A Week in Sri Lanka

8 Days / 7 Nights

Eight days, Sri Lanka's biggest experiences: Sigiriya, wild elephants, sacred Kandy, Galle's ocean walls, beach time and a final taste of Colombo.

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Signature Moments

Your Itinerary

Day 1

Negombo

Begin close to the airport and beside the sea, giving the journey an easy first day after your flight.

  • Meet your private driver-guide at the airport and transfer to your coastal hotel.
  • Rest, swim or enjoy the hotel without a fixed schedule.
  • Take a short beach or lagoon walk if arrival time allows.
Overnight Stay: Negombo
Day 2

Sigiriya

Travel into Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, where ancient temples and rural landscapes introduce the island's long history.

  • Explore Dambulla Cave Temple's rock-cut shrines, filled with statues, murals and centuries of devotion.
  • Continue through farms, villages and dry-zone countryside.
  • Settle beneath the region's distinctive rock outcrops and forested hills.
Overnight Stay: Sigiriya
Day 3

Sigiriya

Combine one of Sri Lanka's greatest landmarks with an afternoon safari in search of wild elephants.

  • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress through the water gardens, frescoes and Lion's Gate to the summit.
  • Return to the hotel for time to rest before the safari.
  • Visit Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco Park based on the best local elephant viewing.
Overnight Stay: Sigiriya
Day 4

Kandy

Continue to Sri Lanka's last royal capital, where sacred tradition and lively city streets sit side by side.

  • Travel through green central landscapes and busy hill-country towns.
  • Visit Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic, the country's most important Buddhist shrine.
  • Walk beside Kandy Lake and experience the city's markets and evening atmosphere.
Overnight Stay: Kandy
Day 5

Galle / Unawatuna

Leave the hills for the southern coast, where warmer air, coconut palms and the Indian Ocean change the pace.

  • Watch mountain scenery give way to lowland towns and coastal landscapes.
  • Check in near Galle or Unawatuna.
  • Enjoy the beach, pool or sunset with no further sightseeing planned.
Overnight Stay: Galle / Unawatuna
Day 6

Galle / Unawatuna

Spend a full day around Galle Fort and the coast, with enough time to explore without rushing onward.

  • Walk Galle Fort's old streets, lighthouse and UNESCO-listed ramparts.
  • See how Sri Lankan, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences shaped the town.
  • Return to Unawatuna or stay in the fort for cafés, shops and sunset.
Overnight Stay: Galle / Unawatuna
Day 7

Colombo

Finish in the capital, where markets, temples, colonial buildings and oceanfront life create a lively final chapter.

  • Follow the west coast north with your private driver-guide.
  • Explore selected Colombo highlights such as Pettah, the Red Mosque area, Gangaramaya Temple or Independence Square.
  • Walk along Galle Face Green and enjoy Colombo's restaurant scene.
Overnight Stay: Colombo
Day 8

Departure

Enjoy a flexible final morning before your private airport transfer.

  • Keep the morning open around your international flight.
  • Travel privately to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.

Your Route

✓ What's Included

  • All accommodation (7 nights)
  • Private vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
  • Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • All entrance fees and activity charges
  • Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
  • 24/7 on-ground support

× What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Meals not mentioned in itinerary

Accommodation

SnapTrip Standard Included

Comfortable, clean and well-located stays throughout your journey. Handpicked guesthouses and boutique hotels with consistent quality standards.

Wi-Fi A/C Breakfast Private Bathroom Double / Twin Fresh Linen Towels Hair Dryer