8-Day Sri Lanka Wildlife and Nature Tour with Scenic Train Ride

• You are picked up from the airport and then drive to Negombo.

• See the fish market and relax on the beach.

Stay overnight in Negombo.

• Drive to Sigiriya.

• Your next destination will be Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Eco National Park.

• The safari starts at 2:30 p.m. to see the giants of the jungle - wild elephants.

• Drive back to the hotel and stay overnight in Sigiriya.

• Start the journey at 7:00 a.m. and visit the eighth wonder of the world, which contains vast walls, water canals, security guard rooms, natural stone arches, mirror stone, and the world-famous Sigiri paintings. It is an isolated rock kingdom more than 200 m in height. You will need to spend more than two and a half hours here.

• Your second destination is the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. The caves were converted into a temple complex by King Walagamba during the 1st century. There are about 153 Buddha statues and murals covering 2,100 square meters. You will need around one and a half hours to cover the entire temple complex.

• Travel to Kandy and enjoy a Kandyan dancing event in the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

• Visit the Tooth Relic, where the most sacred molar tooth of Lord Buddha is placed in seven golden caskets under a golden ceiling.

Spend the night in Kandy.

• Travel to Kitulgala and enjoy white water rafting. If you are above 10 years of age, you can experience the excitement of rafting on the Kelani River at Kitulgala in Sri Lanka. Well-trained and experienced coaches will guide you during the rafting with all safety equipment and safety guards provided. The route includes about 5 km of still water and another 5 km covering major and minor rapids. This is an incredible experience you should never miss in Sri Lanka.

• Drive to Nuwara Eliya and stay overnight there.

• The journey begins from Nuwara Eliya (Nanuoya) Railway Station in the morning. It is the iconic scenic train journey in Sri Lanka. The train takes you along green hills of tea plantations, lovely old tunnels, waterfalls, and stunning landscapes, while you also enjoy views of traditional village life during the journey.

• Drive to the hotel in Ella.

• In the evening, walk for about 30 minutes towards the train track to see Nine Arch Bridge. Little Adam's Peak is an attractive viewpoint for sunset views.

Stay overnight in Ella.

• Begin at 5:00 a.m. and drive straight to Lipton's Seat to catch the sunrise scenery. The path stretches along the tea estates, with busy tea pluckers at work in the morning.

• Your next destination will be Hikkaduwa.

• On the way, you can see Hummanaya Blowhole, stilt fishing, and a turtle hatchery. Hummanaya Blowhole pumps seawater up to 40 feet through a natural hole between two close rocks and splashes water into the sky.

Stay overnight in Hikkaduwa.

• See the coral reefs and enjoy scuba diving and snorkelling under the safety supervision of well-experienced professionals. You can also enjoy kayaking, canoeing, banana boat rides, jet skiing, and tube rides in the sea. The Hikkaduwa coastal area is most suitable for surfing from November to April.

• In the evening, you can enjoy a Madhu River boat safari and get natural fish therapy for relaxation.

Stay the night in Bentota.

• There are no itinerary plans for this day; you will be dropped back at the airport according to your flight departure time.