Sri Lanka Highlights Tour (7 Days)
Discover the very best of Sri Lanka in one week. This best-selling tour covers the cultural heartland, misty tea plantations, a wildlife safari, and golden beaches.
Highlights
- Sigiriya Lion Rock climbing
- Kandy Cultural Dance Show
- Scenic Blue Train journey to Ella
- Yala National Park Safari
- Galle Fort historical tour
Includes
- All accommodations with breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver guide
- All fuel, highway tolls, and parking fees
- 4x4 safari jeep at Yala
- Train tickets
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport to Negombo
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Meet and greet by your chauffeur guide. Transfer to Negombo, a vibrant beach town near the airport. Relax and recuperate from your flight.
Day 2: Sigiriya Lion Rock & Dambulla Caves
Drive to Sigiriya. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO site with ancient Buddhist murals and statues. In the afternoon, climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an ancient palace on top of a giant monolith.
Day 3: Kandy and Temple of the Tooth
Travel to the royal city of Kandy. On the way, visit a spice garden in Matale. In Kandy, explore the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, stroll around Kandy Lake, and watch a vibrant Kandy Cultural Show.
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya Tea Country
Drive up into the misty mountains of Nuwara Eliya. Pass lush green tea fields and cascading waterfalls. Visit a tea factory, see how Ceylon Tea is processed, and enjoy a fresh cup of tea.
Day 5: Ella Train Journey
Board the famous blue train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Travel through pine forests and tea estates. In Ella, hike up Little Adams Peak and walk across the legendary Nine Arch Bridge.
Day 6: Yala Wildlife Safari
Descend to the dry zone plains of Yala. In the afternoon, embark on an exciting jeep safari in Yala National Park, famous for leopards, elephants, and diverse bird species.
Day 7: Galle Fort and Airport Drop-off
Drive along the southern coast. Explore the Dutch colonial Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage town. Proceed to the airport via the Southern Highway for your departure flight.
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