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Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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About this tour

This 7-day Sri Lanka heritage and scenic tour takes you through cultural cities, tea-covered hill country, wildlife parks, and tropical beaches. Starting from the airport in Colombo, the journey blends iconic landmarks, wildlife encounters, train journeys, and relaxing coastal experiences.

Begin with a visit to the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage before exploring the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Continue into the cool tea country landscapes of Nuwara Eliya, where you’ll visit tea plantations and enjoy the relaxed colonial charm of the town.

One of the highlights of the journey is the scenic train ride through Sri Lanka’s hill country to Ella, passing lush tea estates and misty mountains. In Ella, explore famous landmarks like Little Adam’s Peak and the iconic Nine Arches Bridge before continuing south.

Your adventure then moves to the wildlife-rich landscapes of Yala National Park for an exciting jeep safari where elephants, birds, and other wildlife can be spotted. After the safari experience, unwind on the southern coast in Mirissa, famous for its beautiful beaches and whale watching opportunities.

The tour concludes with a visit to the historic Galle Fort and a short city exploration of Colombo, combining colonial history with modern city life. With comfortable transport, guided sightseeing, and a mix of culture, nature, and coastlines, this itinerary offers a well-rounded Sri Lanka travel experience.

Highlights

  • Watch baby elephants being fed and bathed at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Explore the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • Visit Labookellie Tea Factory and learn about Ceylon tea production
  • Enjoy the cool mountain climate of Nuwara Eliya
  • Take the famous scenic train ride through Sri Lanka’s tea country to Ella
  • Visit Little Adam’s Peak and the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella
  • Go on a 4x4 jeep safari in Yala National Park
  • Relax on the beaches of Mirissa
  • Experience whale watching and dolphin sightings off Mirissa
  • Walk through the colonial streets of Galle Fort
  • Explore Colombo’s National Museum and Town Hall

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis at all hotels (private rooms with A/C, hot water, Wi-Fi, attached bathroom)
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking professional chauffeur for the entire tour
  • Transport in a new, clean, air-conditioned vehicle in excellent condition
  • Passenger insurance inside the vehicle (Rs. 500,000 per person)
  • Daily breakfast during the tour
  • Jain food options available on request
  • Vegetarian food options available on request
  • Vegan food options available on request
  • Kosher food options available on request
  • Driver’s allowances and vehicle-related expenses
  • Dedicated tour consultant available 24/7 during the trip
  • Local government taxes and service charges
  • Fuel costs and toll fees
  • Sightseeing and city tours as per itinerary
  • 500ml water bottle per person per day
  • Airport pickup on arrival
  • Airport drop-off on departure
  • Passenger insurance inside the vehicle (Rs. 500,000 per person)
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver
  • International or domestic flights before and after the tour
  • Sri Lanka visa fees
  • All tourist activity entrance tickets
  • Airport taxes
  • Entrance tickets for all attractions
  • Camera permits and video permits
  • Any personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport where your driver will meet you and begin the journey to Kandy. On the way, stop at the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where you can observe baby elephants being bottle-fed and watch the herd during their bathing time.

Continue the journey with a visit to the Millennium Elephant Foundation to learn more about elephant conservation efforts. After arriving in Kandy, settle in and enjoy the evening at leisure with the option to attend a cultural dance performance.

Included Activities:
✔ Airport pickup and transfer to Kandy
✔ Visit Pinnwala Elephant Orphanage – watch bathing and bottle feeding of baby elephants
✔ Visit Millennium Elephant Foundation

Optional Activities:
✔ Cultural dance show in the evening

Accommodation:
✔ Hotel in Kandy

Meals:
✔ None

After breakfast, begin the day with a city tour of Kandy including a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka.

Later, drive through the scenic hill country toward Nuwara Eliya. On the way, stop at the Labookellie Tea Factory and Plantation to see how world-famous Ceylon tea is produced. In the afternoon, explore Nuwara Eliya town including Gregory Park.

Included Activities:
✔ City tour of Kandy
✔ Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa)
✔ Route visit to Labookellie Tea Factory & Plantation
✔ City tour of Nuwara Eliya
✔ Visit Gregory Park

Optional Activities:
✔ None

Accommodation:
✔ Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Meals:
✔ Breakfast

After breakfast, board one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic train journeys traveling from Nuwara Eliya toward Ella. The route passes lush tea plantations, misty mountains, and picturesque hill country landscapes.

After arriving in Ella, explore the small mountain town with visits to Little Adam’s Peak, the famous Nine Arches Bridge, and the Ella viewpoint. Spend the evening relaxing in the cool hill country climate.

Included Activities:
✔ Train journey to Ella through tea plantations
✔ City tour of Ella
✔ Visit Little Adams Peak
✔ Visit Nine Arches Bridge
✔ Visit Ella viewpoint

Optional Activities:
✔ None

Accommodation:
✔ Hotel in Ella

Meals:
✔ Breakfast

After breakfast, travel south from the hill country to Yala which takes approximately 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel in Tissamaharama and relax before the safari adventure.

In the afternoon around 3:00 PM, head into Yala National Park on a 4x4 jeep safari. The park is known for elephants, birds, and many other wildlife species.

Included Activities:
✔ Transfer to Yala National Park
✔ Wildlife jeep safari at Yala National Park in 4x4 vehicle

Optional Activities:
✔ None

Accommodation:
✔ Hotel in Tissamaharama

Meals:
✔ Breakfast

After breakfast, leave the wildlife region and travel toward the southern coast to Mirissa, a charming beach town known for its beautiful sunrise and sunset views.

Upon arrival, spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach. In the evening you may enjoy fresh seafood at local restaurants along the coast.

Included Activities:
✔ Transfer to Mirissa
✔ Beach leisure time in Mirissa

Optional Activities:
✔ Seafood dinner at a local restaurant

Accommodation:
✔ Hotel in Mirissa

Meals:
✔ Breakfast

Start early in the morning with a whale watching boat safari from Mirissa where you may see blue whales and dolphins in the Indian Ocean.

After the boat trip, travel to the historic coastal city of Galle. Explore the famous Galle Fort including the National Maritime Museum and the iconic lighthouse before returning to your hotel.

Included Activities:
✔ Early morning whale watching boat safari
✔ Transfer to Galle
✔ City tour of Galle
✔ Visit Galle Fort
✔ Visit National Maritime Museum
✔ Visit Lighthouse

Optional Activities:
✔ None

Accommodation:
✔ Hotel in Galle

Meals:
✔ Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. Upon arrival, explore the city including visits to the National Museum and the historic Town Hall building.

Enjoy some time for shopping at local markets and shops before your driver transfers you to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.

Included Activities:
✔ Transfer to Colombo
✔ Visit National Museum
✔ Visit Town Hall
✔ Shopping time
✔ Airport transfer

Optional Activities:
✔ None

Accommodation:
✔ None

Meals:
✔ Breakfast

Durations

7 Days

Frequently asked questions

Accommodation is provided at hotels on a bed and breakfast basis. All rooms are private and include air conditioning, hot water, Wi-Fi, and an attached bathroom.

Yes. All transfers and sightseeing are done in a private air-conditioned vehicle driven by an experienced English-speaking chauffeur. The vehicles are clean, comfortable, and well maintained.

Daily breakfast is included throughout the tour. For lunch and dinner, your driver will help recommend restaurants and assist with ordering local dishes.

Yes. Jain, vegetarian, vegan, and kosher food options can be arranged on request. You simply need to inform the tour provider in advance.

No. Entrance tickets to attractions and tourist sites are not included in the tour price and must be paid separately during the tour.

Yes. The tour includes airport pickup upon arrival and airport drop-off at the end of the trip based on your flight schedule.

Passenger insurance of Rs. 500,000 per person is included while traveling inside the vehicle during the tour.

The lead traveler receives a free 1GB eSIM provided through the TourRadar app, which can be redeemed 72 hours before departure.

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