Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

7-Day Sri Lanka Tour with Sigiriya, Yala Safari and South Coast

7 Days Round trip from Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited Easy pace
Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Driver-Guide
Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Driver-Guide
Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Driver-Guide
Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Driver-Guide
Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Driver-Guide
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 02 Experience Kandy's cultural heritage and the scenic hill country tea estates
  • 03 Spot elephants, leopards, and birdlife on a Yala National Park safari
  • 04 Relax on golden beaches along Sri Lanka's southern coastline

Discover Sri Lanka on a seven-day journey through ancient heritage, hill country landscapes, wildlife safaris, and tropical beaches. Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Kandy's cultural treasures before travelling through tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya. Continue to Yala National Park for the chance to spot elephants, leopards, and birdlife on safari, then unwind on the southern coast's golden beaches. Along the way, enjoy local villages, authentic cuisine, and flexible sightseeing with an experienced driver-guide.

Discover Sri Lanka on a seven-day journey through ancient heritage, hill country landscapes, wildlife safaris, and tropical beaches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Bentota, Mirissa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Katunayake
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Sigiriya

  • Meet your private driver-guide at Colombo Airport or your hotel.
  • Travel through scenic countryside en route to Sigiriya.
  • Enjoy a village walk or a sunset viewpoint as an optional activity.
  • Arrive and settle in the Sigiriya area.
2
Day 02

Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy

  • Climb the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
  • Visit the ancient Dambulla Cave Temple complex.
  • Continue the journey to the cultural city of Kandy.
  • Attend an evening cultural dance performance.
3
Day 03

Kandy Cultural Sightseeing

  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
  • Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
  • Enjoy a relaxed walk around Kandy Lake.
  • Browse local markets showcasing regional produce and crafts.
  • Choose an Ayurvedic massage as an optional experience.
4
Day 04

Journey to Nuwara Eliya Hill Country

  • Drive through misty mountains, waterfalls, and tea plantations.
  • Visit a working tea factory and learn about Ceylon tea.
  • Explore the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya.
5
Day 05

From Hill Country to Yala National Park

  • Take an early morning train journey as an optional activity, subject to availability.
  • Travel onwards to Yala National Park.
  • Experience an evening jeep safari to spot elephants, leopards, and birdlife.
6
Day 06

Yala to the Southern Coast

  • Drive to the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
  • Relax on golden beaches along the Indian Ocean.
  • Enjoy seasonal whale watching as an optional activity.
7
Day 07

Return to Colombo or the Airport

  • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast by the coast.
  • Travel back to Colombo or the airport.
  • Stop for sightseeing or shopping if time permits.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy Lake, Yala National Park

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy Lake, Yala National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited 9 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • Fuel, parking, and highway charges
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • All government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation
  • Entrance fees and activity tickets
  • Jeep safari and train tickets
  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
  • Modest clothing for temples
  • Camera and reusable water bottle

Know before you go

  • This is a fully private tour.
  • The itinerary can be customized.
  • Temple dress code is required.
  • Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 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 Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited.

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