A short sightseeing tour to Sri Lanka allows you an opportunity to relax, unwind and also a chance to indulge in several exciting activities. During a 7-day Sri Lanka sightseeing tour, be ready to experience the country’s attractions giving you a gist of beaches, wildlife, hills and the peaceful daily life in Sri Lanka. Along with that, excellent accommodation also plays an essential role in your sightseeing tour in Sri Lanka.
General Information
Tour Highlights
• Experience Famous Attractions in Sri Lanka
• A great opportunity to be friended with wildlife animals
• Stay at luxurious accommodation
• Bump into people including the locals and others from different countries
Tour Details
Tour Route: Negombo – Sigiriya – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella Yala – Galle – Colombo
Duration: 7 Days/ 6 Nights
Departure Date: No fixed departure. Any time you wish!
Start/ End: Negombo – Colombo
Tour Customizable: Definitely! (Tell us your interest about your vacation packages)
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Colombo Arrival – Transfer to Negombo
Day 02: Transfer from Negombo to Sigiriya
Day 03: Transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy
Day 04: Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Day 05: Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Ella Yala
Day 06: Transfer from Ella Yala to Galle
Day 07: Colombo Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Colombo Arrival – Transfer to Negombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka. Upon arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport, our representative will be waiting to warmly greet you. The preventative will be your driver as well as your guide throughout the Sri Lanka Sightseeing tour. To begin your 7-days itinerary, you will be escorted to the neighboring Negombo town where you will check in to the Jetwing Blue.
The rest of the day will be yours. Enjoy it.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Transfer from Negombo to Sigiriya
This morning excursion, taking a pretty drive and we will head to Sigiriya. On reaching Sigiriya, we stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for bumping into the Elephants of Sri Lanka. We then have lunch and in the afternoon, continue our journey to the Lion’s Rock in Sigiriya. Once there, we will take roughly 1200 steps to win this rock. The rock climbing activity is highly recommended because you will have an opportunity to witness some stunning engraved frescoes of the old-aged era and also the ruins of a fortress at the top of the rock. Do not forget the breathtaking vista from the summit.
Overnight at the Aliya resort and spa.
Day 03: Transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy
Today, after breakfast, taking a pretty drive and we will explore the nearby Dambulla Cave Temple where you will take 300-400 steps to reach the top of it. After that, we visited the Ayurvedic Herbal Gardens before reaching Kandy.
Once in Kandy, be ready to come to the Temple of the Tooth.
Later, check in to the Golden Crown Hotel and enjoy the rest of the day leisurely.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Get up early and have breakfast. Then, we will start our Sri Lanka sightseeing tour by visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy and exploring a wide range of diverse fauna consisting of some stunning orchids. Then we take a 3-hour drive to Nuwara Eliya. En route, we will visit impressive Ramboda waterfalls and tea factory.
When we arrive in Nuwara Eliya, you will check in to the Grand Hotel. Then, the rest of the day will be yours.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Ella – Yala
The fifth day of sightseeing Sri Lanka tour, head to the Nanu Oya railway station for the fantastic scenic train journey in Sri Lanka. It would be great for you to make a booking early the train ride to get seats on a good carriage. The driver will pick you up at the Ella railway station and then escort you to Yala.
The rest of the day you will spend to relax.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Transfer from Ella – Yala to Galle
Today, it’s time to enjoy an early jeep safari at the Yala National Park. Indulging yourself in the vibrant wildlife and trying to marvel at the rare leopard (if you are lucky enough). The safari would be best done by early morning before the heat of the sun gets too high. After an exciting safari, we have breakfast or we can have a picnic pack before leaving the safari.
Afterward, check out the hotel and head to Galle by taking a drive three hours and a half from Yala. On reaching Galle, enjoy a tour of the Dutch Fort and its surroundings. You will spend the rest of the day at Amari Resort with a stunning ocean view.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 07: Colombo Departure
After breakfast, we check out and head to the vibrant Colombo by taking a 2-hour pretty drive. Our journey of Sri Lanka sightseeing will not be done yet. In Colombo, we visit the Gangarama Temple, Pettah & Fort area, Manning Market, Lotus Pond area, Townhall, BMICH, Independence Square, Galle Face Green, and Old Parliament Building. This city tour is possible if you choose to depart at night.
All in all, thank you so much for going with us. We wish you had the very best moment in Sri Lanka and hope that we can serve you next time when it comes to the best Sri Lanka tours.
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