Sri Lanka: 7-Day Ella, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, & Galle Tour

Day 01: Arrival at Colombo -> Transfer to Hikkaduwa

The Driver will meet you at the Bandaranaike Airport, then drive to Hikkaduwa. We will take the Southern expressway with the Greenery scenic view.

Boat Safari at Madu River, Madu River, or the Madu Ganga is one of nature's fascinating creations off the South West coast in Balapitiya. Madu Ganga is a lagoon with hundreds of islands providing an idyllic setting for a well-spent holiday and loads of authentic traditional settings. It may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka.

Colonial Galle Fort/Dutch Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological, and architectural heritage monument, which, even after more than 423 years, maintains a polished appearance due to extensive reconstruction work done by the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.

Overnight stay at Galle

Day 02: Drive to Udawalawa

On the way to visit,

Sea Turtle Hatchery/Farm, The "Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery" is a non - profitable organization that is maintained for the survival of Sea Turtles for the next generation. There are five varieties of Sea Turtles found in Sri Lanka, namely the Olive Ridley Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, and Leatherhead Turtle.

Afternoon Jeep Safari at Udawalawa National Park. The National Park was established to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the reservoir's catchment area. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan Elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country.

Overnight stay at Udawalawa

Day 03: Explore Ella

On the way visit,

Buduruwagala Ancient temple, with a massive Rock carving statue of Lord Buddha, which is about 51 feet high.

Rawana Waterfall is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop.

Nine Arch Bridge, This massive bridge is built entirely of solid rocks, bricks, and cement without using a single piece of steel. The bridge was finally commissioned in 1921.

Overnight stay at Ella

Day 04: Train Journey from Ella to Nanu Oya

The best hill country train journey in Sri Lanka is in air conditioned observation class. Colonial Nuwaraeliya city- (Little England) Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period, such as the Queen's Cottage, General's House, Grand Hotel, Hill Club, Town Post Office, and even new hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style.

Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

Day 05: Morning drive to Kandy

On the way visit,

Tea Plantation, Factory & Tea center.

Strawberry farm.

Ramboda waterfall, which is 109 meters high, and the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 729th highest waterfall in the world.

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, the most visited botanical garden in Sri Lanka.

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the tooth relic of Buddha. Since ancient times, Kandy has been the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, partly due to its temple.

Kandyan traditional dancers show

Overnight stay at Kandy

Day 06: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The orphanage was originally founded in order to provide care and protection to many of the orphaned, unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lankan Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Visit to Millennium Elephant Foundation & wash the elephants.

Take an elephant shower.

Journey on a bareback elephant safari around the estate (Various lengths of ride will affect entry price).

Visit the on-site museum! Displays are created and maintained by volunteers.

Chat with experienced multilingual guides and volunteers.

Feed the elephants a fruit/vegetable plate.

Just sit back and relax, and spend as much time as you like watching the elephants.

Overnight stay at Negombo

Day 07: Visit some highlights in Negombo

It offers some of the better beaches on the west coast of Sri Lanka, and draws tourists who stop over for a day on their way to or from the airport. Some quiet stretches of the beach are maintained by the tourist hotels, while others are always busy with fishermen and their equipment. Water sports and diving are also popular among visitors, with a few well-preserved coral reefs and a 50-year-old shipwreck (Kudapaduwa) that serves as an artificial reef for a wide variety of fish. "Mora Wala" and "Beach Park" of Negombo are also very interesting places for visitors. There are also local handicrafts, batiks, and jewellery boutiques on the beaches and in the shops in the city.

Airport Drop