8-Day Sri Lanka Tour with Wilpattu Safari and Sigiriya

• Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka, meet and greet our representative and transfer directly to your hotel in Kalpitiya.
• After checking into your room and freshening up, you will be driven into the city of Kalpitiya, which is known as the best spot for dolphin watching in Sri Lanka.
• Here, you can witness massive pods of dolphins, sometimes even thousands at once, during a boat ride.
• See Kalpitiya Fort, built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676 using coral and limestone.
• Visit Kudawa Beach, where you can witness local fishermen, clean water, and a calm sea.
• See the peaceful Kalpitiya Lagoon, located in Kalpitiya, a highly ranked destination among Sri Lankan attractions.
• You will spend the night resting at your hotel in Kalpitiya.

• For those looking for an adventurous experience, the second day will be ideal. On this day, you will be taken to explore wildlife in Wilpattu.
• Early in the morning, you will be driven to Wilpattu National Park for an adventurous wild jeep safari. You can witness Sri Lanka's wildlife, ranging from wild elephants to various birds in their natural habitat.
• After a fantastic wildlife experience through the Wilpattu jeep safari, you will be driven directly to Anuradhapura for a cultural experience.
• Spend the evening discovering the historical value of the ancient temples and ruins in Anuradhapura.
• Enjoy a cycle ride.
• Then spend the night staying at a hotel in Anuradhapura.

Night 2: Overnight in Anuradhapura

• After an early breakfast, you will proceed to Sigiriya to visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, known as a rare jewel among the many treasures of Sri Lanka.
• After checking into your room and freshening up, you will be taken to visit Sigiriya Lions Rock Fortress along with many historical activities.
• Explore the beauty of Sigiriya through a village tour. You will also visit the Sigiriya Museum to discover the ancient history of early Sri Lanka.
• You will have the opportunity to experience the majestic creations of Pidurangala Rock and walk past the beautiful surrounding landscape of both Pidurangala Rock and Sigiriya Rock Fortress during the day.
• After an enormous experience in Sigiriya, you will stay overnight at a hotel in Sigiriya.

Night 3: Overnight in Sigiriya

• On this day, we will move to the city of Kandy, known as the hill capital of Sri Lanka. On the way to Kandy, you will have the opportunity to visit Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale Temple, and more.
• After checking in to your hotel in Kandy, you will be taken to visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which demonstrates the value given to Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
• In the evening, you can feel the Sri Lankan traditional atmosphere at a cultural dancing show, which showcases Sri Lankan arts, dancing, and rich cultural heritage since 1982.
• Then spend the night at a hotel in Kandy.

Night 4: Overnight in Kandy

• This morning, you can enjoy a free walk in Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, which has a varied collection of tropical woody plants, herbs, flowers, and beautiful orchids.
• Afterwards, you will proceed upcountry, where you can relax in the cool climate of Nuwara Eliya. En route, you will have the opportunity to visit Ramboda Waterfalls, the 11th-highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.
• After exploring this unique and beautiful sight, upon reaching Nuwara Eliya, you will be driven to visit a tea factory where you can explore how Ceylon tea is made.
• Afterwards, continuing on to Nuwara Eliya, you can visit the golf grounds, Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Horton Plains, and Gregory Lake, where you can get a glimpse of the highlights of the city of Nuwara Eliya.
• After these tremendous experiences in the city of Nuwara Eliya, called "Little England," you can walk around Gregory Lake while enjoying the cold weather in the evening.
• You will spend the night at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Night 5: Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

• In the morning, you will head to the southern coast of Sri Lanka. En route, you will have the opportunity to explore a Turtle Hatchery, where you can enjoy the beauty of a variety of turtle species admired by both local and foreign nature lovers.
• One of the entertaining experiences in Bentota is Bentota Beach, enriched with golden, powder-soft sand. Walking along the golden sandy shore while witnessing the sunset is a view that steals people's hearts. The long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island.
• During your stay in Bentota, you will also have the opportunity to visit the much-admired Madhu River. You will be taken on a safari on the Madhu River, and you can even enjoy fish therapy there.
• At night, you will stay at a hotel in Bentota.

Night 6: Overnight in Bentota

• After enjoying your time by the sea and at the Madhu River, this morning we plan to take you on a Colombo city tour after lunch.
• You will be taken to explore Sri Lanka's bustling commercial hub and most developed city, with its long history of Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. The Colombo city tour covers eye-catching attractions and moments, including Galle Fort, mixed colonial buildings and architecture, the Colombo National Museum, street foods, the Floating Market, and more.
• In the evening, you can walk around Colombo and taste the sweet and spicy treats this city runs on. Stay overnight at a hotel in the heart of Colombo.

Night 7: Overnight in Colombo

• After a unique and tremendous journey over the past seven days, you will proceed to the airport in time for your connecting flight as your memorable tour comes to an end.
• Depending on your flight time, you may have a chance to explore, do some sightseeing, and enjoy some last-minute shopping before you are taken to the airport. This will be the end of your classic tour.

End of a fantastic tour to Sri Lanka.