7-Day Sri Lanka Tour with Hotels: Kandy, Ella & Galle
Adventures and Seaside Relaxation
Seven days from Negombo to Colombo via Habarana, Kandy, Ella and Galle. Hotels with breakfast and a private chauffeur included.
- Duration
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
- Stops
- 8 destinations
- Best season
- October to April
- Total for 2
Overview
Everything below runs on your own schedule — the days can be swapped or stretched before you travel.
- Length
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
- Group
- Private, up to 8 travellers
- Best season
- October to April
- Pace
- Easy going
- Starts and ends
- The airport or your hotel
- Getting around
- Private car with a chauffeur-guide
What makes this trip
- Private tour with star hotel accommodation (B&B basis)
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with experienced chauffeur
- Handpicked star-rated hotels throughout the journey
- Free SIM card with mobile data included
- Water bottles throughout the journey
- Flexible and customizable itinerary
Where you go
8 stops across 7 days, starting and finishing at the airport or your hotel.
- 1Negombo
- 2Habarana
- 3Kandy
- 4Nuwara-Eliya
- 5Ella
- 6Udawalawe
- 7Galle
- 8Colombo City Tour
Read more about Sigiriya, Ella, Kandy, Galle and Nuwara Eliya.
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Day by day
A guide, not a timetable. Tell us what you would rather do and we will rework it before you travel.
- 1
Day 01
Arrival & Explore Negombo
Beachside charm and coastal relaxation
Pick-up from Airport or Your Hotel
- Negombo Lagoon Tour
- Fish Market Visit
- Old Dutch Fort
- St. Sebastian's & St. Mary's Churches
Overnight in Negombo
Hotels we usually book here:
Begin your Sri Lankan adventure with coastal exploration
- 2
Day 02
Wildlife & Sacred Caves
Elephant safaris and cultural sites
- Village tour including lunch.
- Minnesota or Kaudulla National Park to see elephants.
- By 7pm Lorris walk.
Overnight in Habarana
Hotels we usually book here:
- 3
Day 03
Sigiriya & Cultural Kandy
Ancient fortress and cultural capital
- Early morning climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Dambulla rock cave temple visit.
- Visit a local Spice Garden
- Kandy Scenic City Tour & Bird Eye View
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Enjoy the Kandy Cultural Dance Show
Overnight in Kandy
Hotels we usually book here:
- 4
Day 04
Tea Country Adventure
Tea plantations and cool climate
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden
- Ramboda Waterfalls
- Tea Plantations & Tea Factory
Optional stops: Moon Plains, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, Golf Course, Race Course, 18th Century Post Office
- 5
Day 05
Scenic Ella
Scenic train rides and nature trails
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
- Ravana Falls & Cave
- Diyaluma Falls
- Buduruwagala Rock Temple
- 6
Day 06
Safari & Southern Beaches
Wildlife and beach relaxation
- Udawalawe National Park Safari
- Elephant Transit Home
- Relax at Unawatuna Beach
- 7
Day 07
Galle & Colombo City Tour
Colonial heritage and city sights
Check-out & Departure
- Galle Dutch Fort
- Turtle Conservation Project
- Gangarama Temple
- Jami Ul Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
- Independence Square
- National Museum
- Old Dutch Church
Safe travels and thank you for choosing our tour! 🙏
What the price covers
Anything not on the left-hand list is on you — no surprises once you land.
Included
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- English-Speaking Chauffeur (Driver fees & accommodation covered)
- Star Hotels with Breakfast (B&B)
- Free SIM Card with Mobile Data
- Water Bottles Throughout the Journey
- Highway & Parking Tickets
- 24-Hour Support
- All Taxes Included
Not included
- Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
- Entrance & Activity Fees
- Personal Expenses
- Any services not listed above
Price
Every figure here is the total for the party of 2, not a per-person rate.
total for 2 travellers · each
Hotels · Transport · Tour Guide. Travelling as a bigger group? We quote that separately and it usually works out cheaper per head.
| Pay in | Approximate total |
|---|---|
| USDUS dollar | $840 |
| EUREuro | €727 |
| GBPBritish pound | £623 |
| AUDAustralian dollar | A$1,191 |
| CADCanadian dollar | CA$1,172 |
| INRIndian rupee | ₹80,003 |
| AEDUAE dirham | AED 3,085 |
Live rates. Converted amounts are a guide only. Billing is in USD and your bank's rate on the day applies.
On the road
Photos from this route — tap any one to see it full size. Your trip will look like this, give or take the weather.
Pick-up and drop-off
Bandaranaike International Airport
We meet your flight whatever time it lands, and have you back there with time to spare on the last day.
Or your hotel
Anywhere in Colombo or Negombo, or the town this route starts from. Tell us which when you send your request.
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