8 Days
sri Lanka Express Xplorer – 7 Nights 8 Days
Explore the cultural heart and scenic hill country of Sri Lanka in a short yet unforgettable journey.
Day 1 – Arrival & Negombo Beach Relax
- Welcome to Sri Lanka and pickup from the airport
- Transfer to a hotel in Negombo
- Optional lagoon tour or city walk
- Relax after your flight and enjoy the beachside atmosphere
- Overnight in Negombo 🛏️
Day 2 – Pinnawala and Minneriya National Park
- Travel to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and witness the rescued elephants up close
- Evening: travel to Minneriya National Park for an exciting jeep safari. Here, witness elephants in their natural habitat
- Travel to Polonnaruwa
- Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa 🛏️
Day 3 – Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Sigiriya
- Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City, exploring ancient stupas, temples, and royal ruins
- Climb & visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Overnight stay in Dambulla 🛏️
Day 4 – Dambulla → Kandy
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple – explore ancient Buddha statues & murals
- Travel to Kandy and en route visit a spice garden
- Visit Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa), one of Sri Lanka’s sacred sites
- Walk around Kandy Lake
- Kandy cultural show – showcasing traditional Sri Lankan performances
- Overnight stay in Kandy 🛏️
Day 5 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Kandy city tour & explore Kandy Gem Museum – see precious Sri Lankan gemstones
- Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden – enjoy a leisurely walk in one of Asia’s largest botanical gardens
- Travel to Nuwara Eliya. En route, stop at Ramboda Falls
- Visit a tea factory and plantation – see Ceylon tea production and taste fresh tea
- Evening relaxing in Nuwara Eliya (Victoria Park / Gregory Lake)
- Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya 🛏️
Day 6 – Travel to Ella and Yala
- Travel to Ella (optional scenic train journey to Ella)
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge
- Explore Little Adam’s Peak
- Travel to Yala – scenic drive through tea plantations, waterfalls, and countryside
- Overnight stay in Yala 🛏️
Day 7 – Yala Safari, Galle & Bentota Beach
- Yala National Park Safari – spot elephants, leopards, crocodiles & exotic birds
- Travel towards Galle – en route visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Explore the historic Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Travel to Bentota – evening relax by the beach
- Overnight stay in Bentota 🛏️
Day 8 – Madu River Safari, Colombo City Experience and Departure
- Madu River boat safari
- Experience fish therapy and visit a local cinnamon island
- Travel to Colombo and Colombo city tour
- Transfer to the airport – on-time transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Assistance with departure arrangements
Package Includes
- Accommodation in 4★ hotels with daily breakfast
- Private fully air-conditioned vehicle with fuel throughout the tour
- English-speaking licensed driver
- Driver’s meals, accommodation
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All government taxes
- Vehicle WiFi
- Passenger insurance
Excludes
- Airfare
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Lunches, dinners, and personal expenses
- Tips & porterage
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