Enchanting Sri Lanka: A 7-Day Tour of Diverse Landscapes and Rich Culture

Embark on a 7-day tour of Sri Lanka’s diverse landscapes and rich culture. Explore the lush green hill country, go on a wildlife safari, and experience the charm of the southern coast.

Duration: 7 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

AIRPORT - DAMBULLA - SIGIRIYA

Bandaranaike International Airport - Meet & Greet our Professional Guide at Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) and head towards Dambulla

Dambulla Cave Temple - Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.

SIGIRIYA - MINNERIYA - SIGIRIYA

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ‘ the Lion Rock’. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

Sigiriya Craft Village - Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.

Minneriya National Park - Prepare to “GET WILD”,
This three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.

SIGIRIYA - KANDY

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

Royal Botanical Gardens - Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.

Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show - Experience the famous Cutural Dance Show at a Stadium in Kandy where you can get a wonderful show playing with fires and all the way of Sri Lankan Culture

KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA

Kandy - Do a City Tour which will cover all the main places of Kandy sightseeing the Lake Round, View point, Gem Museum & Crafts Museum

Ramboda Waterfall - Head towards Nuwara Eliya enroute via some beautiful spots,
Visit Ramboda Falls, which is the 11th tallest in the country. Get a guided tour through Mackwoods Tea Estate and learn more about the varieties, processing methods and qualities of tea. Walk through the shaded avenues and colorful mazes of Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Relax and take a walk along the shores of Lake Gregory. A peaceful day filled with lots of beautiful sights

Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden - Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality

You will be shown how Ceylon Tea are made inside a Factory with tasting various cups of Tea

Nuwara Eliya - Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

NUWARA ELIYA - HORTON PLAINS - NUWARA ELIYA

Horton Plains National Park - Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World’s End and the cooling sprays from Baker’s fall. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.

Nuwara Eliya - Visit the Gregory Lake, Strawberry Farm & Ambewela Farm

Ella - Head towards Ella which is an attractional place and where you can get 100% pure oxygen in the world

ELLA - MIRISSA

Nine Arches Bridge - One of the highlights in the mountain village Ella is the 30-meter high Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With a small 30-minute walk through the jungle, you will reach a piece of beautiful architecture that is hidden between lush green tea fields. It is allowed to walk on the bridge and it’s one of the things you must do in Sri Lanka.

The stone train bridge, built by the British, with its nine beautiful arches, is located between Ella and Demodara station. The train ride in the highlands with the Kandy to Ella train is named as one of the most beautiful train rides in the world.

Mirissa - Head towards Mirissa with beautiful Waterfall stops and view points

MIRISSA - AIRPORT

Mirissa Beach - Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world and Mirissa is the best place to start your whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka.

Get on a Cruise in the Morning and go in search of Whales at the Middle of Sea and have you breakfast at the Cruise enjoying the views and jumps of Whales

Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa - Head towards Airport enroute via Turtle Hatchery

Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - This one-hour tour takes you on a boat safari through the primitive depths of the mangrove marshes in Madu River. Traverse the dark and dangerous caverns formed by the thick mangrove forests; interspersed with bright open stretches of water. Learn more about mangroves and their positive effect on ecology. Get a chance to see crocodiles, water snakes, tree snakes and wild boars in their natural habitat. Watch the cormorants; storks and many other avianlife hunt for their prey in swift flow of Madu River. View the pots for catching prawn and shrimp left in some of the shallower areas of the river. Visit the old Buddhist temple on one of the islands that dot the river liberally. Stop by another of the islands; which are the source of the cinnamon industry of Sri Lanka. Purchase some fresh, high quality cinnamon to take home as a souvenir. Make sure to visit the outdoor fish massage parlor, where you can dangle your feet into a fenced part of the river to get treated by the massage fish.

Bandaranaike International Airport - Head to the Airport before 4 Hours of your flight and end your beautiful vacation with wonderful memories

What's Included
  • Highway Toll Charges
  • Driver Accomodations
  • Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
  • All Local Taxes & Charges
  • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
  • Fuel Charges
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Food/Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the magic of Sri Lanka, ideal for lovers of varied terrains and the deep, captivating culture and history of this island. Explore the cool, verdant highlands. Set off on an exciting wildlife adventure and interact with the Indigenous people (The olden ones). Enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan moment with a cup of Ceylon Tea or fresh King Coconuts on the serene southern shore. This is without a doubt a tour filled with immense allure.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Fiona
Nov 20, 2019
Fantastic 7 Days with Pradeep - We are so pleased to have found Kingfisher Tours. Normally travelers who self organise, we came across Kingfisher Tours and trusted our trip to them, and are so thankful we did. We are couples who have travelled extensively, and Sri Lanka is to celebrate our Annivesary. Pradeep and Kingfisher have made this trip a memorable experience. The communication was impeccable, the itinerary proposed, slight tweaks made to meet our needs, and we landed happy and confident for the 7 days ahead. We chose the luxury tour option, and the hotels have been exceptional. We have travelled with Pradeep, our tour guide and driver, for 7 days from Negombo to Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Galle and back to Colombo. Shan has been professional, fun and friendly, an excellent driver, knowledgable and informative, a wonderful companion, always accommodating, and has always got us the best seats, the best guides and the best experiences, some of the best being impromptu extra experiences with locals and roadside vendors which we have loved. Thank you for the help, the laughs, the care and the knowledge you’ve imparted on your wonderful country. The tour has been exceptionally well planned, well organised, and well executed. We arrived as clients, and leave as friends. Thank you Pradeep and Kingfisher Tours. We hope to be back!
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472markwalter
Oct 14, 2019
High level of customer service. - Kingfisher Tours is extremely responsive to inquiries. Not only they do answer inquiries but provide options and recommendations. During the whole communication process with Aashik (Tour Consultant), they are never pushy and always accomodating to make you feel comfortable with your choices. On the day of our pickup at Airport, we were greeted by our professional and friendly tour guide - Thushara. For 7 days , Thushara accompanies us to difference different regions in Sri Lanka. We started off at Airport, then Pinnawala, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Ella, Galle, Yala and Tangalle. Thushara was very helpful, extremely knowledgable and has a very friendly nature. It was obvious that he loves his country and loves what he does. He made our long road trip very pleasant. The car always had bottled watee. We were also provided with a local sim cards on our arrival so we could contact Thushara easily without internet. Not only was Thushara able to inform us with lots of informations about Sri Lanka, he was also very safe and reliable driver. During our stay in Sri Lanka, Aashik called and spoke to us at the beginning of our trip and at the end to make sure that everything was ok. The care that they put into their clients was very assuring. All the hotels they booked for our stay are very lovely and wonderful. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and everywhere we went , we felt completely safe. We always met people with smiling face and its apparent that tourism industry is very important to the country. I highly recommend this company for anyone to get the best experience at Sri Lanka. If you are considering Sri Lanka to visit, Speak to Kingfisher Tours about your needs, they will do everything they can do to make your trip a special one
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