Fill up on a hearty breakfast at the hotel before we hop on our private vehicle to take a quick tour around Negombo's famous market and lagoon. Your tour guide will amaze you with tales and secret information of Sri Lanka so you can really feed your sense of wonder. We then drive into the heart of the island, stop off for a delicious buffet lunch before checking into your hotel in Sigiriya, the precious jewel of the Cultural Triangle. Take the afternoon to dip in the pool or walk the dusty streets, before we meet in the evening to explore the magnificent DambullaGolden Cave Temple. History and religion bounce off every painted wall and stone Buddha statue, leaving you with a unrivalled sense of spirituality and a calmness.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

An early wake up time today as we put on our hiking shoes, grab our camera and head out to climb the incredible Sigiriya Rock. Protruding proudly out of the earth, ruins of a grand palace provide evidence all around the grounds of a once defensively violent and noble Sri Lankan history. View the centuries old ancient wall paintings, the Sanskrit marked mirror wall and the huge stone lion paws guarding the ascent to the summit. The views from the top are splendid as you step up examining the ruins. After descending we then head over to the quiet Buddhist monastery of Pidurangula to get an open and clear shot of the rock you have just climbed. From here you can view the national parks of Minneriya and Kaudulla where elephants and leopards wander the land and where you have the option to go explore in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Today we say goodbye to Sigiryiaand proceedsto the second largest city in Sri Lanka, Kandy. We will stop at a spice garden on the way to learn about where our favourite spices come from. Here we traverse the hills that provide a stunning view of the notoriously beautiful Kandy Lake. In the afternoon we head to a village to have a cooking class and learn the secret to a perfect Sri Lankan curry. Here, our local chef, will teach you how to make 4 different curries, as well as poppadoms and coconut sambal (only for spicy lovers!). In the evening we will stroll around the lake and take the sights and sounds of this bustling city.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Eat your breakfast seeing the hills of Kandy before we head into town to visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth. This is a religious shrine which is said to house the tooth of Buddha himself. We then jump on the bus and travel through the mountainous region of the hill country. The hills are ablaze with small green tea plants which Sri Lanka is famous for. We stop by a functioning tea factory to learn how the tea is processed and ends up in your cup at home, A trip to Sri Lanka is not complete without experiencing life on the train and the journey from NuwaraEliya to Ella is famous as the best journey in the world. 180 degree views of tea plantations, waterfalls, lakes and local villages pass on by as your train traverses the tracks cut into the mountainside. Converse with friendly locals and take pictures to make you the envy of all your friends back home. After we check into our hotel, well head into Ella for dinner and drinks in everyone's favourite mountainous town.

Overnight stay in Ella.

The morning is yours to do as you so please. Ella plays host to some of the best Ayurveda massage spots in Sri Lanka. Thousand-year-old techniques which removes any aches or pains you may have, or simply as an excellent way to relax. We will meet in the afternoon to explore the hidden gems of Ella, such as the 9 Arch Bridge, Ella Gap and then hike up Little Adams peak for sunset. We recommend bringing a drink or two, you'll see why when we get to the top. Rest the evening at hotel witnessing the misty mountains.

Today we continue our way down South and check into a rural campsite, closer to the stunning Uda Walawe National Park. This is a real safari camp experience,may not be a luxury resort. Our hosts will greet us with welcome drinks and cook us a delicious Sri Lankan buffet lunch whilst you take a well-earned dip in the river. After lunch we jump into jeeps and go on safari, searching the wilderness for herds of elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles, hawks, peacocks, mongoose and if you're lucky, leopards. Truly a once in a lifetime experience, your day in the national park will be a tough one to beat. After driving round the park, we'll head back to camp where our hosts will be waiting for us. We can arrange a BBQ dinner on request

Overnight stay in Udawalawe.

Wake up early to take a walk on the wild side around the campsite. You will witness the flora and fauna in the area, whilst the campsite dogs may follow you through the fields. Monkeys, elephants and peacocks roam the fields around the campsite, so be sure to be on the lookout. You can accompany someone in campsite or our driver guide. After breakfast well drive to the South West Coast, arriving at the stunning beach side town of Mirissa. A place where the world class waves hit the sand, where turtles inhabit the water, and where the beer is ice cold. After a week in the hill country, this is exactly what you need.

Overnight stay in Mirissa.

Today we wake up early and head to the beautiful golden sand beach. We jump on board one of the best boats in the area to view the largest animals in the world. Watch as blue whales, jump, swim and dive around you and be blown away by their size. After an hour or two on the boat, we head back to relax for a while before heading to our second spectacular beach destination; Hikkaduwa. Please note that when whale watching isn't in season we will do an extra safari at a different national part instead.

Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa.

After breakfast by the beach, well drive down the stunning Galle Fort. A city encased in walls, with Dutch, Portuguese and British Colonial buildings still stand proud. The cobbled streets lead to the sea, where crazy Sri Lankan locals swan dive into the ocean. We start our bike ride through some beautiful local villages and rice fields, stopping to learn about how coconut rope is made, and drink a fresh king coconut in a secluded tropical garden. Afterwards, we'll give you some time to take photos of the area or to buy souvenirs from one of the many boutique and unique stores. The perfect place to write a postcard and send it home with tales of your incredible time in Sri Lanka.

Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa.

After your breakfast, we will pack up our things for the 2 hour drive along the coast to the bustling capital city of Colombo. Across the road well view the humbling 2004 Tsunami Memorial, where you can listen to survival tales and view pictures of the event. On the way we stop off at small turtle sanctuary, where baby turtles learn to take that first swim and injured adults are rehabilitated back into the wild. We may take a boat ride in MaduRiveer, Bentota. We then arrive into Colombo and check into hotel, you'll have some free time to visit the national museum or art gallery close by, or take a tuktuk and run around the manic streets of the Pattah Markets for some final souvenir shopping (time permitting).

Overnight stay in Colombo.

Time to say our final goodbyes with the friends you have just made over the course of an incredible 12 days. We hope we have educated you on a country that provides so much, that possess incredible variation in exploration and we hope we have inspired you to explore more.

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