7-Day Sri Lanka Discovery Tour: Explore Ruins, Wildlife, Beaches with Holiday Walkers

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Uncover the magic of Sri Lanka with Holiday walkers srilanka. Engage with the welcoming locals, immerse yourself in its deep history, visit ancient city ruins, be astonished by the diverse wildlife, and unwind on the serene beaches.

Duration: 7 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Airport/hotel to Sigiriya

Sigiriya Rock Hide - Sigiriya Rock
Minneriya National Park - Wild Safari
Pidurangala Rock - You can hike to Pidurangala Rock
Dambulla Cave Temple - You can visit Dambulla Cave Temple

Sigiriya to Kandy

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Sri Dalada Maligawa (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී දළදා මාළිගාව) or The Temple of the…

Airport/hotel to Sigiriya

Sigiriya Rock Hide - Sigiriya Rock

Minneriya National Park - Wild Safari

Pidurangala Rock - You can hike to Pidurangala Rock

Dambulla Cave Temple - You can visit Dambulla Cave Temple

Sigiriya to Kandy

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Sri Dalada Maligawa (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී දළදා මාළිගාව) or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the Relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site partly due to the temple. The temple which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is one of the holiest shrines in the entire Buddhist world.

Kandyan Cultural Centre - Traditional Sri Lankan dancers perform for about an hour. The fire dance is also very interesting. The place is very near to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Royal Botanical Gardens - Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy District, Central Province. Have a nice walk with explanations around the Royal Botanic Garden.

Ramboda Waterfall - We can stop to see the waterfall.

Blue Field Tea Factory - Blue Field Tea Gardens is such an interesting place. You learn all about the picking of tea leaves and all the machinery involved in sorting the tea. Then, you get to taste the tea.

Gregory Lake - It is a great place to visit. Many water activities. Very clean atmosphere. Nice landscaping. You can really enjoy the boat trips or just relax by the side of the lake.

Sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya

Ambewela Farms - A farm with picturesque views of green fields dotted with black and white cows and a foggy mountainous backdrop. It felt like we were in New Zealand.

Bomburu Ella Waterfall - The waterfalls roar naturally amidst the forest and surroundings. It is a very popular spot for tourists. Dress warmly and carry an umbrella in case you are blessed with light rain as we were during this expedition.

Nuwara Eliya to Ella by Train

Nine Arches Bridge - The bridge was built by the British in the late 1800s - a magnificent accomplishment. It is still used, so look out for the trains coming from tunnels at each end. Good views up and down the lush jungle and the river. Well worth it, especially if you are interested in railway history.

Little Adam’s Peak View Point - We highly recommend you watch the sunrise or sunset at this location. A very close walk from the main Ella street. And close to the Nine Arch Bridge walk as well.

Ella to (you can choose your destination: Mirissa, Galle, Hikkaduwa)

Mirissa Beach - Mirissa is one of the main beach destinations in southern Sri Lanka. The area has it all: beautiful beaches, surf waves, whale watching, and great bars and restaurants. Mirissa is developing quickly over the last couple of years so it’s also getting more crowded. There are still enough spots where you can enjoy a fresh coconut from your hammock while watching the sunset.

Galle Fort - The history of Galle extends thousands of years to biblical times. In more recent times, it was a prize to be possessed by western traders in search of wealth and glory. Its beautifully preserved colonial Dutch fort with its quaint city with cobblestone streets within is a place time forgot. Close by are magnificent beaches, rainforests, and other attractions. It is definitely a fascinating place to visit.

Unawatuna Beach - Beautiful beach in Sri Lanka.

Hikkaduwa Beach - Excellent for snorkeling and fascinating to watch the turtles and see the fish so close in the clear water. This is one of the best beaches we saw in Sri Lanka. The water is warm and mostly swimmable but caution is advised. The sand is beautiful as is the water color. Heaps of activities and eateries.

Hikkaduwa to Airport

Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - On this last day, if you like to visit a boat ride, you can go there.

What's Included

Private transportation
On-board WiFi
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Other

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christj1061sr

Feb 8, 2026

Amazing experience with a brilliant guide - We booked this tour via Trailfinders UK as part of a two week holiday. We had one day in Negombo to get over the long flight and then we drove up to Habarana for two nights, then southward via two more hotels, to end up on the South Coast. Scheduled highlights included Sigiriya Rock (amazing and challenging), a Tea-plantation tour and a train ride from Nuward Eliya to Ella. Our private guide Malaka was excellent and went out of his way to find other things to see which we were not on the schedule. I hope your guide is as good. The hotels we used were OK, not the best, not the worst, a means to an end - but they got better as we travelled south and the Jetwing St Andrews in Nuward Eliya was lovely. Make sure you go to the post office there! Top tip, the car used to collect us from the airport was a little snug, so we upgraded to a 4x4 for the main part of the trip. About £150 I think, but given what we spent on the whole holiday, it was worth it. Overall, the tour was a wonderful and unforgettable experience. We sent the second week lying on a beach, but most of our memories of Sri Lanka come from this tour.