Fishing, and after safari, proceed & overnight stay in Koggala.

8. Day 8: Bentota

   • Go after whale watching and then proceed to Bentota.
   • En route, you will visit Turtle Hatchery, Galle Dutch Fort and go for a Maadu Riverboat tour later in the evening.

   Overnight stay in Bentota.

9. Day 9: Colombo

   • After breakfast, proceed to Colombo, an ideal place to capture some of the best city vibes in Sri Lanka. Monuments, colonial architecture, beaches, fine dining, vibrant nightlife and a lot of shopping.
   • Colombo city tour to Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Old Parliament, Independent square, Lotus tower etc.

   Overnight stay in Colombo.

10. Day 10: Departure

    • Drop off at the airport and bring the tour to an end.