8-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Sigiriya, Kandy and Ella

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Day 01

Arrival in Sri Lanka and Transfer to Negombo

• Arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport and meet-and-greet with your tour representative at the airport lobby.
• Transfer to your beachfront hotel in Negombo.
• Check in to your Negombo hotel.
• Enjoy leisure time at the hotel or take a walk along the beachside road, where you will find many small restaurants serving seafood and local cuisine.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the Negombo hotel.

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Day 02

Negombo Sightseeing and Transfer to Habarana

• After breakfast, explore Negombo city and stop at the local fish market and Christian churches.
• Then proceed to Habarana. The journey takes around 3 and a half hours.
• En route, visit the ancient Dambulla Cave Temple complex (Golden Temple).
• After the visit, transfer to your hotel in Habarana.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the Habarana hotel.

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Day 03

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Village Tour

• After breakfast, head out to explore the ancient kingdom of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, where you will witness 360-degree views from the top.
• After visiting Sigiriya Rock, continue to the village tour. The tour starts with a bullock cart ride close to the lake, followed by a catamaran boat ride to the other side of the village. After a short stroll through the paddy fields and vegetable cultivation areas, you will arrive at the village. At a village house, a local lady will show you a cooking demonstration of conventional Sri Lankan cuisine. Then, you can unwind and taste a flavorful Sri Lankan lunch or snacks. Later, take a tuk-tuk ride back to the village tour starting point.
• After a full day, return to the hotel and rest for the next day's journey. You can enjoy the pool, local beer, and local cuisine.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the Habarana hotel.

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Day 04

Transfer to Kandy and City Sightseeing

• After breakfast, get ready to travel to Kandy.
• En route, stop to visit a spice garden. You can see various types of Ayurveda plants and spices, and buy them according to your requirements.
• Once you arrive in Kandy, proceed on a city tour that includes Kandy View Point, a round of Kandy Lake, batik and wood-carving factories, the Gem Museum, and more, before checking in to your Kandy hotel. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth, which is revered as a must-see for its significance as the most valued and sacred place for Buddhists in the entire country, as it houses the tooth relic of Lord Buddha enshrined in a golden casket. It is situated within the Royal Palace Complex, which is a major attraction of beauty. Make an offering of flowers while enjoying the peace, the scent of incense, and the sounds of chanting among the hundreds of devotees visiting the temple with plates of flowers and lighting oil lamps.
  Finally, witness a cultural show featuring traditional Kandyan dancing that represents the heritage and history of Sri Lanka. It is the national dance of the country, and it is indeed a spectacular sight.
• Later, return to the Kandy hotel.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the Kandy hotel.

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Day 05

Epic Train Journey from Kandy to Demodara

• After breakfast, get ready to reach Ella by an epic train journey. The journey starts from Kandy railway station and passes over the Nine Arch Bridge through beautiful scenic green views of tea plantations. You will get down at Demodara station and ride back to Ella.
• Check in to your Ella hotel, where you can see the sunrise through the beautiful Ella Gap.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the Ella hotel.

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Day 06

Ella Sightseeing and Adventure

• This morning, enjoy your breakfast in the pretty town of Ella and explore the area. (Breakfast outside is optional.)
• After breakfast, proceed to Little Adam's Peak.
• Then head to the Flying Ravana adventure center, where you can enjoy many adventure experiences such as ziplining, abseiling, and air rifle activities. (Optional.)
• In the evening, drive to the Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls for a photo stop.
• Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay at the Ella hotel.

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Day 07

Sunrise in Ella and Udawalawe Jeep Safari

• Get up early and have your cameras ready to witness the scenic sunrise through the beautiful Ella Gap.
• Then continue driving south to Udawalawe National Park, where you will check in to your beautiful hotel perched right on the park's edge.
• In the evening, get ready for a safari by 4x4 jeep. Keep your eyes open for free-roaming wild elephants, as well as other species such as crocodiles, buffalo, and birdlife.
• Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay at the Udawalawe hotel.

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Day 08

Mulkirigala Visit and Departure

• After breakfast, transfer to the deep south - Mulkirigala.
• En route, visit the Buddhist monastery of Mulkirigala, located on a panoramic hilltop with 360-degree views.
• Continue to the airport for departure. Your unforgettable 8-day adventure comes to an end today.
• The program can be slightly changed depending on your arrival time.