Sri Lanka: 8-Day Sightseeing Tour with Airport Transfers
ID: GYG787606-1261061
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
8 days
Description
Explore the best of Sri Lanka on this 8-day sightseeing tour. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, go on a whale-watching tour, and see elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Embark on an 8-day sightseeing tour of Sri Lanka. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the National Gems and Gemmological Museum, and the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple. Explore the cities of Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Tissamaharama, Mirissa, and Bentota.
Day 1: Arrival in Kandy
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and be greeted by a representative. Board your car and go to the city of Kandy. Stop by the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala along the way.
Day 2: Kandy to Sigiriya and back to Kandy
Travel to the historic Sigiriya city. Stop at the Matale Hindu temple, the spice garden, and the Sigiriya rock. Visit the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Dambulla Golden Temple.
Day 3: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Travel to Nuwara Eliya, a lovely town situated in the Central Province’s highlands. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a sacred location that is highly important to all Buddhists throughout the globe.
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Travel to the lovely Ella, a little village situated in the mountains of the Central Province. Pass mountains, waterfalls, and lush flora on the journey to the highlands.
Day 5: Ella to Tissamaharama
Travel to Yala National Park for an unforgettable wildlife safari. Be driven to the hotel for supper and a night’s stay after the safari.
Day 6: Tissamaharama to Mirissa
Travel to Mirissa. Visit Coconut Tree Hill, a mineralized headland adjacent to the Indian Ocean near Mirissa.
Day 7: Mirissa to Bentota
Go on a whale-watching tour to view whales. Travel to Bentota.
Day 8: Departure
Be picked up from the hotel and taken back to Colombo or the airport in time for your flight home.
Highlights
- Discover the history and culture of Sri Lanka on this 8-day sightseeing tour
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a sacred place for Buddhists around the world
- Explore the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, a revered pilgrimage site for centuries
- Enjoy a whale-watching tour and see blue whales, killer whales, and dolphins
- See elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and go on a wildlife safari
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour involves a 2 hour hike so a moderate level of fitness is required
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.