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8 Nights / 09 Days Amazing Sri Lanka Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 8 Nights / 9 Days Amazing Sri Lanka Tour with Mahaweli Tours & Holidays, where every day is a journey through the island’s most iconic destinations and hidden treasures. From the vibrant city life of Colombo to the cultural marvels of Sigiriya and Dambulla, the misty tea-covered hills of Nuwara Eliya, and the breathtaking views of Ella, this tour offers the perfect blend of history, nature, and relaxation. Witness majestic elephants in Pinnawala, enjoy a scenic train ride through lush highlands, experience thrilling wildlife encounters at Yala National Park, and unwind on the golden beaches of the south. With expert guidance and warm Sri Lankan hospitality, this all-year-round adventure promises memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Tour Highlights

  • 1.Colombo City Exploration – Discover the vibrant capital’s culture, history, and modern attractions.
  • 2.Pinnawala Elephant Village & Cultural Marvels –Visit the world-famous elephant orphanage, Dambulla Cave Temple, and the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
  • 3. Hill Country & Tea Experience – Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, visit lush tea plantations, and witness the tea-making process.
  • 4.Scenic Train Ride to Ella –Experience one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys through misty mountains and rolling tea fields.
  • 5.  Wildlife Safari at Yala National Park Spot leopards, elephants, and other exotic wildlife in their natural habitat.
  • 6. Southern Beaches & Galle Fort-Relax on golden sands, explore historic Galle Fort, and enjoy the coastal charm of Bentota.

Tour Itinerary

  •  Arrival at Colombo Airport – Transfer to Colombo
  • A representative of ours will be waiting at the arrival of Colombo Airport to welcome you.
    He will assist you with the essential requirements including purchasing the sim card, currency exchange, etc
    Transfer to the hotel in Colombo
    Night Stay in Colombo

    If the arrival flight is in the morning hours, we can spend some time roaming around in Colombo

  • Explore Colombo, the Capital of Sri Lanka
  • Breakfast at the hotel and visit around Colombo.
    Some key places/attractions to visit in Colombo are listed below. You can decide based on your preferences.

    Gangarama Buddhist Temple
    Red Mosque Colombo, Colombo Museum, Old Dutch Hospital, and Colonial buildings
    Independence Arcade, Old Parliament Complex, Galle Face Green, etc
    Kelaniya Buddhist Temple
    Night Stay in Colombo

  • Pinnawala Elephant Village, Dambulla Cave Temple & Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Breakfast at the Hotel in Colombo and start heading towards Pinnawala
    8.00 am – 10.00 am Traveling to Pinnawala
    10.00 am – 11.00 am Time with Elephants
    11.00 am: Start heading towards Dambulla Cave Temple
    En-route visit to Grand Regent Spice Grow, Dambulla
    Traditional Village safari with Sri Lankan lunch
    3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (It will take 1 1/2 – 2 hours to climb up and come back)
    Optional: Sri Lankan Cultural Show at Habarana (6.00 pm- 7.00 pm)
    Start heading towards Kandy
    Night stay in Kandy

    Recommended Hotels :
    Hotel Thilanka
    Cinnamon Citadel
    Mahaweli Reach

  •  Hillcountry & the Tea Experience
  • Breakfast at the hotel
    Leaving the hotel around 9.00 am
    Visit the Kandy temple of the tooth relic, Kandy museum
    Kandy Lake round, Kandy market hall, Gem museum, etc
    Start traveling towards Nuwara Eliya
    Stop at Labukele for a Tea Factory visit, visit the Tea estate, and see the complete process of tea plucking and processing in the factory
    Stop at Ramboda View Point, Ramboda Waterfalls, etc

    Check into the hotel in Nuwara Eliya

    The evening is to relax at the hotel
    Night Stay in Nuwara Eliya

  • Explore Nuwara Eliya, Little England
  • Breakfast at the hotel
    Explore Nuwaraliya with visits to the key attractions. Some of the main places are listed below and you can pick them as per your preferences

    St Clair Waterfalls, Devon Waterfalls, Lover Leap waterfall
    Nuwara Eliya City, Victoria Park, Gregory lake park
    Seetha Amman temple, Ashoka Wathika, Hakgala Botanical Garden
    Ambewela Farm, New Zealand Farm, etc

    Night Stay in Nuwara Eliya

  • Scenic Train Ride & Beautiful Ella
  • Breakfast at the hotel
    Transfer to Nuwara Eliya railway station by 9.0 am
    Train Journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
    (Vehicle will be driven to Ella with your luggage etc) and chauffeur will be awaiting your arrival at Ella station (You will be reaching there around 1.30 pm)

    Explore Ella with visits to the key places
    Little Adams Peak, 9 Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, Demodara station, etc

    Start Traveling Towards Yala

    Night stay close to the Yala National Park

  • Wildlife Experience & Transfer to the Southern Beach
  • Early Morning Safari tour at the Yala National Park (6.00 am – 9.30 am ) We will have an off-road Jeep arranged for this.

    Start heading towards the southern beach destination
    En-route visit Coconut tree hills mirissa, Slit Fishermen in Weligama, Unawatuna Beach
    City tour in Galle including the old Dutch fort, Old Lighthouse, etc
    Visit Turtle Hatcheries

    Transfer to Bentota for Night Stay

    Recommended Hotels
    The Palms Beruwala
    Cinnamon Bey Bentota

  • Beautiful Bentota
  • Spend some relaxed time on the beautiful Bentota beach
    River Boat Safari at Madu River with a visit to the Cinnamon Village
    Beach activities at Bentota

    Night Stay in Bentota

  • Transfer to Colombo Airport for the Return Flight
  • Spend some relaxed times at Bentota
    Start heading towards the Colombo Airport as per the return flight schedule

  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
    Entry Tickets to the Attractions

Book Your 8 Nights/9 Days All Year-Round in Sri Lanka

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Phone:+94777 111553
Whatsapp: +94777 111553

Email:
info@mahaweli.lk

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Itinerary

  • Day 01 : Arrival at Colombo Airport – > Transfer to Colombo

    One of our representatives will await your arrival at Colombo Airport with the paging board under your name. Also, they will assist you with the required arrangements for purchasing sim cards, currency exchange, etc.

    Start heading towards Colombo
    Check-in to the Hotel in Colombo

    Cinnamon Red – 3 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonredcolombo
    Granbel Hotel – 4 Star https://granbellhotel.lk/
    Cinnamon Lakeside – 5 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonlakesidecolombo

    (Note : If you are arriving late in the night, we can book a transit hotel close to the airport. With that we can save some money as you will be using the hotel just for few hours)

  • Day 2: Explore Colombo, the Capital of Sri Lanka and Travel to the Southern Beaches

    Today after breakfast proceed to explore Capital covering :
                Independence Square,
                Red Mosque, Gangarama Temple,
                Lotus Tower Galle Face Green etc.

                Malls and restaurants in Colombo including one Galle Face, Colombo City Centre, Odel etc

    On completion start heading towards Mirissa.   
                River Boat Safari at Madu River in Balapitiya
                Visit to the Turtle Hachery at Kosgoda
                Visit Coral Reef at Hikkaduwa

    Check  into the hotel in Mirissa Beach

    Night Stay at Mirissa (  Dinner & Breakfast)

                Mandara Resort – 4 Star https://www.mandarahotels.com/mandararesortmirissa/
                Somerest Mirissa Blue – 3 Star https://somersetmirissablue.com/
                Beach and Bliss Miriss – 3 Star http://www.beachandblissmirissa.com/

  • Day 3: Explore Galle, Water Activities and beautiful Beaches Nearby

    Today after breakfast proceed to Galle to pay a visit to Galle Dutch Fort

    On completion return to Mirissa & visit Mirissa Coconut Hill, Mirissa Beach, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach etc
    Activities including snorkelling & scuba diving are possible at Unawatina

    Return to the hotel & relax

    Night Stay Mirissa (Dinner & Breakfast)

  • Day 4 : Whale Watching in Mirissa

    Today at 6.00 am start heading to Mirissa Beach to attend a Whale Watching session – ( 06.00am – 10.30 am)

    On completion return to the hotel & stay the rest of the day at leisure.

    Night Stay at Mandara Resort, Mirissa (Dinner & Breakfast)

  • Day 5: Bird Watching Session & Night stay in Yala

    Today after breakfast proceed to Yala
    En route to Yala attend a Bird Watching Session at Kalametiyawa Bird Sanctuary  
    Afer arriving at Yala proceed to the hotel in Yala & check-in

    Night Stay at Yala (Dinner & Breakfast)
                
    Oakray Wild Yala – 3 Star https://www.oakrayhotels.com/wildyala/
                Charya Resort – 4 Star https://chaaryaresorts.com/
                Cinnamon Wild – 5 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonwildyala
                Yakeduru Hotel – Eco Friendly type https://www.facebook.com/yakaduru/

  • Day 6 : Morning Safari at Yala National Park & Night Stay at Ella

    Today early in the morning at 5.30 with packed breakfast proceed to Yala National Park for morning Jeeps Safari – ( 06.00 am -10.30 am)

    On completion return to the hotel & relax
    After sometime at leisure proceed to Ella visitng Ravanna Falls en route.

    After arriving at Ella do a sight seeing tour covering key highlights in the area : 09 Arch Bridge, Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak etc

    Once completed proceed to the hotel in Ella & check -in

    Night Stay in Ella (Dinner & Breakfast)
    Flower Garden Resort – 3 Star  https://www.ellaflowergardenresort.com/
    Heavens Edge Resort – 4 Star  https://www.heavensedgebyehi.com/

  • Day 7 : Scenic Train Ride & Explore Nuwara Eliya

    Today after breakfast at 09.00am proceed to Ella Railway Station to catch the scenic train to Nuwaraeliya ( Nanu Oya) scheduled to depart at 09.30am ( We will have the reserved seats arranged for you)

    After reaching Nanu Oya at 12.30 pm your chauffeur will meet you at the station & drive to Nuwaraeliya to do a sight seeing tour
    covering : Seethamman Kovil, Ashika Vatika Temple, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake etc

    On completion proceed to the hotel in Nuwaraeliya & Check –in

    Night Stay In Nuwaraeliya (  Dinner & Breakfast)

    Hotel Heaven Seven – 3 Star https://www.heavensevenhotels.com/nuwara-eliya-hotel/
    Galway Height Hotel – 4 Star https://www.galwayheights.com/
    Araliya Green City – 5 Star  
     https://www.araliyaresorts.com/araliya-green-city/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=google_my_business&utm_campaign=araliya-green-city

  • Day 8: White Water Rafting in Kitulgala & Waterfall Tour

    Today after breakfast proceed to Kitulgala to attend a White Water Rafting  session
    Visit St Clairs & Devon Water Falls on our way back to Nuwaraleiya

    Afternoon is free to relax or roam around the Nuwaraleiya city

    Night Stay at Nuwaraeliya ( Dinner & Breakfast)

  • Day 9 : Tea Experience & Travel to Kandy, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka

    After the breakfast start heading towards Kandy.
                En route visits to Hanumman Temple, Ramboda View Point, Ramboda Water Falls.
                Visit Tea Estates and Factory to see the process of making finest Ceylon tea.

    After arriving at Kandy check into the hotel
    In the evening proceed to visit  Kandy city for the Sri Lankan Cultural Show, The Temple of the Tooth Relic & Kandy View Point, Lake Round etc

    Night Stay in Kandy ( Dinner & Breakfast)

    Hotel Serene Garden – 3 Star https://serenegardenhotel.com/
    Hotel Thilanka – 4 Star https://www.thilankahotel.com/
    Hotel Mahaweli Reach – 5 Star https://www.mahaweli.com/

  • Day 10: Explore the World Heritage Sites Dambulla & The Kingdom of Sigiriya

    Today after breakfast proceed to Sigiriya
    En route, visit Spice Grove  in Matale & Dambulla Cave Temple
    After arriving at Sigiriya proceed to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Sri Lankan village experience followed by Sri Lankan lunch in village style
    On completion proceed to the hotel
    Afternoon is free to relax at the hotel

    Night Stay at Sigiriya (Dinner & Breakfast)
    Fesco Water Villa – 3 Star https://www.oakrayhotels.com/fresco-water-villa-sigiriya/
    Cinnamon Village Habarana – 4 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/habaranavillagecinnamon
    Heritance Kandalama – 5 Star https://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/

  • Day 11: Departure

    (6.00 am 9.30 am ptional Morning Safari Tour at Minneriya National Park – Minneriya is known as the best place in Sri Lanka to witness the wild Elephants in their natural habitat)

    Start Heading Towards the Colombo Airport as per  the departure flight time
    It takes around 2 ½ hours to reach the Airport from Sigiriya.

End of the Tour in Sri Lanka

Itinerary of the Kandy City- Day Tour

Udawattekele Sanctuary: 2 hours

Bahiravakanda Vihara Buddha Statue: 30 minutes

Ceylon Tea Museum: 45 minutes

National Gem and Gemological Museum: 30 minutes

Kandy War Cemetery: 20 minutes

Royal Botanical Gardens: 2 hours

Batik Factory: 30 minutes

Kandyan Cultural Centre: 2 hour

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1 hour

Kandy View Point: 15 minutes

Book Your Sri Lanka 10 Days Tours

Contact Us

Phone:+94777 111553

Whatsapp: +94777 111553

Email: info@mahaweli.lk

Experience the best of Sri Lanka 10 Days Tours
where your adventure begins!