Ceylon Emotions

Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport.

Our chauffeur-guide, who will be your travel companion throughout your tour of Sri Lanka, will meet you at the airport. You will then be transferred to your accommodation in Negombo and check in at the hotel.
(Approximate driving duration: 20–30 minutes)

Check in to the hotel and relax.

Today, after a relaxing breakfast, you will travel to Sigiriya (approximate driving duration: 4–5 hours).

En route, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (activity duration: 2–3 hours).

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage offers an unforgettable close-up experience with the world’s largest land mammals. Home to 70 elephants, visitors can feed playful calves and even assist in bathing, creating truly memorable encounters.

Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and relax.

Today, after a relaxing breakfast, embark on a Sigiriya Village Tour (activity duration: 2–3 hours).

The tour offers an authentic Sri Lankan experience. Spend time with villagers, enjoy oxen cart and catamaran rides, walk through lush fields, learn to cook traditional dishes, and conclude with a delicious buffet lunch served in true Sri Lankan style.

In the afternoon, visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (activity duration: 2–3 hours).

Celebrated by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World, Sigiriya is an ancient palace and fortress complex of immense archaeological importance. Rising 200 meters above the surrounding jungle, this volcanic rock plateau attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Return to the hotel and relax.

This morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Kandy (approximate drive duration: 2–3 hours).

En route, visit the Spice Garden in Matale (activity duration: 1–2 hours).

Here, you’ll enjoy an immersive journey into Sri Lanka’s spice heritage. Explore fragrant plantations, discover Ayurvedic plants, and learn the traditional uses of spices in cooking and medicine within the island’s spice-growing heart.

Upon arrival in Kandy, check in to the hotel and relax.

In the evening, take part in a Sri Lankan cooking class (activity duration: 2–3 hours).

Learn to cook like a local and discover authentic flavors. These fun, hands-on classes introduce traditional recipes using simple ingredients, offering an enjoyable experience that can easily be recreated in any kitchen.

This morning, after breakfast, enjoy a leisurely stay at the hotel.

In the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth (activity duration: 1–2 hours).

Kandy’s crown jewel, the Sri Dalada Maligawa, houses Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist relic—a tooth of the Buddha. Its golden roof and classical Kandyan architecture make this revered complex both a cultural and spiritual treasure.

Afterward, experience the Kandyan dance performance (activity duration: 1 hour).

Rooted in the ancient Kohomba kankariya ritual, Kandyan dance is Sri Lanka’s iconic cultural tradition. Once tied to the Temple of the Tooth, it now thrives on stage, with the sacred ves dance epitomizing Kandyan heritage.
Return to the hotel and relax.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Colombo (approximate drive duration: 3–4 hours).

Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling west‑coast hub, is the nation’s largest and most developed city. With nearly a million residents, its natural harbour at the mouth of the Kelani River has long attracted traders and conquerors.

Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and relax.

In the evening, enjoy a Colombo city tour and shopping experience (activity duration: 4–5 hours).

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Today, you will be transferred to Colombo Airport to catch your flight home, carrying with you all the happy memories of the tropical isle of Sri Lanka.
(Approximate drive duration from Colombo to Airport: 45–60 minutes).