09 Days Tour

Starting Point: Colombo ✈️ | Ending Point: Arugam Bay 🏖
Tour Type: Private Guided Tour | Best For: Culture • Nature • Wildlife • Scenic Travel

📝 Tour Overview

Experience the very best of Sri Lanka on this 9-day / 8-night journey, designed to showcase the country’s rich history, breathtaking landscapes, spiritual heritage, and wildlife diversity. From ancient kingdoms to sacred temples, mist-covered hills, and wild safaris — this tour offers a perfect balance of culture, nature, and adventure.

Guided by our experienced local drivers and crafted with care, this itinerary allows you to travel comfortably while truly connecting with the heart of the island 🇱🇰✨

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

🌿 Day 1–2: Colombo ➝ Sigiriya

Travel Duration: Approx. 5.5+ hours

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Colombo to Sigiriya, the cultural heart of Sri Lanka.

• 🦁 Sigiriya Lion Rock (Option 1) – Climb the ancient rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with over 1,200 steps leading to breathtaking 360° views.

• 🪨 Pidurangala Rock (Option 2) – A shorter, more adventurous climb with panoramic views of Sigiriya itself.

• 🐃 Village Tour – Immerse yourself in local traditions with a bullock cart ride, followed by a traditional boat ride through the village.

• 🏛 Polonnaruwa – Explore Sri Lanka’s second ancient capital, known for its beautifully preserved ruins and historical charm.

🛏 Overnight Stay: Sigiriya

🛕 Day 3–4: Sigiriya ➝ Kandy

Travel Duration: Approx. 3+ hours

Journey towards Kandy, the cultural capital nestled in the hill country.

• 🌄 Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple) – A sacred pilgrimage site with ancient Buddhist murals and statues inside rock caves.

• 🪔 Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) – Visit the most revered temple in Sri Lanka, which houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha.

• 💃 Cultural Dance Show – Enjoy a vibrant performance showcasing Sri Lanka’s traditional dance and drumming heritage.

📌 Dress modestly for temple visits (shoulders and legs covered).
🛏 Overnight Stay: Kandy

🌿 Day 5–6: Kandy ➝ Ella

Travel Duration: Approx. 4+ hours

Travel through scenic landscapes as you head to Ella, a charming mountain village surrounded by lush greenery.

• 🌀 Ambuluwawa Tower – Climb the unique spiral tower for panoramic views of the valleys and hills.

• 🍃 Tea Plantations & Tea Factory (Optional) – Visit Sri Lanka’s famous tea estates and learn about the world-renowned Ceylon tea-making process.

• 🌉 Nine Arch Bridge – Discover this colonial-era railway marvel surrounded by misty forests.

• 💦 Ravana Falls & Ravana Caves – Visit the legendary waterfall and caves linked to the Ramayana.

• 🥾 Little Adam’s Peak – A light 2–3 hour hike rewards you with stunning mountain vistas at 1,141 meters above sea level.

🛏 Overnight Stay: Ella

🐆 Day 7: Ella ➝ Yala ➝ Arugam Bay

Travel Duration: Approx. 5+ hours

Begin the day with a short visit to:

• 🪷 Buduruwagala Temple – Admire the ancient rock-carved statues set in a peaceful forest. (Alternative: Ellawela Falls – a hidden jungle waterfall)

Then continue to Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife destinations:

• 🐾 Yala Jeep Safari – Enjoy an exciting afternoon safari through the park, home to 44 species of mammals and over 215 species of birds, including leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and colorful peacocks. (Approx. 3 hours)

After your safari adventure, travel onwards to the beautiful eastern coast.

🛏 Overnight Stay: Arugam Bay

🏨 End of Tour – Arugam Bay

Relax on the idyllic beaches of Arugam Bay, famous for its laid-back surf culture, golden sands, and warm hospitality.