7 Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival → Sigiriya
2 stops
1
Your driver will greet you at Bandaranaike International Airport and begin the 3.5-hour journey to Sigiriya. During the drive, travelers can enjoy local scenery, rural villages, and small roadside stalls.
Admission ticket free
2
optional Travelers will experience authentic Sri Lankan village life with a bullock-cart ride, a short canoe ride, and a traditional lunch prepared in a local home. This is one of the most relaxing cultural experiences in Sigiriya.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Cultural Experiences
3 stops
3
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, featuring ancient frescoes, the Mirror Wall, and panoramic views. The climb takes about 1.5–2 hours.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Dambulla Cave Temple
Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple complex with its Buddhist murals and over 150 Buddha statues inside five caves.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Travelers will join a hands on cooking session where they learn to prepare traditional Sri Lankan curries using clay pots, coconut sambol, and spices. A meal is served at the end.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Sigiriya → Kandy
4 stops
6
Kandy
Depart Sigiriya around 8:30–9:00 AM and travel to Kandy (2.5 hours) with small snack stops along the way. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic around 11:30 AM–12:00 PM for a peaceful experience.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Travelers will explore Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist temple, which houses a revered tooth relic of Lord Buddha. They will witness rituals, architecture, and peaceful temple surroundings.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Travelers will tour a working tea factory, see how Ceylon tea is processed, walk through a tea plantation, and enjoy fresh tea tasting with scenic highland views.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Kandy Lake
Travelers will enjoy a relaxing walk around the historic Kandy Lake, a central landmark surrounded by temples, colonial buildings, and peaceful scenery — ideal for photos.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Kandy → Mirissa
2 stops
10
Mirissa Beach
Travelers can relax on golden sands, swim in calm waters, try surfing lessons, or enjoy beach restaurants. This is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous beaches.
Admission ticket free
11
Coconut Tree Hill
Travelers will visit this iconic cliff viewpoint lined with palm trees, offering spectacular panoramic views of the ocean — perfect for sunset photos.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Mirissa → Galle → Colombo
2 stops
12
Mirissa Whale Watching
Travelers will join a guided boat tour to spot blue whales, sperm whales, dolphins, and sea turtles. The crew provides safety instructions and commentary during the journey.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Galle Fort Lighthouse
Travelers will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort, including the lighthouse, colonial streets, ocean walls, boutique shops, and cafés. Sunset offers the best views.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Colombo
5 stops
14
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Travelers will visit one of Colombo’s most important Buddhist temples, featuring statues, architecture, museum artifacts, and a peaceful courtyard.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Seema Malakaya Temple
Travelers will see this beautiful lakeside temple built on floating platforms, known for meditation spaces and serene waterside views.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Independence Square
ravelers will explore a historic national monument surrounded by gardens, colonial architecture, and walking paths — perfect for photos.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
Pettah
Optional Travelers can walk through Colombo’s busiest local market, where they will see fresh produce, street food, textiles, electronics, and Sri Lankan spices
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Galle Face Green
Travelers will enjoy the ocean breeze, street food stalls, and sunset views along Colombo’s most popular oceanside promenade.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Colombo → Airport
2 stops
19
Colombo
Enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you may take a stroll along Galle Face Green, shop for souvenirs at Odel or Laksala, or enjoy a calming Ayurvedic spa treatment.
Admission ticket free
20
Bandaranaike International Airport
At your scheduled time, we’ll provide a comfortable transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure.We hope you leave Sri Lanka with lasting memories and look forward to welcoming you again. Safe travels!
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• 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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