• Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo)
• Drive to Kandy (approx. 3.5 hrs)
• En route: Stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (optional)
• Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore Kandy Lake and enjoy a traditional dance performance

Overnight: Kandy

• Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s “Little England”
• Stop at Ramboda Waterfalls
• Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about Ceylon tea
• Stroll through Victoria Park or enjoy Gregory Lake
• Optional: Take the famous Kandy–Ella train ride (one of the most scenic in the world)

Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

• Early morning transfer to Yala (approx. 4–5 hrs)
• Stop for lunch en route in Ella or Wellawaya
• Evening Jeep Safari in Yala National Park – spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and more
• Relax at a jungle eco-lodge or nearby resort

Overnight: Near Yala

• Drive to the southern coast – either:
• Mirissa for a relaxing beach day
• OR Galle for culture & architecture (approx. 3–4 hrs drive)
• In Mirissa: Enjoy the beach, coconut tree hill, or whale watching (seasonal: Nov–Apr)
• In Galle: Explore Galle Fort, lighthouse, and Dutch colonial streets

Overnight: Mirissa or Galle

• Scenic coastal drive back to Colombo (approx. 2–2.5 hrs)
• Optional stop at Bentota or Hikkaduwa beach on the way
• Quick city tour of Colombo (if time allows): Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, and shopping at ODEL or Barefoot
• Departure from Colombo airport