ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO

Your journey begins as you land at Colombo Airport (Bandaranaike International Airport). A local representative will greet you and take you to Negombo, a coastal town known for its golden beaches and colonial charm. Settle into your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing or strolling along the beach. Enjoy the sea breeze, sample some fresh seafood, and unwind after your travels. It’s the perfect start to your Sri Lankan adventure, giving you a taste of the peaceful, laid-back island lifestyle.

Wilpattu National Park

After breakfast, travel to Wilpattu, the largest and oldest of Sri Lanka's national parks. Wilpattu is renowned for its wild elephants and a remarkable diversity of endemic birds, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Once you arrive, check in to your tented camp and take time to relax in this peaceful natural setting. As evening approaches, head out on your first wildlife safari. The park is home to leopards, sloth bears, wild elephants, and a wide variety of birdlife, including many endemic species. Keep your camera ready for exciting animal sightings. Return to camp and enjoy dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sigiriya

Enjoy breakfast before heading to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first ancient capital and a key destination within Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. Explore its vast ruins, sacred stupas, and the Sri Maha Bodhi tree—believed to be over 2,000 years old and revered as a living relic associated with Lord Buddha. Continue your journey to Dambulla to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, one of Sri Lanka's ancient cave temples. This UNESCO site houses hundreds of Buddha statues and colourful murals. After soaking in the spiritual history of these sacred places, drive to Sigiriya for an overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Today, climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a highlight of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Admire its ancient frescoes, water gardens, and views from the top. After descending, visit Hiriwadunna Village for a glimpse of rural Sri Lankan life. As part of the village experience, explore a local market or local bazaar to discover regional produce, handicrafts, and street food. Travel by tractor, look out for birds and crocodiles, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family. In the afternoon, choose to relax or join an optional safari at Minneriya National Park, known for large elephant gatherings. Optional: Minneriya Safari

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

MAHIYANGANAYA

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast before departing Sigiriya. Today’s drive takes you into the scenic interior of Sri Lanka, passing forests with towering trees, rolling hills and quiet rural towns, including charming small settlements that reflect local culture and everyday life. The distance covered allows you to appreciate how landscapes shift from the Cultural Triangle into the island’s greener heartlands. Arrive in Mahiyanganaya, an off-the-beaten-track region surrounded by natural beauty and a slower pace. After check-in, the rest of the day is unhurried. Settle into your accommodation, take a gentle walk if you wish, and enjoy a peaceful evening to rest, listen to the sounds of nature and take in the changing scenery as you prepare for the hill-country adventure ahead.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAMBANA

Travel to Dambana to visit the Veddha community and meet Sri Lanka’s indigenous people. Learn about their traditional lifestyle, including ancient hunting practices, forest knowledge and herbal medicine, while gaining insight into customs shaped by generations of living close to nature. Later, continue towards the Knuckles Mountain Range in the central highlands, where elevation and a unique climate of frequent rain and wet conditions support exceptional biodiversity. This UNESCO-listed area is rich in flora and fauna, with forests and natural reserves that feel markedly different from the lowlands. On arrival, check in to a simple mountain lodge and enjoy a warm local meal. The evening is for rest and preparation, ready for tomorrow’s trek through Sri Lanka’s highland landscapes.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kandy

Rise early for a scenic trek through the Knuckles Range, where trekking and hiking are among the best ways to experience the terrain. Walk through misty forests, across valleys and past many waterfalls, with cascading waterfalls adding a cool, tranquil soundtrack to the trail. Routes vary by conditions, and your guide will choose the best path for the day; mountain biking may be possible as an optional adventure in this scenic region. Reach a summit viewpoint for panoramic views before descending. After the hike, enjoy lunch in a nearby village, then drive to Kandy, a cultural hub known for Sri Lankan tradition and religious diversity, including significant Hindu temples. This evening, enjoy a traditional Kandyan dance show with vibrant costumes and drumming.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Kandy

Kandy

Explore Kandy, beginning at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Sri Lanka’s most important spiritual sites for Buddhists. Continue with a stroll around Kandy Lake and through lively markets, where you can mingle with locals and experience the authentic sights, sounds and flavours of this historic town. The afternoon remains flexible for optional visits or time at leisure. In the evening, join a cooking class in a local home for an immersive cultural experience. Learn traditional Sri Lankan cooking techniques and prepare classic dishes using local ingredients. Share a traditional dinner with your hosts, exchanging stories and insights that bring Sri Lankan hospitality and everyday life into focus in a personal, memorable way.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Nuwara Eliya

Take the scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (subject to availability), winding through lush Sri Lanka tea plantations and misty hills. On arrival, explore this cool hill station known as “Little England” for its colonial buildings and gardens, including the iconic Grand Hotel. At an elevation high above sea level, Nuwara Eliya’s unique climate creates ideal conditions for tea cultivation and has shaped the region’s tea estates through British colonial influence and long-standing tradition. Visit a working tea estate and factory, a highlight you should not miss, to follow the full course of tea making from hand-picking leaves to processing and grading. Sample orange pekoe and enjoy a freshly brewed cup overlooking the plantations, learning how elevation and climate produce exceptional Ceylon tea.

Meals Included: Breakfast

BELIHULOYA

Set out early for Horton Plains National Park, a high-altitude plateau of grassy meadows and cloud forests. Hike to World’s End, a dramatic escarpment with sweeping views over Sri Lanka tea country and the surrounding central highlands. Horton Plains is renowned for endemic birds, so keep an eye out for unique species found only in Sri Lanka. Continue to Baker’s Falls, one of the many waterfalls in the park, where you can enjoy the cool spray and the sight of cascading waterfalls in a rugged setting. Pause for a picnic breakfast before returning by road to Belihuloya, a peaceful village framed by forest and waterfalls. Check in and relax in this quiet natural setting.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Udawalawe National Park

After breakfast, hike to Ha Gala (Rabbit Rock) for rewarding views. The trail winds through lush tea plantations and dense trees, with scenic tea trails revealing majestic scenery and open vistas that highlight Sri Lanka tea country. The distance covered today allows time to fully appreciate the landscape, from cultivated slopes to wilder forest edges. Return to freshen up, then continue by road towards Udawalawe National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s best areas for elephant sightings and wildlife watching. On arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening, with time to unwind and prepare for tomorrow’s safari and early start in this wildlife-rich region.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Udawalawe National Park

Galle

Set off early for a jeep safari in Udawalawe. The park is home to herds of elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, and many birds. After the safari, continue to Galle in southern Sri Lanka. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort, which is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and known for its Dutch architecture and cobbled streets. While in Galle Fort, stop by Fort Bazaar, a boutique hotel set within the historic 17th-century fortress, close to vibrant craft shops, art boutiques, and restaurants. End the day in the seaside town of Ahangama.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Galle

Spend your day relaxing by the beach or pool in Ahangama. If you're up for an adventure, opt for a whale-watching trip from nearby Mirissa, where you might see blue whales or dolphins. Surf lessons, spa treatments, or a simple walk on the beach are also great ways to enjoy this final coastal stop. Optional: Whale Watching

Meals Included: Breakfast

Galle

DEPARTURE FROM COLOMBO

Wrap up your Sri Lankan journey with a guided tour of Colombo. Visit landmarks like Gangaramaya Temple, the Dutch Wolvendaal Church, Town Hall, Cinnamon Gardens, and explore a local bazaar to experience authentic regional produce, handicrafts, and street food. It’s a perfect mix of the city’s colonial past and modern present. After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast