Days 1–2: Colombo & Negombo

• Arrival → transfer to Negombo
• Relax, recover from travel
• Optional: Colombo city tour (markets, temples)

Days 3–5: Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya / Dambulla / Polonnaruwa)

(Base: Sigiriya or Habarana)

• Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Pidurangala Rock (sunrise hike)
• Dambulla Cave Temple
• Polonnaruwa ancient city
• Optional: Elephant safari (Minneriya / Kaudulla)

Day 6: Kandy

• Travel to Kandy
• Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
• Walk around Kandy Lake
• Cultural dance show
• Optional: Botanical Gardens

Days 7–8: Nuwara Eliya & Hill Country

• Scenic drive/train through tea plantations
• Visit tea factory & plantations
• Explore Nuwara Eliya (“Little England”)
• Waterfalls & cool climate

Days 9–10: Ella

• Scenic train ride (Nuwara Eliya → Ella)

In Ella:

• Nine Arch Bridge
• Little Adam’s Peak
• Ella Rock
• Relax cafes with mountain views

Days 11–12: Yala or Udawalawe National Park

• Safari experience:
  • Yala → leopards
  • Udawalawe → elephants (more reliable)
• Stay near park

Days 13–15: South Coast Beaches

(Base: Mirissa / Weligama / Unawatuna)

• Beach relaxation
• Surfing (Weligama)
• Galle Fort (UNESCO site)
• Whale watching (seasonal: Nov–April)
• Coconut Tree Hill, sunset spots

Day 16: Return to Colombo & Departure