Sri Lanka · Safari

6-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour with Yala Safari and Whale Watching

6 Days Round trip from Kandy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, which houses the tooth of Lord Buddha
  • 02 Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, renowned for orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees
  • 03 Enjoy a game safari in Yala National Park and watch stilt fishermen in Weligama
  • 04 Look for whales and dolphins at Mirissa Beach and enjoy a boat safari on the Madu Ganga River
  • 05 See scenic stops including Ramboda Falls, Ravana Falls, and the Galle Dutch Fort

Explore Sri Lanka's natural and cultural highlights on a 6-day journey from Bandaranaike International Airport to Bentota. Travel through Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Tissamaharama, Mirissa, Galle, and Bentota, visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, scenic waterfalls, and the Galle Dutch Fort. Enjoy a game safari in Yala National Park, whale and dolphin watching at Mirissa Beach, snorkelling and scuba diving, and a boat safari on the Madu Ganga River. This tour combines sightseeing, wildlife, coastal experiences, and some of the island's most memorable landscapes.

Enjoy a game safari in Yala National Park, whale and dolphin watching at Mirissa Beach, snorkelling and scuba diving, and a boat safari on the Madu Ganga River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Galle, Kandy, Bentota, Mirissa, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Katunayake, Tissamaharama, Weligama
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and Transfer to Kandy

  • Pick up from Bandaranaike International Airport and travel to Kandy.
  • Stop by the Spice Garden in Kadugannawa on the way and see the different spices and herbs grown in Sri Lanka.
  • Visit a batik shop and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, which houses the tooth of Lord Buddha.
  • Check in at a hotel in Kandy and spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Travel from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Gardens, Falls, and Tea Country

  • Pick up from the hotel in Kandy and travel to Nuwara Eliya.
  • Visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden on the way, renowned for its collection of orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees.
  • Discover Ramboda Falls and a local tea factory en route.
  • Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and check in at a hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Journey from Nuwara Eliya to Tissamaharama

  • Pick up from the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and travel to Tissamaharama.
  • Stop by Ravana Falls on the way, one of the widest falls in the country, cascading from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop.
  • Arrive in Tissamaharama and check in at a hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

4
Day 04

Yala Safari and Coastal Experiences in Mirissa

  • Pick up from the hotel at 5:30 am and travel to Yala National Park for a game safari.
  • Drive to Mirissa and stop by Weligama on the way to watch the stilt fishermen.
  • Arrive in Mirissa, check in at a hotel, and have lunch.
  • Go snorkelling and scuba diving at Mirissa Beach.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mirissa.

5
Day 05

Whale Watching, Galle Dutch Fort, and Madu Ganga River Safari

  • Pick up from the hotel at 5:30 am and travel to Mirissa Beach to enjoy the whale and dolphin watching tour.
  • Continue to the Galle Dutch Fort and enjoy a boat safari on the Madu Ganga River.
  • Head to Bentota and check in at a hotel.
  • Freshen up and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Bentota.

6
Day 06

Departure from Bentota to Bandaranaike International Airport

  • Rise early in the morning and spend some free time at the hotel.
  • Check out of the hotel and travel to Bandaranaike International Airport.

End of the tour.

Yala National Park, Mirissa Beach whale and dolphin watching, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, Ravana Falls

Where this trip takes you

Yala National Park, Mirissa Beach whale and dolphin watching, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, Ravana Falls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kandy 9 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Sri Lanka driver/guide
  • Bottled water
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local insurance for the vehicle
  • Passenger insurance cover
  • Sri Lanka Tourism Board registered license

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities
  • National Park fees
  • Local taxes

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Tour booking confirmation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Kandy.

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