8 Nights / 9 Days
Fully Customisable
8 Nights / 9 Days
Fully Customisable
9-Day Sri Lanka Adventure: Beaches, Heritage, Wildlife, and Scenic Train Ride
Colombo(1N) → Dambulla(2N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Bentota(1N) → Yala National Park(1N) → Galle(1N)
Sold By: Ceylon Travel Dream
5.0 (4 reviews)
Starting From
$ 432*
$ 453
4% off
Detailed Itinerary
- Arrive at Colombo International Airport.
- Meet and greet by our representative.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Explore Colombo: Colombo is Sri Lanka’s capital city and a bustling metropolitan area undergoing significant changes, including infrastructure and commercial real estate projects. Tourist attractions include Galle Face Green, Vihara Mahadevi Park, Independence Square, and the National Museum.
- Visit Gangaramaya Temple, a famous Buddhist temple known for its eclectic mix of modern and traditional architecture.
- Stroll at Galle Face Green, a large open space by the sea.
- Shop at Pettah Market, a vibrant market area for local goods and souvenirs.
- Evening shopping at Odel or Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct for souvenirs and local crafts.
- Overnight in Colombo.
- Travel: Drive to Dambulla (via Pinnawala).
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to approximately 60-100 elephants, the first Asian Elephant Orphanage in the world. Watch baby elephants play and bathe in the river, feed them, or observe them being fed.
- Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), known for its archaeological significance and historical sites.
- Check-in to the hotel.
- Overnight in Dambulla/Sigiriya.
- Early morning climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), an attractive tourist destination decorated with colorful frescoes from the era of King Kashyapa (477 - 495 AD).
- Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City, known for its well-preserved ruins and beautiful environment.
- Optional: Jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park to see wild elephants.
- Overnight in Dambulla/Sigiriya.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Kandy (approximately 3.5 hours).
- Visit Spice Gardens in Matale to experience Sri Lanka's famous spices.
- Check-in to the hotel in Kandy.
- Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a world-renowned place of worship housing the left canine tooth of Gautama Buddha.
- Enjoy a traditional Kandyan dance and drumming performance.
- Overnight in Kandy.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, famous for its extensive collection of orchids and spices.
- Depart for Nuwara Eliya (approximately 2.5 hours), known as 'Little England' for its cool climate and colonial architecture.
- Stop at Sri Lanka’s famous tea plantations for a factory visit and tea sampling.
- Explore Nuwara Eliya: Visit Gregory Lake for a boat ride or a walk around the park.
- Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella by scenic train ride, known for its picturesque landscapes of tea plantations, waterfalls, and mountains.
- Visit Nine Arches Bridge and Ravana Falls in Ella.
- Overnight in Ella.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart for Yala National Park (approximately 3-4 hours).
- Evening safari in Yala National Park, known for its leopard population and diverse wildlife.
- Overnight near Yala National Park.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel to Galle (approximately 3 hours).
- Visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its colonial architecture.
- Relax at the beach.
- Overnight stay in Galle.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
- Depending on flight timings, you may have time for last-minute purchases or sightseeing before leaving.
Accommodation Details
Colombo (1 night)
(3)
with Breakfast Included
Dambulla (2 nights)
(3)
with Breakfast Included
Kandy (1 night)
(3)
with Breakfast Included
Nuwara Eliya (1 night)
(3)
with Breakfast Included
Bentota (1 night)
(3)
with Breakfast Included
Yala National Park (1 night)
(3)
with Breakfast Included
Galle (1 night)
(3)
with Breakfast Included
4% off
Package Policies
- Accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels or similar standard hotels
- Meal options available on the price slab
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation in a comfortable A/C vehicle
- Mineral water bottle
- Guide accommodation and meals
- All government taxes and charges
- Entrance and activity fees
- Any other tours or services not mentioned above
- Begin your Sri Lankan adventure at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can observe rescued elephants in a natural setting.
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, renowned for its ancient Buddhist murals and statues.
- Explore the breathtaking Sigiriya, a rock fortress offering stunning views and rich history, followed by a tour of the ancient Polonnaruwa City.
- Wander through the lush Peradeniya Botanical Garden, home to various exotic plants.
- In Kandy, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and enjoy a vibrant Kandyan cultural dance show.
- Continue to Nuwara Eliya, known for its scenic tea plantations.
- Experience the stunning Ella train ride, passing through picturesque landscapes.
- Explore the wildlife at Yala National Park, famous for its leopards.
- Conclude your journey in Galle, a charming coastal city known for its colonial architecture and the historic Galle Fort.
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8 Nights / 9 Days
Fully Customisable
9-Day Sri Lanka Adventure: Beaches, Heritage, Wildlife, and Scenic Train Ride
Colombo(1N) → Dambulla(2N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Bentota(1N) → Yala National Park(1N) → Galle(1N)
Sold By: Ceylon Travel Dream
5.0 (4 reviews)
Starting From
$ 432*
$ 453
4% off
