Sri Lanka Highlights & Beach Escape – 7 Days

• Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and begin your journey to Sigiriya (Approx. 4 hrs 30 min – 150 km).
• En route, enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan rice & curry lunch at a village-style restaurant.
• Visit a spice and herbal garden to learn about Ayurveda and sample herbal teas.
• Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a 5th-century marvel with frescoes, mirror walls, and water gardens.
• Explore the Sigiriya Museum to better understand the site's historical significance.
• Optional: Try a bullock cart ride or visit a nearby lake for a sunset boat tour.

• Start the day with a hearty breakfast and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, home to centuries-old Buddhist murals.
• Drive towards Kandy, the last royal capital (Approx. 2 hrs 30 min – 95 km).
• Stop at a herbal and spice garden in Matale for a short guided tour.
• In Kandy, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, housing a revered relic of Lord Buddha.
• Stroll around Kandy Lake and explore the local handicraft market and gem museum.
• Enjoy a vibrant Kandyan cultural dance performance in the evening.

• Travel through scenic mountains and tea-clad hills to Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 2 hrs 30 min – 75 km).
• Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya en route, home to 4,000+ species of flora.
• Stop at a tea factory and plantation to see tea-making processes and enjoy a tasting session.
• Explore the colonial charm of Nuwara Eliya town, visiting Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and Post Office.
• End the day with leisure time or a walk through the town’s cool misty streets.

• Board the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella (advance booking required), considered one of the most beautiful train rides in the world.
• Arrive in Ella and enjoy lunch at a panoramic café overlooking the Ella Gap.
• Visit the Nine Arches Bridge, a colonial-era railway marvel hidden in lush jungle.
• Hike to Little Adam’s Peak for stunning sunset views over the valley.
• Enjoy a chilled evening at a mountain-view café or bar.

• After breakfast, drive towards Yala National Park (Approx. 2 hrs 30 min – 100 km).
• En route, stop at Ravana Falls for photo opportunities and a refreshing break.
• Visit Buduruwagala, a cluster of ancient Buddha carvings on a massive rock face (optional).
• Check-in to your jungle lodge or tented safari camp.

Enjoy a nature walk around the buffer zone or simply relax in the tranquil wild surroundings

• Begin your day with an early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park, home to leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and hundreds of bird species.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out.
• Drive to Mirissa, a coastal town known for its crescent-shaped beach (Approx. 3 hrs 30 min – 140 km).
• Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach, enjoying cocktails, or swimming.
• End the day with a candlelit dinner by the ocean.

• Optional: Wake early for a whale and dolphin watching tour (seasonal: Nov–Apr).
• Enjoy a beach breakfast and some leisure time.
• Depart for Colombo or directly to the airport (Approx. 3.5 – 4 hrs to CMB)