Sri Lanka · Beach & Island

8-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Beaches, Safari and Adam's Peak

8 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Try snorkelling at Kalpitiya beach
  • 02 Explore the Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress
  • 03 Visit Kandy's Temple of Tooth Relic
  • 04 Discover the ancient city ruins of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
  • 05 Hike to Adam's Peak in the early morning

Sri Lanka is known for its romantic landscapes, with sky-touching mountains, dense forests, ocean-like tanks, and scintillating waterfalls, and is considered a lost paradise by many poets and naturists who fell in love with this country. Over 8 days, indulge in human activities and lose yourself in nature as you explore Anuradhapura, the Aukana Buddha Statue, the Dambulla Cave Temple, and more. The journey also includes beach time in Negombo, Kalpitiya, Pasikudah, and Nilaveli, a safari in one of Sri Lanka's national parks, and a hike to Adam's Peak.

Sri Lanka is known for its romantic landscapes, with sky-touching mountains, dense forests, ocean-like tanks, and scintillating waterfalls, and is considered a lost paradise by many poets and naturists who fell in love with this country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Trincomalee, Negombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Pinnawala, Minneriya National Park, Habarana, Katunayake, Kalpitiya, Pasikudah, Kaudulla National Park, Wasgamuwa National Park, Avissawella, Adam's Peak
Languages Armenian, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Airport Arrival, Negombo Beach and Kalpitiya

  • After pickup from the airport, proceed to Negombo.

  • Visit Negombo Beach, then enjoy a hearty lunch.

  • Proceed to Kalpitiya Beach.

2
Day 02

Kalpitiya Beach Relaxation and Transfer to Anuradhapura

  • Relax on the beach in the morning.

  • Try snorkelling.

  • In the afternoon, leave the hotel and proceed towards Anuradhapura, the ancient city ruins.

3
Day 03

Aukana Buddha Statue and Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress

  • Leave the hotel in the morning and proceed to the Aukana Buddha Statue.

  • Then continue to the Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress.

    • Optional: Ayurveda herbal spa or elephant-back ride in Habarana.

4
Day 04

National Park Safari, Polonnaruwa and Pasikudah Beach

  • Enjoy a morning safari at Minneariya, Kaudulla, or Wasgamuwa National Park.

  • Then proceed to the ancient city ruins of Polonnaruwa.

  • Relax at Pasikudah Beach.

5
Day 05

Pasikudah, Trincomalee and Nilaveli Beach

  • Spend a relaxing morning on the beach, with time for snorkelling or diving.

  • Then proceed to Nilaveli Beach.

  • Relax on the beach.

6
Day 06

Dambulla, Cultural Visits and Kandy Temple of the Tooth

  • Leave the hotel and proceed to Dambulla and its Golden Rock Temple.

  • On the way to Kandy, visit a spice and herbal garden, a Hindu temple, and a batik factory.

  • In the evening, visit Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic.

7
Day 07

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Delhousie

  • Proceed to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

  • After that, visit Delhousie.

  • Hike through the tea plantation and waterfalls.

8
Day 08

Adam's Peak Hike and Colombo Transfer

  • Take an early morning hike to Adam's Peak.

  • Then leave the hotel and proceed to Colombo.

Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress, Adam's Peak, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kalpitiya Beach

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress, Adam's Peak, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kalpitiya Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 18 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Transport

  • Accommodation

  • Safari

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Katunayake International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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