Sri Lanka · Safari

7-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour from Colombo with Yala and Galle

7 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay a relaxing visit to Bentota Beach
02 Offer your prayers at the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple
03 See the alluring Ramboda Waterfalls and Ravana Falls
04 Tour across the Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
05 Discover the architectural remains of Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO site
06 Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
07 Spot vast species of wildlife in Yala National Park

Embark on a journey through the highlights of Sri Lanka, taking in national parks, mountains, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and coastal beaches. Explore major attractions such as the Tooth Relic Temple, Ramboda Waterfalls, Nine Arch Bridge, and Little Adam's Peak. Visit the Galle Dutch Fort and enjoy a wildlife safari in Yala National Park, while also discovering places like Pinnawala, Nuwara Eliya, Mirissa, and Bentota along the way.

Visit the Galle Dutch Fort and enjoy a wildlife safari in Yala National Park, while also discovering places like Pinnawala, Nuwara Eliya, Mirissa, and Bentota along the way.

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 Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Bentota, Mirissa, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Pinnawala, Katunayake

Languages Arabic, English, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo to Kandy via Pinnawala and Peradeniya

Pick up from the hotel or Bandaranaike International Airport.
First, visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala.
Visit the botanical garden in Peradeniya and proceed to Kandy.
Visit a spice and herbal garden on the way.
Arrival and check-in at the accommodation in Kandy.

Overnight in Kandy.

Day 02

Kandy Heritage and Cultural Show

Visit the Temple of Tooth Relic.
Visit the Gem Museum.
Enjoy a city tour in Kandy town.
Enjoy a cultural dance show in the evening.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 03

Tea Country Journey to Nuwara Eliya

Visit the tea plantation and factory, then proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
Stop for photography at the viewpoint near Ramboda Waterfall.
Visit and explore Victoria Park.
Enjoy a boat ride on Gregory Lake.
Arrival and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 04

Ella Sights and Temples on the Way to Yala

Start the day with a visit to Lovers Leap Waterfall and embark on a journey to Yala.
On the way, enjoy an excursion to the Strawberry Farm.
Visit the Grand Hotel.
Visit Sitha Amman Hindu Temple.
Climb Little Adam's Peak in Ella.
Visit Ella Rock.
Visit Dowa Temple.

Overnight stay in Yala.

Day 05

Yala Safari and Coastal Drive to Galle

Enjoy a jeep safari in the morning and then proceed to Galle.
Enjoy dolphin watching in Mirissa.
Spend the evening at Galle Fort.
Overnight stay in Galle.

Day 06

Bentota, Madu Lake, and Local Crafts

Proceed to Bentota. On the way, visit the Tsunami Museum and the turtle hatchery.
Enjoy a boat safari on Madu Lake.
Visit gem mines.
Explore a batik and mask factory.
Overnight stay in Bentota.

Day 07