Sri Lanka · Archaeology

8-Day Sri Lanka Classic Tour with Private Driver and Luxury Half Board

8 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the archaeological city of Polonnaruwa
02 Visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress
03 Discover the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
04 Enjoy a scenic train ride to Ella through the central highlands
05 Experience a jeep safari in Yala National Park
06 See the Galle Dutch Fort and visit Mirissa on Sri Lanka's south coast

Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka on this 8-day journey through the island's cultural, scenic, and wildlife attractions. Visit the archaeological city of Polonnaruwa, the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, sacred Kandy, scenic Ella, Yala National Park, Mirissa, and the Galle Dutch Fort. Along the way, discover landmarks such as the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Ravana Falls, and the Nine Arch Bridge while experiencing Sri Lanka's diverse landscapes and heritage.

Discover the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Mirissa, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Yala National Park, Minneriya National Park, Habarana, Katunayake, Tissamaharama, Adam's Peak

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Habarana

Pick up from Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo by the tour guide.
Proceed to Habarana and check in at the hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park

Pick up from the hotel and travel to the archaeological city of Polonnaruwa.
Explore the city and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive to Minneriya National Park to explore the Sri Lankan wilderness.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple Visit and Kandy

Pick up from the hotel and travel to the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Explore the rock fortress and drive to Kandy.
Visit a spice garden and Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple on the way.
Arrive in Kandy and check in at a hotel.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.

Day 04

Kandy City Highlights

Pick up from the hotel and explore the highlights of Kandy, a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
Visit various tropical farms, including a tea plantation.
Discover the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world.
Continue to Kandy View Point, walk around Kandy Lake, and enjoy a shopping excursion at Kandy City Center.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.

Day 05

Scenic Train Ride to Ella

Pick up from the hotel and travel to the railway station to board a train to Ella, a peaceful, scenic village in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
Enjoy this scenic train trip that commences from Nanuoya, the country's last royal capital, to Ella.
Arrive in Ella and check in at a hotel.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Ella.

Day 06

Tissamaharama and Yala National Park Safari

Pick up from the hotel and travel to Thissamaharama, a town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
See Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls, and the Nine Arch Bridge on the way.
Arrive in Thissamaharama and check in at a hotel.
Freshen up at the hotel and have lunch.
Continue to Yala National Park and enjoy a jeep safari tour.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Thissamaharama.

Day 07

Mirissa and Galle Dutch Fort

Pick up from the hotel and travel to Mirissa, a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province.
Arrive in Mirissa and check in at a hotel.
Freshen up at the hotel and have lunch.
Continue to Galle, the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, to see the Galle Dutch Fort.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Mirissa.

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