The Serendib Signature

Day 1: Ayubowan – Welcome
to Sri Lanka!

• Airport meet & greet by Hemantha Travel & Tours representative
• Transfer to Negombo – a charming fishing village by the beach
• Relax at your beachfront hotel or enjoy a lagoon boat ride
• Overnight stay in Negombo

Day 2: Ancient Wonders – Negombo
to Anuradhapura

• Drive to the sacred city of Anuradhapura
• Explore Sri Lanka’s oldest kingdom: ancient stupas, sacred Bodhi tree, and
  royal ruins
• Evening at leisure in a peaceful hotel surrounded by nature
• Overnight stay in Anuradhapura

Day 3: Lost Kingdoms – Mihintale
& Sigiriya

• Morning visit to Mihintale – birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
• Travel to Sigiriya
• Check-in at a hotel with jungle or rock views
• Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 4: The Lion Rock &
Village Life

•  Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunrise
• Optional village safari: bullock cart ride, canoe ride, traditional cooking
  demo
• Evening at leisure or Ayurveda spa treatment
• Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 5: Cave Temples & Spice Gardens –
To Kandy

• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
• Stop at Matale Spice Garden for a guided tour
• Arrive in Kandy – check in to a lakeside or hillside hotel
• Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Optional: Cultural dance performance
• Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 6: Kandy Charms &
Botanical Beauty

• Explore Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
• Kandy city tour: local market, gem museum, upper lake viewpoint
• Evening free to relax or walk around the Kandy Lake
• Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 7: Highlands Journey – Kandy
to Nuwara Eliya

• Scenic drive through tea plantations, waterfalls, and cool misty hills
• Visit a working tea factory & enjoy fresh Ceylon tea
• Explore colonial-style Nuwara Eliya: Gregory Lake, market, and post
  office
• Check-in at a charming heritage hotel
• Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 8: Ella by Train – The World’s
Most Beautiful Ride

• Morning transfer to Nanu Oya train station
• Ride the famous train to Ella – spectacular views of tea country
• Explore Ella: Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Falls
• Check-in at an eco-lodge or hilltop hotel
• Overnight stay in Ella

Day 9: Chill or Climb –
Ella Day

• Optional hike to Little Adam’s Peak or Ella Rock
• Relax at a café, enjoy Ayurvedic spa, or do a waterfall visit
• Overnight stay in Ella

Day 10: Into the Wild –
Safari Time

• Early departure to Yala or Udawalawe National Park
• Afternoon jeep safari to spot elephants, leopards, crocodiles & more
• Stay at a nature lodge or safari camp
• Overnight stay near the park

Day 11: South Coast Bound – Tangalle /
Mirissa / Bentota

• Drive to your chosen beach location:
• Tangalle – quiet & romantic
• Mirissa – ideal for whale watching & beach life
• Bentota – water sports & luxury resorts
• Check-in to beach resort
• Overnight stay on the beach

Day 12: Beach Day
Bliss

• Full day to relax by the beach
• Optional: Whale watching, snorkeling, diving, jet skiing, or spa
• Overnight stay on the beach

Day 13: Galle Fort &
Colombo

• Visit Galle Dutch Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Explore its cobbled streets, cafes, art galleries, and sea views
• Drive to Colombo
• Optional: City tour – Gangaramaya Temple, shopping, Independence
  Square
• Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 14: Farewell & Airport
Drop-off

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure
• Leave with memories of a lifetime – crafted by Hemantha Travel & Tours

Package Inclusions:

• Airport pick-up & drop-off
• Private A/C vehicle with professional English-speaking chauffeur guide
• 13 nights in handpicked 3–4 star hotels (customizable to luxury/budget)
• Daily breakfast & dinner
• Entrance tickets to all sites in the itinerary
• Scenic train ride ticket
• Jeep safari with park entry
• Bottled water throughout
• All taxes and service charges

Package Exclusions:

• International airfare
• Visa fees
• Lunches, drinks & personal expenses
• Tips & optional excursions not listed
• Travel insurance