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Sri Lanka Itinerary 8 Days

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo to Kandy

    You'll arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and get driven to Kandy, which takes about 3.5 hours. After you check in and grab lunch, head to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO site that's really worth seeing. Later in the day, take a walk around Kandy Lake and if you're interested, there's a Kandyan cultural dance performance you can catch.

    Start point
    Katunayake, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (bandaranaike international airport )
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Stroll around Kandy Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Watch Kandyan cultural dance performance
    Landmarks/POIs
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
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  2. Day 2

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Following breakfast, you'll drive toward Nuwara Eliya, a journey of roughly 2.5 hours. On the way, stop at a tea plantation and factory to see how tea's made and do some tasting. In the afternoon, Victoria Park is a nice spot to wander through, and by evening you'll head to Gregory Lake where you can try boating or horse riding if you want.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit tea plantation and factory with tea tasting
    • Explore Victoria Park

    Optional Activities

    • Boating at Gregory Lake
    • Horse riding at Gregory Lake
    Landmarks/POIs
    Victoria Park
    Gregory Lake
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  3. Day 3

    Nuwara Eliya

    Start early and trek to World's End in Horton Plains National Park to catch the cliff views and Baker's Falls along the way. You'll head back to Nuwara Eliya for lunch, then visit the colorful Seetha Amman Temple which has connections to the Ramayana. Before the day ends, check out the town's colonial-style buildings and architecture.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Trek to World's End in Horton Plains National Park
    • Visit Baker's Falls
    • Visit Seetha Amman Temple
    • Explore colonial-style architecture in Nuwara Eliya

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
    • Visit Hill Club
    Landmarks/POIs
    Horton Plains National Park
    World's End
    Baker's Falls
    Seetha Amman Temple
  4. Day 4

    Nuwara Eliya to Bentota

    After breakfast, drive to Bentota on the southwestern coast, which takes about 5 hours. Get settled at your beach resort and have lunch there. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach, and then take a quiet river cruise along the Bentota River where you'll see local wildlife like birds, water monitors, and possibly crocodiles.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • River cruise along Bentota River with wildlife observation
    Landmarks/POIs
    Bentota River
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  5. Day 5

    Bentota

    The morning's up to you. You can do water sports like jet skiing, windsurfing, or snorkeling, or just lounge on the beach and maybe get a spa treatment. In the afternoon, visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to learn about sea turtle conservation and release a baby turtle back into the ocean. You'll finish the day with a beach walk or candlelit dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery with sea turtle release experience

    Optional Activities

    • Jet skiing
    • Windsurfing
    • Snorkeling
    • Spa treatment
    • Candlelit dinner at resort
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
  6. Day 6

    Bentota to Colombo

    After breakfast, drive to Colombo, which is about 2 hours away. Once you check in and eat lunch, start exploring the city at Gangaramaya Temple and the nearby Beira Lake. Then hit the shops at Odel, Barefoot, or Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct to find souvenirs and local handicrafts. If you're interested, check out some of Colombo's restaurants and bars later in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gangaramaya Temple
    • Visit Beira Lake
    • Shopping at Odel, Barefoot, or Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

    Optional Activities

    • Night out in Colombo's restaurants and bars
    Landmarks/POIs
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Beira Lake
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  7. Day 7

    Colombo

    Take a city tour covering Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, Galle Face Green, and the Old Parliament Building. In the afternoon, navigate through the busy Pettah Market where you'll find fresh produce, electronics, and other goods. Finish with dinner at a nice restaurant where you can try local dishes like Sri Lankan crab curry.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Fine dining with local dishes including Sri Lankan crab curry)

    Included Activities

    • City tour including Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, Galle Face Green, and Old Parliament Building
    • Explore Pettah Market
    Landmarks/POIs
    Independence Square
    Colombo National Museum
    Galle Face Green
    Old Parliament Building
    Pettah Market
  8. Day 8

    Colombo to Airport

    Depending on your flight time, you'll have some time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing around Colombo. Then you'll transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport to catch your departure flight and head home.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Colombo
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  • Sri Lanka Itinerary 8 Days reviewer 1
    · February 22nd, 2024
    The service was perfect. All tour operators and driver were kind and helpful. We had lot of support and fun during the trip. Driving was very safe. Thank you Priyankara, Eshan and Asanka for your service. Highly recommended !
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    Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect experience with us. Priyankara, Eshan, and Asanka are indeed fantastic members of our team, and we're delighted to know that their kindness and helpfulness made... Show more
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    Trip date: January 2024
  • Sri Lanka Itinerary 8 Days reviewer 2
    · October 27th, 2023
    Holiday Lanka Tours exceeded our expectations! Collaborating with Malidu for our 8-day journey was a pleasure. He was prompt in addressing our needs and always displayed professionalism. Shan, our tour guide and driver, went above and beyond to ensure we had an enriching experience. He was ever ready to clarify our queries, provide insights about places, and offer invaluable recommendations. I can't endorse Holiday Lanka Tours enough!
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    · October 13th, 2023
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    Dear Philippe, Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Sri Lanka and found it perfectly designed for your experience. Thasa is indeed one of our finest guides, and we're... Show more
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