8 Day Turs Option 3:
Ancient Cities, Tea Hills, Safaris, And Golden Beaches. A Perfect Blend Of Adventure, Culture, And Coastal Charm.

Day 1 – Arrival at BIA & Transfer to Kandy

• Welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
• Pinnawala elephant orphanage
• Scenic drive to Kandy (approx. 3.5–4 hrs)
• Visit:
  o Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO Site)
  o Walk by Kandy Lake
  o Evening Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
  🏨 Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 2 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

• Visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens (optional)
• Gem museum and factory
• Scenic hill country drive to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda Falls
• Stop at a tea plantation & factory for a guided tour and tasting
• Explore:
  o Gregory Lake, colonial buildings, local markets
  🏨 Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 3 – Nuwara Eliya: Ambewela Farm & Horton Plains

• Morning visit to Ambewela Dairy Farm – see cows, fresh milk production & scenic landscapes
• Head to Horton Plains National Park
  o Hike to World’s End & Baker’s Falls (light 2.5–3 hr trek)
  
  
• Return and relax in cool-climate Nuwara Eliya
  🏨 Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 4 – Nuwara Eliya to Ella (Scenic Train Ride)

• Morning transfer to Nanu Oya Station
• Board the iconic train to Ella (approx. 3–4 hrs)
  o Enjoy waterfalls, tea fields, and lush mountain views
  
  
• In Ella:
  o Visit Nine Arches Bridge
  o Hike Little Adam’s Peak
  🏨 Overnight stay in Ella

Day 5 – Ella to Yala National Park

• Optional morning visit to Ravana Falls
• Transfer to Yala (approx. 2.5–3 hrs)
• Evening Jeep Safari in Yala National Park – see elephants, leopards, crocodiles & more
  🏨 Overnight stay in Yala or Tissamaharama

Day 6 – Yala to Bentota (via Southern Expressway)

• Breakfast and coastal drive to Bentota (approx. 4.5–5 hrs)
• Relax at the beach resort or enjoy optional activities:
  o Boat ride on Madu River
  o Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
  🏨 Overnight stay in Bentota

Day 7 – Bentota to Colombo

• Morning beach time or water sports (optional)
• Transfer to Colombo (approx. 2 hrs)
• Afternoon Colombo city tour:
  o Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green
  o Shopping at Odel, One Galle Face, or local handicraft shops
  🏨 Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 8 – Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to BIA for departure (approx. 1–1.5 hrs)
  ✈️ End of your unforgettable journey in Sri Lanka!