Sharm El Sheikh
April 18, 20269-Day Sri Lanka Family Tour: Colombo, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya & Ella
August 2, 2026Trip Itinerary
Day 01 | Arrival in Colombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka!
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, complete immigration formalities and baggage collection. Your private chauffeur-guide will warmly welcome you once all family members have arrived. Begin your journey with a half-day sightseeing tour of Colombo before checking in to your hotel.
Highlights
- Meet & Greet at the Airport
- Colombo City Tour
- Galle Face Green
- Gangaramaya Temple
- One Galle Face Mall
- Colombo City Centre
- Local Shopping Experience
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: NH Collection Colombo
Day 02 | Colombo → Sigiriya
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and driving towards Sigiriya. Stop at a carefully selected local restaurant for lunch (at your own expense) before continuing through Sri Lanka's beautiful countryside. Arrive at your hotel in the evening and relax.
Highlights
- Scenic Drive to Sigiriya
- Beautiful Countryside Views
- Leisure Time at the Resort
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight Stay: Heritance Kandalama
Day 03 | Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Minneriya Safari
After breakfast, visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ancient palace ruins, frescoes, Mirror Wall, Lion Gate, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the summit.
In the afternoon, head to Minneriya National Park for an exciting Jeep Safari, renowned for its large gathering of wild Asian elephants and diverse wildlife.
Highlights
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Ancient Palace Ruins
- Mirror Wall
- Lion Gate
- Minneriya National Park Safari
- Wild Asian Elephants
- Deer
- Water Buffalo
- Crocodiles
- Monkeys
- Bird Watching
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight Stay: Heritance Kandalama
Day 04 | Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, check out and continue your scenic journey towards Nuwara Eliya.
En route, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple (Optional) and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Optional) before stopping at the beautiful Ramboda Falls.
Highlights
- Dambulla Cave Temple (Optional)
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Optional)
- Ramboda Falls
- Scenic Mountain Drive
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Day 05 | Nuwara Eliya City Tour
After breakfast, explore the charming hill station of Nuwara Eliya.
Visit lush tea plantations, tour a traditional tea factory, enjoy a tea plucking experience, and relax at Gregory Park.
Highlights
- Tea Plantation
- Tea Factory Visit
- Tea Plucking Experience
- Gregory Park
- Free Leisure Time
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Day 06 | Nuwara Eliya → Ella
After breakfast, transfer to Nanu Oya Railway Station and enjoy one of the world's most scenic train journeys to Ella, passing through tea estates, waterfalls, tunnels, forests, and picturesque villages.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and later enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan Cooking Experience, where you'll prepare authentic local dishes with experienced chefs.
Highlights
- Scenic Train Journey
- Tea Estates
- Waterfalls
- Mountain Views
- Sri Lankan Cooking Experience
- Traditional Local Cuisine
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Morning Dew Hotel, Ella
Day 07 | Explore Ella
After breakfast, spend the day discovering the natural beauty of Ella.
Visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge, hike to Little Adam's Peak, explore tea plantations and factories, and admire the stunning Ravana Falls. Adventure lovers can also enjoy the Ravana Zipline (Optional).
Highlights
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
- Tea Plantation
- Tea Factory
- Ravana Falls
- Ravana Zipline (Optional)
- Free Time in Ella Town
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Morning Dew Hotel, Ella
Day 08 | Ella → Colombo
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Colombo.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure exploring the city or simply relaxing.
Highlights
- Scenic Drive to Colombo
- Leisure Time
- Shopping & Relaxation
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Cinnamon Life Colombo
Day 09 | Departure
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight.
Your memorable Explore Sri Lanka – 8 Nights / 9 Days journey comes to an end with wonderful memories.
Highlights
- Hotel Check-out
- Airport Transfer
- Departure
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
- Meet & Greet Assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport
- Private Airport Transfers
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle Throughout the Tour
- Professional English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide
- 8 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast at All Hotels
- Dinner at Heritance Kandalama (2 Nights)
- Half-Day Colombo City Tour
- Visit to Galle Face Green
- Visit to Gangaramaya Temple
- Visit to One Galle Face Mall
- Visit to Colombo City Centre
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Excursion
- Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari
- Visit to Tea Plantations & Tea Factory
- Tea Plucking Experience
- Visit to Gregory Park
- Scenic Train Journey (Nanu Oya to Ella)
- Sri Lankan Cooking Experience
- Visit to Nine Arch Bridge
- Visit to Little Adam's Peak
- Visit to Ravana Falls
- Visit to Ramboda Falls
- All Road Transfers Between Destinations
- Hotel Taxes & Service Charges
What's Not Included
- International Airfare
- Sri Lanka Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance
- Lunches
- Dinners (Except Those Specifically Mentioned)
- Personal Expenses
- Beverages & Soft Drinks
- Optional Excursions & Activities
- Entrance Fees to Optional Attractions
- Dambulla Cave Temple Entrance Fee (Optional)
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Entrance Fee (Optional)
- Ravana Zipline Charges (Optional)
- Camera & Video Fees (Where Applicable)
- Porterage Services
- Tips & Gratuities
- Early Check-in & Late Check-out (Subject to Hotel Availability)
- Any Services Not Specifically Mentioned in the "What's Included" Section
Frequently Asked Questions
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, our chauffeur-guide will greet you after all family members have arrived. You will then enjoy a half-day Colombo city tour before checking in to your hotel.
The drive from Colombo to Sigiriya takes approximately 4–5 hours, with scenic countryside views and a stop for lunch along the way before checking in to your hotel.
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb is moderately challenging and involves climbing stairs. Guests with reasonable fitness levels can comfortably complete the climb while enjoying spectacular panoramic views.
The Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park offers opportunities to see wild Asian elephants, deer, water buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species, depending on the season.
These attractions are included in the itinerary as optional visits. Entrance fees, if applicable, are payable separately unless otherwise specified.
This is one of Sri Lanka's most scenic railway journeys, passing through tea plantations, misty mountains, waterfalls, forests, tunnels, and picturesque villages, making it a highlight of the tour.
In Ella, you'll visit the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, tea plantations, tea factory, and Ravana Falls. Guests may also enjoy the Ravana Zipline as an optional activity.
The tour includes stays at carefully selected premium hotels: NH Collection Colombo Heritance Kandalama Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya Morning Dew Hotel Ella Cinnamon Life Colombo
The package includes daily breakfast at all hotels and dinner during the stay at Heritance Kandalama. Lunches and most other dinners are at your own arrangement unless otherwise mentioned in the itinerary.
Available Activities
Activities
Experience the best of Sri Lanka through a carefully curated selection of sightseeing, adventure, nature, and cultural activities designed to create unforgettable memories.
Included Activities
- Colombo City Tour
- Local Shopping Experience
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb
- Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari
- Tea Plantation Visit
- Tea Factory Tour
- Tea Plucking Experience
- Gregory Park Visit
- Scenic Train Journey (Nanu Oya to Ella)
- Sri Lankan Cooking Experience
- Nine Arch Bridge Visit
- Little Adam's Peak Hike
- Ravana Falls Visit
- Ravana Zipline (Optional)
- Leisure Time in Ella Town
- Nature Photography
Experiences
This journey offers a perfect blend of culture, history, wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic Sri Lankan hospitality, making it an unforgettable family holiday.
What You'll Experience
- Warm Sri Lankan Airport Welcome & Meet-and-Greet
- Explore the Cultural Heritage of Colombo
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Witness the Famous Wild Elephant Gathering at Minneriya National Park
- Experience a Scenic Drive Through Sri Lanka's Hill Country
- Travel on One of the World's Most Scenic Train Routes
- Learn Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking with Local Chefs
- Enjoy Panoramic Mountain Views in Ella
- Visit the World-Famous Ceylon Tea Plantations & Tea Factory
- Experience Tea Plucking with Local Tea Estates
- Immerse Yourself in Sri Lanka's Rich Culture & Heritage
- Relax at Premium Luxury Hotels Throughout the Journey
- Experience Authentic Sri Lankan Hospitality
- Explore Stunning Waterfalls, Tea Gardens & Natural Landscapes
- Create Unforgettable Family Memories Across Sri Lanka
Package Highlights
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Swimming Pool
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Short Description
Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka on this unforgettable 8 Nights / 9 Days family holiday. Explore the vibrant city of Colombo, climb the world-famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, enjoy an exciting Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari, visit the sacred city of Kandy, experience the scenic train journey through Nuwara Eliya to Ella, relax amidst lush tea plantations, and end your journey in Colombo.
Perfect for families looking for culture, nature, wildlife, history, and relaxation.
