Art, Culture & The Romantic Table

Day by Day

12 Nights / 13 Days

1. Day 1

   Arrival - Negombo

   Transfer from the airport to Negombo. Overnight in Negombo.

2. Day 2

   Negombo - Sigiriya

   Drive north (approximately 3.5 hours) via the Dambulla Cave Temple. Overnight in Sigiriya.

3. Day 3

   Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Village Cooking Class

   Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning. Afternoon hands-on cooking class in a local village home. Overnight in Sigiriya.

4. Day 4

   Sigiriya - Kandy

   Drive to Kandy (approximately 3 hours). Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Overnight in Kandy.

5. Day 5

   Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

   Drive into the highlands (approximately 2.5-3 hours) via a tea factory tour. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

6. Day 6

   Nuwara Eliya - Ella

   Scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge on arrival. Overnight in Ella.

7. Day 7

   Ella - Yala

   Morning walk to Little Adam's Peak. Drive south (approximately 2.5 hours) for an afternoon jeep safari through Yala National Park. Overnight near Yala.

8. Day 8

   Yala - Mirissa

   Dawn safari, then transfer to the south coast at Mirissa (approximately 3 hours). Overnight in Mirissa.

9. Day 9

   Mirissa Whale Watching

   Morning boat excursion to spot blue and sperm whales offshore (seasonal, November-April). Overnight in Mirissa.

10. Day 10

    Mirissa - Galle

    Drive to Galle (approximately 30-40 minutes). Afternoon walking the ramparts of Galle Fort. Overnight in Galle.

11. Day 11

    Galle - Bentota: Lunuganga Estate

    Drive to Bentota (approximately 1.5-2 hours). A private guided tour of Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa's country estate on Dedduwa Lake, and the neighbouring Brief Garden. Overnight in Bentota.

12. Day 12

    Bentota Leisure Day

    A free day to relax by the beach. Overnight in Bentota.

13. Day 13

    Departure

    Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approximately 1.5-2 hours).