7 Days Round Trip

Tour Summary

This 7-day tour with Chanuka Tours Sri Lanka is the perfect way to experience the best of Sri Lanka. From golden beaches and ancient temples to breathtaking mountains and thrilling safaris, each day offers a new adventure. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a complete, well-paced holiday that covers Sri Lanka’s most iconic attractions.

Tour Highlights

• Relax at Negombo Beach and enjoy a lagoon boat ride

• Discover the heritage sites of Dambulla and Sigiriya

• Explore the spiritual and cultural heart of Kandy

• Journey through the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya and Ella

• Embark on a Yala wildlife safari

• Unwind on the southern coast and visit the historic Galle Fort

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Day 1 – Arrival → Negombo / Colombo

• Arrive at Colombo Airport and meet your guide. Depending on your flight timing, explore Negombo with its scenic lagoon, Dutch canals, and bustling fish markets. Enjoy a relaxing evening by the beach or take a short city tour in Colombo. Overnight stay in Negombo or Colombo.

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Day 2 – Colombo → Sigiriya (Lion Rock, Village Tour)

• Drive to Sigiriya, stopping en route at local villages for a glimpse of rural life. Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, famous for its frescoes, water gardens, and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy a village tour nearby, experiencing local culture, traditional farming, and handicrafts. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

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Day 3 – Sigiriya → Kandy (Spice Garden, Temple of the Tooth)

• Travel to Kandy, passing lush green landscapes. Visit a spice garden in Matale to learn about Sri Lanka’s exotic spices and enjoy tasting sessions. Explore the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, stroll around Kandy Lake or enjoy a cultural performance. Overnight stay in Kandy.

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Day 4 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya (Tea Estates, Waterfalls)

• Drive through the scenic central highlands, with stops at beautiful tea estates to learn about Ceylon Tea production. Visit Ramboda Falls or nearby waterfalls for photos and short walks. Explore Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England,” with its colonial architecture, Gregory Lake, and serene gardens. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

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Day 5 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Train Ride, Nine Arches, Little Adam’s Peak)

• Take the famous scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, passing misty mountains, tea plantations, and tunnels. In Ella, visit the Nine Arches Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views, and explore Ravana Falls. Enjoy the relaxed hill-country atmosphere in the evening. Overnight stay in Ella.

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Day 6 – Ella → Yala Safari → Beach (Mirissa / Tangalle)

• Drive south to Yala National Park for an exciting jeep safari, spotting elephants, leopards, crocodiles, and exotic birds. After the safari, continue to the southern coast to relax at Mirissa or Tangalle beach. Enjoy the sunset, swimming, and fresh seafood. Overnight stay by the beach.

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Day 7 – Relax at Beach → Airport

• Spend your final day relaxing at the beach, swimming, or taking a short coastal walk. Later, drive back to Colombo Airport for departure, concluding a scenic and diverse 7-day journey through Sri Lanka’s culture, nature, wildlife, and coastline.