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8-Day Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella & Bentota

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Trip Overview

Discover the best of Sri Lanka, or the paradise island as it's also known, over eight wonderful days.

Beginning in Sigiriya, you'll climb to the top of the famous Lion Rock and witness the elephants gathering in Minneriya National Park. You'll then spend some time learning about ancient art, engineering and ancient water management systems before travelling to the enigmatic city of Kandy.

The next stop on your Sri Lanka travels is Kandy, where you'll experience the Kandyan culture and visit the mystical Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. In your next destination, Nuwara Eliya, you'll learn about the process of what makes Ceylon Tea one of the best in the world and marvel at its cute English-styled cottages and buildings.

En route to Ella, you'll experience one of the world's best scenic train rides through valleys, lush meadows and other breathtaking scenery. In Ella, you'll visit the Nine-Arched Bridge and trek to Little Adam's Peak and the Ella Rock in the misty mountains.

In Bentota, you'll head out on a whale-watching experience and visit the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort enjoying the sight of buildings caught in a time capsule.
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Hiking & Trekking
Adventure
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink

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Itinerary

Day 1

Begin Your Sri Lanka Travel to Sigiriya

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Begin Your Sri Lanka Travel to Sigiriya

Today, you'll arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport where you'll meet and greet your chauffeur-guide. You'll then make the journey to Sigiriya and proceed on a late afternoon safari to spot Asia's largest elephant gathering at the Minneriya National Park which is home to 24 species of mammals and over 170 species of bird. You'll arrive at your hotel in the evening to relax and have dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka4 star

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    Activities

    Minneriya National Park SafariOptional Activity: AU$ 93 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya SA

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Dambulla

    North Central Province

Day 2

Sigriya Lions Rock & Kandy Sightseeing

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Sigriya Lions Rock & Kandy Sightseeing

This morning, you'll climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress after breakfast. The climb to the summit takes approximately 60-90 minutes where the terraced top has breathtakingly beautiful panoramic views of the vicinity. You'll then head to Kandy and go on a city tour which includes visits to a Spice Garden, the Gem Museum, a Wood Carving Factory and the Kandy Lake followed by an entertaining Kandyan cultural dance later in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel ThiLanka 4 star

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    Activities

    Sigiriya Lion RockOptional Activity

    Highland Spice Garden: AU$ 73 per person

    Kandy City Tour

    Kandyan Cultural Dance Show: AU$ 73 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sigiriya SA to Kandy

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Dambulla

    Sigiriya

    Central Province

    Kandy

Day 3

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and witness the daily morning veneration ceremony. After breakfast, you'll drive to Nuwara Eliya. En-route, you'll stop to see the breathtaking waterfalls such as Ramboda Falls and Lover's Leap Falls before checking into your hotel. Later, you'll get to know the full process of tea production at a tea factory, walk through a lush Strawberry Farm and take a scenic afternoon walk at the famous Gregory Lake.

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    Accommodation

    Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya4 star

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    Activities

    Sri Dalada MaligawaOptional Activity

    Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden: AU$ 25 per person

    Lover's Leap Waterfall: AU$ 25 per person

    Ramboda Falls: AU$ 25 per person

    Nuwara Eliya: AU$ 25 per person

    Gregory Lake: AU$ 25 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Central Province

    Nuwara Eliya

Day 4

Scenic Train Ride to Ella

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Scenic Train Ride to Ella

The train journey to Ella is known as one of the most scenic train rides in the world. You will be sweeping through lush green meadows, beautiful tea plantations and picturesque misty mountains. Upon arrival, you'll visit the magnificent Nine Arch Bridge, built under the British rule using only stone bricks and cement. You'll also take a hike to Ella Rock in the late afternoon. The panoramic views it provides with mist and cloud covering the area is mesmerizing and a treat to experience.

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    Accommodation

    88th - Ella

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    Activities

    Nine Arches Bridge: AU$ 73 per person

    Ella Rock Hike: AU$ 73 per person

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    Transportations

    Train from Nanuoya to Ella

    Private Driver from Ella to Ella

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nuwara Eliya

    Ambagollapathana

    Uva Province

Day 5

Little Adam's Peak & Ella to Bentota

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Little Adam's Peak & Ella to Bentota

This morning, you'll hike to Little Adam's Peak to be rewarded with the stunning panoramic views it provides. Later, you'll go zip-lining on Sri Lanka's first-ever zip-line, located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella. The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometre, slides at 80 kilometres per hour and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island. You'll then travel to Bentota to continue your Sri Lanka travels and spend the afternoon relaxing at the hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Coco Royal Beach Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Little Adam's Peak: AU$ 73 per person

    Flying Ravana Mega ZiplineOptional Activity: AU$ 42 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ella to Bentota

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ambagollapathana

    Uva Province

    Wadduwa

Day 6

Whales Watching Tour in Mirissa & Galle City Tour

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Whales Watching Tour in Mirissa & Galle City Tour

You'll rise early this morning and go on a whale watching tour to witness the gentle giants of the ocean. You can usually see various types of whales, dolphins and sharks in what is regarded as one of the best whale-watching spots in the world. Later, you'll visit Galle to explore an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums.

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    Accommodation

    Coco Royal Beach Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Whale Watching in MirissaOptional Activity: AU$ 134 per person

    Galle City Tour: AU$ 134 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bentota to Bentota

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Wadduwa

    Mirissa

    Galle

Day 7

Bentota to Colombo

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Bentota to Colombo

This morning, you can relax at the hotel after breakfast before your transfer to Colombo. Upon arrival in Colombo, you'll explore the city, which is the capital and the main business hub of Sri Lanka. You can visit historical sites and many other places of interest. You can also try the different mouthwatering street food on offer and experience the typical life in the capital.

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    Accommodation

    Wonder Hotel Colombo4 star

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    Activities

    Colombo City: AU$ 93 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bentota to Colombo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Wadduwa

    Colombo

Day 8

Departure Day

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Departure Day

After breakfast, you will pack your bags full of fond memories of Paradise Island and prepare for your departure. An airport transfer will be scheduled according to the flight times.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colombo

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What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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