Sri Lanka - Xmas & New Year Special (7N/8D) in Colombo

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your Travel Tribes host, and transfer directly to coastal Negombo. Check into your boutique hotel, freshen up, and shake off travel fatigue. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing beside the pool or taking a gentle sunset stroll along the beach.

Head towards Kandy after breakfast, stopping at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and a fragrant herbal spice garden. Tour the local Gem Museum and visit the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Enjoy panoramic views from Kandy Upper Lake and watch an energetic evening performance of traditional Kandyan dance.

Depart early to scale the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, enjoying breathtaking jungle vistas from the summit. Experience traditional Sri Lankan village culture with a bullock cart and canoe ride, complete with a home-style local lunch. Later, explore the ancient Buddhist murals inside Dambulla Cave Temple before returning to Kandy.

Travel through Nuwara Eliya's misty highland hills, stopping by Ramboda Waterfalls and an authentic Ceylon tea factory. Board the world-famous scenic blue train from Nanu Oya to Ella, winding across viaducts, emerald tea estates, and mountain cloud forests on an unforgettable journey.

Hike to Little Adam's Peak for panoramic views across Ella Gap. Visit the picturesque colonial-era Nine Arch Bridge to capture trains crossing through lush jungle canopies. Soar across the valley on the Rawana Mega Zip Line and explore legendary Rawana Caves before spending an easy evening café hopping in town.

Check out and descend towards the sunny southern coastline, pausing for photographs by cascading Rawana Waterfall. Check into your beachfront accommodation in Mirissa. Spend your afternoon relaxing on warm golden sands, listening to crashing waves, and enjoying a chilled-out coastal sunset.

Set off on an early morning deep-sea cruise to spot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Head to Weligama Bay for a fun session of surfing or snorkeling among colorful coastal reefs. Spend your final tropical evening relaxing at beachside shacks, celebrating the holiday week with your travel tribe.

Savor your final breakfast by the sea before checking out. Sit back on a smooth highway transfer back to Bandaranaike International Airport, arriving with plenty of time for your evening flight. Say goodbye to your group with lifelong friendships and tropical memories.