Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

Morning:

• Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo.
• Transfer to your hotel in Colombo.

Afternoon:

• Enjoy a Colombo city tour: visit Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, and Independence Square.

Evening:

• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo to Sigiriya

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart for Sigiriya (approximately 4-hour drive).

Afternoon:

• Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Evening:

• Check-in at your hotel.
• Relax and enjoy dinner.
• Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 3: Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, another UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afternoon:

• Return to Sigiriya.
• Enjoy a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to see elephants and other wildlife.

Evening:

• Dinner at the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 4: Sigiriya to Kandy

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart for Kandy (approximately 3-hour drive).

Afternoon:

• Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
• Explore the Kandy city center and local markets.

Evening:

• Attend a traditional Kandyan dance performance.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 5: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.

Afternoon:

• Depart for Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England” (approximately 2.5-hour drive).
• Visit a tea plantation and factory en route.

Evening:

• Check-in at your hotel.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya to Yala

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart for Yala National Park (approximately 4.5-hour drive).

Afternoon:

• Check-in at your hotel or safari camp.

Evening:

• Relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
• Dinner and overnight stay near Yala National Park.

Day 7: Yala National Park Safari and Transfer to Galle

Morning:

• Early morning safari in Yala National Park to see leopards, elephants, and other wildlife.
• Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Afternoon:

• Depart for Galle (approximately 3-hour drive).
• Explore Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Evening:

• Check-in at your hotel.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Galle.

Day 8: Galle to Colombo and Departure

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart for Colombo (approximately 2-hour drive).

Afternoon:

• Last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Colombo, depending on your flight schedule.

Evening:

• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure.

This itinerary combines cultural highlights and natural wonders, giving you a comprehensive experience of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and scenic beauty.