Sri Lanka 7 Days Itinerary : Experiencing the Best in a Week

After having a nice breakfast, we will start our journey towards our next destination- Kandy. On the way to Kandy, we will be stopping by two locations.

First, we will be spending some hours at the Spice Garden. Spices, an industry that brings in foreign revenue to the country, holds a top position even in Sri Lankan cuisine. At the Spice Garden, you will learn about the processes associated with spice production. Besides, you will also have the chance to purchase good quality spices from this place.

Next, our stop will be at the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. Walking along well maintained pathways and experiencing nature is a good way to relax for the day. Not only that, the plenty of beautiful flowers and trees will definitely be a nice backdrop for your photos as well.

Once we reach Kandy, we will be visiting a Gem Museum. Another export industry that supports Sri Lanka with foreign revenue is gems. Since Sri Lanka has a rich gem history, this will be a chance for you to learn and also observe rare gem collections at this Museum.

Next, we will go attending a Kandyan Cultural Show where you will be able to witness a beautiful traditional dance performance- this will be a good experience to understand the traditions and customs associated with the Sri Lankan culture.

Before ending the day, we will be visiting the Temple of the Tooth Relic- one of the famous iconic locations in Sri Lanka that attracts thousands of tourists, every year. Upon experiencing the historical and architectural value of this temple, you can opt to walk around Kandy Lake, feeling the serene vibe of the surroundings.

After having breakfast at the hotel and finishing all the checking out procedures, we will continue our journey to our next city, which is Nuwara Eliya. As usual, we will be making some stops at three different locations, before reaching Nuwara Eliya.

From the hotel, we will directly head towards the Ambuluwawa Tower- one of the most famous towers in Sri Lanka. The unique structure of this tower and the misty climate surrounding the place are what give this place its beauty. Although climbing to the top may seem daunting at first, never miss the chance to witness the panoramic view of the vicinity from the top of the tower.

After spending some exciting time at the tower, we will take you to a tea estate to experience the true beauty of Nuwara Eliya. Since tea is an important export product in Sri Lanka, we will be taking you to a tea factory to observe how Sri Lankan tea is made. Besides, here you will get the chance to enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea as well.

At Nuwara Eliya, we will make our first stop at a Hindu temple. The temple is called ‘Seetha Amman Hindu Temple’ and this temple has a history that goes back to the period of Ramayana. Not only the historical value and the architectural value, the beautiful green landscapes also add more uniqueness to the place as well.

Next, we will drive you to another famous Botanical Garden in Sri Lanka- the Hakgala Botanical Garden. The perfectly manicured lawns, flowers and trees of diverse varieties and the cool climate will definitely make you feel relaxed as you walk along the garden.

Before wrapping up the day, we will take you to our final stop for the day, which the Gregory Park. Since you had some time to relax at the Botanical Garden, you can spend some time at Gregory Park, engaging in activities such as jet skiing, boat riding and horse riding. Or else, you can comfortably relax, binge on some street food and peacefully enjoy the view.

After having a delicious breakfast on a misty cold morning at Nuwara Eliya, we will continue traveling to Ella- our destination for Day Four.

On our way to Ella, we will take you to experience an iconic tourist attraction in Sri Lanka, popularly known as the ‘Nine Arch Bridge’. This location requires a 30 minute walk across a tea plantation and along the rail road. Once you reach the place, you will notice the unique bridge constructed by joining two mountains. This is one hidden piece of man made creation that awes the eyes of all visitors.

This is a day where you can spend the evening relaxing at the Rawana Pool Club in Ella. Rawana Pool Club is the first ever international pool club in Sri Lanka. The place is surrounded by mountainous landscapes and the spectacular view is worth witnessing. Not only that, this place is home to a lot of fun activities. And a perfect place to relax by diving into the hot pool available at the premises.

Upon tasting a delicious breakfast at the hotel, our next destination will be Yala. Similar to other days, we will be stopping by some attractions, on the way to Yala.

The first stop will be 2km away from Ella town – the Rawana Cave. If you are someone, intrigued by Sri Lankan history or an adventure lover, this is one place you must visit. Once you climb the steps that lead to the cave, you will arrive at the cave, which is pretty small in size. You will allowed to go inside for only a shorter distance due to safety reasons.

After experiencing an adventurous climb to the Rawana Cave, we will make the next stop at the Rawana Falls. This is a beautiful waterfall that is visible on the main road. Spend some time here, enjoying the beauty of this waterfall, and you can also munch on some burnt corn available at the roadside stalls.

The morning of Day Six will be different from that of other days. We will have to start this very early. Therefore, after having an early breakfast, we will be heading to experience one of the most adventurous rides in Sri Lanka- a Jeep Safari Ride at Yala National Park. All nature lovers will surely fall in love with this ride, as you get the rare chance to witness wild animals like leopards, wild boars, deers and wild elephants in their natural habitat. Not only that, the landscapes full of trees are simply breathtaking.

Post experiencing this adventurous Yala Safari Ride, we will continue traveling to our next destination, which is Bentota. More interesting activities await you at Bentota.

The next adventure for today is a River Boat Ride at the Madhu River. This is an incredible opportunity for you to experience the beauty of the river and the river banks overgrown with mangroves.

Upon completing the boat ride at the Madhu River, we will head towards the Bentota River to engage in water activities. Here, you can opt to go for jet ski rides, windsurfing and banana boat rides.

After experiencing some adventurous activities since the early morning, we will drop by the Turtle Hatchery located at Kosgoda, to have a pleasant experience observing adult turtles and baby turtles. You can learn about the service this facility does to conserve turtles and increase hatching rates. Besides that, you can also volunteer to release baby turtles into the ocean as well.

To wrap up this exciting day, we will let you relax on the golden sandy beach at Bentota, so that you can be ready for the last day of our Sri Lankan tour.