DAY 1: AIRPORT - WADDUWA
Travel Time: Approx. 1.5 hours / 77 km
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed and introduced to your journey. Transfer along the west coast to Wadduwa, a peaceful seaside escape.
Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon unwinding by the ocean or poolside.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Superior Hotel: The Blue Water or similar
DAY 2: WADDUWA
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a leisurely day by the coast. Whether relaxing on golden sands or indulging in the hotel’s facilities, this day allows you to ease into the rhythm of island life.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 3: WADDUWA - YALA / THISSAMAHARAMA
Travel Time: Approx. 4 hours / 249 km
After an early breakfast at around 8:00 a.m., depart for Yala / Tissamaharama.
En route, set out on a sightseeing tour of Galle Fort and its ramparts, which enclose a perfectly preserved heritage town. A walk along the ramparts and bastions is the customary way to appreciate the magnificence of its structure and to gain a perspective of the town within. With a little imagination, this stone fortress becomes a corridor into the past, evoking images of earlier times.
Later, stroll through the narrow, bustling streets, which reveal much about the lives of the inhabitants. Admire the Dutch houses, the Dutch Reformed Church, and the restored Dutch Gate.
Return and check in to the hotel.
In the afternoon, set out on a jeep safari in Yala National Park. Located in the southeast of Sri Lanka, Yala National Park offers wildlife enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe animals such as wild boar, deer, leopards, crocodiles, and monkeys in their natural habitat.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Superior Hotel: Jetwing Yala or similar
DAY 4: YALA / THISSAMAHARAMA - NUWARA ELIYA
Travel Time: Approx. 5 hours / 185 km
After breakfast, journey towards the highlands of Ella, a region famed for its dramatic scenery and cascading waterfalls.
Board one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic train journeys from the Ella Railway Station, travelling through misty mountains and tea-covered slopes to Nuwara Eliya. A train journey, such as this, is a truly rare experience and an adventure in itself. Apart from the breathtaking scenery of the tea country and its picturesque waterfalls, it also offers a wonderful opportunity to mingle with the local people.
Train travel is subject to availability.
Arrive at Nanu Oya Railway Station, where you will be met by your chauffeur-guide, and proceed to Nuwara Eliya, where cool climates and colonial charm create a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Superior Hotel: Grand Hotel or similar
DAY 5: NUWARA ELIYA - KANDY
Travel Time: Approx. 2.5 hours / 80 km
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya. Also visit a tea plantation and factory, where you will experience the journey of tea—from the plucking of tender leaves to their processing into a steaming cup.
Thereafter, depart for Kandy. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.
In the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of the city of Kandy by tuk-tuk. Kandy served as the hill capital from 1514 to 1815 AD. Originally known as Senkadagala, the city later came to be known as Kandy. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. The style and character of Sri Lankan civilization during that era are beautifully reflected in the heart of the city, with its lake, temples—including the Temple of the Tooth Relic—and the well-preserved ruins of the royal palaces.
In the late afternoon, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses a sacred relic of the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The relic was brought to Sri Lanka in the 4th century AD and has since symbolized sovereignty, always enshrined in great splendor.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Superior Hotel: Earl’s Regency or similar
DAY 6: KANDY- SIGIRIYA
Travel Time: Approx. 2.5 hours / 90 km
After breakfast, travel towards Sigiriya.
Pause in Matale to visit a spice garden, where you can experience a brief Ayurvedic massage (5–10 minutes). Enjoy a typical Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch at the spice garden.
Continue to Sigiriya, visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple along the way. This magnificent rock temple, built in the 1st century BC, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is recognized as the largest cave sanctuary in the world, with over 2,000 square meters of painted walls and ceilings featuring more than 150 Buddha images. The largest of these is carved into the rock and reaches a length of 14 meters.
Arrive in Sigiriya, check into the hotel, and unwind with high tea and local delicacies.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Superior Hotel: SigiriyaJungles or similar
DAY 7: SIGIRIYA
Early in the morning, climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion’s Rock), one of the most extraordinary artistic complexes of its time (477–498 AD). This magnificent citadel, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, continues to captivate visitors with its artistic and architectural brilliance.
Optional – In the afternoon, set out on an exclusive jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to witness the unique phenomenon of the elephant gathering. During the dry season, from June to September, hundreds of elephants gather around the Minneriya Tank in search of water. Such a large concentration of elephants is rarely seen anywhere else in the world. Depending on migration patterns, the safari may take place in Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Eco Park.
Return to the hotel and enjoy a pre-dinner Arrack cocktail in a relaxed setting.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Superior Hotel: SigiriyaJungles or similar
DAY 8: SIGIRIYA
After an early breakfast, take a walk through Augandawa Village. Visit the local temple and receive blessings from a Buddhist monk. Continue through the village, passing paddy fields and chena cultivation, and stop at a small wayside tea shop to quench your thirst with a cup of local tea or a king coconut.
Thereafter, join a cooking demonstration at Sigiriya Jungles Hotel, where you will prepare a selection of spicy Sri Lankan dishes. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch.
In the afternoon, proceed to Polonnaruwa and embark on a sightseeing tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site by bicycle—the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century. During this period, ethnic harmony prevailed between the Sinhalese and Tamils, as reflected by the presence of Buddhist and Hindu temples within the same complex. The palaces, massive granite sculptures, and extensive tanks and irrigation systems built by the great kings illustrate the remarkable level of development achieved during this era.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Superior Hotel: SigiriyaJungles or similar
DAY 9: SIGIRIYA - WAIKKAL
Travel Time: Approx. 3.5 hours / 160 km
After breakfast, proceed to Waikkal.
Check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Superior Hotel: Suriya Resort or similar
DAY 10: WAIKKAL
Spend the day at leisure, enjoying the beach, pool, or resort facilities at your own pace.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 11: WAIKKAL - AIRPORT
Travel Time: Approx. 45 minutes / 20 km
After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.
It is advisable to arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to your flight. Your transfer to the airport will be arranged according to your departure flight details.