Sri Lanka 8-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 8 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Sri Lanka.
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Sunrise in Galle
Map of Highlights of Sri Lanka - 8 Days
Highlights of Sri Lanka - 8 Days

This eight-day itinerary takes you to the heart of Sri Lanka for ancient history, Buddhist culture, and exciting adventures in nature. From Negombo (near the capital), you'll experience a slew of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, tour a tea plantation, meet elephants, and explore towns loaded with Portuguese and Dutch colonial history. End each day with an opportunity to catch an alluring sunset that only South Asia can offer.

End your trip on the beaches of Unawatuna
Map of Classic Sri Lanka: Temples, Mountains & Beaches - 8 Days
Classic Sri Lanka: Temples, Mountains & Beaches - 8 Days

This eight-day getaway takes you on a circular journey through the highlights of central and southern Sri Lanka. Setting out from the west coast beach town of Negombo, you'll travel deep into the country's cultural heart—exploring the ancient fortress of Sigiriya, the cave temples of Dambulla, and the palaces and relics of Kandy along the way. After a refreshing trip through the lush mountains and tea estates of Ella, head back to the coast to wind down in the beach paradise of Unawatuna.

Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Map of Best of Sri Lanka: Negombo to Tangalle - 8 Days
Best of Sri Lanka: Negombo to Tangalle - 8 Days

This eight-day adventure will take you to Sri Lanka's must-see highlights. Learn about Negombo's colonial past, climb Sigiriya's rock fortress, wander through Dambulla's cave temples, and explore the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. Then take a scenic train ride and transfer to Nuwara Eliya, where you'll learn about tea production and enjoy spectacular views. Look for elephants, monkeys, and other wildlife at Udawalawe National Park, then relax in Tangalle and keep an eye out for sea turtles.

Enjoy the experience of seeing elephants in the wild on a sunset Jeep safari
Map of Snapshot of Sri Lanka - 8 Days
Snapshot of Sri Lanka - 8 Days

This eight-day itinerary will take you on an exciting journey around Sri Lanka's most revered cultural sites and natural wonders. Start by ticking off two phenomenal UNESCO World Heritage Sites at the rock fortress Sigiriya and Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic. Head out on an evening Jeep safari in the Kaudulla National Park to spot majestic elephants, then head into the Hill Country to discover the process of Ceylon tea making from tea bush to teapot in Nuwara Eliya.

Learn how to ride the waves on Weligama Beach
Map of Coastal Wonders & Cultural Highlights of Southern Sri Lanka - 8 Days
Coastal Wonders & Cultural Highlights of Southern Sri Lanka - 8 Days

This eight-day itinerary perfectly blends relaxation, cultural exploration, and adventure along Sri Lanka's picturesque southern coast. Start in Bentota with a boat safari on the Madu River and a visit to a turtle hatchery in nearby Kosgoda. Go on a guided tour of Galle's UNESCO-listed fort, and then it's on to Mirissa, where you'll cruise in search of whales, take a surf lesson, and enjoy free time on the beach. End your trip with a tea tasting and tour of the Handunugoda Tea Estate, known for its prized white tea.

Set off on a safari in Udawalawe National Park to see some of its resident elephants
Map of Relaxed Culture & Nature in Sri Lanka: Galle to Negombo - 8 Days
Relaxed Culture & Nature in Sri Lanka: Galle to Negombo - 8 Days

In just over a week, you'll explore five iconic destinations across Sri Lanka, beginning with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. Then, it's off to see the elephants in the Udawalawe National Park, where you'll go on a safari and visit an elephant sanctuary. Two nights of luxury await in Koslanda with decadent dinners and a picnic lunch at your boutique hotel's private waterfall. Your finale is a scenic trek in the Knuckles Mountain Range before coastal relaxation in colonial-era Negombo.

Tour a lush tea plantation and factory in Nuwara Eliya
Map of Ancient Ruins, Scenic Train Rides & Coastal Beauty in Sri Lanka - 8 Days
Ancient Ruins, Scenic Train Rides & Coastal Beauty in Sri Lanka - 8 Days

Discover Sri Lanka's cultural landmarks and natural beauty with this eight-day itinerary. On your first day, hit the ground running on a tour of the Dambulla Cave Temple. Then, discover the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and go on a safari in Minneriya National Park. Climb 1,200 steps to Sigiriya's summit before transferring to Kandy, the country's cultural capital. Enjoy a scenic train ride to Nanuoya, tour a tea plantation, and discover Galle's historic coastal charm to end your action-packed trip.

Relax and refresh on this eight-day wellness journey in Sri Lanka
Map of Luxury & Wellness in Sri Lanka: Cultural Excursions, Art & the Great Outdoors - 8 Days
Luxury & Wellness in Sri Lanka: Cultural Excursions, Art & the Great Outdoors - 8 Days

Discover the culture and history of Sri Lanka while focusing on health and wellness during this eight-day escape to the UNESCO-listed city of Kandy. Check into your luxury spa retreat and receive a personalized wellness consultation to guide your stay, then experience daily massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and Hatha yoga in between visits to historic sites. Spend a day with Buddhist nuns at a Bhikkuni Monastery, take in a lively cultural dance performance, and end with a climb up Ambuluwawa tower.

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