A distinct package, specially designed to meet the desires of travellers for a short 8-day tour, covering only the most important aspects of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating attractions in 8 days and nights. This tour ranks among the best tour packages in Sri Lanka. We designed it to travel around the island in a clockwise direction, starting from Colombo and returning from the south. This route resembles how water swirls down a sink in the northern hemisphere, where the island is situated.

This 8-day Sri Lanka tour stands out as one of the best tour packages in Sri Lanka. It offers a well-rounded experience of the island’s diverse landscapes and cultural treasures. Explore historic sites, stunning beaches, and lush tea plantations. We selected each destination on this tour to highlight Sri Lanka’s unique beauty and heritage

Begin your journey in Colombo, then travel through the scenic hill country of Nuwara Eliya. Visit the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and the cultural city of Kandy. The tour also includes a relaxing stop on the southern coast, where you can enjoy pristine beaches and charming coastal towns.

This best tour package in Sri Lanka ensures comfortable accommodations and convenient travel arrangements throughout. The itinerary is crafted to offer a balanced mix of sightseeing and rest, making the most of your eight days. Whether you’re a primary-time tourist or returning to discover greater, this tour offers an enriching and memorable experience.

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Day 01
Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport / Negombo Transfer
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide or tour leader. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Check in to the hotel & relax. Enjoy your Negombo tour, exploring the vibrant local culture and beautiful surroundings.

Optional: If time permits & if you wish, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. After taking a "Birdseye view" of the adjacent ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex including a digital Art Gallery and dine in the Revolving Restaurant.

Evening: Relaxing Ayurveda Massage for the distinct couple

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Negombo

Beach Hotel
Day 02
Negombo / Pinnawala / Sigiriya Transfer
En route: Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch baby elephants play with trunks full of water in the river, along with other giants who enjoy this refreshing exercise to break the monotony.Experience stargazing at the hotel, where you can view the entire Milky Way Galaxy and beyond without the glare of town lights. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage tours offer a unique blend of wildlife adventure and serene night sky observation.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 03
Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya Rock Sri Lanka for the sunrise with a picnic breakfast – another UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Frescoes, Mirror Walls, Royal Palace Garden, Lion’s Mouth, and the hydraulic water pumping system to the top. On the way down, visit the granite Amphitheater and be alert to find the ‘anomalous stone sculpture’ on the side of the rock fortress after sunset.

Minneriya National Park / Habarana Elephant Safari

Evening : Cooking Class to Prepare ‘Hands-On’ Sri Lankan dishes & dine in at Hiriwadunna Remote Village Tour

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 04
Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy Transfer
Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple to see ancient Murals, Sculptures, Art & Carvings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enroute: Visit a Spice Garden at Matale to see the Growth of Spices, Preparation Process, Taste the flavor & Smell the Aroma of the spices

Explore Kandy, one of the Ancient Capitals of the glittering isle & a Holy Township with a picturesque lake garlanded with rolling hills, forest reserve at the top & Holy shrines, gardens etc.

City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, visit the Sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Evening : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 05
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya Transfer
En route : Visit the Premier Botanical Garden of South Asia at Peradeniya on the Kandy City Tour. Explore the flora of both tropical and temperate zones in one garden, landscaped by Sir Ivor Jennings

Enroute: Visit a Chic Tea Plantation, Tea Factory & Taste Pure Ceylon Tea and Explore the Ramboda Waterfalls

Evening : 'Little England' City Tour at Nuwara Eliya - View British Architecture, beautifully landscaped Park, Race Course, Golf Course & Lake Gregory in ‘little England’ far from the UK.

Do some shopping on Gems, Batiks, Wood Carvings, Tea and Silk.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
Day 06
Nuwara Eliya / Kithulgala Transfer
White Water Rafting Through 9 Rapids at Kitulgala – An Ultimate White Water Rafting Experience in Sri Lanka

Evening : Transfer to Bentota

Accommodation: Overnight stays at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Day 07
Relax on the Beach at Bentota
Optional : Visit the Turtle Hatchery where Turtles nest on the shore ; Diving ; Deep Sea Fishing ; Water SportsAccommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Day 08
Bentota / BIA Transfer – Departure
If time permits prior to Departure to the Airport – Take a City Tour of Colombo and collect souvenirs of your uncanny visit.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Soak up some sun on the dazzling beaches of Bentota
  • Sight see the diverse Architecture.
  • Soar up the Altitude driving by Mountain Ranges.
  • Watch the Elephants at Minneriya N.P. & Enjoy an Elephant Safari.
  • Explore an intriguing site of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle: Lion’s Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.
  • Experience the hill capital - Kandy, a blend of the old and new.
  • Experience the stirring peaks of the hill country & a unique Botanical Garden
  • Take a drive from Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya to Kitulgala to get a glimpse of the hill country 'Mountain line'.
  • Visit the 'Sri Dalada Maligawa' – the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
  • Stroll along near-deserted tropical beaches & Stay at tranquil villas & boutique hotels.