Overnight: Negombo

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your chauffeur-guide and transfer to your hotel in Negombo.

After some time to relax and refresh, enjoy a guided Negombo City Tour.

Explore this vibrant coastal town and experience its fishing culture, beaches and historic landmarks.

Overnight: Hikkaduwa

After breakfast, travel along Sri Lanka’s scenic western coastline towards Hikkaduwa.

Visit the historic Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its charming colonial streets, cafés, boutiques and ocean views.

Continue to Balapitiya for a relaxing Madu River Safari, cruising through mangrove forests, islands and peaceful waterways.

Later, continue to Hikkaduwa and enjoy free time on the beach.

Overnight: Mirissa

Continue your journey along Sri Lanka’s beautiful southern coastline.

Visit Galle Dutch Fort and see the traditional stilt fishermen along the coast.

Continue towards Mirissa, a tropical beach destination famous for its golden sands and coconut palms.

Spend the afternoon relaxing by the ocean.

Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama

Travel from Mirissa towards Yala through the scenic southern countryside.

Visit Coconut Tree Hill, one of the area’s popular coastal viewpoints.

Continue to Weherahena Temple, known for its giant seated Buddha statue and underground temple decorated with colourful murals.

Later, visit the spectacular Hummanaya Blow Hole.

Arrive in Yala / Tissamaharama in the evening and relax.

Overnight: Ella

Wake up early for an exciting Yala National Park Jeep Safari.

Explore the park and look for wildlife including elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, deer, wild boar, buffalo and many bird species.

Continue through changing landscapes towards Ella.

Visit Buduruwagala Temple and Ravana Falls before arriving in Ella.

Enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

Overnight: Ella

Start early with an exciting Ella Rock hike.

Walk through tea plantations, railway tracks, eucalyptus forests and scenic countryside before reaching the summit for panoramic mountain views.

Later, visit one of Ella’s hidden Secret Falls.

Enjoy a refreshing swim or relax surrounded by tropical greenery.

Spend the remaining time exploring Ella’s cafés, boutiques and viewpoints.

Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Enjoy a spectacular scenic train journey from Ella to Nuwara Eliya, travelling through misty mountains, tea plantations and traditional villages.

Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England.”

Visit Seetha Amman Temple and enjoy time at Gregory Lake.

Discover Nuwara Eliya’s colonial heritage, gardens and beautiful mountain landscapes.

Overnight: Kandy

Start early for Horton Plains National Park.

Enjoy a scenic walk through misty grasslands and cloud forests, with opportunities to visit World’s End and Baker’s Falls.

Continue to a beautiful tea plantation and factory. Learn about the tea-growing and production process and enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Ceylon tea.

Continue towards Kandy with a stop at Ambuluwawa Tower for panoramic views of the surrounding hills, forests and valleys.

Overnight: Sigiriya

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Kandy’s most important Buddhist landmarks.

Continue towards Matale and visit Sri Muthumariamman Hindu Temple.

Optional visit to a traditional Spice Garden to discover Sri Lanka’s famous spices and Ayurvedic traditions.

Continue to Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient caves, Buddha statues and beautiful murals.

Arrive in Sigiriya and relax.

Overnight: Sigiriya

Start early with a sunrise hike to Pidurangala Rock.

Enjoy spectacular views of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the surrounding jungle, lakes and countryside.

Later, experience an authentic Sri Lankan Village Tour.

Overnight: Sigiriya

Travel to Polonnaruwa Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former medieval capital of Sri Lanka.

Explore:

• Royal Palace
• Sacred Quadrangle
• Vatadage
• Gal Vihara
• Parakrama Samudraya
• Ancient Buddhist and Hindu monuments

In the afternoon, enjoy a Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari, famous for its elephant gatherings and diverse wildlife.

Overnight: Trincomalee

Travel towards the beautiful east coast.

Visit Koneswaram Hindu Temple at Swami Rock overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Continue to Fort Frederick, experiencing its Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial heritage.

Visit Sri Pathrakali Amman Temple and relax at the beautiful beaches of Trincomalee.

Enjoy an east-coast sunset.

Overnight: Uppuveli, Trincomalee

Enjoy an extended relaxing stay at Uppuveli Beach, famous for its crystal-clear waters, soft sandy beaches and peaceful atmosphere.

Spend your days swimming, relaxing on the beach and enjoying beautiful east-coast sunrises.

Optional Excursions

Pigeon Island National Park
Take a boat excursion to Pigeon Island for snorkeling, coral reefs, tropical fish and sea turtles.

Whale & Dolphin Watching — Seasonal
Enjoy a boat excursion to search for whales and dolphins in their natural environment.

After breakfast, leave the beautiful east coast and travel back towards the west coast.

Enjoy scenic countryside, rural villages and tropical landscapes along the journey.

Stops can be arranged depending on available time and guest interests.