9 Days Sri Lanka Tours

✨ Tour Overview

Discover the diverse beauty of Sri Lanka in nine unforgettable days. This well-balanced journey takes you through ancient cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, misty hill country, scenic train rides, exciting wildlife safaris, and stunning tropical beaches. Ideal for culture lovers, nature explorers, and travelers who want a relaxed beach ending.

📅 Detailed Itinerary & Overnight Stays

📌 Day 1 – Arrival → Negombo / Colombo

Highlights:

• ✈️ Airport pick-up and warm welcome by Chanuka Tours Sri Lanka

• 🏖️ Relax at Negombo Beach

• 🏙️ Optional short Colombo city tour

🏨 Overnight Stay: Negombo / Colombo

📌 Day 2 – Pinnawala → Dambulla / Sigiriya

Highlights:

• 🐘 Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

• 🛕 Explore the Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

• 🌾 Evening village exploration around Sigiriya

🏨 Overnight Stay: Sigiriya

📌 Day 3 – Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Minneriya

Highlights:

• 🦁 Morning climb of the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock

• 🏛️ Visit the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

• 🦌 Evening jeep safari at Minneriya National Park

🏨 Overnight Stay: Sigiriya

📌 Day 4 – Sigiriya → Kandy

Highlights:

• 🌿 Visit a Spice Garden and Wood Carving Factory

• 🙏 Explore the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic

• 💃 Enjoy a traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

🏨 Overnight Stay: Kandy

📌 Day 5 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Highlights:

• 💦 Stop at the scenic Ramboda Waterfalls

• 🍃 Tea plantation walk and tea factory visit

• 🚣 Explore Gregory Lake and Nuwara Eliya town, known as Little England

🏨 Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya

📌 Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella

Highlights:

• 🚆 World-famous scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella

• 🌉 Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge

• ⛰️ Hike up Little Adam’s Peak

🏨 Overnight Stay: Ella

📌 Day 7 – Ella → Yala

Highlights:

• 💦 Visit the beautiful Ravana Waterfall

• 🚗 Scenic drive to Yala National Park

• 🌙 Evening leisure and relaxation

🏨 Overnight Stay: Near Yala National Park

📌 Day 8 – Yala → Bentota / Mirissa

Highlights:

• 🐆 Early morning jeep safari at Yala National Park

• 🦘 Spot leopards, elephants, and other wildlife

• 🏖️ Drive to Bentota or Mirissa (your choice)

• 🌅 Beach relaxation and sunset views

🏨 Overnight Stay: Bentota / Mirissa

📌 Day 9 – Mirissa → Departure

Highlights:

• 🌴 Visit Coconut Tree Hill and Secret Beach

• 🐋 Whale watching (seasonal)

• 🐢 Visit a Sea Turtle Hatchery

• ✈️ Airport drop-off & end of tour

🌟 Why Choose Chanuka Tours Sri Lanka?

• ✔️ UNESCO World Heritage Sites

• ✔️ Scenic hill country & iconic train journey

• ✔️ Exciting wildlife safari experiences

• ✔️ Relaxing tropical beach ending

• ✔️ Private, flexible & fully customizable itinerary

• ✔️ Experienced driver-guide & comfortable transpor