• Warm welcome at the airport with traditional hospitality
• Drive to the coastal town of Negombo, known for its Dutch canals and lively fishing villages
• Relax by the beach as the golden light melts into the horizon
• Enjoy a gentle introduction to island life with a fresh seafood dinner

• Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where rescued elephants roamthe riverside and bathe, and playfully
• Experience an authentic village tour with bullock cart rides, traditional cooking, and canoeing across lotus-covered lakes
• Arrive in Sigiriya and settle into the tropical rhythm of the cultural triangle

• Begin your day at Sigiriya Rock Fortress with a sunrise climb — mist rising from the jungle and frescoes glowing in morning light
• Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, with crumbling palaces, moonstones and lotus ponds wrapped in silence
• Return to Sigiriya through scenic countryside dotted with paddy fields and herds of water buffalo

• Discover the mystical Dambulla Cave Temple, where centuries-old murals and statues fill five sacred caves
• Drive through lush landscapes to reach the sacred hill capital of Kandy
• Enjoy an evening stroll around Kandy Lake, with the scent of incense floating from nearby temples

• Depart Kandy and stop at the cascading Ramboda Waterfalls, a ribbon of silver in emerald green hills
• Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, known as Little England, with rose gardens, colonial architecture and crisp mountain air
• Explore tea estates, strawberry farms and serene lakesides wrapped in mist

• Early morning journey to Horton Plains National Park, a plateau of grasslands and cloud forests
• Trek to World’s End and Baker’s Falls, where valleys plunge and wildflowers bloom
• Spot sambar deer, endemic birds and rare plant life along the mist-kissed trails

• Board the legendary hill country train, passing tea-carpeted slopes and cloud-swept bridges
• Arrive in Ella, a quaint mountain village wrapped in greenery and charm
• Explore Nine Arches Bridge, Ella Rock, or simply breathe in the fresh highland breeze

• Leave Ella and visit the majestic Buduruwagala rock carvings, where ancient Buddhas stand etched in stone and silence
• Arrive in Yala, home to leopards, elephants and wild wonders
• Relax by the edge of the jungle as dusk paints the sky

• Set off on an early morning jeep safari into Yala National Park, where wildlife stirs with the sunrise
• Travel southward, stopping at a bustling local fish market for a taste of Sri Lankan coastal life
• Witness the iconic stilt fishermen balancing over ocean waves, casting nets in time-honoured tradition
• Arrive in Mirissa, a beachside haven tucked into golden sand

• Embark on a magical whale watching tour, where blue whales and dolphins rise from the deep
• Explore the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with boutiques, cafés and Dutch charm
• Arrive in Bentota, your serene seaside retreat for sun, sand and ocean bliss

• Unwind in Bentota, where palm trees sway and waves lap gently at your doorstep
• Optional water sports, lagoon boat rides or Ayurvedic spa indulgence
• Spend time together building sandcastles, sipping tropical drinks or simply watching the sunset fade into stars

• Journey to Colombo, the vibrant capital, where tradition meets modernity
• Enjoy a scenic drive along the coastal road and a taste of city life before departure

• Transfer to the airport with memories blooming like frangipani
• A heartfelt goodbye from the D3 Holiday Vibes team — until next time