Kandy World Heritage Site
Visit the Temple of the Holy Tooth of Buddha, stroll through the misty hills and lakeside town, and experience rich traditional rituals and musical performances.
Sri Lanka Highlights Private Small Group Tour - 7 Days 6 Nights
Best of Sri Lanka 7 Days, Private Tour
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) · Kandy · Peradeniya · Nuwara Eliya · Yala National Park · Galle · Colombo
7 Days 6 NightsBandaranaike International Airport (CMB) round trip
From HK$7,980 per personA minimum of 2 people are required to travel together.
Personal English-speaking tour guidePrivate pick-up and drop-off service with professional guide throughout the trip
Star-rated accommodationIncludes six nights in selected 3-star hotels and meals listed in the itinerary.
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From HK$7,980 per person
- Minimum number of participants required to form a group
- 2 people
- Price terms
- Prices are confirmed based on departure date, number of travelers, and room type.
Prices for private tours are subject to change based on departure date, number of travelers, room type, and availability. The final price will be confirmed by Travel Mama.
SRI LANKA HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Explore the essence of Kandy Old Town, Yala wildlife, and English tea plantations.
This 7-day, 6-night private small-group tour explores Sri Lanka’s natural and cultural highlights. Travel through the tea plantations and hill roads of Nuwara Eliya, take a jeep safari in Yala National Park in search of leopards and elephants, walk through Galle Fort’s Dutch colonial streets, and visit Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth. Stay in selected star-rated hotels throughout the tour, with meals as listed in the daily itinerary. The tour can depart with two travellers and offers a private, flexible way to explore.
Colombo Airport Kandy (Temple of the Tooth Relic & Botanic Gardens) Nuwara Eliya (English Tea Garden) Yala National Park Safari Galle Fortress & Southern Coast Colombo city center
Yala National Park Safari
Explore the heart of Sri Lanka's wildlife scene: drive an off-road jeep across the vast grasslands in search of leopards and wild elephant herds.
English tea country and Dutch old town
Savor authentic Ceylon tea in Nuwara Eliya and stroll through the Dutch colonial-style streets and lighthouses of Galle Old Town.
Included
- Minimum departure of 2 persons
- 6 nights of carefully selected 3-star hotel accommodations (2 nights in Kandy, 1 night in Nuwara Eliya, 1 night in Yala, 1 night in the southern beach area, 1 night in Colombo)
- Private pick-up and drop-off service throughout the trip, and professional English-speaking tour guide service.
- Meals included throughout the tour: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners.
- All tickets and activities listed in the itinerary
- Airport to hotel private transfer service
- Basic travel insurance
Exclusions
- ✗ Round-trip airfare and visa fees
- ✗ Tips for local guides and drivers
- City tax (payable on-site), beverages, bottled water, photography/camera fees.
- ✗ Personal Travel and Health Insurance
- ✗ Any other expenses not mentioned.
7-DAY ITINERARY
7-Day 6-Night Suggested Itinerary
Actual transportation arrangements and tour times may be adjusted according to the departure date, local operating conditions, and traffic conditions.
Day 1
Arrive at Colombo – Kandy (100km – 3hrs)
Arrive at the International Airport in Colombo. Our representative will meet and greet before transferring you to Kandy. Dinner included at the hotel. Please note alcohol will not be served in public areas in hotels and restaurants during religious holidays.
🏨 Accommodation: Oak Ray Regency Kandy or similar 3-star hotel
🍽 Meal: Dinner
Day 2
Kandy – Peradeneya – Kandy (12km – 30min)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Kandy to Peradeniya. The Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya, originally a private royal garden later remodeled by the British and now part of the Sri Lanka Wonders, is located just 4 miles from Kandy and boasts state-of-the-art facilities. Stroll through this 147-acre garden, where meticulously maintained lawns, gazebos, and octagonal conservatories will captivate you with their expansive green lawns, providing a tranquil retreat. North of the entrance, a café offers a glimpse of some of the highlights, including the Orchid House and the enormous Javanese banyan tree, exuding elegance. Return from Peradeniya to Kandy. Experience the Kandy tradition centered around the ancient Kandy, jeweled by the Temple of the Holy Tooth of Buddha. Passing through this lakeside town nestled among misty hills, you'll find Kandy city centre, home to the latest world-class brands, markets, arts and crafts centers, as well as a gem museum and gem processing factories. Wander through the Kandy markets and soak up the vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables. Evening entertainment, set against a backdrop of traditional music and drumming, enhances the rich and diverse culture of the Sri Lanka Wonders. Return to the hotel for dinner.
🏨 Accommodation: Oak Ray Regency Kandy or similar 3-star hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (80km – 3hrs)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer from Kandy to Tea Plantation. Sri Lanka, Tea and Tourism are words which cannot be separated. Step into a tea factory processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive up to date. As you observe the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the heavenly scent arising from these facilities, make sure to end your day in style over a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea. Transfer from Tea Plantation to Nuwara Eliya. Augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light - once governed by English & Scottish planters - is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world. A hike through the green grass and red-brick walls should present breath-taking views of a buzzing countryside hamlet. Drive through green valleys of the hill country pierced by endless waterfalls & dotted by tea pluckers draped in bright-coloured saris. Dinner at a hotel.
🏨 Accommodation: Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze or similar (3-star) in Noor Eliya
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Nuwara Eliya – Yala National Park – Tissamaharama (160km – 4hrs)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Tissamaharama. As your jeep rumble through the giant gates of Yala, you are not only stepping into the most visited national park in the country but also the lands of a civilization which thrived during the reign of Sri Lankan kings. You name it, and Yala has it! Its usual inmates cover herds of elephant, sloth bear, spotted dear, jackal, extensively populated birdlife as well as the highest density of leopards in the world that garnish the park to be one of the finest destinations in the country. Feel the rough track as your jeep thunders over rocks and swish passing narrow bends for an exhilarating experience blended with the cries of wilderness under the tropical sun. Transfer from Yala to Tissamaharama. Dinner at the hotel.
🏨 Accommodation: Tissamaharama (Yala) Oakray Wild or similar 3-star hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Tissamaharama – Galle – Southern Coast (200km – 3hrs)
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Depart from Tissamaharama for Galle. Stroll through the Dutch-style streets, listening to the creaking of wooden tavern doors, and observe the fusion of European architecture and South Asian traditions, a fascination for culture lovers worldwide today. Its original walls and fortresses have been preserved to this day, showcasing over three and a half centuries of traditional cultural heritage. Walking clockwise inside the fortress, you'll see the "Old Gate," adorned with the British coat of arms. Flanking the Old Gate are the oldest Zwart bastions and an 18-foot-high lighthouse, located next to the Point Utrecht Bastion. This Dutch paradise is composed of streets arranged in a rectangular grid pattern, winding through Dutch colonial-style corridor houses. Enter the Dutch Hospital shopping center and indulge in a wide selection of souvenirs. However, its hallmark is reality; the Dutch Fortress remains a working community, with its typical administrative offices, courthouses, commercial buildings, churches, and southern residents bustling through the streets, embodying the spirit of Galle's architectural paradise! Dinner is served at the hotel.
🏨 Accommodation: Kai Hikkaduwa, a beachfront hotel in the south, or similar (3 stars)
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Southern Coast – Colombo (80km – 1.5hrs)
Depart for Colombo. Colombo City Tour: Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city and its current administrative capital. It's a vibrant city blending modern life with remnants of its colonial past. Thanks to its expanded port and strategic location, it serves as a crucial link between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Colombo was known to ancient merchants over 2000 years ago. However, it didn't become Sri Lanka's capital until it was ceded to the British Empire in 1815. The city boasts most of Sri Lanka's corporate offices, restaurants, and various entertainment venues. On this tour, you will visit Colombo's diverse historical, religious, and commercial sites, including the famous and bustling Pettah Port, the upscale Cinnamon Gardens residential area, Galle Face Green Square, Viharamahadevi Park, and Gangarama Temple. During your city tour, you can enjoy views of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Centre (BMICH) and the Nelum Pokuna Theatre. Enjoy an ice-cold beer at the Dutch Hospital and admire the finest fashion, jewelry, and handicraft brands through their glamorous shop windows (at your own expense). Dinner will be served at a hotel.
🏨 Accommodation: Colombo GOH or similar 3-star hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Departure from Colombo (30km – 1hr)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, free time, then transfer to the airport to board your flight from Colombo, concluding your wonderful trip.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
STAY IN SRI LANKA
Accommodation Reference
We have carefully selected premium 3-star hotels throughout Sri Lanka to ensure you get a comfortable rest during your busy trip. Actual occupancy is subject to availability.
KANDY
Kandy (2 nights)
- Oak Ray Regency (3★) or equivalent
NUWARA ELIYA
Nuwara Eliya (1 night)
- Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze (3★) or equivalent
TISSAMAHARAMA
Yala / Tissamaharama (1 night)
- Oakray Wild (3★) or equivalent
Southern Beach
Southern beachfront (1 night)
- Kai Hikkaduwa (3★) or equivalent
COLOMBO
Colombo (1 night)
- GOH Colombo (3★) or equivalent
Precautions and Frequently Asked Questions
- Order Confirmation: Once an order is confirmed, it is non-refundable and non-changeable, and will be confirmed within 3 business days.
- Visa reminder: Holders of Hong Kong SAR passports and Macao SAR passports must complete the Sri Lanka ETA before departure; official fees and regulations are subject to the time of application.
- Slight adjustments to the itinerary: In case of traffic, weather or road conditions, the visiting time of the attractions may be flexibly adjusted, but all the scheduled attractions will be visited.
- Peak season surcharge: Additional charges may apply to room rates during Christmas and New Year's periods, depending on the hotel's policy.
- Tickets and activities include (#): Royal Botanic Gardens, Kandy city tour, tea plantation visit, Nuwara Eliya city tour, Yala National Park wildlife safari, Galle Old Town tour, Colombo city tour.
- Package Code: M0-443774 Sri Lanka Small Group Tour
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