Arrival City
Colombo
Best Season
Any Season of the Year
Departure City
Colombo
Free Cancellation
Yes
Guide
Driver / Guide
Language
English
Meeting Point
Colombo International Airport
Payment Method
Cash
Transportation
Clean, Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Destinations
Dambulla, Ella, Galle, Kandy, Mirissa, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya, Tissamaharama, Udawalawe National Park, Unawatuna, Yala National Park
Activities
Boat Safari, bullet cart ride, Hiking, Road Cycling, Traditional Cooking, tuk-tuk ride, Wild Safari

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 08-day journey through the heart of Sri Lanka, where ancient heritage, misty mountains, lush tea plantations, and tropical beaches await. This guided tour takes you from the cultural triangle to the hill country and finally to the southern coast, providing an immersive and balanced experience of nature, history, and adventure. Let our experienced team take care of all the logistics—transport, safaris, cultural visits, and more—so you can relax and fully enjoy the island’s rich beauty. Hotel accommodations can be arranged to suit your preference. Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, or group, this experience offers something for everyone.

Trip Highlights

Climb the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress or Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views. Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple and enjoy a traditional village experience with cooking, bullock cart rides, and lake boat safaris.
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and witness a lively cultural dance performance.
Discover Royal Botanical Gardens, tea plantations, waterfalls, and the Ambuluwawa Tower en route to Nuwara Eliya.
Enjoy a scenic train ride to Ella, hike Little Adam’s Peak, and see the Nine Arches Bridge.
Experience a private Jeep Safari at Yala or Udawalawe National Park.
Relax on the southern coast, with options for whale watching in Mirissa, Galle Dutch Fort, Turtle Hatchery, and Madu River Safari.
End your trip with a Colombo city tour, shopping, and optional Lotus Tower visit.

Day 01 :

Arrival – Airport to Sigiriya

Meet & greet at Bandaranaike International Airport or your Colombo hotel by our English-speaking driver.

Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress or Pidurangala Rock for breathtaking panoramic views.

Overnight stay at Nature Park Villa, Sigiriya

Day 02 :

Explore Sigiriya & Village Experience

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple.

Enjoy a Sigiriya Village Tour:

Traditional Sri Lankan cooking demonstration & lunch with a local family.
Bullock cart ride.
Tuk-tuk ride.
Lake boat safari.

Optional evening night walk to observe the rare slender loris in the wild.

Overnight stay at Nature Park Villa, Sigiriya (02 nights total ).

Day 03 :

Sigiriya to Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel, then depart for Kandy.

En route visits:

Matale Aluvihare Rock Temple.
Nalanda Gedige (the center point of Sri Lanka).
Matale Hindu Temple.

In Kandy:

Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.

Overnight stay at Skyloft Kandy (01 night).

Day 04 :

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya.

En route to Nuwara Eliya:

Ramboda Waterfalls.
Tea plantations & tea factory visit.
Ambuluwawa Tower.

In Nuwara Eliya:

Gregory Lake and Victoria Park.

Overnight stay at Queensland Hotel, Nuwara Eliya (01 night).

Day 05 :

Scenic Train Ride to Ella

Breakfast & checkout from the hotel.

Scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella.

In Ella:

Visit a scenic viewpoint.
Hike Little Adam’s Peak in the evening.
Stop by the iconic Nine Arches Bridge.

Overnight stay at Shadow Inn, Ella (01 night).

Day 06 :

Ella to Tissamaharama – Safari Day

Breakfast & checkout from the hotel.

En route:

Ravana Waterfall.
Buduruwagala Rock Carvings.

Afternoon safari:

Private 4x4 Jeep Safari at either Yala or Udawalawe National Park (your choice).
4-hour experience with an experienced driver/guide, soft drinks, and entrance fees included.

Overnight stay at Tringa Villa, Yala (01 night).

Day 07 :

Tissamaharama to Galle/Mirissa

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer towards the southern coast.

Optional: Early morning whale-watching tour in Mirissa (seasonal, subject to availability).

For those not joining whale watching, sightseeing in Galle: