Sri Lanka is one of the best wildlife watching countries in South Asia. The country may be small in size, but the variety of habitats and the wildlife found there, would do justice to a country many times its size.
Spending 7 days in Sri Lanka gives you the opportunity to visit the Yala National Park which is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species.
During this journey, you'll also experience some of Sri Lanka's iconic landmarks, such as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, The Temple of the Tooth and the city of Nuwara Eliya in the tea country hills, also known as the Little England of Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka is one of the best wildlife watching countries in South Asia. The country may be small in size, but the variety of habitats and the wildlife found there, would do justice to a country many times its size.
Spending 7 days in Sri Lanka gives you the opportunity to visit the Yala National Park which is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species.
During this journey, you'll also experience some of Sri Lanka's iconic landmarks, such as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, The Temple of the Tooth and the city of Nuwara Eliya in the tea country hills, also known as the Little England of Sri Lanka.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Your 7 Days in Sri Lanka
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Upon arrival at the airport, you'll meet your driver and proceed to Sigiriya. En route, you'll stop to visit a spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided with an insight into an age-old industry of spice production. You'll also make a stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple and to have a traditional lunch before arriving at your hotel for the night.
Accommodation
Kassapa Lion Rock Resort Digampathaha
Activities
New Ranweli Spice Garden Kandy
Dambulla Cave Temple
Transportations
Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Kandy
Dambulla
Day 2
Sigiriya to Kandy
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After breakfast, you'll proceed to Kandy. En route, you'll stop to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the mighty sacred rock which has become a symbol of Sri Lanka. Afterwards, you'll proceed to Kandy which is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. Upon arrival, you'll head out to explore the city and attend a traditional dance show in the evening.
Accommodation
Hotel Topaz Kandy★3 star
Activities
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Kandy
Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Transportations
Private Driver from Sigiriya to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Kandy
Sigiriya
Day 3
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
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After breakfast, you'll proceed to Nuwara Eliya which is known as the Little England of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is a mountain station at 1,868 metres altitude, in a splendid landscape. En route, you'll pass by wonderful mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the Island but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night.
Accommodation
Araliya Green Hills Hotel★4 star
Activities
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Glenloch Tea Factory
Nuwara Eliya
Transportations
Private Driver from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Day 4
Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Ella
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Continue your 7 days in Sri Lanka today by proceeding to Nuwara Eliya to explore and to have some lunch. Then, after lunch, you'll head to the Nanuoya railway station to take the train to Ella. The train journey to Ella is the most famous stretch of train travel in Sri Lanka and is nearly a tourist attraction in itself. Upon arrival, you'll be picked up from Ella train station and taken to Ravana Falls, before proceeding to your hotel in the Yala National Park.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Wild Yala★4 star
Activities
Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Seetha Amman Temple
Ella
Ravana Falls
Transportations
Train from Nanuoya Railway Station. to Ella
Private Driver from Ella to Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Nuwara Eliya
Central Province
Seetha Eliya
Ella
Uva Province
Palatupana
Day 5
Explore Yala National Park & Proceed to Mirissa
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Early in the morning today, you'll proceed to Yala National Park on a special Jeep safari. You'll hope to spot lots of wild animals on this safari including the rarely-spotted but abundant, leopards. After lunchtime, you'll proceed to Mirissa. En route, you'll stop to visit Mirissa beach and see the famous stilt fishermen. You'll have dinner and stay overnight in Mirissa before continuing on your journey in the morning.
Accommodation
Mandara Resort Mirissa★4 star
Activities
Yala National Park
Mirissa Beach
Stilt Fishermen
Restaurants
Refresh Seafood RestaurantOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Yala National Park to Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Palatupana
Southern Province
Tissamaharama
Matara
Mirissa
Galle
Day 6
Galle to Colombo
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Early in the morning, you'll go on a whale-watching excursion. Mirissa is the best place to experience these beautiful animals in their natural habitat in Sri Lanka. After this adventure, you'll proceed to the exciting city of Colombo, stopping en route to visit Galle Fort which was built by the Portuguese in the early 16th century and also to visit the Kosgaga turtle hatchery. In the evening, you'll have plenty of time to explore Colombo.
Accommodation
OZO Colombo★4 star
Activities
Whale Watching in Mirissa
Galle Dutch Fort
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery
Transportations
Private Driver from Mirissa to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Matara
Mirissa
Galle
Kosgoda
Colombo
Day 7
Colombo City Tour and Departure
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This is the last day of your 7 days in Sri Lanka. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. You'll head out on a city tour of Colombo before being transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Activities
Gangaramaya Temple
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Independence Square
ODEL Shopping Complex
Transportations
Private Driver from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Colombo
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What’s included?
6 nights accommodation
20 activities
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Sri Lanka in 7 days
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