8 Days Sri Lanka Hill Station And Beach Tour
About this tour
While having a Lonely Planet experience you get first-hand local knowledge, with on-the-ground expert’s guidance and the freedom and privacy to explore at your will
Explore the UNESCO World heritage splendors, Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress architectural wonder. Amaze through the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy
When driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations. Stop at a tea factory to observe the tea processing technique
Sri Lanka’s Hill Country is the island at its most scenic, a mist-wrapped land of emerald peaks and stupendous views, of hillsides carpeted with tea plantations and graced by astonishing waterfalls
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bandaranaike International Airport, කටුනායක, Sri Lanka to Kandy, Sri Lanka
On arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be met and assisted by our airport representative. Afterward, you will transfer to Kandy. En-route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. It was established to treat and look after the orphaned baby elephants, patriarchs as well as adult wild elephants that missed love, care, and protection. Check in to the hotel in Kandy. To taste the real culture of Sri Lanka, it is best to enjoy a colorful cultural show of an Upcountry stage performance performed by traditional dancers. Dinner and overnight Hotel in Kandy
Day 2: Kandy, Sri Lanka
After breakfast visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. It is located in the Royal Palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, Which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. After visit Royal Botanical Garden. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is the longest river in Sri Lanka. The Garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. Evening visit Gem Museum, traditional Batik-Making Factory will provide an understanding of how it’s been made. A stroll in the marketplace would also be interesting. Dinner and overnight Hotel in Kandy.
Day 3: Kandy, Sri Lanka to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Soon after breakfast, travel to Nuwara Eliya to explore hill country. En route visit Ramboda water fall. Ramboda Fall is 109m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest water in the world. En-route you can stop and enjoy a cup of Ceylon Tea while enjoying the spectacular scenery. Spend the evening relaxing in the cool climate. Nuwara Eliya is known as, Little England of Sri Lanka. Decorated by beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations this city supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann-style mansions. Dinner and overnight Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka to Ella, Sri Lanka
In the morning drive to Horton Plains National Park. It is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by a montage of grassland and cloud forest. The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala, the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains. After been transferred to Ella, you will have a chance to witness Ravana Falls and Ella Gap. The Ravana Falls is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. Dinner and overnight Hotel in Ella.
Day 5: Ella, Sri Lanka to Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Morning Hiking and trekking to Little Adam’s Peak will give a beautiful experience fill with views of exotic misty mountains and small waterfalls. It is a moderately easy hike and the path is marked by signs so it’s easy to find, and very popular among tourists. So expect to meet many other people from all over the world on this trip. The Little Adam’s Peak got its named after its big brother, the holy mountain Adam’s peak, because of the similar shape. Evening transfer to Mirissa. Dinner and overnight Hotel in Mirissa.
Day 6: Mirissa, Sri Lanka to Mirissa Beach, Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Get onboard a boat to meet the Whales dancing in the nearby Mirissa coast. Whale and Dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do in Sri Lanka during your holiday. Every morning from September to April boats running to see blue whales, Not only blue whales also can see spotted by Bryde's whale, sperm whale, killer whales & a few types of dolphins from time to time. Enjoy evening leisure at Mirissa beach. While your leisure you can climb parrot Rock in Parrot Island, Mirissa. It is a small rock. Dinner and overnight Hotel in Mirissa.
Day 7: Mirissa, Sri Lanka to Colombo, Sri Lanka
Transfer to Colombo. A good opportunity to do some shopping in the city of Colombo while witnessing this cityscape during the evening. Colombo is the largest city and former administrative capital of Sri Lanka and is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and remnants of a bygone colonial era. Due to its large harbor and its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes, Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. However, it was only made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815. The main city is home to a majority of Sri Lanka’s corporate offices, restaurants, and entertainment venues. On this tour, you will visit many of the historical, religious, and commercial sites of Colombo including the historic and bustling Fort and Pettah, the elite residential Cinnamon Gardens, the Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, and much more. Dinner and overnight Hotel in Colombo. or Negambo
Day 8: Colombo, Sri Lanka to Bandaranaike International Airport, කටුනායක, Sri Lanka
Our chauffeur will help you to get transferred to the airport for departure.
What's included
Transport by private (A/C) vehicle English speaking driver/Guide Hotel or Airport pickup & drop-off All taxes, fees, and handling charges Bottled water (500 ml per person per day) Free Wi-Fi during the whole tour Local insurance for the vehicle/passengers 4 Star Standard accommodation with Half Board
Lunch Gratuities Souvenir photos (available to purchase) Excess luggage charges (where applicable) Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) All Entrance Fees at interest places and Historical sites.
What to know
Sri Lanka’s Hill Country is the island at its most scenic, a mist-wrapped land of emerald peaks and stupendous views, of hillsides carpeted with tea plantations and graced by astonishing waterfalls. This is a place where you can wear a fleece in the daytime and cuddle up beside a log fire in the evening where you can enjoy a memorable holiday in the perpetual city of Nuwara Eliya or at a roadside shack in lovely Ella. Also, you can warship Kandy Tooth Relic Temple it is located in the Royal Palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. We hope you will experience Sri Lanka’s nature on this magical journey
Route & locations
Bandaranaike International Airport, කටුනායක, Sri Lanka to Kandy, Sri Lanka