8 Days Tour of Sri Lanka

8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the beauty of Sri Lanka on an 8-day tour. Visit national parks, ancient sites, beaches, and more with a guide. Your guide will handle everything, so you can relax and enjoy the trip. You'll start from the airport and travel to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Tissamaharama, Yala National Park, Mirissa, and other exciting places. Experience the diverse landscapes and rich culture of Sri Lanka. Enjoy delicious local cuisine and create lasting memories on this unforgettable journey through the heart of the island.

What's Included

Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
Entrance Tickets
Parking Fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
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Meeting point
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Airport to Sigiriya / Dambulla

    2 stops
  • 1
    Dambulla Cave Temple

    Welcome by our English-speaking driver from hotels at Colombo and drive to Sigiriya on the way Visiting Dambulla Golden cave temple.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Minneriya National Park

    Evening Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco national parks 4x4 safari according to Elephant’s availability Overnight at Sigiriya Highlights of the day • Dambulla Golden cave temple • Eco national parks 4x4 Jeep safari

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    3 stops
  • 3
    Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

    Earlier morning climb Sigiriya Rock before sun become rough which is suitable for pictures and climbing to the top and back to the hotel for breakfast

    4 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Kandy

    After driving to Kandy on the way, Nalanda Gedige, Mathale Spice garden (only for a visit), Gem Museum and Workshop, & Hindu temple later Kandy city tour.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    Evening View the traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Performance and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Overnight at Kandy Highlights of the day • Sigiriya Rock • Nalanda Gedige • Mathale Spice garden • Gem Museum and Workshop • Hindu temple • Kandy city tour • Traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Performance • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 3

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    2 stops
  • 6
    Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya

    After breakfast, drive to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya (Kandy)

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Nuwara Eliya

    Later to Nuwaraeliya on the way Ramboda Falls, Tea Plantation, and Tea Factory after that Nuwara Eliya City Tour Overnight at Nuwara Eliya

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    4 stops
  • 8
    Gregory Lake

    After breakfast, Drive to Visit Gregory Lake and Victoria Park Garden

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya

    Victoria Park Garden

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Ella

    After the 12.40 train ride to Ella, do the gorgeous panoramic view train. (During the high season, please be aware that there is only a 50% chance of securing train tickets due to high demand. Additionally, we can only confirm ticket availability one day before the scheduled train date. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility with these constraints.)

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Little Adam's Peak View Point

    Evening Climbing Little Adam’s peak Ella Overnight at Ella Highlights of the day • Gregory Lake • Victoria Park Garden • The train ride to Ella • Little Adam’s peak Ella

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 5

    Ella to Tissamaharama / Visit yala National Park or Udawalawe National Park

    3 stops
  • 12
    Buduruwagala Temple

    After breakfast, Drive to Tissamaharama On the way, visiting Rawana waterfall and Buduruwagala Rock Temple

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Yala National Park

    In the evening, you have the option to choose between an exciting safari experience at either Yala National Park, or Udawalawe National Park Staying the night in Tissamaharama Jeep Safari and entrance fee does not include.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Udawalawe National Park

    Yala or Udawalawe National Park Staying the night in Tissamaharama Jeep Safari and entrance fee does not include.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Thissamaharama to Mirissa

    1 stop
  • 15
    Mirissa

    After breakfast drive to Mirissa on the visit snake farm Evening Leisure at the beach resort. Overnight at Mirissa Highlights of the day • Snake farm • Leisure at the beach resort

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Mirissa

    2 stops
  • 16
    Mirissa Beach

    Go whale watching from Mirissa at 6:30 in the morning.

    5 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 17
    Coconut Tree Hill

    then return to the hotel for the night before heading to Parrot Rock. Watch the stunning sunset over Coconut Tree Hill later. Mirissa Hotel for the Night Highlights of the day • Blue whale watching • Parrot Rock • sunset over Coconut Tree Hil.

    6 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Day 8

    Time to Say Bye

    2 stops
  • 18
    Colombo

    Wake up to a freshly-prepared breakfast at the hotel and then get ready to check out as it’s time to say ‘Goodbye’ to Sri Lanka. You will be transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo or Negombo for your onward journey back home.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Bentota

    Depending on the flight time we covered below on the way to the airport, Sea Turtle Hatchery & Rescue Centre, and later visit Galle Dutch Fort and the Madu River Boat Safari. The boat ride and entrance are not included in the package.

    6 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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