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Journey Through Sri Lanka - 08 Days Tour

8 days
From Negombo to Colombo
5.0
2 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Airport to Negombo

    You'll be picked up at the airport and driven to Negombo, which takes about 30 minutes depending on traffic. Once you arrive, check in at your hotel and settle in for the night. This is a good day to rest after your flight and get acclimated to the local time.

    Start point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport)
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Sigiriya

    Start with breakfast at your hotel, then head toward Sigiriya. On the way, stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see the rescued elephants and learn about their care. Later in the afternoon, you'll reach Sigiriya and climb up to Lion Rock, the ancient fortress carved into the rock face. After taking in the views, return to your hotel for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    • Evening visit to Lion Rock (Sigiriya)
    Landmarks
    Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    Lion Rock (Sigiriya)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya

    After breakfast, spend the morning exploring a traditional Sri Lankan village where you can see how locals live and work. Walk through the countryside and get a sense of daily village life. In the late afternoon, head to Minneriya National Park for an evening safari where you might spot elephants, deer, and various birds. Return to your hotel afterward.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Sri Lankan Village tour
    • Evening Safari at Minneriya National Park
    Landmarks
    Minneriya National Park
  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Following breakfast, you'll travel toward Kandy with a stop at the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, an ancient religious site with Buddha statues carved into the rock. Later, visit the Spicy Garden in Matale to see how local spices grow and are cultivated. In the evening, watch a traditional dancing performance before heading back to your hotel to rest.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
    • Visit Spicy Garden Matale
    • Witness Traditional dancing show
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
    Spicy Garden Matale
  5. Day 5

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    After breakfast, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, one of the most significant Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. Then travel to Nuwara Eliya, stopping along the way at a tea plantation to learn about and try Ceylon tea. Once you reach Nuwara Eliya, see some local waterfalls and take a city tour. Check into your 3-star hotel later in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning visit Kandy Daladawa (Tooth Temple)
    • Experience the world's best Ceylon Tea
    • Waterfalls and city tour in Nuwara Eliya
    Landmarks
    Kandy Daladawa (Tooth Temple)
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  6. Day 6

    Nuwara Eliya to Bentota

    Start the day with breakfast before heading to Bentota. Along the route, stop at St. Clair's Falls and Devon Falls to see these natural features. Later, you'll arrive at Kithulgala for white water rafting on the river. After that activity, drive to Bentota and check into your hotel for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Clair's and Devon Falls
    • White water Rafting at Kithulgala
    Landmarks
    Devon Falls
    Kithulgala
  7. Day 7

    Bentota to Galle

    After breakfast, travel to Galle on the southern coast. Walk around the historic Galle Fort, a well-preserved colonial fortification with old walls and buildings. Spend time exploring the town, then head to Unawatuna Beach to relax by the water. Later, take a boat through mangrove caves and visit a turtle farm before returning to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galle Fort, Town, and Unawatuna Beach
    • Mangrove Cave Boat Safari
    • Visit Turtle Farm
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Unawatuna Beach
  8. Day 8

    Galle to Colombo and Departure

    Following breakfast, drive toward Colombo and stop at Arcade Independence Square and BMICH Independence Square. Take a city tour of Colombo, visiting local landmarks and markets. You'll have time for shopping at local stores before heading to Bandaranayake International Airport for your departure flight.

    End point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arcade Independence Square
    • Visit BMICH Independence Square
    • Colombo city tour and shopping
    Landmarks
    Arcade Independence Square
    BMICH Independence Square
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Number of tours

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1 to 80 years old

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    Excellent
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  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
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    Excellent
    5.0
  • 5.0
  • A
    · February 17th, 2020
    Very good service and hospitality. We did not face any issues during the entire tour. All the arrangements were made as discussed. Very cooperative were Mr Roshan and Mr Dhanuka. Will definitely recommend to all who visit srilanka
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    Trip date: February 2020
  • Journey Through Sri Lanka - 08 Days Tour reviewer 2
    · January 25th, 2020
    We trusted Hellow Travel for making a memorable honeymoon, and they deserved it in every word!
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    Trip date: January 2020
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before February 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Hellow Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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