Sri Lanka · Safari

7-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour from Galle with Safari and Whale Watching

7 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the fascinating Buddha Relic Tooth Temple and Galle Fort
  • 02 Admire the stunning Rawana Waterfall and visit a tea factory
  • 03 Meet the elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • 04 Explore the scenic Royal Botanical Garden
  • 05 Enjoy whale watching in Mirissa and a Negombo Lagoon boat ride
  • 06 Go on a jeep safari through Yala National Park

Experience Sri Lanka's rich cultural and natural heritage on this 7-day tour, combining major sightseeing with adventurous activities. Explore highlights such as Galle Fort, Rawana Water Fall, the Buddha Relic Tooth Temple, and the Royal Botanical Garden, while also enjoying whale watching in Mirissa, a jeep safari in Yala National Park, and a Negombo Lagoon boat ride. With visits to Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, and Pinnawala along the way, this journey offers a well-rounded introduction to some of Sri Lanka's most memorable attractions.

Explore highlights such as Galle Fort, Rawana Water Fall, the Buddha Relic Tooth Temple, and the Royal Botanical Garden, while also enjoying whale watching in Mirissa, a jeep safari in Yala National Park, and a Negombo Lagoon boat ride.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Galle, Kandy, Mirissa, Negombo, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Pinnawala, Katunayake, Horton Plains National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Sri Lanka and Galle City Tour

  • After arrival, proceed directly with your Sri Lankan tour guide to Galle and check in to the hotel.

  • In the evening, enjoy a Galle city tour, visiting Galle Fort and a Turtle Farm.

Overnight stay in Galle.

2
Day 02

Mirissa Whale Watching and Transfer to Yala

  • Early in the morning, head to Mirissa for whale watching.

  • After the activity, leave directly for Yala National Park.

Overnight stay in Yala.

3
Day 03

Yala Safari and Ella Sightseeing

  • Early in the morning, leave for a safari in Yala National Park.

  • After the safari, head back to the hotel, check out, and proceed to Ella.

  • On the way to Ella, visit the Rawana Water Fall.

  • After checking in to the hotel, enjoy sightseeing in Ella in the evening.

Overnight stay in Ella.

4
Day 04

Scenic Train Journey to Nuwara Eliya

  • After breakfast, go to Ella Railway Station to catch the train from Ella to Nuwara Eliya.

  • Check in to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

  • In the evening, enjoy a city tour.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

5
Day 05

Horton Plains, Tea Factory Visit, and Kandy

  • Early in the morning, go to Horton Plains.

  • Return to the hotel, check out, and head towards Kandy.

  • On the way, you can visit a tea factory.

  • Check in to the hotel and, in the evening, visit the Buddha Relic Tooth Temple.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

6
Day 06

Kandy City Tour and Transfer to Negombo

  • After breakfast, proceed with a Kandy city tour, beginning with a visit to the Royal Botanical Garden.

  • After the city tour, continue to Negombo.

  • On the way, you can visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and a Herbal Spice Garden.

  • Check in to the hotel and stay overnight in Negombo.

7
Day 07

Negombo Lagoon Boat Ride and Departure

  • After breakfast, go for a Negombo Lagoon boat ride and city tour.

Transfer from Negombo to the airport. Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 10 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned Toyota Prius car / KDH luxury van

  • Sri Lankan chauffeur-guide service for the entire tour

  • Fuel for the entire tour

  • US$ 5000 passenger insurance per person

  • Government taxes / VAT

  • Standard BB accommodation for 06 nights with breakfast only

  • Driver's meals and lodging charges

  • Train tickets

  • Any toll fees

  • Entry fees: Turtle Farm, whale watching, Yala Safari, Horton Plains, Buddha Relic Tooth Temple, Cultural Dance, Royal Botanical Garden, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and Negombo Lagoon boat ride

What's Not Included

  • Guest lunch, dinner, and beverage charges

  • Tipping

Know before you go

  • If you would like to change anything, please contact us in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, 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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