Day 1
Airport - Kalpitiya
Welcome to Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean!”.
On arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be met by our Pinky Swear representative and introduced to your chauffeur guide. Drive to your hotel in Kalpitiya and unwind.
Day 2
Kalpitiya - Wilpattu
Travel to Wilpattu!
Arrive and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, hop on a jeep for a safari in the Wilpattu National Park. Unlike many other National Parks in Sri Lanka, this park has a deep forest cover. Dry zone woods and thorny scrub are mixed with vast open grasslands and sand dunes throughout the landscape. This park shelters a wide variety of animals. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3
Wilpattu
Wake up earlier to set out on a jeep safari at dawn in the Wilpattu National Park. See the park come to life as the sun rises. The remainder of your day is at leisure!
Optional: add a third safari for wildlife enthusiasts
Day 4
Wilpattu - Jaffna
Travel to Jaffna! En route visit the town of Mannar located on the island of Mannar. Enjoy some sightseeing in the area. Continue your journey to Jaffna and check into your hotel.
Day 5
Jaffna
Today, step out to enjoy a tour of the city with your chauffeur guide. Visit the Nallur kovil, the Jaffna fort and try some local Jaffna food. You’ll feel the difference in cooking and flavours as you travel south! Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6
Jaffna - Anuradhapura
Travel to Anuradhapura! Arrive and check into your hotel. This was the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka. You’ll see the city scattered with the remains of the monarchy and history. Enjoy a tour where you’ll see the essentials of Anuradhapura.
Day 7
Anuradhapura - Knuckles
Travel to Knuckles! Arrive in Knuckles and check into your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Optional: En route visit the city of Kandy.
Day 8
Knuckles
Start your hike early this morning! Enjoy the panoramic views, atmosphere & experience.
Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9
Knuckles - Bandarawela
Travel to Bandarawela! Drive to the station and board a train at the station for a local train experience. Your chauffeur guide will drive ahead to pick you up at your destination. Arrive in Bandarawela and check into your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Day 10
Bandarawela
Today, you can enjoy some waterfall chasing or opt for any of the optional excursions like Lipton's seat given to you.
Day 11
Bandarawela - Beach
Travel to your beach hotel! This tour has a quieter beach for a more untouched experience.
The remainder of the day is at leisure by the sea!
Day 12 -13
Beach
Full Day at leisure by the sea!
Day 14
Beach - Sinharaja
Travel to Sinharaja! Arrive and check in to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 15
Sinharaja - Negombo
Today you can enjoy a trek through the Sinharaja rain forest! Designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Many of the plant life and animals within this forest reserve is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Afterwards check out and travel to Negombo for your final night. A fisherman’s village that is growing in popularity.
Day 16
Negombo - Airport
Head to the airport for your departure flight!