Adventure
Wildlife and beach holiday itinerary in Sri Lanka.
Wildlife & Beach Adventure
20 Days of Exploration
A comprehensive journey through ancient cities, wild jungles, pristine east coast beaches, and the misty hill country.
DAY 01
Negombo
Arrival & Relaxation
- Arrive at BIA (Airport); meet your driver
- Short transfer to Negombo beach hotel
- Evening stroll and seafood dinner
DAY 02
Anuradhapura
To Ancient Capital
- Drive to Anuradhapura (3.5 - 4 hours)
- Check into hotel and relax by the pool
- Evening bicycle ride or market visit
DAY 03
Anuradhapura
World Heritage Site
- Visit the Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree
- Explore Ruwanwelisaya & Jetavanarama stupas
- See ancient moonstones & stone carvings
DAY 04
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu Safari
- Drive to Wilpattu National Park
- Morning Jeep Safari (Leopards, Bears, Deer)
- Return to Anuradhapura for leisure
DAY 05
Trincomalee
To the East Coast
- Climb Mihintale (Birthplace of Buddhism)
- Drive to Trincomalee (approx 3 hours)
DAY 06
Trincomalee
Beach & Adventure
- Relax on white sands of Nilaveli/Uppuveli
- Afternoon Jet Skiing or Water Sports
- Optional: Pigeon Island snorkeling
DAY 07
Habarana
The Elephant Gathering
- Drive to Cultural Triangle (2.5 hours)
- Jeep Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla Park
- Witness large herds of wild elephants
DAY 08
Sigiriya
Fortress & Caves
- Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride
- Climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple complex
DAY 09
Kandy
To the Hill Capital
- Stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Check into hotel in Kandy
- Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic
DAY 10
Kandy
Kandy Culture
- Explore Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Leisure walk around Kandy Lake or markets
- Evening Kandyan Cultural Dance performance
DAY 11
Nuwara Eliya
Train to Hills
- Scenic train ride to Nanu Oya station
- Transfer to colonial Nuwara Eliya
DAY 12
Nuwara Eliya
Little England
- Visit a Tea Plantation & Factory for tasting
- Explore Gregory Lake and Victoria Park
- Walk through the colonial town center
DAY 13
Ella
Scenic Ride to Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens
- Famous train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
DAY 14
Ella
Hiking the Peaks
- Climb Little Adam's Peak for views
- Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge
- Optional: Hike Ella Rock for adventure
DAY 15
Udawalawe
Udawalawe Safari
- Drive to Udawalawe National Park
- Jeep Safari (Large elephant herds)
DAY 16
Sinharaja
Rainforest Trek
- Drive to Sinharaja UNESCO World Heritage site
- Guided night walk for endemic wildlife
DAY 17
Bentota
To the South Coast
- Morning bird watching in rainforest
- Drive to the Southern Coast (Avani Bentota)
- Relax and enjoy the sunset
DAY 18
Bentota / Galle
Historic Galle
- Relax on beach or try Water Sports
- Afternoon visit to UNESCO Galle Fort
- Walk the ramparts and visit lighthouse
DAY 19
Kitulgala
Final Adventure
- White Water Rafting on Kelani River
- Transfer to Colombo or Negombo
- Farewell dinner and shopping
Day 20
Ayubowan
(Goodbye)
Final Sri Lankan breakfast before your transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
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