Eight Day Island Discovery & Beach Escape
Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka with this 07 Nights / 08 Days “Down South” tour, combining the island’s rich cultural heritage, scenic hill country, wildlife adventures, and stunning southern coastal attractions. Begin your journey with ancient wonders in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, followed by the cultural charm of Kandy with its Temple of the Tooth Relic and traditional dance show. Continue through the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, enjoying waterfalls, tea plantations, the famous Nine Arch Bridge, and Mini Adam’s Peak. Experience exciting wildlife safaris at Yala or Udawalawe National Park, then explore the southern coast with Galle Dutch Fort, Madu River Safari, and a Turtle Hatchery visit before returning to Negombo for departure. This itinerary offers the perfect mix of history, nature, adventure, and relaxation across Sri Lanka.
Below are brief outlines of our tours across a range of durations. For more detail, click any highlighted place in the itinerary below.
Beyond the itineraries below, we are happy to tailor any tour to your requirements.
Day by Day
Tour Itinerary
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | A company Representative will meet and greet you at the Airport. Proceed to Anuradhapura enroute visit Dambulla Cave Temples and Aukana Buddha Image and check in to the Hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight: Anuradhapura |
| Day 02 | After Breakfast do the Anuradhapura City Tour – Mihintale and proceed to Polonnaruwa to do the Polonnaruwa City Tour and check in to the Hotel for the overnight stay. If desired – You can do the Polonnaruwa city tour by Cycles. Overnight: Polonnaruwa / Habarana |
| Day 03 | After early breakfast drive to Sigiriya, climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Thereafter you can do a village safari at Dambulla or visit Minneriya National Park for the overnight stay. Overnight: Dambulla / Sigiriya |
| Day 04 | After breakfast proceed to Kandy en-route visit a Herbal and Spice Garden, visit Aluviharaya and Royal Botanical Gardens. If desired, you can visit a Gem Lapidary and Silk Batik Factory, and enjoy shopping in the local market area. In the evening, view the Cultural Dance Show and then visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Check in to the Hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight: Kandy |
| Day 05 | After early breakfast proceed to Ella via Nuwara Eliya, view the Ramboda Waterfall, visit a Tea Factory to experience tea processing, do a small city tour in Nuwara Eliya and proceed to Ella. Check in to the Hotel for the overnight stay. Optional Event: You can experience the afternoon train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella. Overnight: Ella |
| Day 06 | After breakfast visit the Nine Arch Bridge, trekking to Mini Adam’s Peak, and spend some time in Ella. Then proceed to Tissamaharama / Udawalawe. Do the afternoon safari at Yala National Park or Udawalawe National Park. If staying in Tissamaharama, you can visit the Kataragama Temple. If staying in Udawalawe, you can visit the Elephant Transit Home. Check in to the Hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight: Udawalawe or Tissamaharama |
| Day 07 | Morning after breakfast drive to Seeduwa / Negombo. En-route visit Galle Dutch Fort, the 16th-century old Dutch Fort, and do the Madu River Safari at Balapitiya. Visit a Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda. Check in to the Hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight: Seeduwa / Negombo |
| Day 08 | Departure – All passengers should be at the Airport 03 hours prior to the departure time. |
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