Embark on a captivating journey through Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural wonders, from Colombo’s streets to Galle’s colonial charm, Yala safaris, and Nuwara Eliya’s tea country.
Trip Overview
Tour Code: #248189
Price starting from: USD 790
Age Group: All Ages (Family Friendly)
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Starting and Ending Points: The tours will begin with departure from Negombo and end with return.
Languages: English (Available on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian)
Operator: Bethel Lanka Tours Pvt Ltd
Group Type: Small Group (1-6 participants)
Guide Type: Partially Guided
Highlights
Galle Fort & Madu River boat safari
A turtle hatchery experience
Wildlife encounters at Yala National Park
Iconic sites like Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, and Ramboda Falls
The sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
Botanical Gardens, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Ancient cave temples in Dambulla & an authentic Sri Lankan village tour
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Colombo
Airport pickup & warm welcome from your chauffeur guide
Colombo city tour: Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green & Old Parliament
Dinner & overnight in Colombo
Day 2: Colombo – Galle
Scenic drive to Galle with stops at Madu River boat safari & Cinnamon Island
Visit a turtle hatchery & release baby turtles into the ocean
Explore UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort & colonial landmarks
Dinner & overnight in Galle
Day 3: Galle – Yala – Ella
Safari adventure in Yala National Park (spot leopards, elephants & more)
Stop at Ravana Falls & Little Adam’s Peak in Ella
Visit the Nine Arches Bridge
Dinner & overnight in Ella
Day 4: Ella – Nuwara Eliya – Kandy
Scenic drive through tea country
Visit a Hindu temple, Ramboda Waterfalls & a tea factory estate
Stroll by Gregory Lake
Dinner & overnight in Kandy
Day 5: Kandy
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic
Stroll around Kandy Lake & visit a Gem Museum
Enjoy panoramic views at Kandy Viewpoint
Evening cultural dance performance
Dinner & overnight in Kandy
Day 6: Kandy – Dambulla
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
Witness elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
Dinner & overnight in Dambulla
Day 7: Dambulla – Negombo
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)
Optional: Sri Lankan Village Tour (canoe ride, bullock cart, tuk-tuk, traditional lunch)
Dinner & overnight in Negombo
Day 8: Negombo – Departure
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for onward flight
What’s Included
4-star accommodation (air-conditioned rooms, breakfast & dinner included)
English-speaking chauffeur guide (other languages available on request)
Private A/C car or minivan transport
Bottled water, seasonal fruits, king coconut & local beer (except on Poya/full moon days)
What’s Not Included
International flights
Travel insurance (recommended)
Entrance tickets & personal expenses
Lunches (not specified in the itinerary)
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve supplements (paid directly to hotels)