Sri Lanka · Wildlife

7-Day Sri Lanka Beaches and Wildlife Tour with Sigiriya and Yala

7 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla and the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 02 Pray at the famous Buddhist Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
  • 03 See historic temples, tea gardens, and Ramboda Falls around Nuwara Eliya
  • 04 Explore the wildlife of Yala National Park, home to leopards and elephants
  • 05 Enjoy beach activities, water sports, and a turtle hatchery visit in Hikkaduwa and Bentota

Have a dream holiday in the island country of Sri Lanka as you go on a jeep safari in Habarana, visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Golden Temple at Dambulla, and pay your respects at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Continue through the tea plantations and cool highlands of Nuwara Eliya, enjoy the scenic local train journey to Ella, and look out for leopards and other wildlife at Yala National Park. The tour also takes you to Galle, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, and Bentota for beaches, water activities, and a visit to a turtle hatchery.

The tour also takes you to Galle, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, and Bentota for beaches, water activities, and a visit to a turtle hatchery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Bentota, Sigiriya, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Minneriya National Park, Habarana, Katunayake, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna
Languages Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Spanish, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Habarana and Optional Safari Experiences

  • Meet your chauffeur at the airport and leave for Habarana. There are no activities on the way, so you can refresh yourself and relax after your air journey.
  • Once you reach Habarana, you can enjoy a Minneriya jeep safari, an elephant ride, and a village tour.

Overnight at Habarana.

2
Day 02

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple

  • After a wholesome breakfast at the hotel, leave for Sigiriya Lion Rock, an ancient rock fortress dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft) high.

  • After visiting the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, leave for Kandy, the last kingdom in Sri Lanka. On the way, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1991) and one of the largest and best-preserved cave temple complexes in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m above the surrounding plains, and there are more than 80 similar caves in the surrounding area.

  • If you wish, you can also enjoy the Kandy cultural dance program. Overnight stay in Kandy.

3
Day 03

Kandy City Tour and Journey to Nuwara Eliya

  • Today, leave for a city tour in Kandy before proceeding to Nuwara Eliya. In Kandy, you will visit the following sites:
    • Temple of the Tooth (Daladamaligawa)

    • Kandy Lake

    • Gem Museum

    • Silk centres and batik centers

    • Spice and Herbal Garden (on the way to Kandy from Dambulla)

    • Peradeniya Botanical Garden

    • On the way to Nuwara Eliya, visit famous tourist spots such as Ramboda Falls, expansive tea gardens, Seetha Amman Temple, and the Hanuman Temple. The city of Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate in Sri Lanka.

      Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

4
Day 04

Scenic Train Ride to Ella and Transfer to Yala

  • After exploring Nuwara Eliya, travel to Ella by local train. Your chauffeur will transfer you to the train station. This is considered the best train journey in Sri Lanka, taking you past beautiful waterfalls, mountains, and tea estates.
  • Upon arrival in Ella, the representative will receive you at the railway station.
  • Transfer to Yala National Park and stay overnight.

5
Day 05

Yala Safari and Galle Fort Visit

  • Pack your breakfast and leave early in the morning for the national park safari. Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals and is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards, and aquatic birds.
  • After the Yala National Park safari, leave for Galle. Visit the town's major attractions, including Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

6
Day 06

Hikkaduwa and Bentota Coastal Experiences

  • Head to Bentota via Hikkaduwa. Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka.

  • Indulge in the below-mentioned activities in Hikkaduwa and Bentota.

  1. Snorkelling
  2. Madu river safari
  3. Fish massage
  4. Visit a turtle hatchery
  5. Enjoy fresh seafood
  6. Deep-sea fishing
  7. Water sports
  8. Jetski, banana ride, etc.

Overnight stay in Bentota.

7
Day 07

Departure Transfer

  • End of the tour. Drop at the airport.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Yala National Park, Unawatuna Beach

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Yala National Park, Unawatuna Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 14 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off

  • Complimentary on arrival - water bottles (once), one SIM card, paging, and welcome

  • Hotel transfers

  • Sightseeing in all places and petrol

  • Multi-lingual chauffeur

What's Not Included

  • Free visits

  • Tea factory visit

  • Spice and herbal

  • Kandy City Lake

  • Gem Museum

Know before you go

Hotels

  • The above-mentioned hotels will only be confirmed subject to availability at the time of booking. If they are not suitable, alternatives will be suggested.

  • Hotel booking will be confirmed after receiving the advance amount of the total tour package.

  • Please note that check-in time at all hotels is 1400 hours, and check-out is at 1200 hours.

  • Early check-in and late check-out can be arranged subject to hotel availability.

Sightseeing

  • All sightseeing is optional.

  • Some sites are subject to time and weather conditions and other unavoidable circumstances, such as safari, whale watching, and river safari.

  • Use of the vehicle for sightseeing is not allowed after 6 pm.

Rates and Validity

  • All rates are quoted in US Dollars (US$). The rates in this document are subject to change at the time of booking without prior notice.

Other Important Notice

The company will not be responsible for guidance obtained from other vendors and guides except for the driver provided by the company.

Management will not be responsible for any belongings that are lost, stolen, or damaged during the tour.

Other information

  • The fee for sight guiding is not included in this package.

  • No smoking inside the vehicles.

  • Flight tickets - If you booked them from Sri Lanka, the cost will be high due to government tax.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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