8 Days Beach Tour Package
Overview
Experience Sri Lanka’s most iconic cultural, historical, wildlife, and scenic destinations in this 8-day journey. From the ancient cave temples of Dambulla and the royal city of Polonnaruwa to the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the sacred city of Kandy, your tour blends rich heritage with stunning landscapes. Enjoy the breathtaking highlands of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, embark on thrilling wildlife safaris in Minneriya and Yala, and relax in the coastal beauty of Mirissa and Bentota before completing your journey at the historic Galle Fort and Madu River.
Top Experiences
- Explore the magnificent Golden Cave Temple in Dambulla (UNESCO)
- Discover the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s medieval capital
- Witness hundreds of wild elephants during a Minneriya safari
- Climb the world-famous Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
- Enjoy a traditional Hiriwadunna Village Experience with boat & cart rides
- Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
- Stroll through the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Watch the vibrant Kandy Cultural Dance Show
- Experience tea country with stops at Ramboda Falls and a tea factory tour
- Take Sri Lanka’s most scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Capture breathtaking views at Little Adam’s Peak & Nine Arch Bridge
- Go on an exciting Yala National Park leopard safari
- Relax at the stunning viewpoints like Coconut Tree Hill – Mirissa
- Explore the historic Galle Fort (UNESCO)
- Visit a Turtle Hatchery to learn about turtle conservation
- Enjoy a peaceful Madu River boat safari through mangroves
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Sigiriya
Your 8-day beach tour begins with your arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport.
A Lanka Safe Tours representative will warmly welcome you and escort you to your vehicle.
Highlights:
Drive to Sigiriya
Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – the world’s largest captive elephant herd
Watch baby elephants being bottle-fed and bathed (9.00 AM–1.00 PM)
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 2: Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy
Highlights:
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO) – The Lion Rock of King Kashyapa
Visit Dambulla Golden Cave Temple – Sri Lanka’s largest cave temple complex
Explore ancient murals, Buddha statues, and cave shrines
Visit Spice Garden – Matale
Visit Muthumariamman Hindu Temple – Matale
Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic – Kandy (UNESCO)
Experience the Kandy Cultural Dance Show
Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 3: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Highlights:
Scenic ride through the central highlands
Visit Ramboda Falls
Visit Damro Labookellie Tea Factory – free tea tasting & factory tour
Visit Gregory Lake
Visit the historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office
Board the iconic Nanu Oya → Ella train journey – Sri Lanka’s most romantic train ride
Overnight stay in Ella
Day 4 – 7: Ella → Arugam Bay (Beach Stay)
Travel from Ella to the East Coast and enjoy four relaxing days in the stunning beach paradise of Arugam Bay.
En-route highlights (Ella):
Hike Little Adam’s Peak
Visit the Nine Arch Bridge (Bridge in the Sky)
Scenic stop at Ravana Falls
Arugam Bay Top Experiences:
Elephant Rock Viewpoint – perfect sunset views
Visit Muhudu Maha Viharaya (white temple on the dunes)
Surfing at:
Baby Point
Main Point
Peanut Farm Beach
Elephant Point
Lagoon Safari (Kottukal or Urani) – chance to see elephants & birds
Explore Kudumbigala Monastery, hidden deep in the forest
Enjoy four full days of beach relaxation, surfing, and adventure
Overnight stays in Arugam Bay (4 nights)
Day 8: Departure
Your guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you back to Colombo or the airport for your departure flight.
Your memorable 8-Day Sri Lanka Beach Tour with Lanka Safe Tours comes to a perfect close.
Covering Locations
- Bandaranaike International Airport
- Dambulla (Golden Cave Temple)
- Sigiriya
- Polonnaruwa
- Minneriya National Park
- Kandy
- Matale
- Peradeniya
- Nuwara Eliya
- Ramboda
- Nanu Oya → Ella Train Route
- Ella
- Tissamaharama
- Yala National Park
- Mirissa
- Galle Fort
- Turtle Hatchery (Galle)
- Madu River (Balapitiya)
- Bentota
Inclusions
- Airport transfers & AC transport
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Entry fees to listed attractions
- Cultural dance show in Kandy
- White water rafting in Kitulgala
- English-speaking tour guide
Exclusions:
- Flights
- Personal expenses (shopping, tips, etc.)
- Meals other than breakfast
- Travel insurance
- Activities not in the itinerary