Nelum Travels

Sri Lanka Holiday Package 8 Days

Tour Overview

Perfect For: Explorers & Nature Enthusiasts

Sri Lanka, a true paradise, awaits your presence on an extraordinary eight-day journey! Immerse yourself in the captivating archaeological and historical wonders left behind by Sri Lanka's rich heritage in Dambulla and Sigiriya. Then, venture into the sacred heart of Sri Lanka, Kandy, where culture and tradition thrive. Should you seek respite from the heat, we've arranged a trip to Little England, where cool, invigorating air embraces you. And of course, no visit to Sri Lanka is complete without encountering its remarkable wildlife, from the majestic leopards to gentle giants like elephants, all amidst the lush greenery of the southeast corner of the island. But your adventure doesn't conclude there. A scenic drive leads you to a pristine beach, where you can relish the sun, sea, and sand to your heart's content.

What's Included

Star / Boutique Accommodation
Private Air-Conditioned Transport
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
Sigiriya Rock Fortress Tour
Guided Cultural & Village Tours
Tea Plantation Excursions

Trip Highlights

Cultural Heritage Wildlife Safari Hill Country Tours Beach Relaxation Historic Landmarks
Destinations Covered
6
Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Bentota, Colombo

Day 01 - Sigiriya & Dambulla

Welcome to your chosen 8-day Sri Lanka holiday package, where your journey commences in the realm of kings known as Dambulla, a city of unparalleled beauty and heritage. Your inaugural stop in this Sri Lanka tour package is the iconic Sigiriya. A short, 30-minute hike leads you to its summit, where you're greeted by the sight of a colossal stone lion and breathtaking vistas. As you explore this ancient fortress, you'll encounter serene water streams, lush gardens, and the timeless remnants of a bygone era.

Sigiriya & Dambulla

Activities

  • Arrive in Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
  • A warm welcome from Nelum Travels Representatives at the airport
  • Explore the ancient city of Sigiriya
  • Check in to your tropical hotel & relax
  • In the afternoon visit the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Proceed back to the hotel
  • Enjoy a colorful buffet meal with loads of food variety
  • Overnight stay at the cozy hotel
Accommodation: Star / Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time: Airport to Sigiriya - 5 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode: Private Car / Van (Air Conditioned)

Day 02 - Kandy

Kandy, renowned for its religious significance as the guardian of the sacred tooth relic, is a prominent highlight in our Sri Lanka holiday packages. This internationally acclaimed destination offers an exceptional Sri Lanka holiday deal. The pleasantly cool climate in Kandy awakens your senses as you start your day, realizing that each destination in our Sri Lanka holiday packages is a natural marvel.

Kandy

Activities

  • Wake up to the first beautiful morning in paradise Sri Lanka
  • Tummy-filling breakfast buffet at the hotel
  • Proceed to Kandy city
  • Explore spice villages – World’s best in spice production
  • Enjoy a delicious Sri Lankan style village cooked lunch
  • Later explore the city of Kandy
  • Visit the most amazing Kandy Temple of tooth relic
  • Relaxing evening in the Kandy hotel
  • Take a walk around the beautiful Kandy lake
  • Overnight stay at a best holiday resort in Sri Lanka
Accommodation: Star / Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time: Airport to Sigiriya - 5 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode: Private Car / Van (Air Conditioned)

Day 03 - Nuwara Eliya City

You'll be shocked to learn that Sri Lanka has a "Little England." Nuwara Eliya is always included in our Sri Lanka vacation packages since it is the complete antithesis of what you might expect Sri Lanka to be like. In the heart of the central hill country, there sits Nuwara Eliya, a lovely slice of tropical pleasure. Visit strawberry fields, botanical gardens with unusual flora and animals, and take in these natural treasures while breathing in the nostalgia of the British colonial past.

Nuwara Eliya

Activities

  • Enjoy the breakfast buffet at the hotel & check out
  • Visit the Gem Mining Station
  • Understand how the world famous Sri Lankan gems are made
  • Proceed to chilly Nuwara Eliya (Little England)
  • Stop at breathtaking waterfalls on the way
  • Enter to the emerald green tea estates
  • Visit a famous Ceylon tea factory
  • Enjoy a refreshing cup of the finest “Ceylon” tea
  • Check in at the beautiful hotel & relax
  • Enjoy the warm dinner buffet perfect for the cold weather
  • Overnight stay at the cozy hotel
Accommodation: Star / Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya - 2 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode: Private Car / Van (Air Conditioned)

Day 04 - Yala National Park

Time to leave Nuwara Eliya's soothing beauty and ride into the wild on this Sri Lanka trip package! Yala National Park, located on this tropical island in the country's southeast, is a popular stop on our top Sri Lanka vacation packages. As you come across gorgeous elephants, spotted deer, aquatic birds, and other endemic and non-endemic creatures, you start to feel like the nature photography fanatic you are.

Yala National Park

Activities

  • Breakfast at the hotel beholding the misty mountains
  • Check out from the hotel
  • Proceed to Yala National Park
  • Check in to the tropical hotel in Yala
  • Experience the 4×4 Jeep Safari in the jungle
  • Check in to the beautiful hotel
  • Relaxing evening surrounded by lush greenery
  • Enjoy the grand buffet dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in the wilderness
Accommodation: Star / Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time: Nuwara Eliya to Yala - 3 hours 30min (approx.)
Transfer Mode: Private Car / Van (Air Conditioned)

Day 05 & 06 - Bentota

Ah! the ocean lovers' tropical fantasy. We would never forget to include Bentota, a stunning tourist lagoon, in our Sri Lanka vacation package. You will plunge into the water for surfing, kiteboarding, kayaking, and other water sports that we provide as part of our Sri Lanka trip package with a racing heart of excitement.

Bentota

Daily Activities

Activities – Day 05

  • Get up to the beautiful and wild Yala
  • Take a morning walk around the village
  • Enjoy the amazing buffet breakfast in Yala hotel
  • Proceed to the golden beach in Bentota
  • Stop at Stilt fisherman and capture the enticing moments
  • Check in to your beautiful beach hotel
  • Engage in fun water activities at Madu River
  • Get the natural experience of mangroves at Madu River
  • Calypso dance & sing along sessions at a local pub
  • Enjoy seafood BBQ session at the beach
  • Overnight stay in beautiful Bentota beach hotel

Activities – Day 06

  • Wake up enjoying a cup of refreshing Ceylon tea
  • Enjoy a relaxing Yoga session by the beach
  • Devour a breakfast filled with seafood from Indian ocean
  • Experience the iconic Madu River Boat ride
  • Take a dip in the warm Indian ocean
  • Don’t miss the stunning sunset by the beach
  • Enjoy a dinner that includes a famous Sri Lanka carb dish
  • Overnight stay in the tropical beach hotel
Accommodation: Star / Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time: Nuwara Eliya to Yala - 3 hours 30min (approx.)
Transfer Mode: Private Car / Van (Air Conditioned)

Day 07 - Colombo City

Colombo is the perfect place to start your journey of Sri Lanka, expressing a lovely fusion of the country's urban, commercial, and religious cultures. The final stop on your Sri Lanka vacation package is a city that is best explored with the assistance of the welcoming locals.

Colombo City

Activities

  • Mouth-watering breakfast buffet and tropical fruits for dessert
  • Check out from the beach hotel
  • Proceed to Colombo city
  • Visit beautiful Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo city
  • Shop at the best shopping boutiques of Sri Lanka
  • Explore Colombo by tuk-tuk in 4 hours with a local guide
  • Head down narrow streets, and visit popular areas the way locals do
  • Experience Colombo night life & pubs
  • Taste Sri Lankan cocktails
Accommodation: Star / Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time: Bentota to Colombo - 1 hour 45min (approx.)
Transfer Mode: Private Car / Van (Air Conditioned)
Inclusions

Airport pick up and drop off
Assistance at the Airport
Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis on mention hotels below
Private luxury Car (air-conditioned)
Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
Private English Speaking driver for the entire
Journey Kandy City Tour – 2 hours
Colombo City Tour – 3 hour
Sri Lanka cultural dance visit – Free
Ceylon Gem Factory visit
Ceylon Batik clothing factory visit
Sri Lanka Handicraft factory visit
All government taxes

Air-tickets are not included in this package
This package excludes the sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Camera and video permits are excluded
Travel Insurance is not included
Guide/Driver tips are not included
Personal expenses are excluded
Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded

Booking information

Once booking details are submitted by you, we will go ahead with the booking process. At this stage, we require a 30% payment from you. A booking confirmation will reach you after 48 hours of making the payment. A balance of 70% of the payment is required, 30 days prior to the tour start date. Then you may go ahead with applying for Visa.

Cancellation Policy

All travel offers listed on our website are discounted. As such, all orders are non-refundable, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Thus, no refund for Cancellations made with less than 30 days from the start of a tour and for No-show.

Destination Sri Lanka
Type of tour Tailor Made
Duration 8 Days 7 Nights
Starting at
USD 660
Per Person
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Wasif Bokhari
3 months ago
We came from America and was amazing experience. Vinoj was excellent and very helpful
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Rohit Majumdar
4 months ago
Shoutout to our rockstar Pahasara who helped us discover the coolest hidden spots, took countless pictures of us and made sure we were always taken care of. Left Sri Lanka with memories and an awesome friend
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Himanshu Roy
4 months ago
I travelled to Srilanka for 10 days with friends in Feb. We got Vinoj’s contact from a mutual friend. I was still skeptical in the beginning before booking but from the moment we landed to our last trip day, Vinoj was so helpful. We travelled across southern srilankan beaches to Ella and then Colombo. His driving is great and he also accompanied us in some activities which enhanced the whole fun as having a local person really improves the cultural experience.
I would recommend Vinoj and his company’s services 100%. He is an asset and as professional as you get. He is an athlete so brings all the energy along. A great human being to have fun with while travelling. Wish all the Best to him 🙌
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Lauren Greenwood
4 months ago
Vinoj is a fantastic driver and he accommodated every request that we made. He drove us to and from the airport and the city, stopping whenever we wanted food, drinks or just to use an ATM. He was so kind and he even decided to attend the cricket match with us.
Honestly he was 10/10, I don’t have a single complaint. He is amazing!
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Pradipta Mohapatra
5 months ago
We are on a trip to Sri Lanka from 24th December 2025 onwards for a 6 nights 7 days tour. Our driver cum guide Mr. Vinoj De Silva is absolutely an excellent driver and has been guiding us throughout our journey. He is exceptional and an asset to your tour company.
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subhradip sikdar
6 months ago
Vinoj was the kindest and the most helpful person in our 8 day Sri Lanka trip. He always went out of his way to help our group of 9 people. He showed us around constantly bought us coconut, food to try, suggested places. Couldn't recommend him and Nelum travels enough. If we ever come back to Sri Lanka, we will only be engaging in him. Thank you so much bro Vinoj, hope to see you soon!
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Jaroslav Ulman
10 months ago
Nelum travels is very good choice, Vinoj is perfect driver , company and he knows best places in Sri Lanka. We apriciate his service all 17 days of our trip. Thank you Vinoj .

General Question

Yes, absolutely! While this itinerary is highly recommended, all our tour packages are 100% tailor-made. We can adjust the duration, change the hotels, add or remove activities, and tweak the route to perfectly match your budget, travel dates, and personal preferences.

Sri Lanka is a beautiful year-round destination! Because it is a tropical island with two distinct monsoon seasons, there is always a sunny side of the island. Whenever you plan to travel, our experts will optimize your itinerary to ensure you visit the regions with the best weather during your stay.

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