Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer (approx. 45 minutes) to your hotel in Colombo. Depending on your arrival time, take a gentle stroll along Beira Lake or explore a nearby park to stretch your legs. Evening at leisure with dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Colombo.

Drive (approx. 4–5 hours) to Dambulla in the Cultural Triangle. Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, a complex of five caves adorned with over 150 Buddha statues and intricate murals dating back to the first century BCE. Evening at leisure to enjoy the calm of the dry zone. Overnight stay in Dambulla.

Journey (approx. 5 hours) into the central highlands toward Riverston. Embark on a light trek to Mini World’s End, taking in sweeping highland panoramas, and visit Thelgamu Oya waterfalls. Experience the crisp mountain air and tranquil surroundings. Overnight stay in Riverston.

Transfer (approx. 3 hours) to the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Evening orientation walk and campfire briefing in preparation for the upcoming trek. Overnight stay in a eco-lodge or mountain camp.

Full-day guided trek through cloud forests, terraced villages, and cascading streams. Spot endemic flora, birdlife, and local wildlife while passing through remote mountain trails. Pack a picnic lunch for the trek. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Descend from the highlands and drive (approx. 4–5 hours) to Kandy. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and stroll around Kandy Lake. In the evening, enjoy a cultural Kandyan dance performance. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Travel (approx. 3–4 hours) to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda. Stop at the scenic Ramboda Falls and visit a working tea plantation to learn about tea processing. Evening at leisure in Nuwara Eliya, often called “Little England,” with its colonial architecture and tranquil Lake Gregory. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Early morning (approx. 1-hour drive) to Horton Plains National Park. Hike to World’s End for breathtaking cliff-edge views and visit Baker’s Falls. Return to Nuwara Eliya for a relaxing evening at your hotel. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Take the scenic train journey (approx. 6–7 hours) from Nanu Oya to Ella, passing tea estates, misty mountains, and lush valleys. Check into your lodge and explore Little Adam’s Peak at sunset. Overnight stay in Ella.

Morning hike to Ella Rock for panoramic views over the southern highlands. Later, visit the legendary Ravana Falls and the nearby Ravana Cave Temple. Optional afternoon relaxation at a café overlooking the valley. Overnight stay in Ella.

Drive (approx. 3–4 hours) to Belihuloya, a hidden gem for nature lovers. Enjoy canoeing on the river, a village walk, or swimming in natural pools. Evening at leisure to soak in the tranquility. Overnight stay in Belihuloya.

Travel (approx. 4–5 hours) to Sinharaja, Sri Lanka’s last remaining tropical rainforest and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Evening at leisure near the forest edge with the sounds of wildlife all around. Overnight stay in a forest lodge.

Morning guided trek through Sinharaja’s lush wilderness, spotting endemic birds, butterflies, and towering trees. After lunch, drive (approx. 5–6 hours) back to Colombo for your departure flight, with optional short stops at local viewpoints or nature spots along the way.