Our 8 Days Tour in Sri Lanka consists of 7 nights. In this tour package, we take you to the most significant and popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. In brief, this tour covers places in the Cultural Triangle, Sri Lankan Wildlife experience, hill country, and southern coastal areas. It will be covering 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Airport pick up and drop off
Assistance at the Airport
Accommodation 3 Star category Hotels on bed & breakfast basis (Can customize)
Private English-Speaking driver with Air-condition vehicle for the entire Journey
Kandy City Tour - 2 hours
Ceylon Gem Factory visit
Ceylon Batik clothing factory visit
Sri Lanka Handicraft factory visit
Spice Garden visit & 15 min Ayurvedic Massage
Tea plantation visit & factory visit - Free tea tasting
Nuwara Eliya city tour - 2 hours
Galle city tour - 3 hours
Colombo city & shopping tour - 3 hours
Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle will be provided
All government taxes are included
This package excludes the sightseeing entrance charges (Unless specified)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
Air-tickets NOT included
Camera & Video Permits
Guide/Driver tips
Day 01 - Airport to Sigiriya
Day 02 - Sigiriya to Kandy
Day 03 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Day 04 - Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Day 05 - Ella to Tissamaharamaya
Day 06 - Tissamaharama to Mirissa
Day 07 - Mirissa to Galle
Day 08 - Departure
Day 01 – Airport to Sigiriya
In this 8-day Sri Lanka vacation package, you discover one of the most attractive cultural centers of Sri Lanka in Sigiriya, where there are plenty of things to do and explore! You visit an elephant orphanage where its playful calves amuse you with cute gestures that will begin your Sri Lanka vacation on a sweet note. In this Sri Lanka vacation package, you get the remarkable opportunity to climb the world-famous Sigiriya rock fortress.
Sigiriya lion Rock: Climb the famous Sigiriya rock fortress and visit the rocky abode and water gardens, a UNESCO world heritage and one of the Wonders of the World). Sigiriya is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft.) Approximately 1200 steps it will take 2 hours climbing.
Sigiriya village tour: Experience a village tour learning and connecting with the authentic rural life of Sri Lanka. An interesting excursion involving traditional rides on a bullock cart, through the lakes via a local catamaran and interactions with the farmers and villagers ending with a typical home-cooked meal in one of their homes.1 & half hour tour.
Enjoy a soothing Ayurveda spa session: Ayurveda is an ancient authentic medical system which has been originated in India, more than 5000 years ago. In Sri Lanka, it is practiced harmonized with Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine, which evolved from pre-historic era and currently operates as “Sri Lankan Ayurveda”, with a distinct identification separate from Indian Ayurveda. Meaning of Ayurveda derived from the two words (Ayuh) life and (Veda) science or knowledge, hence it is “a science of living”.
Over Night stay in Sigiriya & Pidurangala view Hotel at Sigiriya.
Enroute visit to Pinnawala elephant orphanage
Climb the ancient Sigiriya rock fortress
A traditional Sri Lankan village experience
Take a traditional boat ride through the village
Enjoy a soothing Ayurveda spa session
Day 02 - Sigiriya to Kandy
Morning Sunrise at Pidurangala: Pidurangala Rock Temple has the best view of Sigiriya Rock and is the best place in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka for watching the sunrise. After that hiking back to hotel.
Checkout from Sigiriya hotel and heading to Kandy on the way visit Dambulla cave temple.
Dambulla Cave Temple: In the 1st century BC, the king of Anuradhapura fled the city due to a South Indian invasion and took refuge in the caves of Dambulla. On recapturing Anuradhapura after 13 years, the king converted the caves into a monastery and gifted them to the Buddhist monks.
Gem Museum for have some experience about Sri Lankan gem industry and gem history.
Culture dance show, Cultural Dance Show is a stimulating Sri Lankan Arts, Dance & Cultural Heritage Show that is a must see for any visitor who visits the historic city of Kandy.1 hour show.
Over Night stay in Kandy.
Pidurangala Rock
Dambulla Cave temple
Walk through the village in your way to the Spice village
Enjoy the evening with a cultural dance
Stop by at a gem mining station
Day 03 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
It’s the third day of your Sri Lanka vacation, and you are on an exquisite trip around the city of Kandy, which used to be the capital of Sri Lanka during the legendary era of Sri Lankan kingdoms. As a city of sacred value, the Kandyan Kingdom was home to the ‘Temple of Tooth’. Centuries later, the tooth relic of Lord Buddha still remains in Kandy. As you wake up in one of the best holiday resorts in Sri Lanka, the scenic beauty of Kandy greets you. Its misty mountains ranges, charming tea plantations, soothing weather, royal botanic garden with mesmerizing flora, gooey food, and friendly locals sum up heaven in the form of a city. And making your Sri Lanka vacation even better,
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site partly due to the temple.
After that going to trying out Sri Lanka wood carvings in wood carving factory. Then Kandy viewpoint and *Bahirawakanda temple. Finaly Visit Peradeniya royal botanical garden, which is the most popular garden on the island with an orchid house, palm alley, bamboo avenue, spice garden, flowering plant collection, and verandah collection. Then heading to Nuwara Eliya. On the way visit Ramboda waterfall viewpoint and world famous Labukale tea estate & plantation.
Tea Factory visit: On a tea plantation visit, you can learn about tea picking and processing and enjoy some fine Sri Lankan tea tasting. It’s probably a much more exciting prospect if you’re a tea lover, but even if you’re not, the Hill Country (or Tea Country, as it’s sometimes called) is arguably the most scenic part of the island and worth a visit. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya (Little England)
Visit the most famous Temple of Tooth in Kandy
Wood carving
Bahirawakanda Buddha's statue
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
Ramboda waterfall hiking
Tea factory & plantation visit
Day 04 - Nuwara Eliya to Ella (Train trip)
Morning visit Nuwara Eliya city tour.
Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka's highest town and a favorite hill station. The town is still touted as 'Little England' of Sri Lanka. In city tour you can visit those are favorite places. Greogory lake, Old British Post office, Heritage Grand Hotel visit, End of city tour going to Nanu oya Railway station for getting the train to Ella.
The client booking their tour early than 1 month company can arrange their train seats, otherwise Clients can do it themself. Ella Odyssey train will come to Nanu Oya around 12:00 hrs. Get in train from there and get down from Demodara railway station around 15: 30.hrs. Check in the hotel Ella and take some rest. In the night can walking Ella city.
Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka. On a sunny morning, you can even see the glow from the lighthouses along the southern coast.
Overnight stay in Ella.
Greogory lake
Victoria Park
Nanu-oya to Ella train trip
Day 05 - Ella to Tissamaharamaya
Morning visit Little Adam’s peak. It is 40 minutes hiking between tea plantations. When the climb down can visit Ravana pool club. Can take some Adventure experience in there. Ravana pool, Zip line, Swing, Tower rappelling. After that come back to hotel and check out. Heading to yaala it is 3 and half hour's journey. On the way can see Ravana waterfall.
Venture into the wilderness! The adventure begins on the fifth day of your Sri Lanka vacation package. The Yala national park is the most visited of its kind in Sri Lanka vacations for the breathtaking wild safari it offers. Excited, you dive into the forest in safari jeeps with experienced guides. Few minutes into the jungle and the magic begins. You spot a beautiful peacock dancing, spotted deer, majestic leopards, reptiles, and flocks of vibrant birds. Suddenly a herd of gigantic elephants greet you on the wild trails and, you buckle up just in case things get wilder! Yala National Park is a must-visit in Sri Lanka travel packages. The beaming faces of everyone returning from the jungle say it all! You enjoy the sunset as you hear a guide say, ‘‘everything that happens meanwhile would be unplanned and untamed!”
After Yala national park 4x4 jeep safari checking hotel at Tissamaharama in front of the lake 'Tissa'. Overnight stay in there.
Little Adam's peak hiking
Ravana pool club
Flying Ravana mega Zip line
Ella Swing
Ravana waterfall
4x4 jeep safari at Yaala national park
Day 06 - Tissamaharamaya to Mirissa
After an enjoyable breakfast in the Tissamaharama hotel, we will travel to Mirissa. The city is a famous tourist attraction in southern Sri Lanka. There you will visit Mirissa Beach and the Coconut Tree Hills. Thereafter, you will come to your Mirissa hotel to end the eighth day of your 10 days itinerary in Sri Lanka.
Your Sri Lanka itinerary just got interesting! There are plenty of things to do in Mirissa, and the amount of hype over this beachfront city is undeniable, which is why we added the destination for your Sri Lanka itinerary. When we say your Sri Lanka itinerary is made just for you, it means you are spending three whole days on the beach! You feel your adrenaline still kicking in from the ride to Yala as you get ready to go snorkeling, scuba diving, and kite surfing! You didn’t forget to take an Instagram-worthy snap in the famous Coconut tree spot. Early on the second day, you go dolphin and whale watching in Mirissa beach and enjoy the day with water sports. As the sun is slowly setting, you joyously lie on the soft beach with your loved ones.
Afternoon sunbath at Mirissa hotel and in the evening going to see Sunset at most famous Instagram location in Sri Lanka "Coconut tree Hill". Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Dondra (Dewudara) Light house
Coconut tree hill
Secret beach
Day 07 - Mirissa to Galle
Morning visit to see Whales and Dolphins by Big boat. Mirissa is the most reliable place for whale watching in Sri Lanka because of a 90% chance of seeing whales in the right Season and a well-developed infrastructure. Can see Blue whales and big group of Dolphins. Boat leaving from the Mirissa harbor at 07:00. It is 3-4 hours boat journey. After that come back to hotel and Checkout around 12:00 hrs. Heading to Galle
Stop at stilt fishermen at Koggala: Stilt Fishing is a traditional and unique style of fishing practiced by local fishermen in Sri Lanka
Turtle Hatchery Habaraduwa: Hatchery and Rescue Centre, a center with the aim of conserving some of the endangered species of turtles in the world.in the evening can release the newborn baby turtles to ocean.
You will be driven to a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known as Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. The Galle Fort consists of stone sea walls, which were later on expanded by the Dutch.
There are also many narrow vehicle-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip.
Whale's & Dolphins watching
Stilt fishermen
Turtle Hatchery
Galle Dutch port
Day 08 - Departure
Based on the time of your flight departure, you will leave for the Bandaranaike International Airport in time to catch your flight (at least 2-3 hours before your flight), Galle to Airport 2 hours journey via southern expressway. bringing to a conclusion a fantastic and wonderful Sri Lanka 8 days itinerary with us!