This is the best way to experience the highlights of this stunning tropical island in 8 days.
Arrival at the airport in the morning (or pickup from a hotel in Negombo) – City tour in Negombo – City tour in Kandy visit Temple of the tooth – Peradeniya botanical garden – Enjoy in Nuwara Eliya with the cool climate – Tea plantation & factory – Scenic train ride – Climb the Ella rock – Jeep safari at Yala national park – Mirissa whale watching & leisure – Visit around Galle lighthouse & fort – Hikkaduwa beach and Bentota turtle farm – According to the flight time transfer to the airport.
Tour starts from – Airport / Negombo, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at – Airport / Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ages – 01 to 99
Group size – Min 1, Max 18
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Note: Please book this tour at least 5 days prior to the tour start date.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 01. Arrival / Negombo – Kandy.
On arrival at the Colombo airport, you will be met by our English-speaking chauffer guide. Thereafter transfer to Kandy the last capital of Sri Lankan rulers, a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy evokes quality and grand dreams. A lot of legends, traditions, and old stories are still full of energy. In 1806, the last Sinhala ruler, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, drove around Lake Kandy. Visit human expression and artwork focus as well as pearl history centers and gems.
Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. This professional flower bed was originally extended by the British as the joy of the Sinhala Lord. It has 147 parts of the land and offers amazing trees, plants and flowers.
The crown jewel of the city is the famed Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Temple of the Tooth. ‘Maligawa’ literally translates to palace, and the temple is part of the palace complex. The entire complex is over three centuries old at least and has seen many a king’s rise and fall. It has seen bloody wars and peaceful reigns and is one of the most historical places still standing on the island. The best time to visit is during the evening ceremony. Overnight in Kandy.
Included Activities – Peradeniya botanical garden & Temple of the Tooth UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accommodation – Hotel Cinnamon Citadel Kandy or similar.
Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.
Day 02. Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella.
Breakfast, then check out and head Nuwara Eliya “Little England” (about 02 hours 30 minutes) to visit the tea plantation and factory and waterfall. Nuwara Eliya is the highest mountain country town, 150 km from Colombo. Nuwara Eliya has a different climate than other places and it is the coolest region in Sri Lanka.
Take a short city tour in Nuwara Eliya, visit Gregory Park, Seetha Amman Temple, and breathtaking views.
After lunch travel to Ella by train the train journeys are real cultural experiences and the most scenic routes will be highlights of your visit, the end of your train ride driver will pick you up at the Ella railway station check in your hotel in Ella.
Included Activities – Rambodafalls, tea factory visit, Nuwara Eliya city tour, and Scenic Train Ride.
Accommodation – 98 Acres Resort Ella or similar.
Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.
Day 03. Ella – Yala.
Enjoy breakfast and tour in Ella. This laid-back town includes wonderful green tea. You can do a lot of things in this small city, such as visiting Nine Arches Bridge, climbing Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak. You can also see Ravana Falls on your way to Yala.
The afternoon jeep tour at Yala Wildlife Park consists of a 4×4 luxury jeep and an English-speaking driver. Yala National Park is located in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka, in the southern territory of Uva and the Hambantota area of Monaragala. More than two regions. region. In the safari, you will be able to see many animals such as wild elephants, leopards, other quadrupeds, and birds. Overnight at Yala.
Included Activities – Highlights of Ella, Ravana falls & jeep safari in Yala national park.
Accommodation – Hotel Cinnamon Wild Yala or similar.
Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.
Day 04. Yala – Mirissa.
After the breakfast trip to Mirissa, relax at the beach and spend the night.
Included Activities – No activities.
Accommodation – Hotel Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa or similar.
Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.
Day 05. Mirissa.
In the morning, take a city tour of the Galle UNESCO World Heritage Site, including a visit to Galle Fort Holland, the lighthouse, and other attractions. Walk around the fort and spend a few hours in Galle.
Afternoon leisure on the beach.
Included Activities – Galle fort visit.
Accommodation – Hotel Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa or similar.
Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.
Day 06. Mirissa – Colombo – Airport.
Proceed to Colombo and visit the highlights for 2-3 hours. According to the flight time transfer to the airport.
Included Activities – Colombo city tour.
Accommodation – Not included.
Meals Included – Breakfast.
