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Sri Lanka Scenic, Safari & Southern Coast Tour (8 Days)

Eight days from Kandy through tea country to Ella, a Yala safari, the beaches of Bentota and Colombo.

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Made for nature lovers, this eight day tour focuses on Sri Lanka’s scenic hill country and south coast. Visit Pinnawala and Kandy, travel through waterfalls and tea estates to Nuwara Eliya and Ella, take a jeep safari in Yala, then relax on the beach in Bentota before a final day in Colombo.

Route: BIA → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Bentota → Colombo → BIA

Day by Day Itinerary

Day01

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:
    • Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO Site)
    • Walk by Kandy Lake
    • Evening Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

Overnight stay in Kandy

Kandy Kandy
Day02

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:
    • Gregory Lake, colonial buildings, local markets

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

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Day03

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:
    • 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

Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya
Day04

Nuwara Eliya to Ella (Scenic Train Ride)

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

Overnight stay in Ella

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Day05

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

Ella Ella Yala Yala
Day06

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:
    • Boat ride on Madu River
    • Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

Overnight stay in Bentota

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Day07

Bentota to Colombo

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

Overnight stay in Colombo

Bentota Bentota Colombo Colombo
Day08

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!

Colombo Colombo

Journey Highlights

  • Trip Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy
  • Kandyan cultural dance show
  • Tea plantation and factory visit
  • Horton Plains and World's End
  • Scenic hill country train ride
  • Nine Arch Bridge, Ella
  • Little Adam's Peak hike
  • Yala National Park safari
  • Madu River boat safari

Travel Tips

  • Cover shoulders and knees when visiting temples and sacred sites.
  • Train seats to Ella sell out in high season, so book early.
  • Safaris start early, so bring a hat, sunscreen and binoculars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is this a private tour?
Yes. You travel with your own driver guide in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Q. Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every tour can be tailored to your dates, budget, hotel standard and interests.