• Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport by a representative of Diodora Tropical Escapes (PVT) Ltd

• Transfer to Negombo, a charming coastal town close to the airport

• Check in at the hotel and relax after your flight

• Evening stroll along Negombo Beach or optional lagoon boat ride

• Dinner at leisure

Overnight in Negombo

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Scenic drive to the Cultural Triangle (approx. 4–5 hours)

• Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient Buddhist murals and statues

• Check in to your hotel near Sigiriya

• Optional village tour with traditional catamaran ride and local lunch

• Evening at leisure to enjoy the natural surroundings

Overnight in Sigiriya / Dambulla

• Early breakfast

• Climb the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  • Frescoes, Mirror Wall & panoramic summit views

• Afternoon visit to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa

  • Royal Palace, Gal Vihara stone statues & sacred ruins

• Return to hotel and relax

Overnight in Sigiriya / Dambulla

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Drive to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka

• En route visit a spice garden in Matale

• Explore Kandy city, including local markets and viewpoints

• Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic

• Evening cultural dance show showcasing traditional Sri Lankan performances

Overnight in Kandy

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

• Scenic drive through misty mountains and tea plantations

• Stop at a tea factory to learn about Ceylon tea production

• Visit waterfalls along the way

• Explore Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England”

• Enjoy cool climate and colonial charm

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

• Early breakfast

• Optional scenic train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella (subject to availability)

• Visit Nine Arches Bridge and enjoy Ella’s mountain views

• Drive to Yala / Tissamaharama

• Evening at leisure or optional nature walk

Overnight near Yala National Park

• Early morning jeep safari at Yala National Park

  • Chance to spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles & birds

• Breakfast after safari

• Drive to Colombo or transfer directly to the airport for departure

• End of a memorable Sri Lanka journey with Diodora Tropical Escapes (PVT) Ltd

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