Culture & heritage 8 days · 7 nights Breakfast & Dinner

Sri Lanka 08 Days 07 Nights Tour

Discover Sri Lanka on this 8-day, 7-night tour through Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Kataragama, Mirissa, and Bentota. Explore ancient temples, UNESCO heritage sites, scenic tea plantations, stunning waterfalls, wildlife attractions, and golden beaches. Enjoy an unforgettable journey filled with culture, history, nature, and relaxation.

See the itinerary

Duration: 8 days 7 nights
Meal plan: Breakfast & Dinner

The route

Dambulla · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Katharagama · Mirissa · Bentota

Arrive Airport
1 Dambulla 2 nights
2 Kandy 1 night
3 Nuwara Eliya 1 night
4 Ella 1 night
5 Kataragama 1 night
6 Mirissa 1 night
Depart Airport

Extras

Included at no extra cost

Visit to a Spice Garden
Visit to a Gem Museum
Head or Foot Massage
Cultural Dance Show Tickets
2 Water Bottles per Person Every Day
20% Discount Voucher from NIO Travels & Tours

Itinerary

Day by day

A sample shape for this tour, we rewrite it around your dates, pace and party.

01
Day 1 Airport Dambulla
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Meet and greet by your professional chauffeur/driver-guide and proceed towards Dambulla.
Sightseeing & Activities
- Airport Meet & Greet Assistance
- Proceed to Dambulla
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit Dambulla Golden Temple
- Visit Dambulla Market (time permitting)
- Free Visit to a Spice Garden
- Check-in at hotel
- Relax and enjoy the evening
Overnight Edern Garden – Dambulla

Meals Breakfast & Dinner
02
Day 2 Dambulla Sigiriya Polonnaruwa Dambulla
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day cultural and historical excursion.
Sightseeing & Activities
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Explore the Sigiriya Water Gardens
- View the Sigiriya Frescoes
- Visit the Mirror Wall
- Explore the ancient Sigiriya Citadel
- Proceed to Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom
- Visit Royal Palace Complex
- Visit Audience Hall
- Visit Gal Vihara
- See the famous Buddha statues
- Visit Parakrama Samudra
- Return to Dambulla
- Free Visit to a Gem Museum
- Free Head or Foot Massage
Overnight Edern Garden – Dambulla

Meals Breakfast & Dinner
03
Day 3 Dambulla Kandy
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka.
En Route & Kandy Sightseeing
- Visit Matale Hindu Temple
- Visit Spice Garden
- Visit Kandy Lake
- Panoramic view of Kandy City
- Visit Kandy View Point
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Explore the Kandy City Centre
- Visit Kandy Market
- Evening Cultural Dance Show
- Traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming performance
Overnight Stone House – Kandy

Meals Breakfast & Dinner
04
Day 4 Kandy Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, check out and travel through the beautiful tea-growing mountains towards Nuwara Eliya.
En Route & Sightseeing
- Scenic drive through the Central Highlands
- Visit a Tea Factory
- Tea Plantation Tour
- Learn about Ceylon Tea
- Tea tasting
- Visit Ramboda Falls
- Visit Ramboda View Point
- Scenic mountain viewpoints
- Visit Gregory Lake
- Explore Nuwara Eliya City
- Visit the Victoria Park
- See the colonial-style buildings of Little England
- Check-in at hotel
Overnight Heaven Seven – Nuwara Eliya

Meals Breakfast & Dinner
05
Day 5 Nuwara Eliya Ella
After breakfast, proceed towards Ella through the spectacular hill country.
Sightseeing & Activities
- Scenic journey through tea plantations
- Visit Seetha Amman Temple
- Visit Ashok Vatika / Hakgala area
- Visit Ravana Falls
- Scenic mountain viewpoints
- Arrive in Ella
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge
- Walk through the surrounding tea plantations
- Visit Ella Town
- Evening at leisure
Overnight Ella Mansion – Ella

Meals Breakfast & Dinner
06
Day 6 Ella Katharagama
After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Katharagama.
Sightseeing & Activities
- Visit Little Adam's Peak
- Visit Ella viewpoint
- Visit Ravana Falls
- Scenic drive from Ella towards Katharagama
- Proceed through the beautiful Uva Province
- Visit Kataragama Sacred City
- Visit Kataragama Temple
- Visit Kiri Vehera
- Explore the religious surroundings
- Evening temple rituals / Pooja, subject to timing
Overnight Katharagama Rosen – Katharagama

Meals Breakfast & Dinner
07
Day 7 Katharagama Yala Mirissa
After breakfast, check out and proceed towards the southern coast.
Sightseeing & Activities
- Early morning Yala National Park Safari (optional / entrance fee excluded)
- Wildlife safari experience
- Look for elephants, crocodiles, deer and other wildlife
- Proceed towards the southern coastal belt
- Visit Dondra Lighthouse (time permitting)
- Scenic coastal drive
- Visit Weligama Bay
- See the traditional Stilt Fishermen (subject to availability)
- Arrive in Mirissa
- Relax at Mirissa Beach
- Sunset by the beach
Overnight Mandara Resort – Mirissa

Meals Breakfast & Dinner
08
Day 8 Mirissa Galle Bentota
After breakfast, check out and proceed along Sri Lanka's beautiful southern coastline.
Sightseeing & Activities
- Visit Galle Dutch Fort
- Walk through the historic Fort area
- Visit Galle Lighthouse
- Explore the old colonial streets
- Visit Galle Fort Clock Tower
- Coastal drive towards Bentota
- Visit Turtle Hatchery
- Visit Bentota Beach
- Madu River Boat Safari
- Arrive at Bentota
- Check-in at hotel
- Relax and enjoy the beach
Overnight Pegasus Reef – Bentota

Meals Breakfast & Dinner

What the price covers

Included & excluded

Included

FreeVisit to a Spice Garden
FreeVisit to a Gem Museum
FreeHead or Foot Massage
FreeCultural Dance Show Tickets
2 Water Bottles per Person Every Day
20% Discount Voucher from NIO Travels & Tours
Airport Meet & Greet Assistance
24-Hour Customer Service
Private Air-Conditioned Transportation
Hotel Accommodation
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Fuel, Parking & Highway Tolls
All Applicable Government Taxes
Airport Pick-up & Drop-off

Not included

International Airfare
Visa Fees
Lunch
Entrance Fees
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Late Check-in Charges
Late Check-out Charges
Optional activities not mentioned

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