Get to Bandaranaike International Airport and then proceed to Negombo. Take a short boat trip, rest by the lagoon, and then take a leisurely walk down the shore in the evening. Stay at Negombo for the night.

Drive to Kitulgala in the morning. It’s a beautiful town in the highlands on the Kelani River. You can go rafting or tubing down the river if you want to. In the afternoon, go on a guided nature walk in the rainforest and view birds. Stay at Kitulgala for the night.

Go to the area around Wilpattu National Park. A short stroll in the forest in the evening with a naturalist guide to see plants and animals that are native to the area. Near Wilpattu for the night.

We went on an early morning safari in Wilpattu National Park to see leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and natural “villus” lake habitats. Lunch for the picnic is included. Optional stroll in the afternoon near the villus to see marsh birds. Overnight close to Wilpattu.

Drive to the Ritigala Forest Sanctuary in the morning. A guided hike through ancient ruins and shady woodland pathways, with a lunch under the trees. Go on to the Minneriya area for the night.

A morning safari in Minneriya National Park to observe big groups of elephants and birds that come to the park at certain times of the year. Afternoon eco walk across meadows and small areas of woodland. Thinking about things in the lodge in the evening. Staying overnight close to Minneriya.

Get in the car and go to the slopes of Sigiriya. A short, low-impact trek to a waterfall that isn’t very busy. A nice afternoon walk along the trails of local rock pools and views of the valley at dusk. Overnight close to Sigiriya.

A tranquil end to the day with a morning woodland meditation or nature stroll. Private ride to Bandaranaike International Airport for your flight.