Journey into the island’s cultural heart—exploring the sacred city of Kandy, home to the revered Temple of the Tooth, before venturing into ancient royal marvels, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and lush jungles of Yala from the breezy shores of Negombo, where fishing traditions and lagoon life offer a lively coastal start.
Arrival/Negombo (Check in to the hotel & relax)
Negombo (city tour)/Pinnawala/Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya in the morning/Afternoon, visit Polonnaruwa/return to Sigiriya for an overnight stay.
Visit Anuradhapura/Return to Habarana for a Jeep Safari at Minneriya in the afternoon.
Leave for Kandy en route to visit Dambulla Cave Temple & a Spice Garden
City tour of Kandy including a visit to the Kandy Temple/Visit Peradeniya/do some shopping (Gems/Bathiks/Wood Carvings/Silk), cultural show
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya/visit a Tea Factory & Plantation/city tour of Nuwara Eliya.
Visit Horton Plains this morning/Afternoon, free to roam around in Nuwara Eliya
Take a train ride to Ella/Explore Ella
Morning, leave for Yala. Enjoy a Jeep Safari at Yala National Park in the afternoon.
Morning leave for Galle. Beach stay in Galle
Excursion 01 – Visit the Madhu River and enjoy a boat ride
Excursion 02 – Visit a turtle farm
Excursion 03 – Enjoy some water sports on the Bentota River
Galle/Departure (en route visit Colombo and enjoy a city tour, IF time permits)