From Cultural Wonders to Coastal Retreats – A Journey Across Sri Lanka’s Greatest Hits

Travel Time: Negombo → Habarana ~4.5 hrs | Habarana → Minneriya ~30 mins

• Scenic drive inland to cultural heartland

Evening jeep safari at Minneriya National Park—witness the world-famous Elephant Gathering Overnight: Hotel in Habarana

Travel Times: Habarana → Sigiriya ~30 mins | Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa ~1.5 hrs

• Morning climb of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress: royal palace ruins, water gardens & frescoes

Afternoon in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s medieval capital with stone-carved Buddhas and ancient marvels Overnight: Hotel in Habarana

Travel Times: Habarana → Dambulla ~30 mins | Dambulla → Matale ~1 hr | Matale → Kandy ~1 hr

• Visit Dambulla Cave Temples filled with 150+ Buddha statues and vibrant murals
• Explore spice gardens & a Batik workshop in Matale

Arrive in Kandy: Temple of the Tooth, lakeside strolls, cultural dance show Overnight: Hotel in Kandy

Travel Time: Kandy → Peradeniya ~30 mins (round trip)

• Stroll through Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, home to orchids, palms, and towering tropical trees

Leisure afternoon in Kandy—local shopping, café hopping, or relaxation Overnight: Hotel in Kandy

Travel Time: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya ~2.5 hrs | Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Train): ~2.5–3 hrs

• Tour a tea plantation & factory, taste freshly brewed Ceylon tea
• Enjoy colonial charm in Nuwara Eliya: gardens, lake, and vintage architecture

Board the train to Ella, one of the world’s most scenic rides. Overnight: Hotel in Ella

Travel Time: Ella → Yala ~3.5–4 hrs

• Visit Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, or Ravana Falls in the morning

Travel south to Yala for your wildlife adventure Overnight: Hotel in Yala

Travel Times: Yala → Weligama ~3 hrs | Weligama → Galle ~1 hr

• Early morning safari in Yala National Park: look out for leopards, elephants & peacocks
• Stop at Weligama to watch Sri Lanka’s iconic stilt fishermen

Continue to Galle Fort: cobbled alleys, museums, cafés, and ocean views Overnight: Hotel in Galle

Travel Times: Galle → Kosgoda ~1 hr | Kosgoda → Balapitiya ~30 mins | Balapitiya → Beruwala ~1 hr

• Morning visit to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery—watch conservation in action
• Enjoy a peaceful boat safari on the Madu River, exploring mangrove islands & cinnamon plantations

Transfer to Beruwala and unwind by the beach Overnight: Hotel in Beruwala

Travel Time: Beruwala → Colombo ~2.5 hrs | Colombo → Airport ~1 hr

• Drive to Colombo and explore the capital: Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Pettah Market
• Final transfer to the airport for your departure