Sri Lanka tour

Welcome to Sri Lanka. No activities are planned today: everyone arrives at the hotel, rests, and has dinner together. Overnight stay in Negombo. Depending on arrival time, we will explore Negombo.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest city. You will visit Galle Face Green, the oceanfront urban park popular with families for kite flying, beach sports and cricket, plus Vihara Mahadevi Park, the National Museum, the Twin World Trade Center Towers, and the Colombo Lotus Tower, currently the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. Next, the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, a conservation project protecting endangered sea turtles, and later the Madu River safari. Overnight stay in Bentota.

Highlights of the day

• Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
• National Museum of Colombo
• Independence Memorial Hall
• Twin World Trade Center Towers
• Colombo Lotus Tower
• Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
• Madu River safari

Relax at a beach hotel in Bentota, or take part in water activities such as water sports, diving and snorkeling. Overnight stay in Bentota.

Highlights of the day

• Water sports
• Diving
• Snorkeling

After breakfast, visit Galle Fort, with the option of water sports and a look at stilt fishing. Then drive toward the coastal town of Mirissa, stopping at a snake farm on the way. In the evening, explore Parrot Rock and take in the sunset from Coconut Tree Hill. Overnight stay in Mirissa.

Highlights of the day

• Galle Fort
• Water sports
• Stilt fishing
• Snake farm
• Parrot Rock
• Coconut Tree Hill

Watch whales from Mirissa as early as 6:30 in the morning. Then proceed to Yala, with the option of a full-day or half-day safari at the renowned Yala National Park. Overnight stay in Yala.

Highlights of the day

• Blue whale watching
• Diving and snorkeling
• Full-day or half-day safari at Yala National Park

After breakfast, visit the ancient Buduruwagala Rock, known for its rock carvings, before heading to the hill town of Ella. Continue with a visit to a sacred temple, then Rawana Waterfall, and the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, a marvel of colonial-era engineering set in lush greenery. As evening sets in, climb Little Adam's Peak for wide views over the hill country to close out the day. Overnight stay in Ella.

Highlights of the day

• Rawana Waterfall
• Nine Arch Bridge
• Buduruwagala Rock Temple
• Little Adam's Peak
• Ella Rock

After breakfast, board the 9:40 AM train from Ella, a scenic ride through lush tea plantations and misty mountains. On arrival in Nuwara Eliya, transfer to a private vehicle and explore Gregory Lake, Victoria Park Garden and the Hakgala Botanical Garden. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Highlights of the day

• Gregory Lake
• Victoria Park Garden
• Train ride from Ella
• Hakgala Botanical Garden
• Tea plantations

After breakfast, begin the drive to Kandy. Along the way, visit Ramboda Falls, a tea factory and a tea plantation, where you can watch the tea-making process. Before reaching Kandy, explore the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, and optionally Ambuluwawa Tower, a relatively easy hike with 360-degree views of mountains, forests, rivers and towns. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Highlights of the day

• Ramboda Falls
• Tea factory and tea plantation
• Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
• Ambuluwawa Tower

After breakfast, visit the Bahirawakanda Temple, which looks out over the whole city, followed by a city tour. There is time for shopping and souvenirs in the afternoon. In the evening, witness a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Highlights of the day

• Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
• Bahirawakanda Temple
• Kandy city tour
• Shopping
• Traditional Kandyan cultural dance
• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

After breakfast, visit the Gem Museum and Workshop to learn about Sri Lanka's renowned gemstone industry, then explore a Hindu temple in Kandy city. Next, set off on a scenic drive toward Sigiriya, stopping at Nalanda Gedige, an ancient temple that blends Hindu and Buddhist influences. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Highlights of the day

• Gem Museum and Workshop
• Hindu temple
• Kandy city tour
• Nalanda Gedige
• Matale Spice Garden

Wake up early to climb Sigiriya Rock, a great chance for photos before the sun gets too hot. Later, trek the trails of the Hiriwadunna Village Safari, with a local lunch included. Afterward, drive to Trincomalee, enjoy the evening at the beach and visit a Hindu temple. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.

Highlights of the day

• Sigiriya Rock
• Hiriwadunna Village Safari
• Hindu temple

After breakfast, take a boat trip to Pigeon Island National Park, one of Sri Lanka's two marine national parks. In the evening, enjoy the beach at your leisure. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.

Highlights of the day

• Pigeon Island National Park

After breakfast, start sightseeing: Konesar Temple, Shri Badrakali Amman Hindu Temple, Villuntri Kandaswamy Temple, and the hot water wells. After sightseeing, proceed to Anuradhapura. Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

Highlights of the day

• Villuntri Kandaswamy Temple
• Thirukonamalee Konesar Temple
• Hot water wells
• Nilaveli Beach

After breakfast, explore the historic city of Anuradhapura and its ancient ruins. Then enjoy a safari at Wilpattu National Park before proceeding to Negombo. Overnight stay in Negombo.

Highlights of the day

• Historic city of Anuradhapura
• Safari at Wilpattu National Park

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Your guide will transfer you to the airport. If you have time before your flight, you can do some shopping. Say goodbye, for now.