Airport pick-up. Colombo city tour: Independence Square, Pettah market, Gangaramaya Temple.
Drive north to Anuradhapura u2014 Sri Lanka's ancient capital (UNESCO). Sacred Bo Tree, Ruwanwelisaya Stupa.
Continue exploring the sacred city. Thuparamaya Stupa, ancient reservoirs.
Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Afternoon: Pidurangala Rock alternative viewpoint.
Dambulla Golden Cave Temple, then Polonnaruwa medieval ruins.
Scenic drive to Kandy. Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, cultural dance show.
Drive through tea country. Tea factory tour, Gregory Lake, Horton Plains (optional).
Board the iconic scenic train through tea estates to Ella.
Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls, Ella Gap viewpoint.
Drive to Udawalawe. Elephant Transit Home visit, evening safari drive.
Full morning safari in Udawalawe National Park u2014 wild elephant herds guaranteed.
Transfer to Yala. Afternoon game drive. Evening at luxury tented camp.
Dawn leopard safari. Afternoon: Kataragama Temple visit.
Galle Fort UNESCO walk, south coast beaches. Mirissa whale watching (seasonal).
Beach morning, transfer to Colombo airport. Bon voyage!
