Sri Lanka · Safari

7-Day Sri Lanka Adventure Tour with Safari and White Water Rafting

7 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Check out the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the ancient Aluwihara Temple
  • 02 Visit the Hindu Temple in Matale and the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 03 Enjoy a live cultural dance show and shopping time in Colombo
  • 04 Try a safari in Minneriya National Park and white water rafting on the Kelani River
  • 05 Take in the stunning view from the top of Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress

Explore Sri Lanka's major tourist attractions on this 7-day tour through Negombo, Habarana, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Kitulgala. Visit highlights such as Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Dambulla Cave Temple, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, the Ayurvedic Herbal Garden, and the Royal Botanical Garden. Take in the gorgeous 360-degree view from the top of Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress, enjoy a safari in Minneriya National Park, and experience white water rafting on the Kelani River. The journey ends with shopping time in Colombo before your airport drop-off.

Once there, enjoy a gorgeous 360-degree view.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Negombo, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Minneriya National Park, Habarana, Kitulgala
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Negombo

  • Upon your arrival at Colombo Airport, a chauffeur-guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Negombo.

  • After your long flight, relax at the hotel and recharge for the next day.

Overnight stay in Negombo.

2
Day 02

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Dambulla Cave Temple

  • On the way to Habarana, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Dambulla Cave Temple.

Overnight stay in Habarana.

3
Day 03

Sigiriya Lion Rock and Minneriya Safari

  • Today, visit the Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress.

  • Prepare to climb the steep stairs to the top. Once there, enjoy a gorgeous 360-degree view.

  • After lunch, go on a safari in Minneriya National Park.

Overnight stay in Habarana.

4
Day 04

Matale Temples, Cultural Show, and Kandy Highlights

  • On the way to Kandy, visit the Ayurvedic Herbal Garden to experience how herbs, spices, and natural oils are used as natural remedies to achieve physical and mental well-being.

  • Visit the ancient Aluwihara Temple and the Hindu Temple in Matale.

  • In the evening, enjoy a live Cultural Dance Show.

  • End the day with a visit to the most important Buddhist relic, the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy, and take a walk around Kandy Lake.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

5
Day 05

Royal Botanical Garden and Tea Country Scenery

  • In the morning, visit the largest and most impressive botanic garden in Sri Lanka, the Royal Botanical Garden.

  • Proceed inland to the mountain country. On the way, visit a tea factory and see the tea-making process. You can also enjoy a nice cup of fresh, natural tea and tea tasting.

  • On the way to Nuwara Eliya, enjoy the scenery of tea-carpeted mountains and waterfalls.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

6
Day 06

Mountain Descent and White Water Rafting in Kitulgala

  • Today, depart from the mountains and, while going down, enjoy the natural landscape.

  • Go for a thrilling white water rafting experience, exploring levels 2 and 3 on the Kelani River.

Overnight stay in Kithulgala.

7
Day 07

Colombo Shopping and Airport Drop-off

  • On the way to Colombo, enjoy a great shopping experience in the capital city.

  • According to your flight time, you will be dropped off at the airport.

Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Minneriya National Park, Kelani River

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Minneriya National Park, Kelani River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 11 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Fully air-conditioned new car

  • Clean and comfortable accommodation

  • Fuel

  • Airport pickup and drop-off

  • English-speaking chauffeur

  • Chauffeur accommodation

  • Chauffeur salary

  • Parking and highway tickets

What's Not Included

  • Entrance tickets to all sites

  • Lunch during the tour

  • Camera and video permits at cultural sites

  • All personal expenses

  • Airfare

  • Visa fee - visa charges are USD 30 per person for non-SAARC countries and USD 15 for SAARC countries

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • We are a government-registered tour company.

  • All vehicles are fully insured for tour passengers.

  • You can change any day's program according to your physical condition. For instance, you can decide not to do sightseeing and spend a day or a few hours resting at your hotel.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, 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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