8 days round tour
- Duration: 8 Days 7 Nights
- Price:From $1,490 pp (2 sharing) | $1,890 pp (solo) | Children discounts available
- Start/End : Galle area hotels or Bandaranaike International Airport
- Best time: Year-round (Dec–Apr for whales & wildlife, Jun–Sep for east coast option
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The Ultimate Sri Lanka Highlights Tour – Perfectly Balanced & Fully Private
This 8-day signature journey is our most popular multi-day package – carefully designed for travellers who want to see the very best of Sri Lanka in one unforgettable week.
Experience the perfect mix: thrilling wildlife safaris, ancient culture & temples, the world-famous scenic train ride, misty tea plantations, hiking in Ella, and relaxed beach time on the south coast – all starting and ending in beautiful Galle.
100% private tour – just you, your own air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide. No groups, no rush. We use hand-picked 4–5★ boutique hotels and villas with exclusive rates you won’t find anywhere else.
Fully customisable – want to add hot air balloon, Sigiriya Rock climb, Ayurveda retreat or whale watching? Just tell Shanilka!
Highlights
- Two full safari experiences (Yala or Bundala + Udawalawe elephants)
- World-famous scenic train journey Ella → Kandy or Nuwara Eliya
- Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
- Nine Arch Bridge & Little Adam’s Peak hike in Ella
- Tea plantation visit & tasting
- UNESCO Galle Fort in-depth
- Beach relaxation & optional whale watching
- Cultural shows, spice gardens, local home cooking experience
- Private driver-guide throughout
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Airport or hotel pick-up → Transfer to Galle area → In-depth UNESCO Galle Fort walking tour + sunset on ramparts → Welcome dinner with ocean view >Overnight: Luxury boutique hotel in Galle/Unawatuna (e.g. Amangalla or similar)
Early departure for full-day private jeep safari → Highest leopard density in the world + elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles → Picnic lunch in park → Return south Overnight: Luxury safari lodge or boutique hotel near Yala
Morning drive to Ella → Visit Ravana Falls → Hike Little Adam’s Peak (easy, stunning views) → Nine Arch Bridge photo stop → Evening at leisureOvernight: 98 Acres Resort or similar (stunning views)
Morning free in Ella → Scenic train journey through tea plantations (1st class reserved seats) → Visit tea factory & tasting → Explore Nuwara Eliya “Little England”Overnight: Heritance Tea Factory or similar
Morning tea plantation walk → Drive to Kandy → Visit spice garden → Evening Kandyan dance show + Temple of the Tooth Relic ceremonyOvernight: Luxury hotel in Kandy (e.g. Earl’s Regency)
Optional early Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb (Lion Rock sunrise) OR relaxed morning → Drive south via Matale temple → Return to south coast beachesOvernight: Luxury beach villa or resort (Unawatuna/Tangalle)
Full day free – optional whale watching (seasonal), surfing lesson, spa day, cooking class, or pure relaxation → Sunset beach dinnerOvernight: Same luxury beach propert
Relaxed breakfast → Transfer to airport or extend your stay
Note: Itinerary is 100% flexible – we adjust according to your flight times and interests.
Included ✓
- 7 nights 4–5★ boutique hotels/villas with breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle + fuel + highway tolls
- English-speaking professional driver-guide throughout
- All safari jeeps & entrance fees (Yala/Bundala, Udawalawe, Temple of the Tooth, etc.)
- Scenic train tickets (1st class reserved)
- Bottled water, cool towels, Wi-Fi in vehicle
- All taxes & service charges
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Not Included ✗
- International flights
- Visa & insurance
- Lunches & dinners (except welcome dinner)
- Tips & personal expenses
- Optional activities (hot air balloon ~$200 pp, Sigiriya climb)
Ready to Book Your Tour?
Email: galleforttours@gmail.com or call +94 773 900 314