Sri Lanka 8-Day Tour

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

Tour Description

Day 1: Colombo – Negombo

We will pick you up from the Colombo airport and travel to Negombo, a fishing village located 12 km (7.4 miles) north, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 2: Negombo – Dambulla – Habarana

After breakfast in Negombo, we will visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a World Heritage Site since 1991. Later, we will proceed to Habarana for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Habarana – Polonnuruwa – Sigiriya – Habarana

Post-breakfast, we will explore Polonnuruwa and its historic sites, then visit Sigiriya to see Lion's Rock and the Royal Gardens before returning to Habarana for the night.

Day 4: Habarana – Matale – Kandy

After breakfast, we will head to Matale to learn about spice cultivation. In Kandy, we will visit the Temple of the Tooth. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Kandy.

Day 5: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

Following breakfast, we will proceed to Nuwara Eliya for a walk through tea plantations, then enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and rest at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya – Yala

After breakfast, we will visit Yala National Park for a safari experience, followed by dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 7: Yala – Galle – Kalutara

After breakfast, we will travel to Galle to explore its fortress before arriving in Kalutara for dinner and the last night of the tour.

Day 8: Kalutara – Colombo Airport

We'll have breakfast in Kalutara before returning to Colombo to drop you off at the airport.

Important

In September or October, Yala National Park will be closed, and we will visit Lunugamvehera National Park instead.

Accommodation

The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation with breakfast in different categories:
Negombo: Category A (Goldi Sands) / B (Amagi Lagoon)Habarana: Category A (Habarana Village by Cinnamon) / B (Fresco Water Villa)Kandy: Category A (Amaya Hills) / B (Oak Ray Regency)Nuwara Eliya: Category A (Araliya Red) / B (Royal Hills)Yala: Category A (Chaarya Resort) / B (Oak Ray Wild)Kalutara: Category A (Royal Palms) / B (Tangerine Beach Hotel)

Price Info

Minimum participants: two. If booking solo, options include paying for a private tour or selecting an alternative date. For odd-numbered bookings, double and single rooms must be booked separately, indicating they travel together.

Early arrivals require an additional night.

Flights

Arrive at the airport by 11:30 am on the first tour day. Late arrivals incur a fee of 65 USD per person for transfer.