Ultimate Sri Lanka Escape: 8 Days of Nature, Beaches & Culture
🌴 Ultimate Sri Lanka Escape: 8 Days Tour
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8 Days Ultimate Sri Lanka Escape
From USD 385 Per Person | Private Tour | 8 Days / 7 Nights
Embark on an unforgettable 8 day journey across Sri Lanka! Discover Sigiriya’s iconic Lion Rock, experience Kandy’s cultural charm, and explore the lush tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy breathtaking views from Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, go on a thrilling Yala Safari, and unwind at Mirissa Beach. Conclude your tour with whale watching, stilt fishing, and water sports in Unawatuna before heading home.
8 Days in Sri Lanka
Transportation : Car / Bus / VAN
Accommodation : 3 to 4 Star
Expert Local Guides
Tour Itinerary with Destination Highlights
Day 01 – Sigiriya
After your arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by our tour representative. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to the cultural heart of Sri Lanka.
🐘 Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Watch rescued elephants bathe and roam freely in one of Sri Lanka’s most heartwarming sanctuaries.
🚣 Sigiriya Village Tour
Step into authentic village life with a traditional bullock cart ride, catamaran boat trip, and hands-on cooking demo. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch in a rural setting.
✔️ Overnight Stay: Sigiriya
Day 02 – Kandy
Start your day early with a visit to one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic landmarks.
🏯 Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Discover this ancient UNESCO site with its stunning frescoes, landscaped gardens, and breathtaking summit views.
🕍 Dambulla Cave Temple (Optional)
Marvel at ancient Buddhist murals and statues in this sacred cave complex.
🌿 Spice Garden Visit
Learn about traditional herbal medicine and spices used in Sri Lankan cuisine.
🪷 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Visit the revered temple that houses a relic of Lord Buddha.
💃 Evening Cultural Dance Show
Enjoy Kandyan dance performances featuring traditional drumming and fire acts.
✔️ Overnight Stay: Kandy
Day 03 – Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a refreshing drive through misty mountains, waterfalls, and endless tea plantations.
🍃 Tea Plantation & Factory Visit
Discover how world-famous Ceylon tea is grown, processed, and brewed. Don’t miss a tasting session!
🚤 Gregory Lake
Enjoy boating or a peaceful walk around this scenic lake in the heart of Nuwara Eliya.
🌸 Hakgala Botanical Garden
Stroll through one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful botanical gardens, home to orchids, roses, and towering trees.
💌 Pink Post Office Visit
Snap photos at this charming colonial-era post office, a must-see in the “Little England” of Sri Lanka.
✔️ Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
Day 4 – Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Breathe in the cool highland air before heading south to the wild heart of Sri Lanka.
🚉 Nine Arches Bridge
Catch a glimpse of this architectural marvel surrounded by lush greenery.
🏞️ Mini Adam’s Peak Hike
A short, rewarding hike with spectacular panoramic views of Ella’s valleys.
🌊 Ravana Falls
Stop by this dramatic waterfall tied to the legendary tale of King Ravana.
🚗 Continue to Yala for your overnight jungle stay.
✔️ Overnight Stay: Yala
Day 5 – Yala to Mirissa
🐆 Morning Safari at Yala National Park
Rise early for an exciting jeep safari. With some luck, you might spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and a variety of birds.
🌴 Coconut Tree Hill – Mirissa
An iconic palm-lined cliff with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.
📍 Dondra Point
Visit Sri Lanka’s southernmost point – a tranquil coastal area with dramatic seascapes.
🌊 Evening: Relax at Mirissa Beach
Soak up the sunset, sip on a fresh coconut, or enjoy the chilled beachside atmosphere.
✔️ Overnight Stay: Mirissa
Day 6 – Mirissa to Unawatuna
🐋 Early Morning Whale Watching
Cruise out to sea for a once-in-a-lifetime experience spotting blue whales and dolphins.
🎣 Stilt Fishing Stop
Observe Sri Lanka’s iconic fishermen balancing on poles above the waves.
🏰 Galle Dutch Fort Exploration
Discover cobbled streets, colonial architecture, lighthouse views, and boutique shops in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🌴 Unawatuna Beach or Jungle Beach
Settle into the serene beach town of Unawatuna for sun, surf, and relaxation.
✔️ Overnight Stay: Unawatuna
Day 7 – Unawatuna
🏖️ Free Day to Relax
Swim in turquoise waters, read under palm trees, or enjoy optional water sports like snorkeling, paddle boarding, or jet skiing.
🧘♂️ Optional: Book a relaxing beachside massage or yoga class.
✔️ Overnight Stay: Unawatuna
Day 8 – Departure
After a tropical breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye.
🚐 Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
385 USD P/P
Minimum 6 Person
Valid Period : 01st May to 30th June
460 USD P/P
For 4 Person
Valid Period : 01st May to 30th June
520 USD P/P
For 2 Person
Valid Period : 01st May to 30th June
📌 Key Destinations at a Glance
🐘 Pinnawala – Elephant Orphanage, up-close elephant encounters, river bathing scenes
🏯 Sigiriya – Ancient rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage Site, village life experience
🛕 Kandy – Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, cultural dance show, lakeside serenity, spice gardens
🌿 Dambulla – Cave temple complex, Buddha statues, ancient murals
🍃 Nuwara Eliya – Tea plantations, Gregory Lake, Hakgala Gardens, colonial landmarks
🌄 Ella – Nine Arches Bridge, Mini Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, scenic hikes
🐆 Yala – Thrilling jeep safaris, leopards, elephants, wild nature encounters
🌊 Mirissa – Whale watching, Dondra Point, Coconut Tree Hill, tropical beach bliss
🏖️ Unawatuna – Jungle Beach, Galle Fort exploration, stilt fishing, water sports
