• Arrive at Colombo International Airport.
• Meet Ceylon Expeditions Tour Executive and will introduce your private chauffer / tour leader.
• Leave for Negombo (30 Min).
• Check-in to hotel in Negombo.
• No excursions or sightseeing scheduled for today after long flight with jetlag. 
• Take your time to enjoy the spicy seafood restaurants along the Negombo coast.
• Overnight stay in Negombo

• Early morning, participate in fishing activity and see the busy fish market in Negombo.
• Breakfast at hotel
• Dutch canal boat tour
• Enjoy local sea food lunch near Dutch Canal.
• Visit to tile factory and coir production factory close by Negombo.
• Sightseeing in Negombo and enjoy the famous Kottu Roti in a local restaurant
• Overnight stay in Negombo

Negombo  is a coastal city just 7 KM away from Colombo Airport. Its close proximity to airport makes it the ideal place to relax after a long flight journey. Roam around the city and get the first insight to the amazing local lifestyle. Enjoy fishing with the local people, learn about dry fish industry and glide through the Dutch canal, all while experiencing the tasty Sri Lankan food!

• Checkout and leave for Kandy (2 Hrs). 
• En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Reach Kandy and check-in to homestay in Kandy  
• Evening visit to Sacred Tooth Relic Temple Kandy 
• Cultural dance performance 
• Overnight stay in Kandy homestay

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for Asian elephants. It is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. The orphanage was originally formed to protect elephant who wounded / abounded in jungles. Recommended place for family holidays in Sri Lanka.

Sacred Tooth Relic Temple Kandy - The tooth relic temple enshrines relics of what is believed to be the actual teeth of Lord Buddha in well secured golden casket.  Most venerated & most visited Buddhist temple in the world and must include place in experiential holiday itinerary.

• Visit to Beedi processing domestic industry (Beedi is a local cigarette made of unprocessed tobacco wrapped in leaves) close to
• Visit pottery works in Kegalle
• Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy
• Sightseeing in Kandy and make sure to walk-in Kandy Lake & general market area.  
• Experience cooking demonstration in homestay and enjoy authentic Sri Lankan spicy dishes.

Royal Botanical Garden Kandy  - First conceived as a Queen's pleasure garden in the 14th century and a Kandyan Prince's residence in the 18th century the gardens were formally opened under their current guise in 1821. Walking around these tranquil, immaculately-designed lawns, borders, pavilions and plant houses is a must during your stay in Sri Lanka.

• After breakfast, transfer to Matale
• En route visit  Batik factory in Matale, Aluwihara Rock Cave Temple and Mutthumariamman Kovil
• Check in to the organic farm villa in Matale
• Evening farm tour and cooking session
• Overnight stay at the organic farm.

• Morning visit to spice Garden in Matale
• Check-out and leave for Dambulla
• Check-in to the nature retreat in Dambulla
• Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park from 3 – 6 PM.
• Overnight stay in Dambulla

Minneriya National Park – One of the famous safari parks in Sri lanka and the place where you can witness the largest known meeting place for Asian elephants, Minneriya National Park provides the natural corridor amidst tropical dry mixed evergreen forests that attract herds of these wild creatures. Recommended safari Park in Sri Lanka during your experiential vacations Sri Lanka.

• Early morning hot Air Balloon ride in Dambulla.
• Explore Sigiriya Rock fortress (UNESCO World Heritage) (2 Hrs)
• Village tour in Habarana. Experience a bullock cart ride, catamaran boat ride, cooking demonstration and enjoy authentic Sri Lankan meal.
• Transfer to Polonnaruwa.
• Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa

• After breakfast, visit the city of Polonnaruwa.
• Cycle ride through the archeological sites in Polonnaruwa.  
• Boat ride in Parakrama Samudraya, Polonnaruwa and learn about fresh water fish species in Sri Lanka.
• Bird Island Tour in Polonnaruwa
• Ancient Irrigation management Study in Angammadilla Polonnaruwa.
• Tortoise Study
• Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa The Ancient city of Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka for three centuries. And during this time Sri Lanka was known as the Granary of the East. Take your time and explore the magnificent water diversion methods, and the remains of once beautiful buildings and monuments all while getting to know the local lifestyle of the people living in Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa is a hotspot for archaeological educational tours in Sri Lanka.

• Checkout and transfer to Passikudah
• Check-in to the beach hotel in Passikudah
• Cycle ride around the city
• Relax on the beach
• Overnight stay in Passikudah

Passikudah is small town in the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. It is an ideal destination in Sri Lanka to relax and enjoy the warm sun and enjoy a variety of water sports at the same time. A must include destination during the experiential holiday in Sri Lanka.

• Early morning, dolphin and whale watching excursion
• Spend the day engaging in a variety of water sports (Jet Skiing, sailing and snorkeling)
• Enjoy stilt fishing
• Overnight stay in Passikudah

• Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and leave for Mahiyanganaya
• Visit to local village Dambana – the Vedda Village
• Evening visit to Sorabora Wewa Reservoir & Maiyanganaya temple
• Overnight stay in Mahiyanganaya.

Dambana is a remote jungle village of Sri Lankan indigenous people. These people are the descendants of the original inhabitants of Sri Lanka and they have very different traditions and lifestyles. An essential destination for a memorable holiday experience in Sri Lanka.

• After breakfast, leave for Ella
• Reach Ella and check-in to the hotel
• Indulge in an herbal oil massage in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Ella

Ella is a beautiful piece of land located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with many geographical attractions together with picturesque landscapes.  It is one of the most visited and yet unspoiled cities in Sri Lanka. One of the most recommended destinations during Sri Lanka experiential vacation.

• After breakfast, visit a tea estate & tea factory 
• Hike up Little Adam’s Peak or Ella Rock.
• Check out Nine Arches Bridge. 
• Chase waterfalls
• Marvel at the Ella Gap. 
• Swim at the pools of Diyaluma Falls 
• Overnight stay in Ella 

• After breakfast, check-out and leave for Nuwara Eliya
• Reach Nuwara Eliya and spend the day sightseeing.
• Recommend spending some good time near Lake Gregory and tasting chilled beer at colonial aged famous beer pub.
• Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya is a city amidst the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka with mind soothing sceneries and endless nature surprises wrapped up in breathtaking lush greenery. The city is colored by sub-tropical highland climate enabling people to refer it as Little England.

• Wake-up 5.30 AM and leave for Horton Plains National Park.
• Check out and leave for Kitulgala
• Evening nature walk along the Kelani River
• Dinner & overnight stay in Kitulgala

Horton Plains National Park is a montane grassland and cloudy forest located in the Central Highlands with rich natural creations. It is on a plateau at an altitude of 2100-2300m and it is in fact  a popular tourist destination consisting World’s End, mini World’s End, Bakers Falls and best place for bird watching and wildlife holidays in Sri Lanka.

Kitulgala is a very popular adventure sports destination in Sri Lanka. Blended with thick jungle and wonderful wildlife, it is ideal for nature trails and hotspot for bird watching tours in Sri Lanka. It is famous for white Water Rafting which is the only place in Sri Lanka to do rafting and other aquatic adventure activities.

• Wake-up early and go for a nature walk.
• After breakfast, enjoy water sports in Kitulgala.
• Checkout and leave for Colombo (4 Hrs).
• Overnight stay in Colombo

• Madu river boat safari after breakfast
• Visit to National Museum Colombo
• Sightseeing city tour Colombo / Walkthrough busy bazaar in Colombo.
• Spend a relaxing evening at Galle Face Green and enjoy spicy street food.
• Overnight stay in Colombo

• Take some time for last minute shopping.
• Roam around the busy streets of Pettah
• You well be transferred to the airport depending on your flight time.

This will be the end of an authentic experiential tour in Sri Lanka! You will leave with nothing but beautiful and unique experiences for a lifetime. Thank You!