Day 1: Arrival Colombo
Arrive in Colombo and transfer to your hotel. Later, explore the city, including Fort, Pettah, Cinnamon Gardens, and cultural landmarks. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Colombo – Anuradhapura (210kms)
After breakfast, drive to Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit ancient dagobas, palaces, temples, and the sacred Bo tree. Explore Mihintale, where Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Anuradhapura – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya (160kms)
Drive to Sigiriya via Polonnaruwa, another UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the ruins of the Royal Palace, Gal Viharaya, temples, and more. Later, visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, known for its frescoes and gardens. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Matale – Kandy (92kms)
After breakfast, head to Kandy. En route, visit Dambulla Rock Temple, a UNESCO site with impressive cave paintings. Explore a spice garden in Matale. In Kandy, visit the city, the arts center, and the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Enjoy a cultural show in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (75kms)
Drive to Nuwara Eliya, known for its tea plantations. Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about tea production. Explore Nuwara Eliya's scenic beauty and golf course. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Nuwara Elliya – Yala – Hambantota (200kms)
Proceed to Hambantota via Yala National Park. Enjoy an afternoon safari in Yala, known for its wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and birds. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Hambantota – Galle – Colombo (252kms)
Drive to Galle and explore the city, including Galle Fort, a UNESCO site. Witness fishermen on stilts in Weligama. Transfer to Colombo. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Colombo - Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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