Our airport representative will meet you at the arrival terminal to welcome you to the tour. We provide you with a knowledgeable, friendly, multilingual guide and transportation in excellent-condition, luxurious, and comfortable air-conditioned vehicles. You will be picked up at Bandaranaike International Airport by a private luxury vehicle and taken to your comfortable hotel in Negombo. Being known as "Little Rome," this fascinating location is heavily impacted by the Catholic Church, as evidenced by the numerous churches dotted about the town (Christianity is a minority religion as Buddhism is practiced by 70% of Sri Lankans). In the meantime, the Negombo lagoon is well-known for its consistent harvest of prawns, crabs, and lobsters. Regular fish auctions are held on the beach and are well worth seeing, as are the numerous canals that wind through the neighbourhood. After checking into your comfortable hotel, go down to the beach for a while and observe the local way of life. Historical facts: Negombo has historically been occupied by the Dutch, Portuguese, and British, as seen by the colonial-style buildings found throughout the town. In particular, Negombo was one of the major hubs for the very lucrative and sought-after cinnamon trade during the Dutch era.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up for the three-hour drive to Sigiriya. Today, this ancient city is Sri Lanka's top ecotourism destination. When you visit the Sigiriya Rock Fort, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, you'll quickly understand why. Translated as "Lion Rock" in English, the monument's name comes from the route visitors follow to begin their final journey: through the open giri (throat) of the lion. With the exception of the gigantic rock outcrop of the citadel itself, which rises an amazing 660 feet (200 metres) from the jungle below, the landscape of the area is flat. To examine one of the best-preserved instances of ancient urban design, visitors must ascend the 1,200 steps. Don't forget to check out the enormous paws carved into the side of the rock and the vibrant frescoes that cover the walls.

You will travel to Kandy, the erstwhile Kingdom of Kandy, and spend the next 2.5 hours touring The Temple of the Tooth, an important Buddhist shrine that is housed within a series of royal palaces, to see the relic of the Buddha's tooth. The precious relic, revered as the most significant item in the Buddhist world, was sent here from India 2,500 years ago and is kept safe in a gold coffin within the Inner Chamber. You will see the relic in addition to the temple complex, which consists of multiple buildings, the majority of which have elaborate murals and sculptures of Buddha. You'll also make a stop in stunning Dambulla en route to Kandy to see the Royal Rock Temple, which is Sri Lanka's largest and best-preserved cave temple complex and offers breath-taking views of the surrounding area. Some of Sri Lanka's most significant and moving religious artwork, comprising over 100 magnificent Buddha sculptures and paintings produced over 2,000 years ago, may be found within the site's several distinct caves.

You will drive out of Kandy today and into the tea country of Sri Lanka. The environment in Nuwara Eliya, which is 6,200 feet (1,890 m) above sea level, is cooler and more refreshing than any other place in the nation, making it the perfect place to cultivate tea. Nuwara Eliya, which was colonised by the British and is sometimes referred to as "Little England," nevertheless has a traditional vibe. As an illustration, consider the town's renown for horse racing, which also has an exquisite golf club that was established in 1889 and a number of opulent, colonial-style hotels. You'll spend the afternoon lounging at Gregory Park, a well-known lake with boating, picnicking, and horseback riding options, following a visit to one of the region's tea estates.

You'll travel an hour to Horton Plains, a well-known natural reserve with a stunning setting of grasslands, woodlands, and rolling hills, today in order to go on an early morning walk. Horton Plain, the island's highest plateau, is home to 24 different mammal species, including porcupines, macaques, leopards, giant squirrels, elk, deer, and wild boar. You will also be able to see distinctive vegetation on the walk, providing an ideal setting for observing numerous uncommon and endemic highland birds (there are 87 species total, 14 of which are endemic). The escarpment of Horton Plains, which descends 2,887 feet (880 metres) to the lowlands, is a striking natural feature. This precipice, appropriately named the "World's End," offers an amazing view of the tea gardens below, extending all the way to the southern coastline. After another four hours of driving in the afternoon, you will arrive in Udawalawe National Park and spend the night at a safari camp.

You will wake up to spend the day with elephants in Udawalawe National Park today! There are hundreds of wild elephants living, swimming, and feeding throughout Udawalawe, one of the best places in the world to watch them. The park is situated at the meeting point of Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones. Put another way; don't leave your camera behind. Apart from its primary draw, Udawalawe is also inhabited by water buffalo, sambar deer, water monitor lizards, and primates. Regarding bird fans, there are many uncommon bird species to choose from. You'll travel three hours to Galle, which is located on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, for the evening following this fantastic adventure.

You have the whole day to spend exploring this charming and unique city on the southern coast, which is classified by UNESCO. As the initial hub for foreign trade and commerce in Sri Lanka, Galle is a thriving provincial capital. Even with its modernization, the city's amazing array of historic buildings takes tourists back in time. Don't miss exploring the Portuguese fortification, which is encircled by water on three sides and was constructed in 1587. You'll also get time to visit the museums, big houses, old mosques, and Dutch-colonial architecture throughout the city. As you stroll throughout the city, you'll come across chic cafés, stores, and boutique hotels run by both foreign and local designers and artists. Another reason for the city's fame is Unawatuna Bay, a charming cove shielded by a reef. Take a final plunge in the water to cap off the afternoon and have a wonderful trip experience. You may claim to have gone swimming in Sri Lanka.  

Time to say goodbye to Sri Lanka! After a delicious breakfast at your hotel you will be picked up for your transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. Good luck!