Sri Lanka Tour in 8 Days

Sri Lanka Trip Overview

Few places in the world can offer the traveller such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. Within a mere area of 65, 610 kilometres lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1, 330 kilometres of coastline – much of it pristine beach – 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500, 000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25, 000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2, 500 years.

This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka!

Additional Info

Duration: 8 days
Starts: Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Few places in the world can offer the traveller such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. Within a mere area of 65, 610 kilometres lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1, 330 kilometres of coastline – much of it pristine beach – 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500, 000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25, 000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2, 500 years.

This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka!

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet and greet in the airport and drive to Sigiriya

Pass By: Colombo Airport Pickup, Colombo Sri Lanka
Meet and greet in the airport by our driver/guide.

Pass By: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Drive to Sigiriya and relax in the hotel.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Sigiriya rock, Dambulla cave temple, Kandy

Stop At: Sigiriya Museum, Sigiriya Thalkotta Sigiriya Thalkotta, Sigiriya, Central Province, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
In the morning climb up Sigiriya rock.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Visit Dambulla ancient cave temple.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple, Matale, Aluvihara Aluvihara Junction, Matale Rd, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
Visit Aluvihare rock Temple
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nalanda Gedige, Matale 21152 Sri Lanka
Visit old monastery Nalanda Gedige
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Kandy city

Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Visit Temple of the Tooth relic.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Have nice walk with explanation around Royal botanic garden.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kandy City Center, Kand, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Visit Kandy city market and shopping in centre.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kandy Lake, Centre of Kandy City, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Kandy cultural dance in the evening.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Waterfalls and Nuwara Eliya

Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
Take photo stop by Ramboda waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Visit Tea factory, Nuwara Eliya city tour.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Scenic train trip to Ella

Stop At: Nanu Oya Railway Station, Avissawella-Hatton-Nuwara Eliya Hwy, Nanu Oya 22150 Sri Lanka
Take scenic train trip from Nanu Oya to Ella.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Little Adam’s Peak, Passara Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Visit all attractions in Ella. Little Adam’s Peak, 9 Arch Bridge or Ella Rock.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Yala national park safari

Stop At: Yala National Park Sri Lanka
In the morning drive to Yala national park. On the way stop by Rawana Ella waterfall. Afternoon safari in second biggest national park in Sri Lanka, where you can see leopard and many other animals.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Mirissa beach

Pass By: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
In the morning proceed to Mirissa beach. Afternoon relax on the beach.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Whale watching, Galle

Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
In the morning possibility to go for whale watching. Afternoon drive to Galle and visit Galle Fort. Evening Drop to the beach location or transfer to the airport.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

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