8 Day Tour Plan Covering Sri Lanka
8 Day Tour Plan Covering Sri Lanka
In Island Tour
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Location
In Island Tour
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Tour Type
Cultural
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Tour Date
16 May 26 - 31 Dec 30
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Travelers
15
LK
Lion Kingdon Tours
8 Days Tour Booking
- Colombo
- Sigiriya
- Kandy
- Nuwaraeliya
- Ella
- Yala
- Galle
- Matara
Route: Colombo Airport → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala / Udawalawe → Galle → Matara → Colombo Departure
Price: USD 800 per person
Hotel bookings: Not included
Tour Plan
Arrival at Colombo Airport → Sigiriya
Morning / Afternoon: Pick up from Bandaranaike International Airport and drive to Sigiriya.
Evening: Relax after the journey or enjoy a short village walk around Sigiriya.
Key Highlights:
Airport pickup, scenic countryside drive, first night in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress → Polonnaruwa
Morning: Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Best to start early around 7:00 AM to avoid heat. Sigiriya is famous for its ancient palace ruins, frescoes, water gardens, and the Lion Gate.
Afternoon: Drive to Polonnaruwa and explore the ancient city ruins, royal palace area, Gal Vihara, temples, and archaeological sites.
Evening: Return to Sigiriya or stay near Polonnaruwa, depending on client preference.
Key Highlights:
Sigiriya Rock, ancient frescoes, royal ruins, Polonnaruwa heritage city.
Sigiriya / Dambulla → Kandy
Morning: Optional visit to Dambulla Cave Temple, known for ancient murals and Buddha statues.
Afternoon: Drive to Kandy through Matale. Optional spice garden stop.
Evening: Visit Kandy Lake area and enjoy a Kandyan cultural dance show.
Key Highlights:
Dambulla Cave Temple, spice garden, Kandy city walk, cultural dance.
Kandy → Nuwara Eliyay
Morning: Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist sites.
Afternoon: Drive to Nuwara Eliya through tea country. Visit a tea factory, tea plantations, and waterfalls on the way.
Evening: Relax in the cool climate of Nuwara Eliya.
Key Highlights:
Temple of the Tooth, tea plantations, waterfalls, cool hill country.
Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Morning: Visit Gregory Lake and Nuwara Eliya town.
Afternoon: Travel to Ella. Optional scenic train experience can be arranged depending on availability.
Evening: Visit Nine Arch Bridge or enjoy Ella town.
Key Highlights:
Gregory Lake, tea country views, Ella village atmosphere, Nine Arch Bridge.
Ella → Yala or Udawalawe
Morning: Visit Little Adam’s Peak and Ravana Falls.
Afternoon: Drive to Yala or Udawalawe.
Evening: Relax before the next day safari.
Key Highlights:
Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, hill country viewpoints.
Safari → Galle / Matara
Early Morning: Jeep safari at Yala or Udawalawe National Park. Yala is famous for wildlife including leopards, elephants, crocodiles and many bird species, while Udawalawe is especially popular for elephant sightings.
Afternoon: Drive to Galle. Visit Galle Fort if time allows.
Evening: Continue to Matara or stay around Galle / Mirissa area.
Key Highlights:
Wildlife safari, elephants, leopards if lucky, Galle coastal route.
Galle → Matara → Colombo Departure
Morning: Visit Galle Fort, lighthouse, ramparts, colonial streets, and boutique-style cafes. Galle Fort is a historic fortified city built by Portuguese and Dutch colonizers.
Afternoon: Visit Matara, Coconut Tree Hill / Mirissa viewpoint if time allows, then drive to Colombo Airport.
Evening: Departure drop-off.
Key Highlights:
Galle Fort, southern coast, Matara, airport drop-off.
Highlight List
- Scenic drive through misty mountains and tea plantations
- Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Tea factory visit with authentic Ceylon tea tasting
- Explore colonial charm in Nuwara Eliya
- Breathtaking train journey to Ella
- Visit iconic Nine Arch Bridge
- Hike Little Adam’s Peak with panoramic views
- Discover beautiful waterfalls including Ravana Falls
- Cool climate escape from the tropical heat
- Perfect for couples, nature lovers & photographers
Tour Amenities
- Car Parking
- Food and Drinks
- Laundry Services
- Pick And Drop Services
- Reservations
- Wireless Internet
- Free Coupons
- Smoking Not Allowed
