Sri Lanka · Safari

7-Day Sri Lanka Tour from Sigiriya to Galle with Yala Safari

7 Days Round trip from Sigiriya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • 02 Explore Dambulla Cave Temple and the Golden Temple
  • 03 See the Temple of the Tooth Relic and Big Buddha Temple in Kandy
  • 04 Visit a tea factory and tea plantation in the hill country
  • 05 Go on a leopard safari in Yala National Park

Explore the best of Sri Lanka on a 7-day journey from Sigiriya to Galle, visiting highlights such as Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Dambulla Cave Temple, the Golden Temple, and the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. Travel through the hill country to see a tea factory, tea plantation, and beautiful waterfalls before visiting Horton Plains National Park and enjoying a safari in Yala National Park. The tour ends in Galle with visits to Galle Fort and the stilt fishermen, followed by time to relax at the beach.

Explore the best of Sri Lanka on a 7-day journey from Sigiriya to Galle, visiting highlights such as Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Dambulla Cave Temple, the Golden Temple, and the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Pinnawala, Horton Plains National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Sri Lanka, Sigiriya and Dambulla

  • Arrive in Sri Lanka at Bandaranayake International Airport and drive to Sigiriya.

  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

  • Check in to the hotel and relax.

  • The next day after breakfast, climb Sigiriya Rock.

  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and the Golden Temple.

  • Drive to Kandy.

2
Day 02

Kandy Temples, Cultural Show and City Tour

  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

  • Visit the Big Buddha Temple.

  • Enjoy a cultural show in the evening.

  • Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • After breakfast, enjoy a Kandy city tour.

  • Visit a gem factory and a woodcarving factory.

  • Drive to Nuwara Eliya.

3
Day 03

Tea Country, Waterfalls and Nuwara Eliya

  • Visit a tea factory and tea plantation on the way to Nuwara Eliya.

  • Visit beautiful waterfalls in the hill country.

  • Enjoy a Nuwara Eliya city tour.

  • Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Early in the morning at 5:00 am, visit Horton Plains National Park.

  • Drive to Yala.

4
Day 04

Yala National Park Safari

  • Overnight stay in Yala.

  • After breakfast, proceed to Yala National Park.

  • Drive to Galle.

5
Day 05

Galle Fort and Stilt Fishermen

  • Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • After breakfast, visit Galle Fort.

  • Visit the stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka.

6
Day 06

Beach Leisure in Galle

  • After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy leisure time and relax at the beach.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

7
Day 07

Departure Day

  • Drive to the airport for drop-off, or continue to your next destination.

Sigiriya Rock, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Yala National Park, Galle Fort

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Yala National Park, Galle Fort

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sigiriya 8 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off.

  • Private luxury air-conditioned car.

  • Private English-speaking driver.

  • Fuel and local insurance for the vehicle.

What's Not Included

  • Air tickets are not included in this package.

  • Sightseeing entrance charges are not included.

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Video permits are not included.

  • Travel insurance is not included.

  • Driver/guide tips are not included.

  • Personal expenses are not included.

  • Late check-out and early check-in charges are not included.

Know before you go

  • Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis is available on request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Sigiriya.

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