Srilanka Tour Packages: 6 Nights – 7 Days Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 01: AIRPORT – DAMBULLA

This Srilanka Tour Packages starts from Dambulla. Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by an airport representative and a designated guide. After the formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and then proceed to Dambulla.

En route, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: About 90 km from Colombo towards Kandy, it is home to some 100 or more elephant orphans. Most orphans are accustomed to their curious human visitors and are harmless. Visitors can interact a little with the elephants during the regulated bathing and feeding times. You can watch them feeding and having a bath.

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple.

The Dambulla temple has five caves and 157 statues of the Lord Buddha, many paintings on the ceilings and walls that emphasize the artistic talent of ancient days. The history of the caves, rock, and temple dates from the 1st century BC. Because of the history, archaeological and artistic implications, the premises were declared as one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1991.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Called by many names, including “The Lion Rock” for its initial name of “Sinhagiri”, Sigiriya is near the town of Dambulla and is a colossal column of rock nearly 200m high. The architectural and irrigational technologies of Sigiriya, such as the Water Gardens, still baffle engineers. Art experts consider them unique.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of the top attractions included in this Best Srilanka tour package.

Check into the hotel & relax. Overnight Stay at Dambulla Hotel.

DAY 02: DAMBULLA – KANDY

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Spice Garden.

Sri Lanka is world-renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings.

At Regent Spice and Herbal Garden, you can learn about their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day-to-day needs.

Visit Kandy Temple.

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) was originally built by the Kandyan Kings in 1595 to house and honor the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha. Today, the City of Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in part because of the Temple of the Tooth relic.

Optional – Later evening experience at the Kandy Cultural Show.

The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour-long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Be wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.Kandy is a major cultural highlight of this itinerary, offering spiritual and traditional experiences.

Check in to the hotel and relax. Overnight Stay at Kandy Hotel.

DAY 03: KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple & Ramboda Falls.

Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple: According to the legend, this is where Hanuman searched for Sita in the jungles above and behind the temple. There is also said to be a pond – the ‘Sita Tear Pond’ – here, which was formed from Sita’s tears. It is believed that Lord Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi from these hills of Ramboda. The Ramboda area is believed to be an area where Rama’s forces were gathered against Ravana.

Learn about Tea Production.

Once in the tea factory, you would generally start in the plantation itself to learn about how tea is cultivated, then visit the factory where ancient machines pre-dating the industrial revolution wither, roll, and dry the tea. There is normally a little time at the end of the tour for a tea tasting, either of one specific type of tea or occasionally of the various specialties of that factory.

Visit Seetha Amman Temple.

Seetha Amman temple, the stream that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. Now there is a temple for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Lakshmana, and Hanuman by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that footprints akin to Lord Hanuman’s are found by this river, and some are of small size, and some are of large size, which tells us of the immense powers of Hanuman transforming himself into any size.

Explore the City of Nuwara Eliya.

Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas, and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old, red-bricked post office as you purchase a postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park and on the shores of Lake Gregory.
Nuwara Eliya adds scenic beauty to this Best Srilanka tour package with its tea estates and cool climate.

Check in to the hotel and relax. Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 04: NUWARA ELIYA – BENTOTA

Breakfast at the hotel. Bentota is a relaxing beach destination included in this itinerary.

Transfer to Bentota.

Check in to the hotel and relax

Overnight Stay at Bentota Hotel.

DAY 05: BENTOTA

Breakfast at the hotel.

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project (“KSTCP”)

Dudley Perera’s project has been underway since 1988. One of the most important activities of the project is its hatchery. Within the sanctuary of the project, collected and rescued eggs can hatch safely away from predators before being released into the sea at night. The hatchery program is designed to maximize the number of hatchlings reaching the sea and surviving through the critical stages of their early life.

After that, proceed to Balapitiya for a Boat Safari at Madhu River.

Madu River Ride – Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Madu River, a relaxing trip with plenty of interesting stops. You cruise in canopies, outboard motor-powered boats, en route, take in the view of a 200-year-old temple, and watch the locals cultivating cinnamon. You may also see traditional fishing techniques in action and can view demonstrations of coir manufacture and rope making. You can also see 46 species of birds reside in the area, including 14 aquatic varieties. You will also spot huge water lilies and colorful butterflies.

Check in to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Bentota.

DAY 06: BENTOTA – COLOMBO

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore the City of Colombo
Colombo city tour is an essential part of this Best Srilanka tour package, offering shopping and local experiences.The city tour of Colombo is a drive through the city, taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential area of Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal, dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of the Avukana Buddha & the Independence Square.

Evening Start Shopping in Colombo

The 5-hectare ribbon of beach stripe, the Galle Face Green, is now the largest open space in Colombo that attracts hundreds of tourists and locals alike. Cotton Collection, House of Fashion, and Odel, the largest departmental store on the island, offer you stylish clothes and cute souvenirs with an elegant Sri Lankan touch. Also, visit Beverly Street, visit the bargain market in Colombo Pettah, visit Noritake Showroom, Barefoot, Laksala, One Galle Face & Colombo City Center.

Check into the hotel & relax. Overnight Stay at Colombo Hotel.

DAY 07: COLOMBO – AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to the Airport for your departure flight back home with all the memories you had on this beautiful island.

This Srilanka Tour Packages is ideal for travelers who want to experience culture, wildlife, mountains and beaches in one trip. From the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and sacred temples of Kandy to the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya and the beaches of Bentota, this Best Srilanka tour package offers a complete travel experience. Whether you are planning a honeymoon, family holiday or group tour, our Srilanka Tour Packages ensure a memorable journey through the island nation.