🗓️Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo → Negombo
- Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport
- Transfer to Negombo (20–30 mins) – The Most Nearby Tourist Attraction to the Airport
- Explore the Dutch Canal, Negombo Beach, and enjoy seafood dinner
Overnight: Negombo
🗓️Day 2 – Travel to Sigiriya
- Drive to Sigiriya (approx. 4 hours)
- En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (optional)
- Check in and relax at a jungle lodge
Overnight: Sigiriya or Habarana
🗓️ Day 3 – Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Tour
- Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress early morning
- Afternoon: Do a village tour in Hiriwadunna (bullock cart ride, lake canoeing, village lunch)
Overnight: Sigiriya
🗓️ Day 4 – Dambulla Caves & Minneriya Safari
- Morning visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
- Afternoon: Minneriya National Park Safari (ideal for elephant sightings)
Overnight: Sigiriya or Habarana
🗓️ Day 5 – Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
- Visit the UNESCO site of Polonnaruwa
- Explore temples, Buddha statues, and ancient ruins by bicycle
Overnight: Sigiriya or Polonnaruwa
🗓️ Day 6 – Travel to Kandy via Matale
- Stop at Matale Spice Garden and Aluvihara Rock Temple
- Arrive in Kandy
- Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and cultural dance show
Overnight: Kandy
🗓️ Day 7 – Explore Kandy
- Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
- Walk around Kandy Lake and local market
- Optional: Visit Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue
Overnight: Kandy
🗓️ Day 8 – Train to Nuwara Eliya
- Scenic drive or train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (Train Station is in now – just few kilometers away from Nuwara-eliya)
- Visit tea plantations, Gregory Lake, and Victoria Park ( Nearby Pedro Estate is an option – just two kilometers away from the city)
- Enjoy cool mountain weather
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
🗓️ Day 9 – Train Ride to Ella
- Travel from Nanu Oya to Ella by train — one of the most scenic routes in the world
- Relax and enjoy views in charming Ella
Overnight: Ella
🗓️ Day 10 – Explore Ella
- Hike Little Adam’s Peak
- Visit Nine Arches Bridge
- Optional: Ravana Falls or Ella Rock hike
Overnight: Ella
🗓️ Day 11 – Transfer to South Coast (Mirissa / Unawatuna)
- Scenic drive through the hills to the south coast (approx. 4–5 hours)
- Relax at Mirissa or Unawatuna beach
Overnight: Beach resort
🗓️ Day 12 – Galle & Departure
- Visit Galle Fort – a UNESCO Heritage Site with colonial architecture
- Explore boutiques, ramparts, lighthouse
- Transfer to Colombo or directly to the airport (2–2.5 hrs)
Overnight / Departure: Colombo or late-night airport transfer
✅ Summary
| Region | Key Highlights |
|---|---|
| Negombo | Beach, seafood, Dutch heritage |
| Sigiriya/Dambulla | Rock Fortress, caves, village life, safari |
| Polonnaruwa | Ancient ruins and history |
| Kandy | Temple of the Tooth, botanical gardens |
| Nuwara Eliya | Tea country, cool climate |
| Ella | Hiking, mountain views, iconic train ride |
| South Coast | Beaches, Galle Fort, relaxed vibe |
🚗 Travel Options
- Private car with driver (most convenient)
- Trains for scenic segments (Kandy–Nuwara Eliya–Ella)
- TukTuks for short city trips