8-Day Sri Lanka Tour Package: Pinnawala, Kandy, Ambuluwawa, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Sigiriya & Minneriya
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Complete 8-day Sri Lanka tour covering culture, tea country, soft adventure, and wildlife
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage with optional lunch overlooking the Ma Oya River
Kandy icons: Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda Big Buddha, and Kandy View Point
Ambuluwawa Tower climb and Biodiversity Complex for panoramic photos
Kitulgala white-water rafting on the Kelani River (Grade 2–3+, guided and safe)
Nuwara Eliya’s Victoria Park and Hakgala Botanical Garden in the misty hill country
World-famous scenic train (Nanu Oya → Ella) and the Nine Arch Bridge
Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla Cave Temples, plus Minneriya/Kaudulla elephant safari
Private A/C vehicle with licensed English-speaking driver-guide; 3–5 star hotels with flexible meal plans
Balanced 8-day Sri Lanka itinerary with 2–5 hour drives most days
Season-smart pacing; ideal June–September and customizable year-round
Help with reserved train seats, ethical safari teams, and family add-ons (child seats, interconnecting rooms)
Halal/vegetarian Indian dining options on request—great for UAE and GCC guests
Typical drive times: CMB→Pinnawala→Kandy ~4–4.5h; Kandy→Ambuluwawa→Tea Country ~2–3h; Tea Country→Kitulgala→Nuwara Eliya ~4–5h; Nanu Oya→Ella train 2.5–3h; Ella→Sigiriya 4–5h; Sigiriya→Negombo 3.5–4.5h; Negombo→CMB 20–30 min
Day 1: Arrival – Pinnawala – Kandy
Meet-and-greet at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo, CMB).
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage; optional river-view lunch by the Ma Oya.
Continue to Kandy; evening lake walk or city orientation.
Overnight in Kandy (3–5 star).
Approx. 175 km
2: Kandy City – Ambuluwawa – Tea Country Stay
Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Bahirawakanda Big Buddha, and Kandy View Point.
Lunch at a recommended Indian/Halal restaurant.
Drive to Ambuluwawa Tower for panoramic views; continue to a peaceful tea-country bungalow near Nawalapitiya.
Overnight in Nawalapitiya/tea estate.
Approx. 110 km
Day 3: Kitulgala Rafting – Nuwara Eliya
Head to Kitulgala for white-water rafting (Grade 2–3+, guide and safety gear).
Transfer to Nuwara Eliya; stroll Victoria Park and Gregory Lake.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Approx. 105 km
Day 4: Hakgala – Scenic Train to Ella – Nine Arch Bridge
Morning at Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Transfer to Nanu Oya Station; board the scenic highland train to Ella (reserved seats on request).
In Ella, time your visit to the Nine Arch Bridge for a passing train; optional Little Adam’s Peak at sunset.
Overnight in Ella.
Day 5: Ella Highlights – Transfer to Sigiriya
Easy morning: coffee with valley views, short tea factory tour, or mini-hike.
Drive to Sigiriya/Habarana; pool time on arrival.
Optional Pidurangala Rock sunset for panoramic views of Sigiriya.
Overnight in Sigiriya/Habarana.
Approx. 4–5h drive
Day 6: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Minneriya/Kaudulla Safari
Early climb of Sigiriya Lion Rock.
Explore Dambulla Cave Temples.
Afternoon elephant safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla (park chosen by rangers; Jul–Sep peak “Gathering”).
Overnight in Sigiriya/Habarana.
Day 7: Sigiriya – Negombo
Beach Stop - Approx. 3.5–4.5h
Day 8: Negombo – Airport Drop
Leisurely breakfast; private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for departure.
If your flight is late, add an optional Colombo mini city/food tour.
10–15 km