Sri Lanka 8 Day Tour (7 Nights)

About This Tour

This private 8-day tour brings together many of Sri Lanka’s best-known places in one well-planned route. Start at the airport and travel through Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, and Galle before returning to Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport.

The journey includes ancient temples and royal cities, green tea country, a scenic train ride, a wildlife safari, and time beside the Indian Ocean. You will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide, so the daily pace can be adjusted when practical.

Tour Route

Airport to Sigiriya for two nights, Kandy for two nights, Ella for one night, the Yala area for one night, and Mirissa for one night. On the final day, visit Galle Fort before travelling to Colombo or the airport.

Main Highlights

• Climb the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress and see its gardens, frescoes, and wide views.

• Explore the royal ruins and stone statues of Polonnaruwa.

• Visit the Buddhist cave shrines and murals at Dambulla.

• See the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens in Kandy.

• Travel through tea estates and mountain scenery by train from Kandy to Ella.

• Join one jeep safari in Yala National Park and look for elephants, deer, crocodiles, monkeys, birds, and other wildlife.

• Relax beside the sea in Mirissa.

• Walk along the ramparts and old streets of Galle Fort.

Travel Style

This is a private tour for up to eight guests. It includes a private air-conditioned vehicle for road travel and an English-speaking driver-guide. Other guide languages can be requested but depend on availability.

Sigiriya and Dambulla have many steps and uneven surfaces. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Shoulders and knees must be covered at Buddhist temples, and shoes and hats must be removed before entering shrine areas.

Accommodation and Meals

Seven nights of accommodation are included at the selected price level. The package is offered on a half-board basis, with breakfast and dinner at the hotels, subject to arrival and departure times. Hotel names are confirmed before booking and depend on availability. Room upgrades can be requested at an extra cost.

Responsible Travel

The tour gives preference to locally managed accommodation and services where suitable options are available. Guests are encouraged to refill drinking bottles, reduce single-use plastic, respect temple customs, keep a safe distance from animals, and never ask safari drivers to chase or block wildlife.

Important Information

• The starting prices are per person and based on two guests sharing one room.

• A solo supplement of about 30 percent normally applies. The final price depends on travel dates, room availability, and requested changes.

• Train times, carriage classes, and seat availability are controlled by Sri Lanka Railways. If the planned train cannot operate, a road transfer or the best available alternative will be arranged.

• Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Safari plans may change because of weather, park rules, or temporary park closures.

• Seasonal whale-watching can be requested at an extra cost. It normally requires an early morning start, depends on sea conditions, and may replace part of the final-day programme.

• A late-afternoon or evening departure is best for completing the Galle visit on Day 8. For an early flight, the route will be shortened to allow enough airport travel and check-in time.