7-Day Sri Lanka Highlands, Wildlife & South Coast Tour
Discover Sri Lanka in 7 unforgettable days, from the misty highlands and tea plantations to thrilling Yala safaris and the beautiful southern coast. Explore scenic landscapes, cultural highlights, golden beaches and vibrant coastal towns on a journey designed for an unforgettable taste of Sri Lanka.
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7-Day Sri Lanka Highlands, Wildlife & South Coast Tour
Discover Sri Lanka’s scenic hill country, wildlife, southern coastline, cultural heritage and gemstone traditions on a memorable 7-day journey.
This 7-day Sri Lankan adventure begins with the beautiful landscapes of Kitulgala before continuing into the cool hills of Nuwara Eliya. Experience Sri Lanka’s tea country and cultural sites, enjoy an exciting Yala wildlife safari, relax along the southern coast, explore historic Galle Fort and discover Ratnapura’s famous gemstone heritage before ending your journey in Colombo.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Airport → Kitulgala
Location: Airport → Kitulgala
- Airport pickup
- Scenic journey to Kitulgala
- Check-in at the hotel
- Relax and enjoy the surrounding nature
Overnight: Kitulgala
Day 2 — Kitulgala → Nuwara Eliya
Travel from the rainforest landscapes of Kitulgala into Sri Lanka’s cool central highlands.
- Journey to Nuwara Eliya
- Visit Hanuman Temple
- Visit Sita Amman Temple
- Enjoy the scenic mountain landscapes
- Check-in at the hotel
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 3 — Nuwara Eliya → Yala
Continue through Sri Lanka’s famous tea country before travelling towards the wildlife region of Yala.
- Scenic drive through tea country
- Visit Pedro Tea Estate
- Visit Nuwara Eliya Post Office
- Continue journey towards Yala
- Check-in at the Yala hotel
Overnight: Yala
Day 4 — Yala Wildlife → Mirissa
Start the day with an exciting wildlife experience before heading towards the beautiful southern coast.
- Morning Yala wildlife safari
- Return and relax after the safari
- Travel to Mirissa
- Check-in and relax
Overnight: Mirissa
Day 5 — South Coast Experience
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring some of the most beautiful coastal areas around Mirissa.
- Mirissa
- Weligama
- Ahangama
- Mirissa Beach
- Enjoy the sunset
- Experience the local nightlife
Overnight: Mirissa
Day 6 — Heritage & Gemstone Experience
Travel along the southern coast and discover Sri Lanka’s historic heritage before continuing towards Colombo.
- Travel from Mirissa
- Visit Galle Fort
- Explore the historic surroundings of Galle
- Ratnapura gemstone experience
- Continue to Colombo
- Check-in at the hotel
Overnight: Colombo
Day 7 — Colombo → Airport
End your Sri Lankan journey with some final shopping and sightseeing in Colombo before your airport transfer.
- Explore a local market
- Shopping in Colombo
- Transfer to the airport
- Airport drop-off
End of Tour
Tour Highlights
- Scenic Kitulgala landscapes
- Hanuman Temple & Sita Amman Temple
- Nuwara Eliya tea country
- Pedro Tea Estate
- Yala morning wildlife safari
- Mirissa, Weligama & Ahangama
- Southern coast sunset experience
- Historic Galle Fort
- Ratnapura gemstone experience
- Colombo shopping and local market