Distance: Bandaranaike International Airport → Negombo

≈ 10 km / 15–20 mins

Highlights

• Arrival and meet & greet at the airport
• Transfer to hotel in Negombo
• Relax on the golden beach
• Relax on the beach or explore the Dutch Canal and local fishing village

Overnight: Negombo

Distance: Negombo → Anuradhapura

≈ 200 km / 4–5 hrs

Highlights:

• Transfer to Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka
• Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site ruins:
• Sri Maha Bodhi (sacred Bo Tree)
• Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
• Jetavanarama Dagoba
• Abhayagiri & Thuparamaya Monasteries

Overnight: Anuradhapura

Distance: Anuradhapura → Polonnaruwa

≈ 90 km / 2–2.5 hrs

Highlights:

• Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site:
• Gal Vihara (rock temples)
• Royal Palace ruins
• Lotus Bath and Parakrama Samudra
• Optional bicycle ride around the archaeological park

Overnight: Polonnaruwa

Distance: Polonnaruwa → Sigiriya

≈ 60 km / 1.5–2 hrs

Distance: Sigiriya → Dambulla

≈ 20 km / 30 mins

Highlights:

• Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Visit Dambulla Golden Cave Temple
• Optional village tour or elephant safari in Habarana

Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana

Distance: Sigiriya → Kandy

≈ 90 km / 2.5–3 hrs

Highlights:

• Scenic drive to Kandy through hill country
• Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO)
• troll around Kandy Lake and city center
• Evening traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance

Overnight: Kandy

Distance: Kandy → Colombo

≈ 120 km / 3–3.5 hrs

Highlights:

• Transfer to Colombo
• Colombo city tour (time permitting):
• Galle Face Green
• Gangaramaya Temple
• Pettah Market & Independence Square
• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure