• Arrive at Colombo International Airport. 
• Meet Ceylon Expeditions Tour Executive and will introduce your private chauffer / tour leader. 
• Leave for Negombo (30 Min). 
• Check-in to hotel in Negombo.
• No activities scheduled for today after long flight with jetlag.  
• Take your time to enjoy the spicy seafood restaurants along Negombo coast.
• Overnight stay in Negombo

• You are about to embark on one of the best holiday packages in Sri Lanka.
• Start the amazing tour by participating in fishing activity and seeing the busy fish market in Negombo.
• Witness how dried fish is made
• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Negombo Lagoon
• Dutch canal boat tour
• Enjoy local sea food lunch near Dutch Canal.
• Visit to tile factory and coir production factory close by Negombo.
• Sightseeing in Negombo and enjoy the famous Kottu Roti in a local restaurant
• Overnight stay in Negombo

Negombo is a coastal city just 7 KM away from Colombo Airport. Its close proximity to airport makes it the ideal place to relax after a long tiring journey. Roam around the city and get the first insight to the amazing local lifestyle. Enjoy fishing with the local people, learn about dry fish industry and glide through the Dutch canal, all while tasting the unique Sri Lankan food! The best way to start the off the beaten track holiday in Sri Lanka.

• After breakfast, Transfer to Kalpitiya (3.5 hrs)
• Reach Kalpitiya and check-in to hotel
• Sightseeing around the town (Dutch Fort, St. Anne’s Church, Dutch Church
• Boat trip to watch dolphins (4.30 PM)
• Dinner and overnight stay in Kalpitiya

Kalpitya is a beautiful peninsula with spectacular beaches on either side. It is the best and the peaceful destination in Sri Lanka to watch whales and dolphins as well as to try out a little bit of adventure with snorkeling and kite surfing. Kalpitiya is a hidden gem off the beaten path trail of Sri Lanka.

• Wake up early morning and take a boat trip for bar reef for Snorkeling (3 hrs)
• Kite surfing in Kalpitiya Lagoon
• Visit Puttalam Salt Plains
• Bird watching in the evening in Kalpitiya lagoon
• Overnight stay in Kalpitiya

• After breakfast checkout and leave for Jaffna (5 Hrs).
• Check in to the hotel in Jaffna
• Explore Jaffna (Jaffna city, Point Pedro, Keerimalai Sacred Water Spring, Kadurugoda Temple and the ruins of cold civil war.
• Overnight stay in Jaffna

Jaffna is a city with a rich mixture of historical, cultural, and geographical experiences sprawling across the northern peninsula. With a majority of Hindu people, this colorful city lets you learn and experience the Hindu culture, its traditions and unique food. Jaffna is a city full of undiscovered surprises and a must include destination in your holiday itinerary in Sri Lanka.

• After breakfast, visit to Delft Island (Ferry leaves at 9.30 AM)
• Return to the hotel
• Evening visit to Nallur Kovil
• Overnight stay in Jaffna

• After breakfast, transfer to Trincomalee (4 hrs)
• Explore Fort Frederick
• Visit Pathirakali Amman Kovil and War Cemetery.
• Treat yourself to a delicious sea food dinner.
• Overnight stay in Trincomalee.

Trincomalee is one of the most captivating beach destinations in Sri Lanka. The golden sandy beaches, the rich history and culture in the city make it an ideal all in one package to include in your tour itinerary. If you are adventurous, you can even go snorkeling and scuba diving here!

• Early morning visit to Pigeon Island National Park
• Snorkeling / scuba diving at Pigeon Island Trincomalee.
• Hike to Diamond Hill by Trincomalee beach
• Spend the evening relaxing on the pristine Marble Beach
• Overnight stay in Trincomalee

• After breakfast, transfer to (Habarana 1.5 hrs)
• En route visit hot spring wells Kanniya Trincomalee
• Check in to Hotel
• Visit to Popham's Arboretum Dambulla
• Climb Pidurangala Mountain
• Overnight stay in Habarana.

Pidurangala is a rock adjacent to the world famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. While Sigiriya is full of history, Pidurangala Rock is more of a natural gateway and it has the best view of Sigiriya from the top!

• After breakfast, explore Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve and forest monastery.
• Checkout and transfer to Kaudulla camp site
• Lunch at the camp site
• Evening safari at Kaudulla National Park
• Overnight stay in camp site by Kaudulla National Park

Ritigala strict nature reserve is a mountain covered in dense jungle and associated with famous tale of Ramayana. Also this nature reserve is an ancient forest monastery. The hike through the thick foliage let you absorb the un-spoilt pristine beauty of nature at its best.

Kaudulla is an eco-safari destination with rich bio diversity, missed by many typical tourists. This national park provides the best off the beaten track camping in Sri Lanka combining the wonderful feel of wilderness and comfort together.

• After breakfast transfer to Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site (1 hr).
• Study tour of fresh water fish species
• Study tour about tortoise and tortoise conservation
• Cycle tour around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
• Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa The Ancient city of Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka for three centuries. And during this time Sri Lanka was known as the Granary of the East. Take your time and explore the magnificent water diversion methods, and the remains of once beautiful buildings and monuments. While this place is not any less in historical grandeur, many tourists miss this off the beaten track destinations in Sri Lanka.

• Dimbulagala Monastry and nearby cave complexes.
• Lunch with traditional cuisine at a local farm
• Exploratory tour on evolution of irrigation systems
• Visit to Wild Life museum in Giritale
• Overnight stay in Polnnaruwa

• Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and leave for Mahiyanganaya (2 hrs)
• Visit to local village Dambana – the Vedda Village
• Evening visit to Sorabora Wewa Reservoir & Maiyanganaya temple
• Overnight stay in Mahiyanganaya.

Dambana is a remote jungle village of Sri Lankan indigenous people. These people are the descendants of the original inhabitants of Sri Lanka and they have very different traditions and lifestyle. It is a must visit place off the beaten track in Sri Lanka.

• Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and leave for Haputale (2.5 hrs)
• Check-in to the hotel
• Visit Lipton’s Seat and Dambatenna Tea Factory
• Bambarakanda Falls / Diyaluma Falls
• Optional visit to Ella
• Overnight stay in Haputale

Haputale is a small town surrounded by mountains. Generally missed by the tourists, Haputale is a breathtaking city full of unique attractions.

• Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and leave for Ratnapura (2.5 hrs)
• En route, visit to Belihul Oya
• Reach Ratnapura and check-in to hotel
• Sightseeing in Ratnapura (Maha Saman Dewalaya, Peter Paul  Church, Batadomba Cave)
• Overnight stay in Ratnapura

Ratnapura is the famous city of Gems. It is also a city full of historical significance but often the tourists tend to miss it. But this off the beaten track holiday package let you explore everything about Ratnapura!

• After breakfast, visit to gem mines
• National Museum Ratnapura
• Check-out and transfer to Colombo (3 hrs)
• Take a local cooking lesson and teach yourself how to cook a local meal!
• Overnight stay in Colombo

• After breakfast visit to Planetarium.
• Jeoffrey Bawa’s House
• Dutch Hospital
• Herbal massage session
• Take your time and enjoy the Galle Face Green in the evening. You may treat yourself to spicy local street food as well.
• Overnight stay in Colombo

Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. It is a busy city full of life and culture as well as a handful of ancient and modern iconic sights. Take your time to roam around the busy Colombo streets and you will be surprised of what this tiny city has to offer!

• Spend the day leisurely, getting ready for your journey back home.
• You will be transferred to the airport depending on your flight schedule.

This will be the end of an unusual yet very unique off the beaten track holiday in Sri Lanka. You will leave this lovely island not empty handed but with full of beautiful memories!