Colombo Trip Overview
Our 10 day trip exploring the beautiful country of Sri Lanka; home to exotic animals, stunning scenery and beaches, ancient history and culture, and some of the friendliest locals you’ll ever meet. Begin in Negombo, then head out to Sigiriya Rock for the epic views of the surrounding countryside. Visit a tea plantation, and enjoy learning about Sri Lankan cuisine at a local cooking school. Ride on the famous blue train, then set off on Safari in search of the local wildlife including elephants, buffalos and flamingos.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Our 10 day trip exploring the beautiful country of Sri Lanka; home to exotic animals, stunning scenery and beaches, ancient history and culture, and some of the friendliest locals you’ll ever meet. Begin in Negombo, then head out to Sigiriya Rock for the epic views of the surrounding countryside. Visit a tea plantation, and enjoy learning about Sri Lankan cuisine at a local cooking school. Ride on the famous blue train, then set off on Safari in search of the local wildlife including elephants, buffalos and flamingos.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport Pick Up
Stop At: Negombo Beach, Negombo Sri Lanka
Welcome to Sri Lanka! We’ll be there at the Colombo airport waiting to pick you up and bring you back to our boutique hotel in Negombo. We’ll have a beachfront welcome dinner and drinks at sunset, the perfect start to your adventure.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.
Day 2: Temples and Drive to Sigiriya
Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy – Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
Today we’ll head into the centre of Sri Lanka, where we’ll learn about the country’s history and culture. Our first stop is the Dambulla Cave Temple, a temple carved deep into the rock face. Next up is the Golden Buddha, a giant statue on a hill top looking down onto the town below. In the evening, we’ll check in to our accommodation with views of Sigiriya Rock which we will be climbing in the morning.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Golden Temple of Dambulla, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
Today we’ll head into the centre of Sri Lanka, where we’ll learn about the country’s history and culture. Our first stop is the Dambulla Cave Temple, a temple carved deep into the rock face. Next up is the Golden Buddha, a giant statue on a hill top looking down onto the town below. In the evening, we’ll check in to our accommodation with views of Sigiriya Rock which we will be climbing in the morning.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.
Day 3: Climb Sigiriya Rock & Visit Village (Village Food Taste)
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks – Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya Museum, Sigiriya Thalkotta Sigiriya Thalkotta, Sigiriya, Central Province, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks – Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks – Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hiriwadunna, Hiriwadunna, North Central Province
It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks – Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.
Day 4: Temple of the Tooth / Herbal Gardens & Kandy view Point
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
We travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kandy View Point, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
We travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Ranweli Spice Garden, No. 99 Kaudupellella, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
We travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kandy, Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province
We travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.
Day 5: Tea Plantation, Cooking Class & Train Journey
Stop At: Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
We drive past the beautiful town of Nuwara Elia and spend the morning at a local tea plantation where we’ll learn all about the tea brewing process, from leaf to cup. We’ll then spend some time at a local family-run cooking school, where we’ll be taught how to cook some of Sri Lanka’s best dishes. It’s then time to board ‘the most scenic train journey’ – and you’ll quickly see why. We’ll board the famous train from Nuwara Eliya to the chilled town of Ella. The scenery we pass on the way is seriously out of this world; keep an eye out for waterfalls, wildlife and friendly locals.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
We drive past the beautiful town of Nuwara Elia and spend the morning at a local tea plantation where we’ll learn all about the tea brewing process, from leaf to cup. We’ll then spend some time at a local family-run cooking school, where we’ll be taught how to cook some of Sri Lanka’s best dishes. It’s then time to board ‘the most scenic train journey’ – and you’ll quickly see why. We’ll board the famous train from Nuwara Eliya to the chilled town of Ella. The scenery we pass on the way is seriously out of this world; keep an eye out for waterfalls, wildlife and friendly locals.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nanu Oya railway station, Avissawella – Hatton – Nuwara Eliya Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
We drive past the beautiful town of Nuwara Elia and spend the morning at a local tea plantation where we’ll learn all about the tea brewing process, from leaf to cup. We’ll then spend some time at a local family-run cooking school, where we’ll be taught how to cook some of Sri Lanka’s best dishes. It’s then time to board ‘the most scenic train journey’ – and you’ll quickly see why. We’ll board the famous train from Nuwara Eliya to the chilled town of Ella. The scenery we pass on the way is seriously out of this world; keep an eye out for waterfalls, wildlife and friendly locals.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.
Day 6: Little Adams Peak & Nine Arch Bridge
Stop At: Ella, Ella, Uva Province
Early morning start as we climb Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap – a gorge full of beautiful waterfalls and stunning backdrops. We’ll have lunch in Ella town, before stopping off at Nine Arch Bridge, where we’ll walk the tracks and watch the train pass through.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Little Adam’s Peak, Passara Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Early morning start as we climb Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap – a gorge full of beautiful waterfalls and stunning backdrops. We’ll have lunch in Ella town, before stopping off at Nine Arch Bridge, where we’ll walk the tracks and watch the train pass through.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Nine Arches Bridge, Ella Sri Lanka
Early morning start as we climb Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap – a gorge full of beautiful waterfalls and stunning backdrops. We’ll have lunch in Ella town, before stopping off at Nine Arch Bridge, where we’ll walk the tracks and watch the train pass through.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.
Day 7: Waterfalls & Glamping
Stop At: Rawana Falls, Wellawaya-Ella-Kumbalwela Hwy, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
In the morning, we’ll visit a waterfall for a refreshing dip, before heading down to Udawalele National Park. Here we’ll check into our glamping tents for the evening, where plenty of activities are available to enjoy.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Udawalawa, Udawalawa, Sabaragamuwa Province
In the morning, we’ll visit a waterfall for a refreshing dip, before heading down to Udawalele National Park. Here we’ll check into our glamping tents for the evening, where plenty of activities are available to enjoy.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: night glam-ping in a two-person luxury tent at a safari camp.
Day 8: Safari
Stop At: Udawalawa National Park Safari, Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka
As the sun rises, we hop into our Safari jeeps where we’ll see plenty of the local wildlife, including Elephants, Monkeys, Buffalos, Flamingos, to mention just a few. We’ll have breakfast by the river, before making our way to our final stop, the beachside town of Unawatuna.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna Sri Lanka
As the sun rises, we hop into our Safari jeeps where we’ll see plenty of the local wildlife, including Elephants, Monkeys, Buffalos, Flamingos, to mention just a few. We’ll have breakfast by the river, before making our way to our final stop, the beachside town of Unawatuna.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.
Day 9: Jungle Beach Day
Stop At: Jungle Beach, Unawatuna 80600 Sri Lanka
Wake any time today, it’s all about relaxing. Chill by the pool, then join us as we walk through the jungle to the beach on the other side. We’ll head back to the hotel to freshen up before our farewell dinner.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna Sri Lanka
Wake any time today, it’s all about relaxing. Chill by the pool, then join us as we walk through the jungle to the beach on the other side. We’ll head back to the hotel to freshen up before our farewell dinner.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna Sri Lanka
Wake any time today, it’s all about relaxing. Chill by the pool, then join us as we walk through the jungle to the beach on the other side. We’ll head back to the hotel to freshen up before our farewell dinner.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin-share Deluxe room at a modern hotel.
Day 10: Chilled Check out
Stop At: Unawatuna, Unawatuna, Galle District, Southern Province
Check out any time today, or opt to stay on a little while longer. Whichever you decide, our guides will be on hand to help out.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
