• Arrive at Colombo International Airport.
• We will receive you at the arrival lounge of Colombo International Airport.
• Meet Ceylon Expeditions Tour Executive and will introduce to your private chauffer.
• Transfer to Negombo. (20 Min).
• Check-in to hotel and brief about the tour and discuss all other important things about operation of you holiday package in Sri Lanka. 
• No excursions or sightseeing scheduled for today after long flight with jetlag.  
• Relax and unwind and make sure to enjoy spicy sea food meal on the beachside restaurants in Negombo
• Overnight stay in Negombo.

Negombo is a popular coastal city in close proximity to the Colombo International Airport consisting plenty of star class beach resorts and this is good place to relax for 1 night after a long tiring flight before start your long waited Sri Lanka vacation tour. 

• Enjoy leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
• Leave for Jaffna (6 – 7 Hrs journey) 
• Reach Jaffna and check-in to hotel in Jaffna. 
• Overnight stay in Jaffna

Jaffna is a city of adventurous mixture of historical, cultural, and geographical experiences. This unexplored yet beautiful northern tip of Sri Lanka is full of rich culture. With the end of civil war in 2009, Jaffna is now one of most visited tourist hotspot and a recommend holiday destination in Sri Lanka.

• Today we explore incredible Jaffna Peninsula including the below. Naguleeswaram Temple / Casuarina Beach / Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple / Sangilean Thoopu / Chundikulam Bird Sanctuary / Jaffna market / Jaffna Library / Nallur Kandaswami Temple Jaffna / Nainativu (Nagadeepa) / Nagapooshani Amman Temple / Jaffna Fort 
• Your tour leader will plan the day trip by picking the most exciting attractions in Jaffna to make your vacation in Sri Lanka an unforgettable experience. 
• Overnight stay in Jaffna.

• Leave for Anuradhapura after breakfast from Jaffana ( 4 Hours) 
• Check-in to the Hotel
• Visit to Mihintale Temple in the Evening

Sacred City of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage) is most visited Buddhist pilgrimage tour site and the cradle of glorious Sinhalese Buddhist civilization. It is the proud historical city full of ancient marvels such as the towering pagodas, stone monuments and magnificent reservoirs. Recommended place to visit during your family holiday in Sri Lanka. 

• After breakfast visit Anuradhapura sacred city. ( 2 – 3 Hours)
• After lunch, check out and transfer to Dambulla 
• Minneriya National park jeep safari from 3 – 6 PM 
• Overnight Stay in Dambulla

Minneriya National Park Sri Lanka is the place you can observe the world famous elephant gathering in South Asia. Being a massive and diverse eco system, this national park is the home for over 250 species of animals. One of the most visited National park and hotspot for wildlife holidays in Sri Lanka. 

• Wake-up early in the morning and get prepared for the hot air balloon adventure! This is one of the recommended activities during your vacation package in Sri Lanka.
• After the exciting adventure, Explore Sigiriya Rock fortress) (2 Hours)
• Explore Dambulla Cave Temple
• After lunch, checkout and Leave for Kandy (2 Hours)
• En root visit spice a Garden and a Batik Factory in Matale.
• Reach Kandy and check-in.
• Enjoy cultural shown in Kandy (at 5.00 AM).
• Overnight stay in Kandy

• Leave for Elephant Orphanage (1.5 Hrs Drive) by 7.30 AM.
• Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy  
• Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic and explore Kandy city
• Overnight stay in Kandy

Kandy  City (UNESCO World Heritage)  This is an exotic city in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and the last royal kingdom of Sinhalese. City was planned by British during colonial period. Recommended destination during your family holiday in Sri Lanka. 

• This is the 8th day of your tour package in Sri Lanka and you are about to witness a total change of scenery!
• After breakfast, leave for Ella by Train. This is one of the most scenic train rides ever in Sri Lanka and we assure you this will be a memorable experience in holiday in Sri Lanka. (Seats to be reserved 31 days prior to travel)
• Reach Ella and check-in to Hotel.  
• No activities are scheduled for today. Enjoy a serene afternoon amidst the lush green hills in one of the best hotels in Ella.
• Overnight stay in Ella.

Ella is a breathtaking, most visited small town with plenty od adventurous options located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. It is the best and the most recommended destination to enjoy an unforgettable family adventure holiday.

• After breakfast visit a tea factory and witness how the world renowned “Ceylon Tea” is made and grown. 
• Explore the famous Nine Arch Bridge, massive water falls and Ella Gap
• In the evening you can indulge in a relaxing herbal oil massage
• Overnight stay in Ella

• After delicious breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya.
• Check-in to the hotel
• Nuwara Eliya city tour
• Evening at the Gregory Lake
• Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya. 

Nuwara Eliya is a serene hillside town with a hint of old Victorian country vibe. With its continental atmosphere and mesmerizing natural scenery, it is the ideal place to escape from the tropical climate and enjoy a chilling time during your holiday in Sri Lanka.

• Early morning visit Horton Plains National Park 
• Checkout and Leave for Kitulgala
• Check-in to the hotel in Kitulgala
• Nature walk along the Kelani River in the evening
• Dinner & overnight stay in Kitulgala 

Horton Plains National Park is a montane grassland and a cloudy forest in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. It is a popular tourist destination consisting of several tourist hot spots such as World’s End, mini World’s End, Bakers Falls and best place for wildlife photography tours.  

Kitulgala is a popular water adventure sports destination in Sri Lanka, blended in thick foliage this place is ideal for nature trails and bird watching holidays as well as white Water Rafting and other aquatic adventure activities which are recommend to make your holiday in Sri Lanka a bit more daring.

• Early morning bird watching excursion
• Adventure activities in Kitulgala (White water rafting / waterfall abseiling / forest trekking)
• Checkout and transfer to Mirissa (4 Hours) 
• Overnight stay in Mirissa

Mirissa is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Here you can watch the world famous  Blue Whales within only six to nine nautical miles from Mirissa harbor. Whale watching is something you should never forget to include in your tour package in Sri Lanka.

• Wake-up early morning and leave for Whale Watching in Mirissa. 
• Separate instructions will be given by Ceylon Expeditions on whale watching trip including safety guidelines. Ceylon Expeditions use only approved / licensed & insured boat operators for our tours. 
• Check-out from Mirissa hotel and leave for Galle
• Explore Galle Dutch Fort and enjoying a spicy sea food lunch at Galle Fort
• In the afternoon you can either make a visit to Koggala Museum and explore Galle city or spend a leisurely evening on the beach.
• Overnight stay in Galle

Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage) is an architectural masterpiece showcasing the colonial influence in Sri Lanka. Originally built by the Portuguese and later modified by the Dutch, the fort today is an attractive place of the colonial history and elegance.

• After breakfast, transfer to Colombo
• Madu River Boat Ride
• Explore busy Colombo streets with Colombo City Tour

Colombo, the tiny busy city is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. It is vibrant city full of life and culture with a rich mixture of the diverse cultures in Sri Lanka, the colonial influence and the modern iconic sights. Spend an evening amidst the busy Colombo streets and you’ll see that the city can marvel you more than you ever imagined.

• Leisurely spend the day getting ready for the long journey back home. 
• Leave for Colombo International Airport according to your flight time. Depending on your flight time, Ceylon Expeditions will arrange your transfer from your hotel to Colombo International Airport. 
• You will leave this lovely island today. But the memories of your holiday in Sri Lanka will remain with you forever.