An 11-day Sri Lankan journey from Negombo to Colombo, mixing ancient fortresses, hill‑country rail, wildlife at Udawalawe and time on the south coast beaches. Stay in comfortable, locally run properties throughout: Hotel J in Negombo, Sungreen Resort in Sigiriya, Hotel Topaz in Kandy, Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel in Ella, and a Special Stay glamping night at Athgira River Camping beside the Walawe riverbed, finishing at Hotel J Unawatuna.