18 to 40's – 12 Days / 11 Nights

Meet your Green Isle Tours representative upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. You’ll be transferred by Private Air Conditioned Vehicle to your hotel in Colombo, the bustling commercial capital of Sri Lanka. After check-in, take some time to rest and freshen up.

Evening Schedule:
6:00 PM – Meet your tour guide and fellow travelers in the hotel lobby for a welcome briefing.
7:00 PM – Enjoy a welcome evening meal at a local restaurant, introducing you to Sri Lankan cuisine and the group.

Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Airport → Colombo (Approx. 45 min / 40 km)
Accommodation: Sofia Hotel Colombo (or similar)
Meals: Evening meal (not included)

After breakfast, drive to Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with remarkable Buddhist murals and statues. Continue to Sigiriya for hotel check-in and relaxation. In the late afternoon, join an optional jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, famous for its wild elephant gatherings (seasonal).

Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Colombo → Dambulla → Sigiriya (Approx. 4 hrs / 170 km)
Accommodation: Sigiriya Village (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Start your day early with a sunrise hike up Sigiriya Rock Fortress for panoramic morning views before the crowds arrive. Return to your hotel for breakfast and enjoy free time during the day to relax by the pool or explore the village on your own.
In the late afternoon, head out for a catamaran ride across a village lake and a tuk tuk tour through rural landscapes. End the day with a home-cooked evening meal in a local village with traditional Sri Lankan music.

Accommodation: Sigiriya Village (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Evening Meal

Travel to Kandy, stopping at spice gardens along the way. Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stroll along Kandy Lake, and explore the local markets. Evening cultural dance performance followed by optional nightlife.

Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Sigiriya → Kandy (Approx. 3.5 hrs / 90 km)
Accommodation: Queens Hotel, Kandy (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Head to Kitulgala for an adrenaline-filled day: white-water rafting, jungle trekking, and optional canyoning. Evening campfire by the river with music.

Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Kandy → Kitulgala (Approx. 2 hrs / 60 km)
Accommodation: Rafters Retreat, Kitulgala (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Evening Meal

Morning transfer to Hatton/Nanu Oya station for the scenic train ride to Ella. In the afternoon, visit Nine Arch Bridge and hike Little Adam’s Peak.

Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Kitulgala → Hatton/Nanu Oya station (Approx. 3 hrs / 45 km)
Train: Nanu Oya → Ella (Approx. 4 hrs)
Accommodation: Flower Garden Ella (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Free day for adventure: optional Ella Rock hike, zip-lining, or cooking class.

Accommodation: Flower Garden Ella (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Depart Ella in the morning, stopping first at the beautiful Ravana Falls for photos. Optionally visit Buduruwagala Temple to see its towering ancient rock carvings. Arrive in Udawalawe for an afternoon jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see elephants in the wild.

Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Ella → Ravana Falls → (Optional Buduruwagala) → Udawalawe (Approx. 3 hrs travel + stops)
Accommodation: Athgira River Camp Udawalawe (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Evening Meal

After breakfast checkout and visit elephant transit home and then proceed to Mirissa. In the afternoon, enjoy a surfing session suitable for beginners and intermediates, with time to relax at the beach afterward.

Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Udawalawe → Mirissa (Approx. 2.5 hrs / 98 km)
Accommodation: Randiya Sea View Mirissa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Start the day with optional activities — either a surfing session on Mirissa’s waves or an early morning whale-watching excursion (seasonal). Return to the hotel to freshen up before a relaxed midday.
In the afternoon, visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for boutique shopping, art galleries, and stunning colonial architecture. Return to Mirissa in the evening for leisure time.

Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Mirissa → Galle → Mirissa (Approx. 1.5 hrs total / 35 km each way)
Accommodation: Randiya Sea View Mirissa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Spend the morning at leisure — swim, relax, or enjoy optional activities like snorkeling or paddleboarding.In the evening, enjoy a farewell evening meal followed by a bonfire or beach party, complete with an included Arrack cocktail.

Accommodation: Randiya Sea View Mirissa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Departure at any time, or you can choose to extend your stay. If needed, your guide will be happy to help organize additional arrangements or your transfer to Colombo Airport.

Meals: Breakfast