Explore Sri Lanka in depth on a two‑week adventure from Negombo to Colombo, blending ancient cities, gilded Buddhist temples, lush hill country, sunrise at Sigiriya, a Nine Arch Bridge train ride and 4WD jeep safaris in search of leopard, elephant and vibrant birdlife.
  • Climb Sigiriya's Lion Rock at sunrise for sweeping jungle views.
  • Discover Anuradhapura's UNESCO ruins, Sacred Bodhi-Tree and towering dagobas.
  • Visit Dambulla's cave temples filled with Buddha images and Hindu deities.
  • Explore Polonnaruwa's ancient ruins, from the Quadrangle to Galvihara.
  • Attend Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Ceremony and Peradeniya Gardens.
  • Ride the scenic hill-country train across the Nine Arch Bridge.
  • Explore Udawalawe National Park and the Elephant Transit Home.
  • Wander Galle Fort's colonial ramparts, churches and boutique-lined streets.
Stay at Jetwing Sea in Negombo, with a swimming pool overlooking the Indian Ocean, then Lakeside at Nuwarawewa and Giritale Hotel, overlooking a 7th-century man-made lake, then Sigiriya Jungles and Hotel Casamara Kandy. Later, sleep in a fixed-tented camp at Athgira River Camp before Koggala Beach Hotel and Fairway Colombo.