Trip Overview
Over a week you will go on an adventure to discover why Sri Lanka is also known as paradise island!
On your Sri Lanka 7 day tour, you will dive into Sri Lanka's fascinating history, from the early Buddhist scriptures that date back to 29BC to the beginnings of the tea plantations, herbs and spices that the country is famous for.
This week-long itinerary encompasses the best of Sri Lanka's heritage, culture and nature, which will leave you wishing you visited sooner!
On your Sri Lanka 7 day tour, you will dive into Sri Lanka's fascinating history, from the early Buddhist scriptures that date back to 29BC to the beginnings of the tea plantations, herbs and spices that the country is famous for.
This week-long itinerary encompasses the best of Sri Lanka's heritage, culture and nature, which will leave you wishing you visited sooner!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Sri Lanka
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Welcome to your Sri Lanka 7 day tour! After arriving at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and transferred to Dambulla. En-route make a stop in Chilaw and visit the Munneswaram Temple. After lunch, you will head to the golden cave temple of Dambulla, a UNESCO Heritage Site and one of the largest caves in Sri Lanka. After the visit, you will be taken to your hotel to relax for the evening.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana★4 star
Activities
Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam
Dambulla Cave Temple
Transportations
Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam
Private Driver from Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple to Cinnamon Lodge Habarana
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Puttalam
Dambulla
Anuradhapura
Day 2
Sigiriya Fortress and the Elephant Safari
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This morning you will go on a hike to the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, where you will be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. After, head to a local village in Sigiriya, and experience life as a Sri Lankan villager, and where lunch will be prepared for you in an authentic Sri Lankan way. In the afternoon you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place in Minneriya National Park.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana★4 star
Activities
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Hiriwaduna Village
Minneriya National Park Safari
Transportations
Private Driver from Sigiriya to Hiriwadunna
Private Driver from Hiriwadunna to Minneriya
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Anuradhapura
Sigiriya
North Central Province
Day 3
Spice Garden and Kandy
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This morning you will embark on a tour of a local spice and herbal garden, where you learn about spices in Sri Lanka such as coriander, chilli, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg and their uses. In the afternoon you'll visit the many arts and crafts markets that surround Kandy followed by an entertaining traditional Kandyan cultural performance.
Accommodation
Earl's Regent Hotel★4 star
Activities
Euphoria Spice and Herbal Garden
Wood Carving Factory
Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Transportations
Private Driver from Cinnamon Lodge Habarana to Euphoria Spice & Herbal
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Anuradhapura
Matale
Kandy
Day 4
Nuwara Eliya Temples and Tea Plantation
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In the morning you'll visit the UNESCO world heritage site, the Temple Tooth Relic, a site of protection for Buddha's sacred tooth. You'll make a quick stop by Ramboda falls before making your way to the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya. Ceylon Tea is world-renowned, brought to Sri Lanka from China by the British. Your visit to the tea plantation will include learning about how this tea is manufactured and produced.
Accommodation
Jetwing St. Andrews★4 star
Activities
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Ramboda Falls
Pedro Tea Factory
Transportations
Private Driver from Sri Dalada Maligawa to Ramboda
Private Driver from Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic to Ramboda
Private Driver from Blue Field Tea Factory to Jetwing St. Andrews
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Kandy
Central Province
Nuwara Eliya
Day 5
Hiking and Safaris in Ella and Yala
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Waking up in Nuwara Eliya you'll make your way to Ella for a hiking trip. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam’s Peak. End your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. In the afternoon arrive in Yala National Park for a unique tour of the many species of wildlife that live there.
Accommodation
Kithala Resort★4 star
Activities
Little Adam's Peak
Nine Arch Bridge
Ravana Falls
Yala National Park
Transportations
Private Driver from Jetwing St. Andrews to Ella
Private Driver from Yala National Park යාල ජාතික වනෝද්යානය to Kithala Resort
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Nuwara Eliya
Uva Province
Badulla
Southern Province
Hambantota
Day 6
Galle City Tour and Boat Ride
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Explore the secrets of Galle today, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters. You will also visit Galle Fort, which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. Then, make your way to Balapitiya where you will go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. After, visit a sea turtle hatchery in Kosgoda where you will get to feed and look after the baby turtles. In the early evening you'll be driven to Colombo, where you will finish your tour.
Accommodation
OZO Colombo★4 star
Activities
Galle Dutch Fort
Galle Lighthouse
Madu River Boat Safari
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery
Transportations
Private Driver from Kithala Resort to Galle
Private Driver from Kosgoda to Mount Lavinia
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hambantota
Galle
Southern Province
Colombo
Day 7
Departure From Colombo
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This morning you will have some free time to do some last-minute shopping in Colombo and to pack your belongings. You will check out from your hotel and be transferred to the airport after spending a memorable time on your Sri Lanka 7 day tour. Have a safe journey!
Activities
Free Time in Colombo
Transportations
Private Driver from OZO Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Colombo
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What’s included?
- 6 nights accommodation
- 19 activities
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 2,258/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Sri Lanka in 7 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam, North Western Province, Sri Lanka|Dambulla Cave Temple, Central Province, Sri Lanka|Minneriya National Park Safari, North Central Province, Sri Lanka|Hiriwaduna Village, North Central Province, Sri Lanka|Sigiriya Lion Rock, Central Province, Sri Lanka|Euphoria Spice and Herbal Garden, Central Province, Sri Lanka|Kandyan Cultural Dance Show, Central Province, Sri Lanka|Wood Carving Factory, Central Province, Sri Lanka|Ramboda Falls, Central Province, Sri Lanka|Sri Dalada Maligawa, Central Province, Sri Lanka|Pedro Tea Factory, Central Province, Sri Lanka|Ravana Falls, Uva Province, Sri Lanka|Nine Arch Bridge, Uva Province, Sri Lanka|Little Adam's Peak, Uva Province, Sri Lanka|Yala National Park, Southern Province, Sri Lanka|Galle Dutch Fort, Southern Province, Sri Lanka|Galle Lighthouse, Southern Province, Sri Lanka|Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery, Southern Province, Sri Lanka|Madu River Boat Safari, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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