SRI LANKA

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

• Morning: Arrive in Colombo, the capital city. Check into your hotel and freshen up.
• Afternoon: Explore the city by visiting the Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, and the Colombo National Museum.
• Evening: Stroll along Galle Face Green and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Try some traditional Sri Lankan dishes like rice and curry or hoppers.

Day 2: Colombo to Kandy

• Morning: Travel to Kandy, a city nestled in the hills.
• Afternoon: Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
• Evening: Enjoy a cultural show featuring traditional Kandyan dance and music. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 3: Kandy to Sigiriya

• Morning: Head to Sigiriya, home to the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
• Afternoon: Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, another UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy the breathtaking views from the top.
• Evening: Visit the nearby Dambulla Cave Temple, known for its stunning cave paintings and statues. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 4: Sigiriya to Nuwara Eliya

• Morning: Travel to Nuwara Eliya, often referred to as “Little England” due to its colonial architecture and cool climate.
• Afternoon: Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about Sri Lanka’s famous tea industry. Explore the beautiful Hakgala Botanical Gardens.
• Evening: Stroll around Gregory Lake and enjoy the serene surroundings. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya to Ella

• Morning: Take a scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, known for its stunning views of tea plantations and waterfalls.
• Afternoon: Visit the Nine Arches Bridge and take a hike to Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views.
• Evening: Explore the charming town of Ella and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Ella.

Day 6: Ella to Bentota

• Morning: Travel to Bentota, a coastal town known for its beautiful beaches.
• Afternoon: Relax on the beach or take part in water sports like snorkeling, jet-skiing, or windsurfing.
• Evening:

  Enjoy a river safari on the Bentota River to see mangroves and wildlife. Overnight stay in Bentota.

Day 7: Departure from Colombo

• Morning: Travel back to Colombo. Depending on your flight time, you might have some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
• Afternoon: Check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your departure.

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

• Morning: Arrive in Colombo, the capital city. Check into your hotel and freshen up.
• Afternoon: Explore the city by visiting the Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, and the Colombo National Museum.
• Evening: Stroll along Galle Face Green and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Try some traditional Sri Lankan dishes like rice and curry or hoppers.

Day 2: Colombo to Kandy

• Morning: Travel to Kandy, a city nestled in the hills.
• Afternoon: Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
• Evening: Enjoy a cultural show featuring traditional Kandyan dance and music. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 3: Kandy to Sigiriya

• Morning: Head to Sigiriya, home to the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
• Afternoon: Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, another UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy the breathtaking views from the top.
• Evening: Visit the nearby Dambulla Cave Temple, known for its stunning cave paintings and statues. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 4: Sigiriya to Nuwara Eliya

• Morning: Travel to Nuwara Eliya, often referred to as “Little England” due to its colonial architecture and cool climate.
• Afternoon: Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about Sri Lanka’s famous tea industry. Explore the beautiful Hakgala Botanical Gardens.
• Evening: Stroll around Gregory Lake and enjoy the serene surroundings. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya to Ella

• Morning: Take a scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, known for its stunning views of tea plantations and waterfalls.
• Afternoon: Visit the Nine Arches Bridge and take a hike to Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views.
• Evening: Explore the charming town of Ella and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Ella.

Day 6: Ella to Yala National Park

• Morning: Travel to Yala National Park, known for its wildlife, including leopards, elephants, and a variety of bird species.
• Afternoon: Go on a safari tour in Yala National Park to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.
• Evening: Relax at your accommodation near the park. Overnight stay near Yala National Park.

Day 7: Yala to Bentota

• Morning: Travel to Bentota, a coastal town known for its beautiful beaches.
• Afternoon: Relax on the beach or take part in water sports like snorkeling, jet-skiing, or windsurfing.
• Evening: Enjoy a river safari on the Bentota River to see mangroves and wildlife. Overnight stay in Bentota.

Day 8: Departure from Colombo

• Morning: Travel back to Colombo. Depending on your flight time, you might have some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
• Afternoon: Check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your departure.