Sri Lanka 7 Days Grand Highlights Tour

7-Day Tour Highlights Gallery

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Sigiriya Lion Rock

Kandy Sacred Temple

Misty Tea Plantations

Nine Arches Bridge Ella

National Park Safari

Bentota Coastal Retreat

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Tour Overview

Discover the ultimate highlights of Sri Lanka in 7 days! This carefully designed itinerary takes you from the world-famous UNESCO Heritage sites of Sigiriya and Dambulla, through the royal culture of Kandy and the cold tea country of Nuwara Eliya, down to scenic mountain peaks in Ella, wild elephant safaris in Yala/Udawalawe, and relaxation on the golden beaches of Bentota. Travel stress-free in a private luxury AC vehicle with an experienced English-speaking driver and enjoy 4-star handpicked hotel stays with daily breakfast and dinner included.

Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule

DAY 01

Airport Pickup, Dambulla Cave Temple & Sigiriya

CMB Airport ➔ Dambulla ➔ Sigiriya

Dambulla Royal Cave Temple

Visit the ancient UNESCO World Heritage cave complex featuring 153 Buddha statues and stunning ancient ceiling murals.

Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress

Climb King Kashyapa's 5th-century sky fortress, pass the giant Lion Gateway, and admire the breathtaking panoramic views.

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Overnight Accommodation (Sigiriya)

4-Star Luxury Resort (e.g. Fresco Water Villa / Amaya Lake) | Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)

DAY 02

Spice Garden, Matale Kovil & Kandy Sacred City

Sigiriya ➔ Matale ➔ Kandy

Spice Garden & Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Learn about herbal remedies in Matale, visit Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist temple in Kandy, and end the day with a Kandyan Cultural Dance Show.

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Overnight Accommodation (Kandy)

4-Star Hotel (e.g. Hotel Topaz / Cinnamon Citadel) | Half Board Included

DAY 03

Tea Plantations, Waterfalls & Nuwara Eliya Highlands

Kandy ➔ Ramboda ➔ Nuwara Eliya

Tea Factory, Ramboda Falls & "Little England"

Drive past misty tea hills, witness Ceylon tea picking & manufacturing, see Ramboda Falls, and tour Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya.

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Overnight Accommodation (Nuwara Eliya)

4-Star Colonial Hotel (e.g. Araliya Green City / St. Andrew's) | Half Board

DAY 04

Scenic Highlands Train Journey to Ella & Nine Arches Bridge

Nuwara Eliya ➔ Ella

Scenic Train Ride, Nine Arches & Little Adam's Peak

Board world's famous train journey through mountain tunnels, walk across Nine Arches Bridge, and hike Little Adam's Peak for sunset.

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Overnight Accommodation (Ella)

4-Star Mountain View Resort (e.g. Oak Ray Ella Gap / Heavens Edge) | Half Board

DAY 05

Ravana Waterfall & Wild National Park Safari

Ella ➔ Yala / Udawalawe

Ravana Falls & 4x4 Jeep Wildlife Safari

Stop by iconic Ravana Falls before embarking on an exciting 4x4 Jeep Safari in Yala or Udawalawe to spot wild elephants, leopards & birds.

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Overnight Accommodation (Yala / Udawalawe)

4-Star Safari Hotel (e.g. Grand Tamarind Lake / Chandrika) | Half Board

DAY 06

Galle Dutch Fort, Madu River Boat Safari & Bentota Beach

Yala ➔ Galle ➔ Bentota Beach

Historic Galle Fort & Mangrove River Safari

Walk around 17th-century UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort, experience a scenic mangrove boat safari in Madu River, and relax at Bentota Beach.

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Overnight Accommodation (Bentota Beach)

4-Star Beach Resort (e.g. Cinnamon Bey / Occidental Eden) | Half Board

DAY 07

Turtle Hatchery, Colombo City Highlights & Departure

Bentota ➔ Colombo ➔ Airport Transfer

Turtle Conservation & Colombo Capital Highlights

Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, explore Gangaramaya Temple and Lotus Tower in Colombo, and take comfortable transfer to CMB Airport.

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