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Day 01
Airport to Dambulla
Meet your Tamarind Holiday representative on arrival and travel inland. Visit Pinnawala en route before checking in at Dambulla; an optional village experience can be arranged.
7 nights / 8 days · PRIVATE JOURNEY
Beauty of Sri Lanka
A beautifully balanced first journey through ancient landmarks, tea country, wildlife and the south coast.
Dambulla · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Yala · Bentota · Colombo
THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
A considered route.
Designed around you.
A beautifully balanced first journey through ancient landmarks, tea country, wildlife and the south coast. This published programme is a reliable starting point, not a rigid group tour. We can change the pace, hotel category, meal plan, room arrangement and optional experiences before preparing your personal quotation.
BEST SUITED TO
First-time visitors who want culture, nature, wildlife and beach time in one well-paced private journey.
YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE
Every day connected.
Nothing rushed.
Travel times, suggested stops and activity timings are checked again when we prepare your quotation. The final programme will reflect your flights, hotel availability and preferred pace.
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Day 02
Dambulla to Kandy
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, continue through Matale’s spice country and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple before an evening cultural performance in Kandy.
03
Day 03
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Explore Kandy, then travel into the hills through tea plantations, waterfalls and the dramatic Ramboda landscape before arriving in ‘Little England’.
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Day 04
Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Journey south through Ella, with time for Ravana Falls and Little Adam’s Peak. Subject to availability, add the celebrated Nanu Oya–Ella train ride.
05
Day 05
Yala to Bentota
Set out on a guided Yala safari, then continue along the coast with a tour of historic Galle before settling into your beach hotel.
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Day 06
Bentota at leisure
Relax beside the Indian Ocean or add a Madu River boat ride, a responsible turtle-conservation visit and optional water sports.
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Day 07
Bentota to Colombo
Travel to the capital for a guided Colombo city experience blending colonial architecture, markets and contemporary neighbourhoods.
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Day 08
Departure
Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport, timed around your onward flight.
CLEAR BEFORE YOU BOOK
What is planned.
What is quoted separately.
Your final proposal will list the confirmed hotels, room types, meal plan, tickets and any additional services in full.
Included services
- Airport welcome, pick-up and departure transfer
- Arrival assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport
- Private air-conditioned car or van throughout the journey
- Experienced English-speaking chauffeur for the entire route
- Kandy city tour of approximately three hours
- Galle city tour of approximately three hours
- Colombo city tour of approximately three hours
- Nuwara Eliya city tour of approximately two hours
- Visits to selected gem, batik and Sri Lankan handicraft centres
- Vehicle fuel, local vehicle insurance and applicable government taxes
Not included
- International flights and visa-related costs
- Entrance fees and activity charges unless specifically listed in your quotation
- Meals and beverages not confirmed in the final itinerary
- Camera and video permits where applicable
- Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
- Tips for the chauffeur, guides and hotel teams
- Personal expenses, optional activities and minibar charges
- Early check-in, late checkout and services requested outside the confirmed programme
Important planning note
No hotel or activity is reserved until you approve the proposal and pay the agreed deposit. Train seats, safari times and seasonal activities remain subject to availability and operating conditions. We will always explain practical alternatives.
TAILOR THIS ITINERARY
Customise your trip.
Tell us your dates, preferred hotel level, number of travellers and interests. A Sri Lanka specialist will prepare a personal route and quotation around the way you want to travel.
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