Sri Lanka Hotspots

• Stay in standard hotels
• Half board (5x breakfast, 3x dinner)
• All journeys in air-conditioned vehicles
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Transfers to/from Colombo Airport

Itinerary subject to change and dependent on arrival and departure from Colombo:

Day 1: Negombo - Sigiriya (approx. 160 km, 3 hrs 30 mins)

Arrival at the airport and transfer to Sigiriya, visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple en route. A World Heritage Site, the temple sits atop a gigantic rock that towers over 160 m above the surrounding area. Evening at leisure. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (approx. 160 km, 4 hrs)

After breakfast, continue to explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the second oldest royal city of Sri Lanka. Afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 3: Sigiriya - Kandy (approx. 90 km, 3 hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. After the visit, continue to Kandy and take a city tour including a visit to the Temple of the Tooth. In the evening, attend a cultural show. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (approx. 80 km, 3 hrs)

After breakfast, continue to Nuwara Eliya. Optional excursion: visit to the Peradeniya Botanical Garden (approx. €11 (approx. UK £10 / USD $12) per person). In the afternoon, take a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya - Ella

Early morning (5:30 a.m.) continue to a hike in Horton Plains National Park. Then board the train to Ella (2nd class). The train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella in Sri Lanka is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary and visually stunning experiences in the world. As the train ascends into the mountains, passengers are treated to breathtaking panoramic views of lush tea plantations, mystical foggy valleys, captivating waterfalls, and dense forests teeming with life. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6: Ella - Negombo (approx. 100 km, 2 hrs 15 mins)

After breakfast, take a short hike to Little Adam’s Peak. Then continue to Udawalawe and enjoy an afternoon safari in Udawalawe National Park. Afterwards, proceed to the south coast for a beach stay or return to the airport for departure. Optional excursion: city tour of Galle en route to the airport (approx. €10 (approx. UK £9 / USD $11) per person). (Meals: Breakfast)

• Stay in standard hotels
• Half board (5x breakfast, 3x dinner)
• All journeys in air-conditioned vehicles
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Transfers to/from Colombo Airport

Itinerary subject to change and dependent on arrival and departure from Colombo:

Day 1: Negombo - Sigiriya (approx. 160 km, 3 hrs 30 mins)

Arrival at the airport and transfer to Sigiriya, visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple en route. A World Heritage Site, the Dambulla Temple sits atop a gigantic rock that towers over 160 m above the surrounding area. Evening at leisure. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (approx. 160 km, 4 hrs)

After breakfast, continue to explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the second oldest royal city of Sri Lanka. Afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 3: Sigiriya - Kandy (approx. 90 km, 3 hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. After the visit, continue to Kandy and take a city tour including a visit to the Temple of the Tooth. In the evening, attend a cultural show. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (approx. 80 km, 3 hrs)

After breakfast, continue to Nuwara Eliya. Optional excursion: visit to the Peradeniya Botanical Garden (approx. €11 per person). In the afternoon, take a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya - Ella

Early morning (5:30 a.m.) continue to a hike in Horton Plains National Park. Afterwards, board the train to Ella (2nd class). The train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella in Sri Lanka is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary and visually stunning experiences in the world. As the train gradually ascends into the mountains, passengers are treated to breathtaking panoramic views of lush tea plantations, mystical valleys shrouded in mist, fascinating waterfalls, and dense forests teeming with life. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6: Ella - Negombo (approx. 100 km, 2 hrs 15 mins)

After breakfast, take a short hike to Little Adam’s Peak. Then continue to Udawalawe and enjoy an afternoon safari in Udawalawe National Park. Afterwards, continue to the south coast for a beach stay or return to the airport for departure. Optional excursion: city tour of Galle en route to the airport (approx. €10 per person). (Meals: Breakfast)

• Stay in standard hotels
• Half board (5x breakfast, 3x dinner)
• All journeys in air-conditioned vehicles
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Transfers to/from Colombo Airport

Itinerary subject to change and dependent on arrival and departure from Colombo:

Day 1: Negombo - Sigiriya (approx. 160 km, 3 hrs 30 mins)

Arrival at the airport and transfer to Sigiriya, visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple en route. A World Heritage Site, the Dambulla Temple sits atop a colossal rock that towers over 160 m above the surrounding area. Evening at leisure. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (approx. 160 km, 4 hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the second oldest royal city of Sri Lanka. In the afternoon, enjoy a safari in Minneriya National Park. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 3: Sigiriya - Kandy (approx. 90 km, 3 hrs)

After breakfast, continue to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. After the visit, proceed to Kandy for a city tour including a visit to the Temple of the Tooth. In the evening, attend a cultural show. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (approx. 80 km, 3 hrs)

After breakfast, travel to Nuwara Eliya. Optional excursion: visit to the Peradeniya Botanical Garden (approx. €11 per person). In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya - Ella

Early morning (5:30 a.m.) travel to Horton Plains National Park for a hike. Afterwards, board the train to Ella (2nd class). The train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella in Sri Lanka is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary and visually stunning experiences in the world. As the train ascends into the mountains, passengers are treated to breathtaking panoramic views of lush tea plantations, mystical valleys shrouded in mist, captivating waterfalls, and dense forests teeming with life. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6: Ella - Negombo (approx. 100 km, 2 hrs 15 mins)

After breakfast, take a short hike to Little Adam's Peak. Then, proceed to Udawalawe and enjoy an afternoon safari in Udawalawe National Park. Continue to the south coast for a beach stay or return to the airport for departure. Optional excursion: city tour of Galle en route to the airport (approx. €10 per person). (Meals: Breakfast)