Day 1: Airport to Yala (via Kosgoda & Balapitiya)
- Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, where a Walkers Tours representative greets you and assists with your luggage before you begin the journey toward Yala.
- En route, stop at Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, where rescued turtle eggs are protected and tiny hatchlings are released into the ocean.
- Continue to Balapitiya for a tranquil Madu River cruise, gliding through mangrove tunnels while spotting birdlife, cinnamon plantations, and small river islands.
- After the cruise, resume your journey to Yala, check into the hotel, and spend the evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Yala.
Day 2: Yala National Park Safari
- After breakfast, head into Yala National Park for a half-day jeep safari, exploring Sri Lanka’s most iconic wildlife reserve, known for elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, wild boar, and one of the world’s highest concentrations of leopards.
- The landscape shifts from open grasslands to thick shrubs and freshwater and saltwater lagoons, attracting resident and migratory birds.
- Keep an eye out for leopards resting on rock formations as your guide drives through prime viewing zones.
- Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Yala.
Day 3: Yala to Ella to Nuwara Eliya
- After breakfast, check out and proceed to Ella.
- The journey takes you through dramatic landscapes and rolling hills, with stops at scenic waterfalls such as Ravana Falls and the towering Diyaluma Falls.
- Continue to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge, a stunning colonial-era rail bridge surrounded by lush hillsides and tea gardens — a favourite photo spot as trains curve across the arches.
- After soaking in the views, continue toward Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England” for its cool weather, old-world charm, and tea estates.
- Check into your hotel and unwind. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 4: Horton Plains & Nuwara Eliya Exploration
- After breakfast, proceed to Horton Plains National Park (optional; entrance applies), a highland plateau with cloud forests, grasslands, and scenic hiking trails.
- Explore the path leading to World’s End, where an 880-metre cliff unveils sweeping valley views.
- Return to Nuwara Eliya for a relaxed city tour, exploring tea plantations, colonial buildings, and peaceful walking paths around Lake Gregory.
- Enjoy the cool climate and laid-back charm of the hill country.
- Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya to Kitulgala to Colombo
- Enjoy breakfast before leaving the hills behind and driving toward Colombo.
- En route, stop at Kitulgala, a lush rainforest adventure town along the Kelani River.
- Here, you can opt for white-water rafting, jungle trekking, or cave exploration (optional; additional cost applies).
- After the adventure, continue to Colombo and check into your hotel.
- Spend the evening at leisure exploring cafés, seaside viewpoints, or simply relaxing at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Colombo
Day 6:Colombo to Airport
- After breakfast, begin a short city tour of Colombo, visiting key highlights including Seema Malaka Temple on Beira Lake, the nearby Gangaramaya Temple, and the modern waterfront districts.
- Enjoy time for shopping at Crescat Boulevard and One Galle Face Mall before you head to Bandaranaike International Airport to board your departure flight.