8-Day Sri Lanka Tour: History, nature, culture, wildlife

Explore monuments in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy. Visit hill country for trekking, hiking and secinc train trips. Go on safari at Udawalawe, enjoy sun, sea, sand in Mirissa.
Embark on an guided 8-day tour of Sri Lanka from Colombo. See the ancient monuments in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, dambuall and Kandy. A tour of Sri Lanka's hill country allows you to enjoy the scenic landscape and engage in activities such as trekking, hiking, and hill country train trips. At the end of the tour, enjoy a safari at Udawalawe National Park and unwind on the pristine beaches of the south coast.

Day 1: Colombo / Anuradhapura
After breakfast, head to Anuradhapura. After the lunch break, Anuradhapura city tour.

Day 2: Anuradhapura / Plonnaruwa / Sigiriya
After breakfast, drive to Pollonnaruwa. After Polonnaruwa, head to Sigiriya. This ruined fortress is one of Sri Lanka's premier sights. Those who make it to the top are rewarded with astounding views.

Day 3: Sigiriya / Kandy
After breakfast, head to Kandy. On the way, stop at spice and herbal garden. In the evening, visit the tooth relic temple, the National Museum and the world-class Botanical Gardens.

Day 4: Kandy / Bandarawela
Start your day with a scenic train journey to Bandarawela, passing through tea plantations and winding along mountains into the highlands. Once in Bandarawela, visit a local home for a cooking demonstration to learn some secrets of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Enjoy the delicious meal afterward.

Day 5: Bandarawela / Haputale
Drive to the starting point for your walk today. This hike takes you through picturesque tea plantations and small Tamil villages. Lunch will be arranged at the Tamil tea worker’s house.

Day 6: Haputale / Udawalawe
To see more of the stunning surroundings of Sri Lanka's Hill Country, go for a stroll (the tour will take about 4.5 hours). Savor the opportunity to interact with the tea pickers while traveling and make a halt in Haldummulla for a lunch break. Drive to your jungle camp lodging for the night in Udawalawe after dinner, stopping along the way at Diyaluma Falls. This evening, you will be staying in a camp on a lake that borders a forest reserve, home to numerous herbs utilized in traditional Ayurvedic therapy.

Day 7: Udawalawe / Mirissa
You have the opportunity to go on an optional elephant-spotting expedition this morning at Udawalawe National Park, but please note that participation will necessitate an early wake-up time of approximately 4.30 am. Later, drive to Mirissa. With your cozy lodging only a few meters from the ocean, this is your dream location for leisure.

Day 8: Mirissa / Galle / Colombo
Proceed a little farther along the coast. Reach Galle, which has a remarkable Dutch fort with long walls and a number of intriguing old structures that is classified as part of the World Heritage Site. Later, venture on a slow boat ride along the Bentoat river while exploring the mangrove lagoon. Perfect opportunity to sport wild crocs, monkeys, lizards and many other bird species.

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.

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.