7-Day Sri Lanka Adventure Tour
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Travel to Sri Lanka and enjoy a captivating look into a rich cultural and natural heritage.
This short Sri Lanka one week itinerary will take you to the ancient cultural triangle, the misty hills of Kandy and the rolling green landscapes of the tea country near Nuwara Eliya in central Sri Lanka.
Top this adventure off with a visit to Yala National Park which is the most-visited and second-largest national park in Sri Lanka and where you will be able to spot leopards, elephants and crocodiles.
This short Sri Lanka one week itinerary will take you to the ancient cultural triangle, the misty hills of Kandy and the rolling green landscapes of the tea country near Nuwara Eliya in central Sri Lanka.
Top this adventure off with a visit to Yala National Park which is the most-visited and second-largest national park in Sri Lanka and where you will be able to spot leopards, elephants and crocodiles.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Sri Lanka and Tour of Kandy
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Welcome to your Sri Lanka one week itinerary! A private driver will collect you from the airport and take you on a scenic drive to the city of Kandy - set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake, which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine. In the evening, you will enjoy a traditional cultural dance show.
Accommodation
Oak Ray Regency Hotel★3 star
Activities
Sri Dalada MaligawaOptional Activity
Kandyan Cultural Dance ShowOptional Activity
Restaurants
Aloy Restaurant
Transportations
Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kandy
Day 2
Nuwara Eliya or Little England
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Today brings a trip to the Royal Botanic Gardens where you can see beautifully kept flowers and vegetation native to Sri Lanka. In the afternoon, visit the Ramboda Waterfall viewpoint, the cascading water is a sight to behold. Drive to Nuwara Eliya which is a city in the hill country of the central province. Its name means "city on the plain" or "city of light". Have a tour around Lake Gregory which is surrounded by lush scenery and a fresh mountain breeze.
Accommodation
Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze Hotel★3 star
Activities
Peradeniya Royal Botanic GardensOptional Activity
Ramboda Falls
Gregory Lake
Restaurants
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Transportations
Private Driver from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Kandy
Central Province
Nuwara Eliya
Day 3
Drive to Yala National Park
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After breakfast, you'll take the road to the south of the country, where you will pass through the wide Ravana Falls and see the water gushing down a concave rock. Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park and is home to 44 varieties of mammals and 215 bird species. It contains the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, as well as Asian elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted deer and crocodiles.
Accommodation
Oak Ray Lake Tissa Resort★3 star
Activities
Ravana Falls
Yala National ParkOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Nuwara Eliya to Tissamaharama
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Nuwara Eliya
Uva Province
Southern Province
Tissamaharama
Day 4
Bentota and Galle Dutch Fort
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Drive to Hummanaya Blow Hole in the morning. Visit Galle Dutch Fort which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the bay of Galle on the southwest coast. Continuing further south, you'll reach Bentota, a serene white sandy beach. There are a plethora of activities to indulge in here such as snorkelling, sailing, diving or canoeing. Relax at the hotel swimming pool or enjoy some beach time in the afternoon.
Accommodation
Temple Tree Resort & Spa★4 star
Activities
Hummanaya Blow HoleOptional Activity
Galle Dutch Fort
Restaurants
Oak Ray Lake Tissa Resort
Transportations
Private Driver
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Tissamaharama
Hambantota
Galle
Southern Province
Day 5
Water Activities in Bentota
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Enjoy an optional river cruise at Madhu Ganga today, where you will see beautiful mangrove islands teeming with wildlife and nature. In the afternoon, you will visit a turtle hatchery where you will learn how these beautiful creatures are getting a helping hand with a hatchery programme.
Accommodation
Temple Tree Resort & Spa★4 star
Activities
Sea Turtle HatcheryOptional Activity
Madu River Boat SafariOptional Activity
Restaurants
Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Transportations
Private Driver from Temple Tree Resort & Spa to Balapitiya
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Southern Province
Galle
Day 6
Colombo and Local Art and Fabrics
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Proceed to the rich colonial heritage port city of Colombo. The city is a contrast itself, with mansions, lush gardens, temples, monuments and fine dining options. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Go shopping in ODEL with boutiques filled with international brands and local art and fabrics and take a walk in Marine Drive in the evening. Enjoy the modern and luxurious facilities at Ceylon City Hotel.
Accommodation
Ceylon City Hotel★3 star
Activities
Independence Square
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Gangaramaya Temple
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Galle Face Green
ODEL Shopping Complex
Restaurants
Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Transportations
Private Driver
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Southern Province
Colombo
Day 7
Departure From Sri Lanka
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After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport to catch your international flight back home. This is the end of your wonderful Sri Lanka one week itinerary!
Transportations
Private Driver
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Colombo
Included in Price
- 6 nights accommodation
- 10 activities
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Notes
You'll receive a local sim card and frequently receive table water.
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