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.
Sri Lanka itineraries / Beauty of Sri Lanka
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
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Your day-by-day journey
A route to make your own.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
Bentota at leisure
Relax beside the Indian Ocean or add a Madu River boat ride, a responsible turtle-conservation visit and optional water sports.
Bentota to Colombo
Travel to the capital for a guided Colombo city experience blending colonial architecture, markets and contemporary neighbourhoods.
Departure
Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport, timed around your onward flight.
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions & conditions
- 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
Rates depend on travel dates, hotel availability, room category, meal plan and inclusions. Your written quotation confirms the price and arrangements. Terms and conditions apply.
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