Sri Lanka 8-Day Tour

On this 8-day tour through Sri Lanka, we will explore European heritage towns, natural landscapes, tea fields, ruins, and the Buddha's tooth.

Tour Description

Day 1: Colombo – Negombo

After airport pickup in Colombo, we will head to Negombo, a fishing village 12 kilometers (7.4 miles) to the north, for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Negombo – Dambulla – Habarana

We will have breakfast in Negombo before visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple, a World Heritage Site since 1991, and then proceed to Habarana for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Habarana – Polonnuruwa – Sigiriya – Habarana

After breakfast, we will visit Polonnuruwa and see its historic ruins, followed by a visit to Sigiriya to explore the Lion's Rock and Royal Gardens, returning to Habarana for dinner and rest.

Day 4: Habarana – Matale – Kandy

Post breakfast, we will travel to Matale for a spice garden tour and then Kandy to visit the Temple of the Tooth. Overnight stay in Kandy after dinner.

Day 5: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

We will have breakfast before heading to Nuwara Eliya for a walk through the tea plantations. You will have the afternoon free to explore the town or visit tea factories. Overnight stay with dinner.

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya – Yala

After breakfast, we will depart Nuwara Eliya for Yala National Park for a safari. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge in Yala.

Day 7: Yala – Galle – Kalutara

Post breakfast in Yala, we will visit Galle to explore its fortress and then proceed to Kalutara for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Kalutara – Colombo Airport

After breakfast in Kalutara, we will return to Colombo and transfer you to the airport.

Important

Yala National Park will be closed in September and October; we will substitute with Lunugamvehera National Park.

Accommodation

Includes 7 nights with breakfast at selected hotels by category:
Negombo: Mt. Lavinia Hotel or similar.Habarana: Category A (Occidental Paradise) or Category B (Sungreen Resorts).Kandy: Category A (Cinnamon Citadel) or Category B (Swiss Residency).Nuwara Eliya: Category A (Araliya Red) or Category B (Rippon Grand).Yala: Category A (EKHO Safari) or Category B (Elephant Reach).Kalutara: Category A (Cinnamon Bey) or Category B (The Palms).

Price Info

Minimum participants are two. For single bookings without multiple sign-ups, options are available to pay a supplement for private tours or choose alternative dates without extra fees.

Odd-numbered bookings must be divided into two parts, with all attendees noted as traveling together. Extra charges apply for early arrivals.

Flights

Arrivals should be by 11:30 AM on the first day. Late arrivals incur a transfer fee of 65 USD per person.