8 Days , 7 Nights

🌴 8 Days / 7 Nights Sri Lanka Tour Itinerary

Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka with a journey covering Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Bentota, and Colombo. This 8-day adventure combines history, nature, wildlife, beaches, and vibrant city life. From climbing ancient rock fortresses to spotting leopards on safari and relaxing on golden beaches, this itinerary offers the perfect blend of culture, excitement, and relaxation.

Route: Sigiriya (2N) → Kandy (1N) → Nuwara Eliya (1N) → Yala (1N) → Bentota (1N) → Colombo (1N)

Day 1: Airport – Sigiriya

• Meet & greet at the airport
• Transfer to Sigiriya
• Visit Pidurangala Rock for stunning views
• Explore Sigiriya surroundings

Day 2: Sigiriya & Dambulla

• Climb the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Visit the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple, renowned for its ancient murals and Buddha statues

• Experience a traditional Sri Lankan village tour – enjoy a bullock cart ride, catamaran lake crossing, and local cooking demonstration

• Optional: Go on an afternoon Minneriya Safari to witness wild elephants in their natural habitat.

Day 3: Sigiriya – Kandy

• Stop at Matale Spice Garden
• Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
• Walk around Kandy Lake and view the city
• Enjoy a traditional Kandy Cultural Dance Show

Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

• Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
• Drive through scenic tea plantations & waterfalls
• Tour a tea factory and taste fresh Ceylon tea
• Explore Gregory Lake, Seetha Amman Temple, and Nuwara Eliya town

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya → Yala

• Travel via scenic Ella, stopping at Ravana Falls and Ella Gap

• Visit the iconic Nine Arches Bridge – a masterpiece of colonial railway architecture

• Hike to Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic mountain views (easy-to-moderate trek)

• Proceed to Yala and check in to your hotel or safari lodge

• Experience a thrilling evening or next-morning safari in Yala National Park, home to leopards, elephants, and other wildlife.

Day 6: Yala – Bentota

• Journey to Bentota along the southern coast
• Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
• Enjoy a scenic Madu River Boat Safari or relax at the beach

Day 7: Bentota – Colombo

• Transfer to Colombo
• City tour covering:
     Gangaramaya Temple.
     Galle Face Green.
     Independence Square.
     Old Parliament.
     Pettah Market.
• Shopping at One Galle Face Mall or Crescat Boulevard

Day 8: Departure

• Transfer to airport for departure