Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, you will be met by an iTourlanka representative and transferred to your hotel in Negombo. There, you can sample local favourites like pol sambol (a tasty coconut dish) and roast paan (crispy roasted bread).

Begin your Sri Lankan journey with breakfast at the hotel. Before heading out, we advise our tourists to shop in the morning so that you are able to enjoy the smells and sounds of Colombo.

After shopping, we will head to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to learn about the country’s wildlife. The orphanage is home to the largest population of captive elephants, and here you can watch them interact with their environment as they feed and bathe in the Ma Oya River.

After this, we will bring you to the cave temple in Polonnaruwa containing the best examples of ancient Sri Lankan paintings, including over 150 images of the Buddha, which impress visitors with their variety and scale. The most famous painting is a colossal figure of Buddha carved out of rock, which spans 14 meters.

After breakfast, we continue our sightseeing tours to Sigiriya. Our first stop is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. On top of a massive rock that juts out of the golden fields like a stony fortress, the 5th Century Fortress in the Sky (Sigiriya Rock) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. WE will do this in the morning as crowds tend to be there during the afternoon. After we finish exploring the fortress we head to the central province of the country, Kandy, and visit the Spice Garden – where we gain insights on how these spices are grown on such a large scale.

After departing Kandy, take an early morning ride to Nuwara Eliya. But before that, you can stop by and visit Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist site, the Dalada Maligawa. Located in the heart of Kandy, the temple is a place where pilgrims come to worship, and visitors may observe the rituals that take place around the Temple of the Tooth.

As you travel through the tea plantations, take a detour for a Kandy City tour and visit either the Royal Botanical Garden, Kandy View Point, and the Buddha Statue.

After that, you will now go to the heart of tea plantation country, Nuwara Eliya. It is one of the highest regions in Sri Lanka. During colonial times, the English and Scots favoured this region because it was cooler than other parts of the island. You can see remnants of this past today in the manicured gardens and manor homes that adorn the city.

After visiting Nuwara Eliya, we’ll drive along a water aerodrome facility near Nuwara Eliya. This is where the seaplanes take off and land on Lake Gregory. If we have time, we will visit Seetha Amman Temple which is a Botanical Garden.

We will be heading to Ella now, a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province. The area is known for its rich biodiversity, and is home to numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations, Ella is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular tourist destinations.

After breakfast, we suggest you to hike to Little Adam’s Peak. It is reachable by steps and a moderate hiking trail, offering picturesque sunrise views.

After the hike, we will visit Nine Arch Bridge. This is a great example of colonial-era railway construction in the country, and it’s situated between Ella and Demodara Railway Station. Walking along the bridge will delight you with rolling hills and dense jungle vistas.

Later in the day, we will be heading for a Jeep Safari in Yala National Park. Yala is one of the most popular safari destinations in Sri Lanka. It is also the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, and is home to various species of animals such as leopards, elephants, crocodiles, deer, and many more.

After breakfast, we will head out to Mirissa from Yala.

You will enjoy a day of beach splendour in Mirissa. The beach itself is a long curve of sand with lovely clear waters for swimming, ideal for spending the afternoon or just taking a stroll along the water’s edge. At sunset, you can also sit and enjoy the spectacular view as it changes from gold to vibrant orange and red tints.

The morning starts with a two-hour whale watching trip. The boat is equipped with powerful engines and a crew of experienced sailors. The trip usually takes place in the morning to ensure that you are able to spot dolphins and whales as they migrate. You might also see sea turtles, which are not commonly spotted in Sri Lanka because of their shy nature.

After breakfast, we will head out for a City tour, visiting the beautiful sights of Bentota. We will then be able to enjoy a private boat safari on the Madu River, spotting Sri Lanka’s wildlife as we cruise through thick mangroves, open stretches of river and islands devoted to cinnamon cultivation.

We can also visit a Sea Turtle Conservation Centre on the way to Galle Face before heading to the hotel.

After breakfast, we will head out for a Colombo City tour if you still like. We will give you a chance to do some last-minute shopping.