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8 Day Itinerary Sri Lanka

8 days

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Start and end in Colombo

5.0

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Operator: Holiday Lanka Tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival at Colombo to Sigiriya
Start point
Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla rock cave temple
- Visit Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage
Landmarks
Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage
Day 2
Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sigiriya rock fortress
- City tour of Polonnaruwa including Polonnaruwa vantage point and historical monasteries
Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Polonnaruwa
Day 3
Polonnaruwa to Anuradhapura
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour in Anuradhapura including visit to eight sacred places
- Visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
- Visit Ruwanwelisaya
Landmarks
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Ruwanwelisaya
Day 4
Anuradhapura to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit herbal spice garden in Matale
- Kandyan dances performance in the evening
Landmarks
Herbal Spice Garden Matale
Day 5
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour in Kandy
- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa)
- Scenic train ride through tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya
Optional Activities
- Visit gems and batik shops in Kandy
Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa)
Day 6
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- City tour in Ella
- Visit Little Adam's Peak
- Visit Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
- Visit Ella Rock viewpoint
Landmarks
Hakgala Botanical Garden
Little Adam's Peak
Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
Ella Rock
Day 7
Ella to Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whale and dolphin watching (seasonal activity, December to March)
Day 8
Mirissa to Colombo Airport
End point
Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dolphin and whale watching boat safari in Mirissa (Dondara)
Optional Activities
- Colombo city shopping tour and sightseeing

Landmarks
Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage

Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Polonnaruwa

Landmarks
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Ruwanwelisaya

Landmarks
Herbal Spice Garden Matale

Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa)

Landmarks
Hakgala Botanical Garden
Little Adam's Peak
Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
Ella Rock

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Holiday Lanka Tours

4.7

(269 reviews)

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Age Range

1 to 90 years old

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within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

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Michael
August 4th, 2022
5.0
The tour guide Amila was very accommodating during our trip, take care of the child, and show us good places to eat,...
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Traveled in August 2021
Reply from: Holiday Lanka Tours
Thanks for the helpful words. It is very motivating for our Holiday Lanka Tours team and important. We hope you would like to come to Sri Lanka again and travel with us. Thank you for trusting and using our service. wish you all the best from the Holiday Lanka Tours team.
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Judy
July 9th, 2022
5.0
I would highly recommend Holiday Lanka Tours and would especially like to thank Dulan my guide for making my trip so...
I would highly recommend Holiday Lanka Tours and would especially like to thank Dulan my guide for making my trip so incredibly amazing and memorable. Right from the start the communication with Holiday Lanka has been outstanding and flexible. They personalised the tour to suit my dates, the cities I wanted to go, the activities I wanted to do and the experiences I wanted to have. Thank you so much Dulan for all your hard work behind the scenes and professionalism.Show more
Traveled in June 2022
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ricardobelchior
March 18th, 2022
5.0
Many thanks to Holiday Lanka Tours for helping us plan and select the resort for our Sri Lanka tour. Excellent...
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Traveled in October 2020
L
LisaMaria
March 7th, 2022
5.0
Amazing experience, our driver Isuru took great care of us, kept the car exceptionally clean, and ensured we were...
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Traveled in June 2020

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Tour ID: 183355

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before June 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Holiday Lanka Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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8 Day Itinerary Sri Lanka

Itinerary

Arrival at Colombo to Sigiriya

Included Activities

Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa

Included Activities

Polonnaruwa to Anuradhapura

Included Activities

Anuradhapura to Kandy

Included Activities

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Included Activities

Ella to Mirissa

Optional Activities

Mirissa to Colombo Airport

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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