The full island the way it should be travelled: Cultural Triangle at first light, tea country, the highland train, a Yala afternoon, and two nights on the south coast.
Itinerary highlights
- Sigiriya sunrise climb
- Polonnaruwa bicycle heritage tour
- World’s End at Horton Plains
- Scenic train to Ella
- Yala leopard safari
- South-coast whale watching in season
Day 01
Arrival / Negombo
Airport welcome and a lagoon-side first night. Seafood, a slow sunset, no itinerary yet.
Day 02
Negombo to Sigiriya
Coconut country and village roads into the Cultural Triangle. Evening at the rock’s foot.
Day 03
Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
Sunrise on the fortress, then a bicycle circuit of Polonnaruwa and its reservoir.
Day 04
Dambulla, Matale & Kandy
Cave temples, a spice garden stop, lakeside Kandy by evening.
Day 05
Tea country
Highland viewpoints, a working estate, tasting. Overnight near Nuwara Eliya.
Day 06
Horton Plains
World’s End before the cloud, forest trails, optional colonial high tea.
Day 07
Scenic train to Ella
Reserved window seats. Nine Arches in the afternoon.
Day 08
Ella highlands
Little Adam’s Peak, a waterfall, or a long café morning — you choose.
Day 09
Yala
Afternoon game drive in leopard country.
Day 10
South coast
Beach arrival, sunset walk, coastal dinner.
Day 11
Coastal leisure
Seasonal whales, village cycling, or nothing at all.
Day 12
Departure
Expressway to Colombo and the airport, timed to your flight.
Inclusions
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver throughout
- Accommodation as specified
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance fees listed in the itinerary
- On-ground support
Exclusions
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional activities not listed
