Jana Travels – 8 Nights / 9 Days Sri Lanka Tour Itinerary

8 Days

Day 01 :
Arrival in Colombo → Transfer to Hotel

• Pickup from Bandaranaike International Airport
• Transfer to your hotel in Colombo
• Spend the day at leisure after your flight

Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 02 :
Colombo → Dambulla

After breakfast, begin the journey to Dambulla. Witness beautiful nature, rural landscapes, and cultural attractions.

✓ Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

• Built by King Kashyapa (477–495 CE)
• A 200m high ancient rock fortress with advanced hydraulic gardens
• Famous for the Lion Gate, frescoes, water gardens & royal palace ruins
• Recognized globally for its outstanding ancient engineering and design

✓ Habarana Eco Park Safari

• Located in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province
• Part of the elephant migration corridor connecting Minneriya & Kaudulla
• See wild elephants, peacocks, monkeys, eagles & many bird species
• Perfect nature & wildlife experience with scenic landscapes

Dinner & Overnight stay in Dambulla

Day 03 :
Dambulla → Kandy

After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.

✓ Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple)

• Dates back to the 1st century BCE
• Largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka
• 5 caves filled with Buddha statues, murals & ancient art
• UNESCO World Heritage Site with panoramic views
• Built and developed under King Valagamba

✓ Spice & Herbal Garden – Matale

• Learn about Sri Lanka’s world-famous spices
• See cinnamon, pepper, cloves, nutmeg, sandalwood & medicinal herbs
• Learn the traditional uses and cultivation methods

✓ Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – Kandy

• One of the most sacred Buddhist temples in the world
• Houses the left canine tooth relic of Lord Buddha
• Golden roof, Kandyan architecture & culturally rich temple complex
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Venue of the famous Esala Perahera

Dinner & Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 04 :
Kandy → Pinnawala → Kandy

After breakfast, continue exploring the cultural capital.

✓ Royal Botanical Gardens – Peradeniya

• Sri Lanka’s largest botanical garden
• 147 acres with over 4,000 plant species
• Famous for orchids, palm avenues & giant Javan fig tree
• Beautiful landscaping ideal for peaceful walks

✓ Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

• Home to one of the world’s largest captive elephant herds
• Watch elephants bathing, feeding & interacting
• A sanctuary for injured and orphaned elephants
• Family-friendly and educational experience

✓ Tea Factory Visit

Learn how world-famous Ceylon Tea is made:
• Observe tea production
• Taste fresh premium teas
• Enjoy views of tea plantations

Dinner & Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 05 :
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, drive to Sri Lanka’s beautiful hill-country.

✓ Hanuman Temple – Ramboda

• Dedicated to Lord Hanuman – part of the Ramayana Trail
• Believed to be the spot where Hanuman first landed in Lanka
• Features a 40-foot statue overlooking valleys & tea estates

✓ Ramboda Falls

• A stunning 109m waterfall in Nuwara Eliya
• Lush greenery & a serene atmosphere
• Ideal for photography & nature lovers

✓ Seetha Amman Temple

• Dedicated to Princess Sita from the Ramayana
• Believed to be her place of captivity
• Located near a sacred stream
• Hanuman’s footprints are believed to be found here

✓ Gregory Lake Park & Nuwara Eliya Town

• Explore colonial buildings
• Visit Gregory Lake Park
• Optional: Boat ride, horse riding, garden walks
• Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden (optional)

Dinner & Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 06 :
Nuwara Eliya → Ella

After breakfast, travel to the adventure paradise of Ella.

✓ Hike to Little Adam’s Peak

• Popular and easy hike
• Scenic trail through tea estates
• 1,141m peak with breathtaking panoramic views
• Perfect for sunrise or morning hikes

✓ Flying Ravana – Zipline Experience

• Sri Lanka’s most thrilling mega zipline
• Fly over tea fields with views of Ella Rock
• Ideal for adventure lovers

✓ Nine Arch Bridge

• Iconic colonial-era railway bridge
• Built with stone bricks and cement—no steel used
• 24m high, 91m long
• Beautiful surrounding tea plantations

✓ Ravana Falls

• 25m cascading waterfall
• Linked to King Ravana & the Ramayana legend
• Impressive natural beauty

Dinner & Overnight stay in Ella

Day 07 :
Ella → Mirissa

After breakfast, drive to Mirissa.

• Explore the beautiful coastline
• Famous for nightlife and beach relaxation
• Visit Coconut Tree Hill
• Discover Mirissa Secret Beach
• Rest and enjoy beachfront leisure time

Dinner & Overnight stay in Mirissa

Day 08 :
Mirissa Whale Watching → Galle → Bentota

Early Morning (5:45 AM):
Depart to Mirissa Harbour for Whale & Dolphin Watching – one of the best locations in the world to spot Blue Whales.

✓ Galle Fort (UNESCO Site)

• 16th-century fort built by the Portuguese & expanded by the Dutch
• Walk along the ramparts overlooking the ocean
• Visit museums, cafes, churches & boutiques
• Ideal for sunset photos

✓ Moonstone Mine Visit

• Learn how moonstones are mined, cut & polished
• Believed to bring tranquility & good fortune
• Observe the gemstone processing methods

Transfer to Bentota.

Dinner & Overnight stay in Bentota

Day 09 :
Bentota River Safari → Airport Drop

✓ Bentota River Safari

• Visit Meditation Island
• Explore mangrove forests
• See birds, monitor lizards & crocodiles
• Visit fish farms
• Peaceful, nature-rich boat experience

✓ Water Sports (Optional)

Jet Ski • Banana Boat • Water Skiing • Deep Water Fishing • Tube Rides

✓ Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

• Sri Lanka’s famous sea turtle conservation center
• Learn about turtle rescue & breeding
• Release baby turtles into the ocean (seasonal)

Evening: Colombo/Airport Transfer

Drop-off at Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.

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Jana Travels – 8 Nights / 9 Days Sri Lanka Tour Itinerary