10 Day Tour Option 2:
Sri Lanka Heritage, East Coast & Hill Country Tour

Day 1 – Arrival in Sri Lanka & Transfer to Negombo

• Meet & greet at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
• Transfer to Negombo (20–30 min)
• Relax at Negombo beach
• Optional visit: Dutch Canal, St. Mary’s Church, Fish Market
  🏨 Overnight stay in Negombo

Day 2 – Negombo ➝ Anuradhapura

• Travel to the sacred city of Anuradhapura (approx. 4 hrs)
• Explore:
  o Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Isurumuniya Temple
  o Sri Maha Bodhi Tree – oldest historically documented tree in the world
  🏨 Overnight stay in Anuradhapura

Day 3 – Anuradhapura ➝ Trincomalee

• Morning drive to Trincomalee on the east coast (approx. 2.5–3 hrs)
• Relax on Nilaveli Beach or Uppuveli Beach
• Optional: Visit Kanniya Hot Springs or Trinco Market
  🏨 Overnight stay in Trincomalee

Day 4 – Trincomalee Exploration

• Visit Koneswaram Temple (Lover’s Leap cliff viewpoint)
• Explore Fort Frederick
• Optional: Snorkeling at Pigeon Island National Park (seasonal: April–October)
• Relax at beach resort
  🏨 Overnight stay in Trincomalee

Day 5 – Trincomalee ➝ Sigiriya

• Travel to Sigiriya (approx. 2.5–3 hrs)
• Evening climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  o Explore the royal gardens, lion staircase, and frescoes
  
  
• Sigiriya village tour
  🏨 Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 6 – Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa & Safari

• Morning visit to ancient city of Polonnaruwa
  o Gal Vihara, Royal Palace, Vatadage, Statues of Parakramabahu
  
  
• Afternoon Jeep Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
  o Watch for elephants during the gathering
  🏨 Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 7 – Sigiriya ➝ Kandy (via Dambulla & Spice Garden)

• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Stop at Matale Spice Garden to learn about Sri Lankan herbs
• Reach Kandy, visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  🏨 Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 8 – Kandy Exploration

• Morning stroll at Royal Botanical Garden – Peradeniya
• Explore Kandy Lake, Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue, Gem Museum
• Evening Kandyan cultural dance show
  🏨 Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 9 – Kandy ➝ Colombo

• Drive to Colombo (approx. 3–4 hrs)
• Pinnawala elephant orphanage
• City tour of Colombo:
  o Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square
  o Dutch Hospital, Colombo Lighthouse, and shopping
  🏨 Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 10 – Colombo ➝ Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)

• Final breakfast and leisure time
• Transfer to BIA for departure (approx. 1 hr)
  ✈️ Goodbye from beautiful Sri Lanka!