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A Whirlwind Tour of Culture and Natural Wonders of Sri Lanka in 8 Days

8 days
From Jaffna to Colombo
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Group Size 1 - 99
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Jaffna

    You'll get picked up from Jaffna airport and head to your hotel to settle in. Once you're ready, you'll check out the Nallur Temple, one of Sri Lanka's most important Hindu temples, and then move on to the Mavitapuram Kandasamy Temple. From there you'll see the Dutch Fort dating back to the 18th century before heading back to your hotel for dinner.

    Start point
    Jaffna, Sri Lanka (Jaffna / Airport , 23:55 - 01:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Nallur Temple
    • Visit Mavitapuram Kandasamy Temple
    • Visit Dutch Fort
    Landmarks/POIs
    Nallur Temple
    Mavitapuram Kandasamy Temple
    Dutch Fort
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  2. Day 2

    Jaffna to Anuradhapura

    After breakfast you'll travel to Dambulla and then take a boat out to Naina Theevu, which has the Nagadeepa Temple situated on an island in the Gulf of Mannar with ocean views. You'll return to Anuradhapura to visit the Isurumuniya Temple known for its rock-cut sculptures, then see the Jetawanaramaya stupa and the Thuparamaya temple. Later on you'll head to Dambulla for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Naina Theevu (Nagadeepa Temple) with boat ride
    • Visit Isurumuniya Temple
    • Visit Jetawanaramaya
    • Visit Thuparamaya
    Landmarks/POIs
    Naina Theevu (Nagadeepa Temple)
    Isurumuniya Temple
    Jetawanaramaya
    Thuparamaya
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  3. Day 3

    Dambulla to Kandy

    You'll head to Kandy after breakfast and spend time at the Temple of Tooth, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a sacred relic of Lord Buddha. An Ayurveda village visit lets you learn about traditional Sri Lankan medicine and herbs, and you can check out a gem museum to see how the island's gem industry works. By evening you'll catch a Kandyan cultural dance show with traditional music and performances before dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sri Lankan dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Temple of Tooth
    • Visit Ayurveda village
    • Visit gem museum
    • Attend Kandyan cultural dance show
    Landmarks/POIs
    Temple of Tooth
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  4. Day 4

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    After breakfast you'll travel to Nuwara Eliya with a stop at Ramboda Falls for photos. You'll tour a tea factory and plantation to see how Sri Lanka's tea is made and get to try a cup while surrounded by green hillsides. Later you can walk around Gregory Lake in the center of Nuwara Eliya or take a boat trip on the peaceful water with hills all around it.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine)

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Ramboda Falls
    • Visit tea factory and tea plantation
    • Visit Gregory Lake
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ramboda Falls
    Gregory Lake
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  5. Day 5

    Nuwara Eliya to Yala

    You'll stop at the Nine Arch Bridge on your way to Ella, a railway bridge with views out over tea plantations and hills. From there you'll hike Little Adam's Peak to get panoramic views of the surrounding area, then visit Ravana Falls where you can swim in the natural pool. You'll end the day by heading to Yala for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk on Nine Arch Bridge
    • Hiking at Little Adam's Peak
    • Visit Ravana Falls
    Landmarks/POIs
    Nine Arch Bridge
    Little Adam's Peak
    Ravana Falls
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  6. Day 6

    Yala to Mirissa

    After breakfast you'll go on a jeep safari through Yala National Park with a guide who knows where to spot different animals in their natural habitat. Later you'll travel to Mirissa, a coastal town with good beaches and water options. You'll relax and have dinner at your hotel there.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jeep safari in Yala National Park
    Landmarks/POIs
    Yala National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Mirissa to Colombo

    You'll head to the Mirissa coast for whale watching, one of Asia's better spots for seeing whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Next you'll visit the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, and walk through the Galle Fort Church, a Dutch colonial structure from 1755. In the evening you'll tour Colombo city which has both modern and colonial buildings, staying overnight there.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Whale-watching tour
    • Visit Galle Fort
    • Visit Galle Fort Church
    • Tour Colombo city
    Landmarks/POIs
    Galle Fort
    Galle Fort Church
  8. Day 8

    Colombo Departure

    On your final day you'll get transferred to the airport for departure. Depending on when your flight leaves, you might have the morning to explore Colombo city a bit more or just take it easy before you head home.

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Colombo city (depending on departure time)
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  • Simon
    · September 7th, 2025
    Good tour, takes you to lots of interesting places in Sri Lanka. I would've like to be in a van or bus with other tourists so there were others to talk to. That happened on the first day, but the remaining four days were only me and a driver, different driver each day. On the trip to Yala national park, the driver asked me for 42,000 rupees for entry, hire of jeep, and driver. I don't know if that was the correct price. I asked for a receipt but was not given one. Still, I enjoyed the 5 days.
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  • Patricia
    · August 30th, 2025
    We couldn't have had a nicer and more attentive guide, he told us a lot of interesting information about Sri Lanka, its religion and customs, and also in Spanish, a luxury.
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  • Lauren
    · August 10th, 2025
    Overall, my tour of Sri Lanka was a wonderful. There was beautiful scenery, amazing history, and a knowledgeable driver/guide. However, a few details did not match the itinerary provided. I was expecting a 2nd class train ticket but received a 3rd class ticket on the slow train, which made the 5+ hour journey to Ella very crowded and uncomfortable. In addition, we did not stop at Hanuman Hindu Temple, which had been listed as part of the tour. While I still enjoyed much of the trip (particularly Sigirya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple), I would suggest confirming ticket classes and all planned stops in advance to ensure traveler expectations are met.
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    Would it be possible for them to still be part of a group and their guide being French?

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      Yes, still they can go with the group or if no one booked on the date, we proceed the tour as private. Yes can be done with additional charge of USD 50 per day.

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      The cost to Jaffna is very high. Would a similar circuit departing from Colombo be more reasonable?

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      No problem we can pick up from Colombo and transfer to Jaffna. To start the visit from Colombo, it's better to book the day of your arrival in the neighboring city of Negombo and start the visit the next morning.

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