• Ayubowan (May You Live Long!)  

  Welcome to Sri Lanka, a land like no other. Over the next 8 days, you will explore the best of cultural adventures, lush green tea estates, breathtaking waterfalls, amazing wildlife, and beautiful golden sandy beaches.  

  
  

  DAY PLAN:  

  • Upon arrival at Colombo CMB airport, you will meet your tour leader and be transferred to your hotel (we can pick you up from any hotel in Colombo or Negombo as well). The first destination will be the coastal town of Negombo (20 minutes away from the airport), known as one of the most popular beaches in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, delicious food, and vibrant atmosphere.  
  • For day one, we haven't planned any activities, so you are free to arrive in Sri Lanka at any time. If your flight arrives early in the day, you can relax at the beach and pool of your cosy hotel.  
  • In the evening, you may take a stroll along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sunset and the pleasant evening atmosphere of the beachside.  
  • Overnight stay in a modern seafront hotel in Negombo.

• After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or coffee, you will embark on a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla city, which is the central point of the cultural triangle on the island.  

  
  

  DAY PLAN:  

  • En route to Dambulla, you'll stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Rehabilitation Center. Take the opportunity to feed the elephants and give them a bath at a nearby river.  
  • Upon arrival in Dambulla, you'll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside (admission fees included). The tour will start with a bullock cart ride, one of the most ancient and primary transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages.  
  • While on the tour, you will also enjoy a canoeing boat ride across the lake and a Tuk Tuk ride before reaching the farmer’s house, where you will experience typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.  
  • In the evening, you will visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), as it's the best time to witness and capture the beautiful scenery of the sunset from the summit. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. It is known as one of the wonders of the world due to the amazing architecture and technology used.  
  • Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort in

In the morning, proceed towards Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio-diverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

DAY PLAN:  

• Early morning, join the Pidurangala Rock hike to witness and take pictures of the sunrise (optional activity).  
• After breakfast, visit the Royal Cave Temple and the Golden Buddha Statue (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Dambulla has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses five cave temples with some of the most unique and significant historical drawings.  
• In the afternoon, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Kandy viewpoint.  
• In the evening, enjoy a walk around Kandy's city centre, including a tour of the Central Market, before engaging with a cultural dance show inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance, and cultural heritage (admission fees included).  
• Overnight stay in a cozy mount view hotel at Kandy.

• After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey through the lush green tea plantations and the waterfalls toward Sri Lanka's tea region of Nuwara Eliya. It is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city date back to the British colonial period, such as the Queen's Cottage, the General's House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club, and the Town Post Office.

  
  

  DAY PLAN:

  • Morning, visit the Museum to learn more about the world-renowned and most prestigious Sri Lankan gems and jewellery during a gem museum tour
  • Thereafter, visit the Peradeniya Royal Garden, known as one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. 
  • En route to Nuwara Eliya, while driving through the cold misty hills, stop at a tea plantation (ADMISSION FEES INCLUDED). You'll observe the rich tradition of processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon tea, which is kept alive to this day. Make sure to end your factory visit in style with a perfectly blended cup of tea. 
  • Afternoon, explore on your own while walking through Nuwara Eliya city centre and the fruit and vegetable market. 
  • Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Nuwara Eliya

DAY PLAN:

• In the morning, you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-Oya station to Ella village (train tickets will be arranged at the station / class category is subject to availability). It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world. 
• Village walk, Ella is everyone’s favourite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. Ravana waterfall and Nine Arch Bridge are the most popular sightseeing attractions in Ella. 
• Afterward, continue your journey toward Yala National Park, the largest and most stunning national park in Sri Lanka. Enjoy a 4x4 jeep ride searching for leopards hanging on trees or whispering through the bushes, crocodiles patrolling the river, or wild elephants drinking water at the river under the evening sunset. 
• Overnight stay in a cosy safari resort at Yala

• After a fantastic journey through the coconut and tea estates, mountains and waterfalls, you will finally arrive at the world-famous southern beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa/Unawatuna is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now few restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. It is also characterised by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach.

  
  

  DAY PLAN:

  • En route to Mirissa, stop at Hummanaya Natural Blowhole. Caused when seawater rushes through a submerged cavern and is pushed upwards, it is considered to be the second-largest blowhole in the world. 
  • Upon arrival at your hotel, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chilled beer under the shade of a palm tree. 
  • Optional activities include jet skiing, banana and tube boating, diving, snorkelling, surfing, fishing, and deep-sea fishing, all of which are popular options. 
  • Overnight stay in a modern beach resort at Mirissa.

After breakfast, you will head towards Galle, a city well known for its Fort (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). It is the intersection where classic Dutch and British architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty.

DAY PLAN:

• Early in the morning, head back to the beautiful golden sandy beach and jump into a boat for an amazing ride on the sea to capture the blue whales and dolphins. Please note that whale watching is a SEASONAL activity.
• En-route to Galle, stop at Matara to witness and take pictures of the most famous Sri Lankan
• stilt Fishermen.
• Upon arrival to Galle, walk through Galle fort listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions. The historical Galle Lighthouse stands proudly on the southeast tip of the fort.
• Afternoon, you’ll visit a turtle hatchery centre where baby turtles learn to take their first swim and injured adults are rehabilitated back into the ocean.
• Next, experience an amazing boat ride in the “Madu” river through the mangroves (red water trees).
• Along the Madu river on the boat, you will arrive at a Fish farm and, if interested, get to try Sri Lankan fish therapy.
• Overnight stay in a semi-luxury beach resort at Bentota.

After breakfast, you’ll visit Sri Lanka's capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the fifth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the EastWest sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colourful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike.

DAY PLAN:

• Upon arrival at Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit all the highlighted places in the city such as the Red Mosque, Gangarama temple, Independence square and so on.
• Afterwards, you may pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.
• Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for your return flight or we will drop you back to your hotel in Colombo or Negombo.