southern dream to royal capitals

• Airport welcome by your Amicus chauffeur-guide 
• Private transfer to your beachside hotel in Negombo 
• Relax after your international flight 
• Evening beach walk and sunset experienc

• Overnight Stay: Jetwing Sea / Goldi Sands Hotel

📍 From: Negombo 📍 To: Anuradhapura 🚗 Distance: ~170 km | ~4 hrs drive

• Morning – Scenic drive to Sri Lanka’s first ancient kingdom
• Rural village landscapes and coconut plantations along the route 
• Afternoon-Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura
• Visit Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
• Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
• Ancient monasteries and archaeological ruins 
• Evening- Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the sacred city at

Overnight Stay: Rajarata Hotel / Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura sunset

📍 From: Anuradhapura 📍 To: Sigiriya 🚗 Distance: ~75 km | ~2 hrs drive

• Morning -Continue through Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle Optional countryside stop for local village experiences 
• Afternoon Check-in at your nature-side resort in Sigiriya Relax by the pool or enjoy the peaceful village surroundings 
• Traditional Sri Lankan dinner experience 

  Overnight Stay: Elephas Resort / Hotel Sigiriya

📍 Location: Sigiriya 🚗 Distance: ~40 km | ~1 hr total travel 

Morning

• Early morning Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb 
• Explore frescoes, mirror wall & summit ruins
• Panoramic views over Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle

Afternoon

• Relaxation at hotel
• Optional Ayurvedic spa treatment

Evening

• Minneriya National Park jeep safari 
• Experience wild elephants and birdlife

Overnight Stay: Elephas Resort / Hotel Sigiriya

📍 From: Sigiriya 📍 To: Kandy 🚗 Distance: ~95 km | ~2.5 hrs drive

Morning

• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple Discover ancient Buddhist cave paintings and statues 

Afternoon

• Spice garden visit en route Scenic drive into Kandy

Evening 

• Visit the Temple of the Tooth
• Kandyan cultural dance performance

Overnight Stay: Thilanka Hotel / Fox Kandy

📍 Location: Kandy 🚗 Distance: ~20 km | ~45 mins total

Morning

• Visit Royal Botanical Gardens
• Explore tropical flora and giant palm avenues 

Afternoon

• Free time for café visits, local shopping, or lakeside relaxation
• Explore Kandy town and local handicrafts 

Evening

• Relaxing evening overlooking Kandy Lake 

Overnight Stay: Thilanka Hotel / Fox Kandy

📍 From: Kandy 📍 To: Nuwara Eliya 🚗 Distance: ~80 km | ~2.5–3 hrs drive

Morning

• Scenic mountain drive through tea plantations
• Stop at Ramboda Waterfall viewpoint
• Visit a tea factory and plantation experience 

Afternoon

• Continue to Nuwara Eliya
• Explore Gregory Lake and colonial-era town center
• Relax in Sri Lanka’s cool hill country climate

Evening

• Free time for café hopping or lakeside walks

Overnight Stay: Araliya Green Hills / Galway Heights

📍 From: Nanu Oya 📍 To: Ella 🚂 Train Journey: ~3 hrs

Morning

• Board the scenic hill country train
• Pass waterfalls, tea estates, and mountain villages

Afternoon

• Arrive in Ella Relax at a mountain-view café 

Evening

• Visit Nine Arch Bridge during golden hour 

Overnight Stay: EKHO Ella / Morning Dew Boutique Hotel

📍 Location: Ella 🚗 Distance: ~20 km | ~45 mins total

Morning

• Little Adam’s Peak hike
• Mountain and valley viewpoints 

Afternoon

• Optional Flying Ravana
• zipline Leisure time in Ella town 

Evening

• Relaxed evening in the hills 

Overnight Stay: EKHO Ella / Morning Dew Boutique Hotel

📍 From: Ella 📍 To: Yala 🚗 Distance: ~100 km | ~2.5 hrs drive

Morning

• Drive towards Sri Lanka’s southern wilderness 

Afternoon

• Safari lodge check-in
• Relax before safari 

Evening

• Yala National Park jeep safari
• Opportunity to spot leopards, elephants & crocodiles 

Overnight Stay: Chaarya Resort / Cinnamon Wild Yala

📍 From: Yala 📍 To: Mirissa 🚗 Distance: ~150 km | ~3 hrs drive

Morning

• Scenic southern coastal drive

Afternoon

• Relax on Mirissa beach Visit Coconut Tree Hill viewpoint 

Evening

• Beachfront seafood dining experience

Overnight Stay: Mandara Resort Mirissa / Paradise Beach Club

📍 From: Mirissa 📍 To: Galle 🚗 Distance: ~45 km | ~1 hr drive

Morning

• Optional whale watching excursion

Afternoon

• Explore Galle Dutch Fort
• Colonial streets, cafés & oceanfront ramparts 

Evening

• Sunset walk inside the fort

Overnight Stay: Le Grand Galle / Radisson Blu Galle

📍 From: Galle 📍 To: Colombo 🚗 Distance: ~125 km | ~2.5 hrs drive

Morning

• Leisure breakfast by the coast

Afternoon

• Colombo city exploration
• Gangaramaya Temple
• Independence Square
• Shopping & café experiences 

Evening

• Farewell dinner in Colombo 

Overnight Stay: Marino Beach Hotel / Cinnamon Red Colombo

📍 From: Colombo Hotel 📍 To: Katunayake International Airport (BIA) 🚗 Distance: ~35 km | ~1 hr drive

• Leisure breakfast
• Airport transfer by your chauffeur-guide

End of your Amicus Experiences journey