A complete island circuit blending heritage cities, sacred sites, tea highlands, iconic train views, wildlife safaris, and the golden southern coastline.

Island Essence Sri Lanka

7 Days 6 Nights Route Overview Available
Route Overview

Airport → Colombo → Bentota → Galle → Unawatuna → Mirissa → Yala → Ella → Nuwara Eliya → Kandy → Sigiriya → Pinnawala → Airport

Tour Overview

A complete island circuit blending heritage cities, sacred sites, tea highlands, iconic train views, wildlife safaris, and the golden southern coastline.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival | Airport to Colombo
  • Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Independence Square
  • Gangaramaya Temple
  • Galle Face Green Ocean promenade
  • Colombo Port City waterfront
  • Evening leisure by the Indian Ocean
  • Overnight Stay: The Ocean Colombo
Day 02: Colombo to Bentota to Galle to Unawatuna
  • Bentota Beach and optional water sports
  • Madu River Mangrove Boat Safari
  • Turtle Hatchery Conservation – Ahungalle
  • Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO)
  • Rumassala Sanjeevani Mountain (Ramayana site)
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda viewpoint
  • Overnight Stay: Lavandish Beach Resort, Unawatuna
Day 03: Mirissa Coast to Yala
  • Early morning whale watching (seasonal) – Mirissa
  • Visit Coconut Tree Hill
  • Visit Dondra Lighthouse – southernmost point
  • Visit Hummanaya Natural Blow Hole
  • Scenic coastal drive towards Yala
  • Overnight Stay: Tamarind Lake Resort, Yala
Day 04: Yala Safari to Ella
  • Early morning Yala National Park Jeep Safari
  • Ravana Waterfall roadside stop
  • Visit Nine Arches Bridge
  • Hike Little Adam’s Peak
  • Overnight Stay: Ella 88, Ella
Day 05: Ella to Nuwara Eliya to Kandy (Tea Highlands)
  • Scenic train ride (short segment, subject to availability)
  • Gregory Lake leisure stop
  • Visit Tea plantation and factory
  • Ramboda Waterfall roadside stop
  • Evening Kandyan cultural dance show
  • Overnight Stay: Oak Ray Heritage Hotel, Kandy
Day 06: Kandy to Sigiriya
  • Morning walk around Kandy Lake
  • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO)
  • Visit Herbal and Spice Garden
  • Village tour and cooking demonstration
  • Hurulu Eco Park Jeep Safari
  • Proceed to Sigiriya
  • Overnight Stay: Oak Ray Elephant Lake, Sigiriya
Day 07: Sigiriya to Pinnawala to Airport
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress sunrise climb (UNESCO)
  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Transfer to airport for departure

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Tour Highlights

Colombo city tour including Independence Square and Gangaramaya Temple
Galle Dutch Fort and Bentota coastal activities
Whale watching in Mirissa and Yala National Park Jeep Safari
Ella highlights: Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak
Scenic train ride and Nuwara Eliya tea highlands
Kandy Temple of the Tooth and cultural dance show
Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Hurulu Eco Park Safari
What’s Included
  • 3★ 4★ carefully selected hotels
  • Double sharing rooms with daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private air conditioned Toyota vehicle
  • Passenger insurance coverage
  • SLTDA licensed English speaking chauffeur guide
  • Chauffeur accommodation, meals, tolls and parking
  • 1 complimentary water bottle per person per day
Not Included
  • Entrance fees to sites and activities
  • Lunch and beverages
  • Seasonal supplements (if applicable)
  • International flights and visas
  • Travel and life insurance
  • Tipping and personal expenses
Ideal For

Wildlife enthusiasts | Cultural explorers | Scenic travelers | All round island experience seekers

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