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Sri Lanka 08 Nights / 09 Days Tour Package

Sri Lanka Tour Package

Sri Lanka 08 Nights / 09 Days Tour Package

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9 days through Mirissa, Yala, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Sigiriya and Trincomalee

This 9-day, 8-night Sri Lanka tour covers Mirissa, Yala, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Sigiriya and Trincomalee, with hand-picked 3/4/5-star or boutique accommodation, bed & breakfast, and a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver throughout. You can adjust any package to your dates, pace and interests, or go fully tailor-made if you'd like a different route.

  • Duration9 days / 8 nights
  • Stays3/4/5-star or boutique
  • MealsBed & breakfast
  • TransportPrivate A/C car, English-speaking driver

Trip highlights

  • Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, a 5th-century fortress atop a 200-metre granite outcrop.

  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

  • Ride the hill-country train past the Nine Arch Bridge to Ella.

  • Walk through rolling tea estates in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's “Little England”.

Why Travel With Wander Tropics?

English-Speaking Driver-Guide Throughout

Fully Tailor-Made Pace & Route

Authentic Local Experiences

Private A/C Transfers

24/7 Support Before, During & After

Itinerary

MIRISSA

Day 1 Airport to Mirissa

Arrive at Colombo International Airport, then visit the Kosgoda sea turtle conservation centre, a Madu River mangrove safari, and a Galle city tour of its Portuguese architecture.

Overnight in Mirissa
YALA

Day 2 Mirissa to Yala

Visit Coconut Tree Hill, then an afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park, home to 44 varieties of mammals and 215 species of birds.

Overnight in Yala
ELLA

Day 3 Yala to Ella

Diyaluma Falls or Ellawela Falls, the Nine Arch Bridge, and Little Adam's Peak.

Overnight in Ella
Ella, Sri Lanka

Day 4 Ella to Nuwara Eliya

Morning train through tea plantations, a tea factory visit, and Gregory Lake.

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Day 5 Nuwara Eliya to Kandy

Ramboda Waterfalls, Ambuluwawa Tower, the Temple of the Tooth, and an evening cultural dance show.

Overnight in Kandy
Kandy, Sri Lanka
SIGIRIYA

Day 6 Kandy to Sigiriya

Spice garden, Dambulla cave temple, Sigiriya Lion Rock or Pidurangala Rock, a village boat tour, and a Minneriya/Kaudulla jeep safari for Asian elephants.

Overnight in Sigiriya
TRINCOMALEE

Days 7 to 8 Sigiriya to Trincomalee

Polonnaruwa city tour of its artistic ruins, Koneswaram Hindu Temple, whale watching, Pigeon Island snorkelling, and Marble Beach.

Overnight in Trincomalee

Day 9 Trincomalee to Airport

Departure for the airport.

Departure

Want to Change This Itinerary?

Our travel experts can adjust the route, pace and hotels to suit you, at no extra cost.

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Where You Will Stay

Hand-Picked for a Better Stay

Boutique hotel style, Galle, Sri Lanka

Boutique

Heritage Boutique Hotels

Characterful stays in restored colonial buildings and fort towns.

4-star hotel style, Kandy, Sri Lanka

4 Star

Comfortable 4-Star Hotels

Well-located, comfortable properties in every region of the island.

5-star resort style, Sri Lanka

5 Star

Full-Service 5-Star Resorts

Beachfront and hill-country resorts with pools, spas and fine dining.

Private villa style, Sri Lanka

Private

Private Villas

Exclusive villas with a pool and staff, for full privacy on request.

Exact hotels are confirmed with your quote based on availability and your preferred tier. Tell us your preference.

Inclusions

  • Welcome and assistance on arrival and departure
  • Accommodation (3/4 star hotels, or upgrade to boutique/5-star)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Transport in an A/C vehicle with an English-speaking driver
  • Fuel, highway charges, parking, toll fees and driver accommodation
  • All government taxes

Exclusions

  • Visa fees, tips and airfare, including airport embarkation tax
  • Personal expenses: drinks, laundry, phone calls, entrance permits
  • Any service not specified above

Booking Terms

A 60% deposit is required via bank transfer to confirm your booking, with the remaining 40% balance due in cash upon arrival.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 22 or more days before arrival are 50% refundable. Cancellations made within 21 days of arrival are non-refundable.

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Local, On-the-Ground Experts

Our team lives in Sri Lanka, so our advice on temples, tea estates and beaches is first-hand.

150+ Trusted Drivers & Guides

Every driver-guide in our network is hand-picked, English-speaking and reviewed by past travellers.

Fully Tailor-Made

Every itinerary is built around you: private tours, flexible dates, and hotels from budget-friendly to five-star.

Support Before, During & After

From your first enquiry to landing back home, our team is a message away.