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February 9 | Arrival in Colombo-Negombo

Arrive in Colombo, Sri Lanka and transfer to Negombo, a relaxed coastal enclave just moments from the airport. The remainder of the day is reserved for rest and renewal, allowing you to settle in and gently acclimatize to the island’s rhythm.

After check-in, enjoy the afternoon at leisure—perhaps with time beside the ocean, a soft walk along the shore, or simply a restorative pause after your journey.

It is an elegant beginning to a journey that soon unfolds into culture, scenery, and deeply memorable experiences.

Meal: none

February 10 | Negombo Lagoon and City Exploration

Discover Negombo beyond its convenient location, where fishing heritage, colonial influences, distinctive churches, and a lively waterfront atmosphere reveal the character of this coastal town.

Later, cruise through the lagoon’s mangroves and winding canals, where birdlife, still waterways, and tiny islands offer a serene introduction to Sri Lanka’s coastal beauty.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

February 11 | Negombo to Sigiriya

After breakfast, depart the coast and journey to Sigiriya, where the landscape opens into dry plains, traditional villages, and the dramatic scenery of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. (Drive Time: 3.30 hrs)

A village safari provides an immersive introduction to local life, combining a cart ride, lake crossing, tuk-tuk journey, cooking demonstration, and traditional lunch.

Views of Lion Rock offer a memorable encounter with one of the island’s most celebrated landmarks, bringing a striking sense of place to the day.

Later, unwind with a traditional Ayurvedic spa experience before a peaceful evening in Sigiriya.

Check in to your hotel and settle in for the night beneath one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic landscapes.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya 

Meal: Breakfast

February 12 | Sigiriya to Kandy via Pinnawala and the Hill Country

Continue to Kandy, watching the scenery rise into Sri Lanka’s lush central highlands. (Drive Time: 3 hrs)

En route, enjoy an interpretive elephant experience with a focus on care and conservation.

A visit to a spice garden reveals the fragrances and traditions behind Sri Lanka’s cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, and herbal remedies.

A tea factory visit completes the journey with an introduction to the island’s renowned hill-country heritage.

Overnight in Kandy

Meal: Breakfast

February 13 | Kandy Culture and Sacred Sites

Begin at the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy’s most revered landmark and one of Sri Lanka’s most significant cultural and spiritual sites.

Continue to the silk gardens for a closer look at local craftsmanship and textile traditions.

A visit to the gem museum offers insight into Sri Lanka’s long-standing reputation for sapphires and precious stones.

This evening, enjoy a vibrant cultural performance featuring Kandyan drumming, traditional dance, and fire acts.

Overnight stay in Kandy

Meal: Breakfast

February 14 | Kandy to Bentota

Travel from Kandy to Bentota, descending from the highlands to Sri Lanka’s sunlit southern coast. (Drive Time: 4.30 hrs)

After check-in, settle into your beachside retreat and enjoy a more leisurely pace.

Spend the afternoon at leisure on the shore, with time to swim if conditions allow or to enjoy optional river and water-based experiences along the coast.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch or dinner

February 15 | Bentota Coastline at Leisure

Today is entirely at leisure—ideal for unwinding on the beach, enjoying an early coastal walk, or adding an optional boat or water activity for a more active experience.

Meal: Breakfast

An overnight stay near Bentota ensures a calm and unhurried close to your coastal retreat.

February 16 | Bentota to Colombo and Departure

Drive to Colombo for your final hours in Sri Lanka, with timing tailored to your departure schedule. (Drive Time: 2 hrs)

If time permits, enjoy a final lunch in the capital before continuing onward.

A brief Colombo city tour may be added for a final urban contrast before your airport transfer, or you may depart directly if time is limited.

Meal: Breakfast (if applicable)