Sri Lanka 7 Days - Essential Sri Lanka
Tour Summary
A perfectly balanced 7-day introduction to Sri Lanka blending Colombo's colonial charm, Kandy's sacred temples, Ella's misty tea country and Galle's Dutch fort — all in a private air-conditioned car with a friendly English-speaking chauffeur.
Inclusion
- Accommodation
- Airport Pick-up
- Airport Drop-off
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Private Luxury Car
- Private Driver/Guide
Tour Theme
Number of Cities
4Sri Lanka's vibrant commercial capital blends modern skyline with Dutch colonial charm. Pettah markets, Galle Face Green and Gangaramaya Temple make it a lively arrival city.
Day 01 Activities
- •Airport meet-and-greet at Bandaranaike International
- •Transfer to Colombo hotel and freshen up
- •Visit Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
- •Explore the Pettah bazaar and Red Mosque
- •Sunset stroll along Galle Face Green
- •Welcome dinner and overnight stay
Colombo Highlights
The last royal capital and cultural heart of the island, ringed by misty mountains and home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic — a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 02 Activities
- •Drive to Kandy via the scenic highway
- •Stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- •Visit Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (UNESCO)
- •Evening ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth
- •Traditional Kandyan cultural dance show
- •Dinner and overnight stay
Kandy Highlights
Known as Little England, this hill town sits at 6,182 ft among rolling tea estates, colonial bungalows and Gregory Lake — famously crisp mountain air.
Day 03 Activities
- •Scenic drive through hill country tea plantations
- •Ramboda Falls photo stop
- •Tea factory tour and free tasting
- •Walk around Gregory Lake
- •High tea at the historic Grand Hotel
- •Dinner and overnight stay
Nuwara Eliya Highlights
A laid-back hillside village loved for the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, dramatic valley views, and easy hikes through tea estates and jungle.
Day 04 Activities
- •World-famous scenic train ride Nanu Oya to Ella
- •Visit the Nine Arch Bridge
- •Hike Little Adam's Peak
- •Ravana Falls stop
- •Sunset at Ella Rock viewpoint
- •Dinner and overnight stay
Ella Highlights
Sri Lanka's premier wildlife park, home to one of the highest leopard densities on earth alongside elephants, sloth bears and prolific birdlife.
Day 05 Activities
- •Drive down to Yala via Ella Gap
- •Afternoon 4x4 jeep safari in Yala National Park
- •Wildlife tracking with experienced ranger
- •Sunset over the wilderness
- •Bush dinner at safari lodge
- •Overnight stay
Yala Highlights
A UNESCO-listed Dutch fort city on the southwest coast — cobbled streets, ramparts by the sea, and stylish boutique cafes inside 17th-century walls.
Day 06 Activities
- •Drive along the palm-lined southern coast
- •Stop at stilt fishermen viewpoint
- •Explore Galle Fort ramparts (UNESCO)
- •Dutch Reformed Church and lighthouse
- •Boutique shopping in the fort lanes
- •Sunset dinner overlooking the ocean
Galle Highlights
Your final morning in Sri Lanka. Enjoy last-minute shopping in Colombo before your airport transfer.
Day 07 Activities
- •Leisurely breakfast at hotel
- •Drive up to Colombo
- •Shopping at ODEL or a Ceylon tea outlet
- •Airport transfer to Bandaranaike International
- •Farewell Sri Lanka!
Departure Highlights
Your Tour Map
- Assistance at the Airport
- Airport pick up
- Airport drop off
- Private air-conditioned car
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
- Private English Speaking Chauffeur for the entire journey
- Accommodation on Half Board basis
- All applicable entrance fees per itinerary
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- All government taxes included
Everything You Need to Know
Can you customize this itinerary?
Yes, certainly. We would be happy to adjust the tour itinerary as you wish.
Can you combine multiple tours together?
Yes, certainly! Let us know which parts of the tours you would like to combine, and we would love to put together a customized tour plan for you.
Can you help plan a tour based on our specific interests?
Yes, certainly. Our experienced tour consultants will be happy to discuss your interests and requirements needed for a personally curated tour plan just for you.
Can you recommend hotels based on our budget?
We have a large pool of hotels with different price ranges, comfort levels and so on. We would be happy to suggest accommodation based on your budget and preferences at each location.