Airport arrival and warm welcome by your guide/driver.

Short drive to the coastal town of Negombo (20–30 minutes).

Relax at the hotel or take a short walk to:

• Dutch Canal and colonial-era churches

• Negombo fish market

Optional sunset by the beach or lagoon boat ride.

Overnight: Negombo

After breakfast, drive to the sacred city of Anuradhapura (approx. 4.5–5 hrs).

Afternoon tour of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage Site):

• Visit Sri Maha Bodhi Tree (over 2,200 years old)

• Ruwanwelisaya Stupa and Thuparamaya Dagoba

• Abhayagiri Monastery and ancient ponds

Optional: Watch traditional evening puja ceremony near sacred sites.

Overnight: Anuradhapura

Morning: Explore Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

• Climb the rock and enjoy panoramic views

Optional stop: Aukana Buddha statue (12m stone Buddha)

Continue to Sigiriya (approx. 3.5 hours).

Evening: Leisure at the resort or village walk.

Overnight: Sigiriya

Early morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO site)

• Explore ancient frescoes, lion’s paw entrance, and summit palace

Afternoon visit to Dambulla Cave Temple

• Five caves with golden Buddha statues and colorful murals

Optional: Traditional cooking demo or batik workshop.

Overnight: Sigiriya / Dambulla

Morning excursion to Polonnaruwa (approx. 1.5 hours)

• Explore ancient city: Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, Vatadage, and Parakrama Tank

Afternoon drive to Kandy via Matale (approx. 3.5–4 hrs)

• Stop at Matale Spice Garden

In Kandy: Check-in and relax.

Overnight: Kandy

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)

Explore Kandy Lake, the local market, and bazaar

Optional: Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya

Evening: Witness a traditional Kandyan dance performance

Overnight: Kandy

Morning: Check-out and drive to Colombo (approx. 3–4 hours)

Optional Colombo city tour if time permits:

• Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market

Drop-off at Bandaranaike International Airport for departure