Sri Lanka: 8-Days Tour from the Airport with Private Guide 8 Days Tour with Car

An 8-day private Sri Lanka tour covering culture, tea hills, wildlife safaris, scenic trains, and tropical beaches with a personal driver-guide for comfort and flexibility.
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Sri Lanka with a private car and driver, exploring cultural landmarks, scenic landscapes, wildlife, and pristine beaches. This personalized tour ensures comfort, flexibility, and immersive experiences from your arrival at the airport to your departure.

Day 1: Airport – Sigiriya / Dambulla
Upon arrival at Colombo Airport, meet your private guide and driver, then depart for Sigiriya. On the way, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see elephants up close. After lunch, explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for its ancient Buddhist murals and statues. Evening leisure at your hotel.

Day 2: Sigiriya – Kandy
Start early with a climb up the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock, perfect for sunrise photos. Drive to Kandy, stopping at Nalanda Gedige, Mathale Spice Garden, Gem Museum and Workshop, and a local Hindu temple. Explore Kandy city and witness the traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Performance, followed by a visit to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Day 3: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Drive to Nuwara Eliya with stops at stunning waterfalls, scenic tea plantations, and a tea factory. Explore Gregory Lake and Victoria Park, enjoying the cool highland climate and serene landscapes. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya – Ella
Take the picturesque train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, enjoying panoramic views of tea fields, mountains, and waterfalls. In the afternoon, hike Little Adam’s Peak and visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge. Relax and overnight in Ella.

Day 5: Ella – Tissamaharama / Yala or Udawalawe
Drive to Tissamaharama, stopping at Rawana Waterfall and Buduruwagala Rock Temple. In the evening, choose a safari at Yala National Park or Udawalawe National Park, experiencing Sri Lanka’s diverse wildlife including elephants, leopards, and exotic birds.

Day 6: Tissamaharama – Mirissa
Travel to Mirissa, visiting a local snake farm along the way. Spend the evening at leisure on the beach, enjoying the sunset and ocean breeze. Overnight at a beachfront hotel.

Day 7: Mirissa
Go whale watching early in the morning from Mirissa, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, visit Parrot Rock and Coconut Tree Hill to capture breathtaking sunset views. Relax and enjoy your last evening by the beach.

Day 8: Departure – Colombo / Bentota
After breakfast, depart for the airport with optional stops along the way at the Sea Turtle Hatchery & Rescue Centre, Galle Dutch Fort, and a Madu River boat safari. Depending on your flight schedule, explore Colombo city before your safe return journey.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.