Sri Lanka 7-Day Ella, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, & Galle Tour

Package Overview

Day 01 – Arrival & Southern Coast Discovery

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your driver before heading south via the scenic Southern Expressway. Along the way, visit the famous moonstone mines of Mitiyagoda, enjoy a tranquil boat safari through mangrove-lined waterways at Madu River, and explore the historic streets and ramparts of Galle Fort. Overnight stay on the south coast.

Day 02 – Coast to Wildlife Adventure

After breakfast, visit a sea turtle hatchery to learn about conservation efforts protecting endangered turtle species. Continue inland to Udawalawa National Park for an exciting afternoon jeep safari, renowned for large herds of elephants, water birds, and scenic landscapes. Overnight stay in Udawalawa.

Day 03 – Journey to Ella

Travel towards the hill country, stopping at the ancient Buduruwagala rock temple, the impressive Ravana Waterfall, and the iconic Nine Arch Bridge. Enjoy the cool climate, mountain views, and relaxed atmosphere of Ella. Overnight stay in Ella.

Day 04 – Scenic Train Ride & Nuwara Eliya

Board one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful train journeys from Ella to Nanu Oya, passing tea plantations, misty hills, and valleys. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and explore its colonial-era buildings, gardens, and charming town center. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 05 – Hill Country to Cultural Capital

Depart for Kandy, visiting tea plantations and factories, a strawberry farm, and the majestic Ramboda Waterfall en route. In Kandy, explore the Royal Botanical Gardens, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and enjoy a vibrant Kandyan cultural dance performance. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 06 – Elephant Experiences & Negombo

Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the Millennium Elephant Foundation for close-up elephant encounters, including feeding, bathing, and guided interactions. Later, travel to the coastal town of Negombo for an overnight stay.

Day 07 – Negombo Leisure & Departure

Spend your final day relaxing on Negombo Beach, exploring local markets, handicraft shops, or enjoying optional water activities. Conclude your journey with a comfortable transfer to the airport for departure, taking home unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Colombo & Southern Coast Exploration

  Arrival at Colombo -> Transfer to Hikkaduwa
  
  The Driver will meet you at the Bandaranaike Airport, then drive to Hikkaduwa. We will take the Southern expressway with the Greenery scenic view.
  
  A boat safari on the Madu River, also known as the Madu Ganga, is one of nature's fascinating creations off the Southwest coast in Balapitiya. Madu Ganga is a lagoon with hundreds of islands, providing an idyllic setting for a well-spent holiday and offering numerous authentic traditional settings. It may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka.
  
  Colonial Galle Fort/Dutch Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological, and architectural heritage monument, which, even after more than 423 years, maintains a polished appearance due to extensive reconstruction work done by the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.

  • Themes Adventure, Forts and Palaces, Road Trip, Boat Safari, Monuments & Historical Places, Swimming, Sightseeing
• Day 2 : Udawalawa Safari & Wildlife Experience

  Drive to Udawalawa
  
  On the way to visit,
  
  Sea Turtle Hatchery/Farm, The "Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery" is a non - profitable organization that is maintained for the survival of Sea Turtles for the next generation. There are five varieties of Sea Turtles found in Sri Lanka, namely the Olive Ridley Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, and Leatherhead Turtle.
  
  Afternoon Jeep Safari at Udawalawa National Park. The National Park was established to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the reservoir's catchment area. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan Elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country.
  
  Overnight stay at Udawalawa

  • Themes Adventure, Road Trip, Jeep Safari, Beaches Sightseeing, Swimming, Sightseeing
• Day 3 : Ella Sightseeing & Waterfalls

  Explore Ella
  
  On the way visit,
  
  Buduruwagala Ancient temple, with a massive Rock carving statue of Lord Buddha, which is about 51 feet high.
  Rawana Waterfall is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop.
  Nine Arch Bridge, This massive bridge is built entirely of solid rocks, bricks, and cement without using a single piece of steel. The bridge was finally commissioned in 1921.
  
  Overnight stay at Ella

  • Themes Adventure, Road Trip, Hiking, Monuments & Historical Places, Ziplining, Sightseeing
• Day 4 : Scenic Train Journey & Nuwara Eliya Tour

  Train Journey from Ella to Nanu Oya
  
  The best hill country train journey in Sri Lanka is in air conditioned observation class. Colonial Nuwaraeliya city- (Little England) Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period, such as the Queen's Cottage, General's House, Grand Hotel, Hill Club, Town Post Office, and even new hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style.
  
  Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

  • Themes Adventure, Road Trip, Horse Riding, Jet Ski Ride, Speed Boats, Sightseeing
• Day 5 : Hill Country to Kandy Cultural Tour

  Morning drive to Kandy
  
  On the way visit,
  
  Tea Plantation, Factory & Tea center.
  Strawberry farm.
  Ramboda waterfall, which is 109 meters high, and the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 729th highest waterfall in the world.
  Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, the most visited botanical garden in Sri Lanka.
  The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the tooth relic of Buddha. Since ancient times, Kandy has been the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, partly due to its temple.
  Kandyan traditional dancers show
  
  Overnight stay at Kandy

  • Themes Adventure, Road Trip, Entertaining Live Shows, Monuments & Historical Places, Museums, Sightseeing
• Day 6 : Elephant Encounters & Transfer to Negombo

  Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  
  The orphanage was originally founded in order to provide care and protection to many of the orphaned, unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lankan Department of Wildlife Conservation.
  
  Visit to Millennium Elephant Foundation & wash the elephants.
  Take an elephant shower.
  Journey on a bareback elephant safari around the estate (Various lengths of ride will affect entry price).
  Visit the on-site museum! Displays are created and maintained by volunteers.
  Chat with experienced multilingual guides and volunteers.
  Feed the elephants a fruit/vegetable plate.
  Just sit back and relax, and spend as much time as you like watching the elephants.
  
  Overnight stay at Negombo

  • Themes Adventure, Forts and Palaces, Road Trip, Elephant Safari, Monuments & Historical Places, Sightseeing
• Day 7 : Negombo Beach Leisure & Airport Departure

  Visit some highlights in Negombo
  
  It offers some of the better beaches on the west coast of Sri Lanka, and draws tourists who stop over for a day on their way to or from the airport. Some quiet stretches of the beach are maintained by the tourist hotels, while others are always busy with fishermen and their equipment. Water sports and diving are also popular among visitors, with a few well-preserved coral reefs and a 50-year-old shipwreck (Kudapaduwa) that serves as an artificial reef for a wide variety of fish. "Mora Wala" and "Beach Park" of Negombo are also very interesting places for visitors. There are also local handicrafts, batiks, and jewellery boutiques on the beaches and in the shops in the city.
  
  Airport Drop

  • Themes Adventure, Road Trip, Jet Ski Ride, Beaches Sightseeing, Swimming, Sightseeing

Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)
• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Cab
• Private Guide
• Accommodation
• Accommodation in standard tourist hotels
• Air-conditioned vehicle and private transportation
• Daily breakfast at the hotel
• Fuel Charges, Parking Fees, and Highway Charges
• Chauffeur guide
• Hotel or Airport Pick-up & Drop-Off
• Currency exchange assistance
• SIM card purchase assistance
• All government taxes

Exclusions

• All entrance fees
• Safari Jeep Hire
• Lunch & Dinner
• Drinks
• Tips and gratuities

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Negombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Booking Cut-off time

• 7 Days

Min & Max. PAX

• Max : 4

Terms & Conditions

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• Galle, Galle, Sri Lanka
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