Colombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla, approximately 4 hrs. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple. Continue to a nature resort in Sigiriya. Overnight in Sigiriya.

Sunrise climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla, with July to September the strongest overlap on this route and Kaudulla or Habarana village cycling used for May to June. Overnight in Sigiriya.

Morning exploration of Polonnaruwa Ancient City. Continue east toward Trincomalee or Nilaveli for the summer coast chapter. Overnight in Trincomalee or Nilaveli.

Morning visit to Koneswaram Temple above the Indian Ocean. Optional snorkelling at Pigeon Island National Park, best June to August. Afternoon at leisure on Nilaveli Beach. Overnight in Trincomalee or Nilaveli.

Optional dolphin or whale watching depending on season and confirmed sea conditions. Village cycling, kayaking or quiet beach relaxation. Overnight in Trincomalee or Nilaveli.

Trincomalee to Kandy, approximately 4 to 4.5 hrs, departing by around 8.30am. Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Overnight in Kandy.

Kandy to Ella by scenic train, approximately 6 hrs depending on timing, through tea estates and misty hill-country valleys. Overnight in Ella.

Morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak. Visit Nine Arch Bridge, timed for a train crossing. Optional Ravana Falls or a cafe trail. Overnight in Ella.

Ella to Colombo, approximately 5 to 6 hrs by road with comfort stops, departing by around 7.30am. Evening final dinner or shopping stop in Colombo. Overnight in Colombo.

Morning at leisure depending on flight timing. Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport. Departure.