City Tour – Engaging urban experiences filled with architectural marvels, sacred sites, and bustling markets
Nightlife and Entertainment – Optional access to Colombo’s vibrant nightlife, fine dining, and cultural venues
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo, a lagoon-side town known for its colonial charm and relaxed beach atmosphere. Spend the afternoon settling in, strolling along the beach, or exploring the town’s quaint streets and fishing harbors. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel, preparing for the adventure ahead. Overnight stay in Negombo.
Depart early for Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can observe rescued elephants being bathed and fed. Continue to Sigiriya to admire the ancient Rock Fortress and its frescoes. Journey onward to Polonnaruwa, exploring the UNESCO-listed ruins, including stone-carved temples, palaces, and bathing pools. Check in to your hotel in Polonnaruwa and relax for the evening. Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa.
Start the day with a guided city tour of Polonnaruwa, uncovering its historic royal palaces, dagobas, and sculptures. After lunch, drive south toward Kandy, Sri Lanka’s hill capital, passing through scenic countryside and small villages. Arrive in Kandy by late afternoon, check in to your hotel, and enjoy a leisurely evening. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Spend the day exploring Kandy’s spiritual and cultural highlights. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth, stroll around Kandy Lake, and explore local markets and artisanal shops. In the evening, optional attendance at a traditional Kandyan dance performance can be arranged. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Depart for Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s “Little England,” traveling through emerald tea plantations and misty mountain landscapes. Visit a working tea estate to learn about tea production, and enjoy a guided stroll through the town’s colonial-era streets. Check in to your hotel and relax amid the cool highland air. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Descend from the mountains to the southern coastline, passing lush landscapes en route. Arrive at your beachside hotel where golden sands, palm-fringed shores, and tranquil seaside villages await. Spend the evening unwinding or strolling along the beach. Overnight stay on the southern coast.
Enjoy a free day to relax or pursue optional activities such as snorkeling, surfing, or visiting nearby towns like Galle or Mirissa. For cultural enthusiasts, excursions to historic forts or local craft villages can be arranged. Return to your hotel in the evening and enjoy dinner by the coast. Overnight stay on the southern coast.
Drive back to Colombo, passing scenic landscapes along the way. In the evening, explore Colombo’s nightlife and entertainment options, including rooftop bars, jazz lounges, bustling night markets, and fine dining experiences. Check in to your hotel for the night. Overnight stay in Colombo.
After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories from a well-rounded Sri Lankan adventure.