Day 1: Arrival in Colombo → Sigiriya

• Morning:

  • Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo).

  • Meet your driver/guide and head to Sigiriya (approx. 4-5 hours drive).

• Afternoon:

  • Check in to your hotel in Sigiriya.

  • Visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climb to the top for stunning views and explore the ancient frescoes and gardens.

• Evening:

  • Relax at your hotel or enjoy a village safari by bullock cart or bicycle.

  • Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 2: Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Minneriya National Park

• Morning:

  • Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ruins of temples, palaces, and statues.

• Afternoon:

  • Head to Minneriya National Park for a jeep safari. Spot elephants, monkeys, and other wildlife, especially during the dry season (July–September) when the "Gathering" of elephants occurs.

• Evening:

  • Return to Sigiriya for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Sigiriya → Kandy

• Morning:

  • Travel to Kandy (approx. 2.5 hours drive).

  • En route, visit a spice garden in Matale to learn about Sri Lanka’s spices and Ayurvedic traditions.

• Afternoon:

  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), a sacred Buddhist site.

  • Stroll around Kandy Lake and explore the local markets.

• Evening:

  • Enjoy a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.

  • Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 4: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

• Morning:

  • Take a scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (reserve seats in advance for the best views). This is one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, passing through tea plantations and mountains.

• Afternoon:

  • Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about Sri Lanka’s famous Ceylon tea and enjoy a fresh cup.

  • Explore Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England," with its colonial architecture, lush gardens, and cool climate.

• Evening:

  • Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya → Colombo

• Morning:

  • Visit Gregory Lake or Victoria Park for a relaxing stroll.

  • Stop by Ramboda Falls on your way back to Colombo.

• Afternoon:

  • Drive back to Colombo (approx. 6-7 hours, or take a domestic flight from Nuwara Eliya to save time).

• Evening:

  • Explore Colombo’s highlights, such as Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, and Galle Face Green.

  • Enjoy some last-minute shopping at Pettah Market or Odel.

  • Transfer to the airport for departure.

• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Colombo
• 4 nights accommodation in a standard hotel
• 4 Breakfasts at hotel
• Private guided sightseeing
• Sigiriya rock fort guided tour
• Dambulla golden temple guided tour
• Temple of the tooth relic tour
• Wildlife safari Minneriya National Park
• Spice/herbal garden tour
• Transportation with a native driver/guide

• Dinner, Lunch and drinks
• Entrance fees 
• National Park safari (entrance and jeep hire)
• Tips and gratuities