OVERVIEW
8 Days Sri Lanka Tour Package – Summary
By all means, Sri Lanka is a paradise, and we are going to take you on an unforgettable journey in just eight days! Enjoy the breath-taking archaeological and historical sites that the rich Sri Lankan history has left behind in Dambulla and Sigiriya, and step into Kandy, the sacred city in the heart of Sri Lanka. Let us know when the climate feels a bit too rough because a trip to Little England for cold tingly air, is planned just for you. And no one leaves Sri Lanka without witnessing its incredible wildlife including the prestigious leopards, elephants, and the beautiful lush greenery in the southeast corner of the island. Your adventure doesn’t end there. A drive to a pristine beach is ready for you; to enjoy at your heart’s desire.
Activities Covered
- Sightsee the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Visit to Dambulla cave temple
- Enjoy a cultural dance
- Visit tea plantations & tea factories
- Experience Sri Lankan tropical hotels
- Enjoy a Kandy City Tour
- Leisure at the prsitine beaches
Places Covered
- Sigiriya 1N
- Kandy 1N
- Nuwara Eliya 1N
- Yala National Park 1N
- Mirissa 1N
- Bentota 2N
Inclusion
- Assistance at the Airport
- Private English Speaking driver for the entire Journey
- Kandy City Tour – 2 hours
- All government taxes
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
- Accommodation on bed and breakfast will be offered on the basis hotel’s options.
- Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
- Colombo city & shopping tour – 3 hours
- Nuwara Eliya city tour – 2 hours
- Tea plantation visit & factory visit – Free tea tasting
- Spice Garden visit & 15 min Ayurvedic Massage
Exclusion
- This package excludes the sightseeing entrance charges
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses are excluded.
- Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded.
- Camera & Video Permits
- Guide/Driver tips
- Travel insurance is excluded
- There are no Air-tickets included in the tour package
Itinerary
Sigiriya
So you chose the 8 days Sri Lanka holiday package! Your journey begins from the land of kings called Dambulla, a city like no other. The first historical site welcoming you in this Sri Lanka tour package is Sigiriya. A 30-minute hike greeted by a giant lion carved from stone rewards you with enchanting views; beautiful water streams, lush gardens, and ancient ruins of the fortress. Fell the native smell of the first century with rawness of the Dambulla cave temple complex. It is a symbol of ancient aesthetics with awe-striking statues of the Buddha, carved wall paintings, and the brilliant artistry of the times. You will end the day with a soothing walk in the village to ease your soul while wondering what adventures awaits in this Sri Lanka holiday package.
Activities
- Arrive at Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
- Warm welcome from our Driver at the airport
- Proceed to the city of Sigirya
- Check in to your beautiful hotel & Refresh
- In the afternoon, climb Sigirya Rock Fortress
- Enjoy a wonderful Sri Lankan traditional boat ride
- Experience how Sri Lankan ancestors travelled through a cart ride
- Experience Sri Lankan culture in a truly village experience
- Back to the hotel and relax
- Devour a humongous dinner buffet at the hotel
Accomodation : Hotel Sigiriya (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : BIA Airport to Sigiriya – 5 hour (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Kandy
Known for its religious value as the bearer of the sacred tooth relic in its holy grounds, Kandy is a internationally famous location which is an amazing Sri Lanka holiday deal among our holiday packages for Sri Lanka. The slightly chilly weather refreshes you as you wake up in Kandy, to realize that every destination in our Sri Lanka holiday packages is a natural beauty. You enjoy the lovely ambiance as you walk through the stunning and vibrant botanical garden in Peradeniya. Since you are here in August, you feel lucky as you witness Sri Lanka’s most magnificent and colorful festival, ‘Esala Perahera’. You explore Kandy, which has a prestigious history to be discovered, surrounded by glorious mountain ranges, beautiful cascades of water bodies, with warm greetings of the locals who are eager for a chit-chat!
Activities
- Start your day with a never-ending breakfast buffet
- Enjoy mouth-watering fresh tropical fruits
- Exit from dry zoon in Sri Lanka to cool hill stations
- On the way stop by at Dambulla cave temple
- Visit Spice village and know about famous Sri Lanka spices
- Enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan meal cooked in spice village
- Evening Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
- Check in to the enticing Kandy hotel & refresh
- Visit the most famous Kandy temple
- Enjoy a flavourful dinner buffet at the hotel
Accomodation : Grand kandyan (5 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Dambulla to Kandy – 2 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Nuwara Eliya
You will be amazed to know that there is a ‘Little England’ in Sri Lanka. We never miss Nuwara Eliya in our Sri Lanka holiday packages as it is the total opposite of what you might imagine Sri Lanka to be. Having the perfect amount of tropical bliss, Nuwara Eliya is located in the central hill country. It is a number 1 Sri Lanka holiday deal because it is blessed with misty mountains, cloudy waterfalls and streams, and rich soil that helps grow acres of neat and beautiful tea plantations. You will enjoy these natural wonders with visits to strawberry farms, botanical gardens with some rare flora and fauna, all while feeling the nostalgia of the British colonial era in the air. In the chilly evening, while sipping a hot cup of Ceylon tea, in the chilly evening, you will enjoy a cup of pure Ceylon tea while enjoying the sceneries. It’s for these beautiful moments that you chose our Sri Lanka holiday packages.
Activities
- Enjoy the misty morning with a cup of iconic Ceylon tea
- Devour a humongous breakfast buffet at the hotel
- Proceed to Nuwara Eliya
- On the way, witness the Ramboda falls
- Stop over at world famous Labukale tea estate & plantation
- Experience Sri Lankan tea culture with a ‘Tea Tour’
- Visit a strawberry farm & enjoy a fresh strawberry juice & shake
- Check in at a colonial-style hotel
- Later, visit Gregory Lake and watch the beautiful sunset
- Walk around ‘The Little England’ filled with friendly locals
Accomodation : Jetwing St Andrews (5 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Kandy to Nuwara Eliya – 1 hour 15min (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Yala National Park
Time to ride into the wilderness of this Sri Lanka tour package away from the comforting beauty of Nuwara Eliya! Stationed in the south-eastern part of Sri Lanka, Yala National Park on this tropical island is a beloved destination among our best Sri Lanka holiday packages. You feel the nature photography enthusiast in you as you encounter magnificent elephants, spotted deer, aquatic birds, and other endemic and non-endemic animals. As you ride across this luscious forest, you turn for a signal by the experienced guide. A leap of menacing leopards gracefully trod through the greenery. While passing through the wild waters and leopard trails, you are saluted by a herd of elephants on the way. After all, it is this effortless adventure that you seek in this Sri Lanka holiday package!
Activities
- Wake up to the misty mountains in Nuwara Eliya
- Start your day with a fresh cup of Ceylon tea
- Delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel
- Check out and proceed to Yala national park
- Check in to the tropical hotel in Yala
- Gear up for the jungle safari
- Witness wonderful wildlife moments on the 4 x 4 Jeep safari
- Get back to the luscious hotel and refresh
- Enjoy a BBQ dinner under the starry sky by the jungle
Accomodation : Jetwing Yala (5 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park – 3 hour 30min (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Mirissa
Your Sri Lanka itinerary just got interesting! There are plenty of things to do in Mirissa, and the amount of hype over this beachfront city is undeniable, which is why we added the destination for your Sri Lanka itinerary. When we say your Sri Lanka itinerary is made just for you, it means you are spending three whole days on the beach! You feel your adrenaline still kicking in from the ride to Yala as you get ready to go snorkeling, scuba diving, and kite surfing! You didn’t forget to take an Instagram-worthy snap in the famous Coconut tree spot. Early on the second day, you go dolphin and whale watching in Mirissa beach and enjoy the day with water sports. As the sun is slowly setting, you joyously lie on the soft beach with your loved ones.
Activities
- Enjoy a delicious grand breakfast buffet at hotel
- Take a walk around the Yala village with locals
- Check out from the hotel
- Proceed to breathtaking Mirissa Beach
- Prepare to take a boat ride to visit whales & dolphins
- Take part in a range of exciting water sports
- Later proceed back to your beach hotel & relax
- Witness the most amazing sunset with a cocktail
- Taste the Sri Lankan crab dish at the dinner buffet
Accomodation : Radisson Blu Resort (5 star hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Yala Park to Galle – 3 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Bentota
Ah! The tropical dream of ocean lovers. Our Sri Lanka holiday package would never forget to include this gorgeous tourist lagoon called Bentota. With a thumping heart of excitement, you will jump into the sea for surfing, kite surfing, kayaking, and other water activities that we offer from our Sri Lanka tour package. You wouldn’t have known that it’s evening if not for the beautiful sunset. So you relax on the beach and enjoy the foamy heaven of the turquoise waves slowly turning to orange hues. As you look around, you realize that the locality is a mirror for marine culture and art. It’s beautiful. You close your eyes as you embrace your Sri Lanka holiday that smells like sea salt and feels like romance as the sea-breeze gently kisses you.
Activities – Day 06
- Wake up with the sounds of the Waves
- Take a walk around the hotel
- Enjoy a breakfast buffet rich in curry flavors
- Proceed to Bentota beach
- Visit a turtle hatchery to learn about Sri Lankan turtles
- Engage in fun water activities at Madu River
- Get the natural experience of mangrooves at Madu River
- Check in at the beachfront hotel & relax
- Stroll along the orange beach when the sun sets
- Enjoy a grand seafood dinner buffet
- A relaxing overnight stay at the beach hotel
Activities – Day 07
- Wake up enjoying a cup of refreshing Ceylon tea
- Enjoy a relaxing Yoga session by the beach
- Devour a breakfast filled with seafood from Indian ocean
- Engage in fun water sports activities in the Bentota sea
- Take a dip in the warm Indian ocean
- Don’t miss the stunning sunset by the beach
- Enjoy a dinner that includes a famous Sri Lanka carb dish
- Overnight stay in the tropical beach hotel
Accomodation : Thaale Benthota (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time : Galle to Bentota – 2 hour (approx.) (approx.)
Transfer Mode : Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Colombo
This morning we have to Drive to Colombo to have some free time to do some last-minute shopping in Colombo and to pack your belongings. You will check out from your hotel and be transferred to the airport after spending a memorable time on your Sri Lanka 8 day tour. Have a safe journey!
Activities
- You’ll have Colombo City Tour for 03 Hours if you had enough time for your Flight
- Doing Some Last Minute of Shopping in Colombo
- Pack your Things & Proceed to Airport (02 Hours Drive)
- Airport Drop & Enjoy Your Flight & Safe journey!
- END!
Do I need a visa to enter Sri Lanka?
My holiday is over 30 days, how can I obtain an extension to my visa?
You can either apply and obtain an extended visa from a Sri Lankan Embassy/ Consulate from your country of residence prior to arrival in Sri Lanka or get an extension from the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo 10. This procedure will take about 2-3 hours, and you will have to give a bona fide reason for staying over 30 days. If you are staying in a resort for a long period, the staff will be able to help you with the application.
Can I purchase a local mobile connection while on holiday?
It’s a good option to purchase a local SIM card and top up cards while you are on holiday. The mobile call rates are relatively cheap for both local and IDD calls. There are many mobile operators in the country (E.g. Dialog, Mobitel, Etisalat, Hutch etc.,). Dialog has a counter at the Colombo Airport and you can obtain a connection on arrival. A Dialog connection will cost about Rupees 1500. Top up cards are freely available island-wide. You can buy top-up cards for denominations of Rupees 100, 400 & 1000. Be sure that your phone is `dual band’ and unlocked.
Can I access the internet freely?
Most hotels provide internet facilities. There are internet cafes in most towns with WIFI connection. Connections in smaller towns will be slow. The average cost of surfing in a Cyber Café is about US$ .50 per hour. Many large 5 star and some boutique hotels provide Wifi facilities.
