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7-Day Sightseeing Tour Of Sri Lanka's Highlights From Colombo
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Sun and Sand, Sightseeing, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Go on a trip to Sri Lanka's most famous towns and cities and explore its highlights on this 7-day tour. Visit the sacred Kingdom of Kandy, walk through the tea fields of Nuwara Eliya, ride the famous train to Ella, and head to Yala National Park for a wildlife safari. Also, watch the beautiful sunset from Galle beach and shop for souvenirs in the markets of Colombo. 

Highlights
  • Visit the Sacred Temple of Tooth in Kandy
  • Feed and bathe baby elephants in the river in Kandy
  • Explore the Rambada waterfalls and a Tea Plantation in Nuwara Eliya 
  • Visit the famous Nine Arches Bridge in Ella 
  • Go on a wildlife safari to Yala National Park
  • Witness a magical sunset from Galle Fort
  • Unwind and relax at the beach in Galle
  • Day 1: Colombo Airport - Kandy expand_more
    • Airport pickup from Colombo and drive to Kandy.

    • Spend the day in the hotel in Kandy. 

    Overnight stay in Kandy.

  • Day 2: Kandy Sightseeing expand_more
    • 5:30 - 6:00 am- Early Departure from Hotel in Kandy.

    • Travel to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, feed and bathe baby elephants in the river.  

    • Visit the Spice Gardens to collect and taste the rare local spices of Sri Lanka. 

    • Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens.

    • Shop for handicrafts in a local market.

    • Watch the sunset near the lake and take lots of photographs. 

    • Check out the Temple of the Tooth, a Buddhist temple located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.  

    • Enjoy a Kandyan, a traditional Sri Lankan dance performance. 

    Overnight stay in Kandy.

  • Day 3: Nuwara Eilya expand_more
    • 7:00 - 7:30 am- Departure from Kandy hotel early in the morning and drive to Nurawa Eliya

    • Visit the Rambada waterfalls.

    • Check out a Tea Plantation and working tea factory, where you can pick tea. 

    • Sightsee other nature spots in Nuwara Eliya.

    Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

  • Day 4: Ella expand_more
    • 9:30 am- Ride the famous train to Ella.

    • Arrive at Ella, and visit the Little Adams Peak. 

    • Click lots of photographs near the Nine Arches Bridge, also called the Bridge in the Sky, which is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. 

    • Trek to the Ravana Falls, which is currently ranked as one of the widest falls in the country. 

    • Drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. 

  • Day 5: Yala National Park expand_more
    • Have an early morning breakfast and depart from Ella to Yala National Park. 
    • Go on a wildlife safari in Yala national Prak and spot leopards, elephants, and crocodiles. 
    • Try bird-watching here. 

    Overnight stay in a hotel/ lodge in Yala National Park

  • Day 6: Galle - Hikkaduwa expand_more
    • Depart from your hotel/ lodge in Yala National Park and travel to Galle. 

    • Visit the Galle Fort, a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 17th-century by the Portuguese colonial rulers, which was then extensively fortified by the Dutch.

    • Half for lunch and then spend time on the beach. 

    •  Check out the Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, one of the three marine parks in Sri Lanka; the national park contains a fringing coral reef with a high degree of biodiversity.

    • Visit the Turtle Hatchery, a daycare for newborn turtles. 

    Overnight stay in Galle. 

  • Day 7: Colombo Airport Drop expand_more
    • Have early morning breakfast, then depart for Colombo.

    • Take a ride on the seaside train from Galle to Colombo. 

    • Arrive at Colombo and have lunch at a local restaurant. 

    • Go shopping in the street markets. 

    • Drop off at Colombo Hotel or Colombo International Airport.

What's Included
  • An experienced private Sri Lankan tor guide

  • Vehicle, driver-guide, fuel, taxes, tolls, parking and insurance for driver and passengers

  • Guides accommodations and meals

What's Excluded
  • Passenger hotel accommodations

  • Passenger meals and beverages

  • Entrance fees to National Parks, temples and museums

  • Out of pocket fees for additional activities such as whale watching, scuba, massages, etc

  • Any money required of a personal nature

Know before you go
  • Travelling in a private vehicle with a licensed guide is the most comfortable way to see Sri Lanka.

Meeting Point

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4USD 499 Per Group

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USD 499 / group