Sri Lanka East Coast Itinerary - 8 Days (7 Nights)
Want to explore East Coast in Sri Lanka? Here is our Sri Lanka East Coast Itinerary for 8 days (Include 7 Nights).
Sri Lanka East Coast Itinerary 8 Days by Lanka Safe Tours
Arrival: Land at Colombo Airport.
Travel to Sigiriya: (Approximately ~4 hours drive). Stop for a break and refreshments along the way.
Evening Activity: Sigiriya Village Tour – Experience traditional Sri Lankan village life, including a bullock cart ride, canoeing on a lake, and a home-cooked Sri Lankan meal.
Check-in: Relax at your hotel in Sigiriya.
Arrival: Land at Colombo Airport.
Travel to Sigiriya: (Approximately ~4 hours drive). Stop for a break and refreshments along the way.
Evening Activity: Sigiriya Village Tour – Experience traditional Sri Lankan village life, including a bullock cart ride, canoeing on a lake, and a home-cooked Sri Lankan meal.
Check-in: Relax at your hotel in Sigiriya.
Morning: Drive to Trincomalee (~2.5-3 hours).
Check-in: Hotel near Nilaveli or Uppuveli beach.
Afternoon: Relax on the beach or explore nearby attractions:
Koneswaram Temple: Stunning Hindu temple with panoramic ocean views.
Fort Frederick: Historical fort built by the Portuguese.
Evening: Enjoy dinner by the beach.
Early Morning: Go on a whale watching tour (starts at dawn, ~4-5 hours). Spot blue whales, dolphins, and more.
Afternoon: Return to your hotel for relaxation or snorkeling at Pigeon Island National Park.
Evening: Leisure time at the beach or enjoy a sunset walk.
Morning: Drive to Kandy (~5-6 hours).
Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya (if time permits).
Afternoon: Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic, a sacred Buddhist site (~1 hour).
Evening: Take a stroll around Kandy Lake and enjoy a cultural dance performance (~1 hour).
Check-in: Hotel in Kandy for an overnight stay.
Morning: Take the scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (~4 hours), considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.
Note: If train tickets are unavailable, travel by road. Along the way, you can stop at:
Damro Tea Center: Enjoy a cup of authentic Sri Lankan tea.
Tea Museum: Learn about the history and process of tea production.
Hanuman Temple: A sacred Hindu temple with a serene ambiance.
Afternoon: Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about Sri Lankan tea-making and enjoy a tea-tasting session.
Evening: Relax at Gregory Lake or take a short hike through the lush countryside.
Check-in: Hotel in Nuwara Eliya for an overnight stay.
Morning: Take the scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (~4 hours), considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.
Note: If train tickets are unavailable, travel by road. Along the way, you can stop at:
Damro Tea Center: Enjoy a cup of authentic Sri Lankan tea.
Tea Museum: Learn about the history and process of tea production.
Hanuman Temple: A sacred Hindu temple with a serene ambiance.
Afternoon: Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about Sri Lankan tea-making and enjoy a tea-tasting session.
Evening: Relax at Gregory Lake or take a short hike through the lush countryside.
Check-in: Hotel in Nuwara Eliya for an overnight stay.
Morning: Transfer to Colombo Airport (~1 hour drive).
How to Book our Sri Lanka East Coast Itinerary 8 Days (7 Nights) ?
If you are happy above our east coast tour itinerary with 12 Days, you can book it with the attached contact details below, or visiting our contact page. If you further need to customize above itinerary according to your preferences, then don’t hesitate contact us and we will customize it with you.
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