Overview
An extensive 8-day journey covering Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, east coast beaches, hill country, and southern coastline. This comprehensive tour includes whale watching, ancient ruins, tea plantations, and colonial heritage for the ultimate Sri Lankan experience.
Highlights
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Caves
- Trincomalee beaches and temples
- Kandy cultural shows and botanical gardens
- Nuwara Eliya tea country
- Mirissa whale watching
- Galle Fort exploration
- Colombo city tour
Itinerary
Meet & greet at Colombo International Airport. Private transfer to Dambulla. Check-in at hotel. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple. Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Overnight stay in Dambulla
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Trincomalee. Visit Sri Thirukoneswaram Kovil. Relax at Marble Beach. Leisure time for beach activities / water sports.
Overnight stay in Trincomalee
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Trincomalee to Kandy. En-route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO Site). Visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Attend Kandy Cultural Show.
Overnight stay in Kandy
Breakfast at hotel. Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"). Visit tea plantations & waterfalls en route. Nuwara Eliya city tour. Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Visit Gregory Lake. Return to Kandy.
Overnight stay in Kandy
Breakfast at hotel. Drive along the southern coastal belt. Visit Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Walk through colonial streets & viewpoints. Continue to Mirissa. Evening at leisure on Mirissa Beach.
Overnight stay in Mirissa
Early morning departure for Whale Watching Safari in Mirissa. Spot Blue Whales, Sperm Whales & Dolphins. Return to hotel for breakfast. Rest of the day at leisure (beach time / cafes / local exploration).
Overnight stay in Mirissa
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Colombo. Visit Galle Face Green. Visit Colombo National Museum. Explore local markets & modern shopping malls. Colombo city tour (Independence Square, Promenade views, commercial areas).
Overnight stay in Colombo
Breakfast at hotel. Free time for shopping / leisure. Transfer to Colombo Airport for departure.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees to all attractions as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Whale-watching tour in Mirissa with expert guides
- Cultural show in Kandy
- All government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
