8 Days Tour Itinerary for Sri Lanka

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Sigiriya

• Morning: Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo. Meet and greet by your tour guide. Transfer to Sigiriya (approx. 4-hour drive).
• Afternoon: Check into your hotel and relax.
• Evening: Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy panoramic views from the top.
• Overnight: Sigiriya.

Day 2: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy

• Morning: After breakfast, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Afternoon: Proceed to Kandy (approx. 2.5-hour drive). En route, stop by a spice garden in Matale.
• Evening: Arrive in Kandy, check into your hotel. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the evening.
• Overnight: Kandy.

Day 3: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

• Morning: Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
• Afternoon: Depart for Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2.5-hour drive). En route, visit a tea plantation and factory.
• Evening: Check into your hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Leisure time to explore the town.
• Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya – Ella

• Morning: Take a scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, passing through beautiful landscapes.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Ella, check into your hotel. Visit Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.
• Evening: Leisure time to explore Ella town.
• Overnight: Ella.

Day 5: Ella – Yala National Park

• Morning: Visit Ravana Falls and explore more of Ella.
• Afternoon: Transfer to Yala National Park (approx. 2.5-hour drive).
• Evening: Check into your accommodation near Yala National Park. Prepare for the next day’s safari.
• Overnight: Near Yala National Park.

Day 6: Yala National Park Safari – Galle

• Early Morning: Embark on a thrilling safari in Yala National Park to see wildlife, including leopards, elephants, and a variety of birds.
• Late Morning: Return to the hotel for breakfast.
• Afternoon: Transfer to Galle (approx. 3.5-hour drive).
• Evening: Check into your hotel in Galle. Visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Overnight: Galle.

Day 7: Galle – Colombo

• Morning: Explore the coastal town of Galle, including the lighthouse and Dutch Reformed Church.
• Afternoon: Transfer to Colombo (approx. 2.5-hour drive). En route, visit a turtle hatchery in Hikkaduwa.
• Evening: Check into your hotel in Colombo. Leisure time to explore the city.
• Overnight: Colombo.

Day 8: Colombo City Tour – Departure

• Morning: Enjoy a city tour of Colombo, visiting attractions like Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, and the National Museum.
• Afternoon: Last-minute shopping or leisure time.
• Evening: Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.