(105 km / 3 hrs 30 mins)

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport you will be welcomed by your Sunrise Travels representative and assisted with formalities. Transfer to Kandy, a scenic drive of 105 km taking around 3 hrs 30 mins.

After check-in and rest, attend the Kandy Cultural Dance Show at 17:00 followed by a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic to witness the evening pūjā ceremony from 18:30 to 20:00.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Topaz, Kandy

(80 km round trip / 3 hrs 30 mins driving + treks)

After breakfast leave the hotel at 08:00 and visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya from 08:30 to 10:30.

Continue 25 km, 1 hr, to the Hulu Ganga Valley to see Sari Ella, Huluganga Falls, Jodu Ella, and Thaliya Wetuna Ella, with short treks between each cascade. Picnic lunch included. Return to Kandy by 18:00.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Topaz, Kandy .

(60 km / 2 hrs 15 mins + 4–5 hrs hike)

After breakfast leave the hotel at 08:00 and drive 40 km, 1 hr 30 mins, to visit a spice garden in Matale.

Continue 20 km, 45 mins, to Corbett’s Gap. Begin the Knuckles Pathana Hike at 11:00, covering 8–12 km in 4–5 hrs across montane grasslands with panoramic views and unique flora. Picnic lunch during hike. Return to Matale.

Dinner and overnight stay at The Grand Mountain Hotel, Matale

(140 km / 5 hrs + 3–4 hrs hike)

After breakfast leave the hotel at 07:30 and drive 35 km, 1 hr 30 mins, to the Manigala Trailhead. Begin hike at 09:30, lasting 3–4 hrs along a scenic ridge overlooking the Thelgamu Oya Valley. Lunch after hike.

Depart at 14:00 for Bandarawela, 105 km, around 4 hrs. Arrive by 18:00.

Dinner and overnight stay at Orient Hotel, Bandarawela

(80 km / 3 hrs 30 mins + short treks)

After breakfast leave the hotel at 07:30 and drive 80 km, 3 hrs 30 mins, to Besama Natural Pool. Relax and swim from 11:30 to 13:00 followed by a traditional lunch from 13:30 to 14:30. Stop at Mini World’s End at 15:30 for sweeping views of the Uva region. Begin a 1 hr 30 mins hike at 16:00 to Phoenix Camp. Arrive 17:30, settle in, enjoy sunset and campfire.

Dinner and overnight stay at Phoenix Camp, Madulsima (camping).

(70 km / 3 hrs + 3 hrs sightseeing)

After breakfast leave camp at 07:45 for Ella, 70 km, 3 hrs. Late morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak, 45 mins climb with panoramic views. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls.

Evening free to stroll through Ella town.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ella Hideaway

(100 km / 3 hrs + 3 hrs safari)

After breakfast leave the hotel at 08:00 and drive 100 km, 3 hrs, to Kataragama. Short rest at hotel.

Depart at 15:00 for Yala National Park Safari, 15:30–18:30, where you may encounter leopards, elephants, sloth bears and abundant birdlife.

Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Tamarind Lake, Kataragama

(140 km / 3 hrs 30 mins)

After breakfast leave the hotel at 08:00 and drive 140 km, 3 hrs 30 mins, to Unawatuna. En route visit the Turtle Hatchery at Habaraduwa, a conservation project protecting endangered sea turtles. Continue to your beach resort.

Evening leisure at Unawatuna Beach.

 Dinner and overnight stay at Lavendish Beach Resort, Unawatuna

Breakfast at hotel. Entire day free to relax by the beach or swim in the Indian Ocean.

Optional activity: snorkelling at Jungle Beach

Optional activity: whale watching excursion in Mirissa (season Nov–Apr).

Dinner and overnight stay at Lavendish Beach Resort, Unawatuna

(126 km / 3 hrs + 2 hrs sightseeing)

After breakfast leave the hotel at 08:00. Visit Galle Fort, UNESCO World Heritage Site, from 08:30 to 11:00. Continue 120 km, 2 hrs 30 mins, to Colombo.

Evening city sightseeing including Galle Face Green, Independence Square, and Gangaramaya Temple.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mirage Colombo

(35 km / 45–60 mins)

After breakfast leave the hotel. Transfer 35 km, 45–60 mins, to Bandaranaike International Airport for onward flight.