Sri Lanka East Coast Itinerary - 8 Days (7 Nights)
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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 in Colombo and Transfer to 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.
Sigiriya – Dambulla Minneriya/Kaudulla Safari
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.
Sigiriya to Trincomalee (Nilaveli/Uppuveli)
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.
Whale Watching & Beach Day in Trincomalee
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.
Trincomalee to Kandy
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.
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (Train Journey & Tea Experience)
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.
Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
in this day, you will travel to Colombo from Nuwara Eliya. Along the way you will visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
In the evening, you will visit attractions in colombo.
Night will be in a hotel in Colombo
Departure from Colombo
Morning: Transfer to Colombo Airport (~1 hour drive).
Duration
8 Days
Location
colombo – sigiriya – trincomalee – kandy – nuwara eliya – colombo – airport
Tour Inclusions
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Free Wi-Fi
Tour Exclusions
Drinks
Lunch
Food and drinks
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