--- title: "Sri Lanka: Mirissa, Galle, Ella, Kandy & Sigiriya" description: "8-day Sri Lanka trip from Mirissa's beaches and Galle Fort to Ella's hill country.(Flight fare not included ,Enquire before booking )" url: "https://www.goweekender.in/escapes/sri-lanka-mirissa-galle-ella-kandy-sigiriya" --- # Sri Lanka: Mirissa, Galle, Ella, Kandy & Sigiriya 8-day Sri Lanka trip from Mirissa's beaches and Galle Fort to Ella's hill country.(Flight fare not included ,Enquire before booking ) - Destination: Mirissa, Sri Lanka - Duration: 8D/7N (8 days, 7 nights) - Price: from ₹54,499 - Categories: Culture, Nature, Waves - Booking: in the GoWeekender app (iOS and Android), run by a verified host ## Upcoming departures - 21–28 Nov 2026: ₹54,499 - 19–26 Dec 2026: ₹64,999 - 26 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027: ₹64,999 ## About this trip Eight days that take in the best of Sri Lanka, from the south coast to the hill country and the island's ancient heartland. The trip starts with a coastal drive from Colombo to Mirissa, where two nights by the beach give you sunsets over the Indian Ocean and a day out to Bentota and the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. From the coast the route climbs into the hills around Ella, through tea plantations, waterfalls and rolling green slopes. You visit the Nine Arch Bridge, hike up Little Adam's Peak and, time permitting, see Ravana Falls. The next morning the scenic train from Ella to Nanu Oya, one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys, carries you through misty tea country, with a tea factory visit on the way to Kandy. From Kandy, a full-day excursion goes to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and, if time allows, the Dambulla Cave Temple. The last full day begins at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake, then ends in Colombo with a city tour of Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple and the Fort area. You stay seven nights in premium 3-star hotels on a bed & breakfast basis, with two dinners included, and travel throughout in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide. Flights to and from Colombo are not part of the package, so you book your own and meet the team at Bandaranaike International Airport. ## Itinerary ### Day 1: DAY 1: Arrival in Colombo & Coastal Drive to Mirissa Land at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, clear immigration and meet your driver. From there it is a scenic coastal drive south to Mirissa, with views of the Indian Ocean and seaside towns along the way. Check in to your hotel and take some time to relax. In the evening, walk down to Mirissa Beach for the sunset, or have dinner at one of the beachfront cafés before heading back to the hotel. Overnight in Mirissa. - 11:00 AM Airport pick-up in Colombo: Clear immigration at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your driver at arrivals. Flights are not included in the package. - 11:30 AM Coastal drive to Mirissa: Drive south along the coast with views of the Indian Ocean and charming seaside towns on the way. - 3:00 PM Check in to your hotel in Mirissa: Check in to your premium 3-star hotel and take some time to relax after the journey. - 5:30 PM Sunset at Mirissa Beach: Walk down to Mirissa Beach and watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean. - 7:30 PM Dinner at a beachfront café: Dinner at one of Mirissa's beachfront cafés. Two dinners on the trip are complimentary; other dinners are at your own expense. - 9:30 PM Overnight stay in Mirissa: Return to your hotel for the night. ### Day 2: DAY 2: Bentota & Galle Fort Day Trip After breakfast, drive up the coast to Bentota, known for its scenic coastline. There is time for optional water sports, a visit to the turtle hatchery or a Madhu River boat safari (at additional cost). Later, head to the historic city of Galle to explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, with its lighthouse, Dutch Reformed Church, Clock Tower and Flag Rock Bastion. If time permits, stop at Jungle Beach or Unawatuna Beach before driving back to Mirissa for a restful evening. Overnight in Mirissa. - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel in Mirissa. - 9:00 AM Drive to Bentota: Drive along the coast to Bentota, known for its scenic shoreline. - 11:30 AM Optional: water sports, turtles or river safari: Try water sports, visit the turtle hatchery, or take a Madhu River boat safari. All at additional cost. - 1:30 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch at a place of your choice on the coast. - 3:00 PM Galle Fort: Explore the UNESCO-listed fort, with its lighthouse, Dutch Reformed Church, Clock Tower and Flag Rock Bastion. - 5:30 PM Jungle Beach or Unawatuna Beach: If time permits, unwind at Jungle Beach or Unawatuna Beach before heading back. - 7:00 PM Return to Mirissa: Drive back to your hotel in Mirissa. - 8:30 PM Dinner & overnight in Mirissa: Two dinners on the trip are complimentary; other dinners are at your own expense. Overnight in Mirissa. ### Day 3: DAY 3: Mirissa to Ella Through the Hill Country After breakfast, check out and set off for Ella, climbing from the coast into Sri Lanka's hill country. The drive passes tea plantations, waterfalls, lush greenery and rolling mountains. On arrival, check in to your hotel and unwind, then take a stroll through Ella Town with its lively cafés and charming atmosphere before heading back for the night. Overnight in Ella. - 7:30 AM Breakfast & check-out: Breakfast at your Mirissa hotel, then check out. - 8:30 AM Scenic drive to Ella: Head into the hill country past tea plantations, cascading waterfalls, lush greenery and rolling mountains. - 1:30 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch stop on the way or on arrival in Ella. - 2:30 PM Check in to your hotel in Ella: Check in and unwind after the drive. - 5:00 PM Evening stroll in Ella Town: Wander through Ella Town and its lively cafés at your own pace. - 7:30 PM Dinner in Ella: Two dinners on the trip are complimentary; other dinners are at your own expense. - 9:30 PM Overnight stay in Ella: Return to your hotel for the night. ### Day 4: DAY 4: Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak & Ravana Falls After breakfast, visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, then hike up Little Adam's Peak for panoramic views over the surrounding hills. If time allows, continue to Ravana Falls and Ravana Cave, two of Ella's best-known natural attractions. In the evening, take a leisurely walk through Ella Town, with its cosy cafés and local markets, before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Ella. - 7:30 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel in Ella. - 8:30 AM Nine Arch Bridge: See Ella's iconic Nine Arch Bridge, one of the best-known sights in the hill country. - 10:30 AM Hike to Little Adam's Peak: Hike up Little Adam's Peak for stunning panoramic views over the surrounding hills. - 1:00 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch at a café in Ella. - 2:30 PM Ravana Falls & Ravana Cave: If time allows, visit Ravana Falls and Ravana Cave, two of Ella's popular natural attractions. - 5:30 PM Ella Town & local markets: A leisurely walk through Ella Town's cosy cafés and local markets. - 7:30 PM Dinner in Ella: Two dinners on the trip are complimentary; other dinners are at your own expense. - 9:30 PM Overnight stay in Ella: Overnight at your hotel in Ella. ### Day 5: DAY 5: Ella to Kandy by Scenic Train After breakfast, check out and board the scenic train from Ella to Nanu Oya (subject to availability), one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys, past tea plantations, misty mountains, waterfalls and villages. At Nanu Oya, meet your driver and continue towards Kandy, stopping at a tea plantation and tea factory on the way. If time permits, visit Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya before reaching Kandy. Check in to your hotel and relax for the evening. Overnight in Kandy. - 7:00 AM Breakfast & check-out: Breakfast at your Ella hotel, then check out. - 8:30 AM Scenic train from Ella to Nanu Oya: Ride one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys past tea plantations, misty mountains and waterfalls (subject to availability). - 12:30 PM Meet your driver at Nanu Oya: Meet your driver at Nanu Oya and continue by road towards Kandy. - 1:00 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch stop on the way to Kandy. - 2:00 PM Tea plantation & tea factory: Stop at a tea plantation and tea factory on the way to see how Ceylon tea is made. - 3:30 PM Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya: If time permits, a stop at Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya before the drive to Kandy. - 7:00 PM Check in to your hotel in Kandy: Check in and relax for the evening. Overnight in Kandy. - 8:00 PM Dinner in Kandy: Two dinners on the trip are complimentary; other dinners are at your own expense. ### Day 6: DAY 6: Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Dambulla Excursion After breakfast, drive to Sigiriya to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient palace ruins, frescoes, landscaped gardens and the Lion's Gate. If time permits, continue to the Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for its ancient Buddhist murals and statues, before returning to Kandy for a relaxing evening. Overnight in Kandy. - 7:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel in Kandy. - 8:00 AM Drive to Sigiriya: Drive north from Kandy to Sigiriya. - 11:00 AM Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Explore the UNESCO-listed rock fortress: ancient palace ruins, frescoes, landscaped gardens and the Lion's Gate. Entry fee not included. - 2:00 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch at a place of your choice near Sigiriya. - 3:30 PM Dambulla Cave Temple: If time permits, visit the cave temple famous for its ancient Buddhist murals and statues. - 5:00 PM Return to Kandy: Drive back to your hotel in Kandy. - 8:00 PM Dinner in Kandy: Two dinners on the trip are complimentary; other dinners are at your own expense. - 9:30 PM Overnight stay in Kandy: Overnight at your hotel in Kandy. ### Day 7: DAY 7: Temple of the Tooth & Colombo City Tour After breakfast, visit the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and take a stroll around Kandy Lake. Later, drive to Colombo for a city tour taking in Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple and the historic Colombo Fort area. In the evening you can try one of the city's casinos (at your own expense), then check in to your hotel for your final night in Sri Lanka. Overnight in Colombo. - 7:30 AM Breakfast & check-out: Breakfast at your Kandy hotel, then check out. - 8:30 AM Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: Visit Kandy's most revered temple, home to the Sacred Tooth Relic. - 10:00 AM Stroll around Kandy Lake: Walk around the scenic lake in the heart of Kandy. - 11:00 AM Drive to Colombo: Drive from the hills down to Colombo. Lunch on the way is self-sponsored. - 3:00 PM Colombo city tour: See Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple and the historic Colombo Fort area. - 7:00 PM Dinner in Colombo: Two dinners on the trip are complimentary; other dinners are at your own expense. - 8:30 PM Optional: Colombo casino night: Try your luck at one of Colombo's well-known casinos (at your own expense). - 11:00 PM Check in & overnight in Colombo: Check in to your hotel for your final night in Sri Lanka. ### Day 8: DAY 8: Departure from Colombo After breakfast, check out of the hotel and enjoy some free time, depending on your flight schedule. At the designated time, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your flight home, with memories of your Sri Lankan holiday. No hotel stay is included tonight. - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: The last of the seven breakfasts included in the package. - 11:00 AM Hotel check-out: Check out of your Colombo hotel. No stay is included on the last night. - 11:30 AM Free time before your flight: Relax or explore nearby at your leisure, depending on your flight schedule. - 12:30 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch at a place of your choice before the airport transfer. - 3:00 PM Airport drop in Colombo: At the designated time, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your flight home. ## What's included - All transfers and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle - English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout the trip - Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit - Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and transport permits - Dambulla Cave Temple visit (time permitting) - Scenic train from Ella to Nanu Oya (subject to availability) - 2 complimentary dinners during the trip - 7 breakfasts - Sightseeing as per the itinerary - 7 nights in premium 3-star hotels on bed & breakfast: Mirissa, Ella, Kandy and Colombo - Tea plantation and tea factory visit - 24/7 travel assistance throughout the trip - One bottle of water per person per day - Airport pick-up and drop at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo ## Not included - Entrance fees to monuments and attractions - Costs from flight delays, weather, natural calamities or unforeseen events - TCS @ 2% - Beverages - Train ticket upgrade charges, if applicable - GST @ 5% - Travel insurance - Lunches, and dinners other than the two included - International flights - Sri Lanka tourist visa charges - Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping, tips and phone calls - Anything not listed in the inclusions - Optional activities: water sports, Madhu River boat safari, whale watching, spa treatments ## FAQs ### Are flights and visa included? No. The package starts with the airport pick-up at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo on Day 1 and ends with the airport drop on Day 8. Book your flights to land on Day 1 and leave on Day 8, and arrange your Sri Lanka tourist visa before you travel. Carry a passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date. ### What should I carry? Your passport with a printed copy, light cotton clothing for the coast, a warm layer for the cooler hill country around Ella and Nuwara Eliya, comfortable walking shoes for Little Adam's Peak and Sigiriya, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap, clothing that covers shoulders and knees for temple visits, a power bank, a universal travel adapter, and some cash for meals, entry fees and optional activities. ### Are entry fees and the Ella train included? The scenic train from Ella to Nanu Oya is included, subject to ticket availability. Entrance fees to monuments and attractions, such as Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Temple of the Tooth, are not included, so budget for them separately. Optional activities like water sports and river safaris are also at your own cost. ### Where will we stay? Seven nights in premium 3-star hotels on a bed & breakfast basis: two nights in Mirissa, two in Ella, two in Kandy and one in Colombo. Two dinners during the trip are included. There is no hotel stay on Day 8, so plan your return flight for that day. ### How active is this trip? Moderately. Day 4 includes a hike up Little Adam's Peak, Day 6 means exploring Sigiriya Rock Fortress on foot, and several days have long drives of 3 to 5 hours between the coast, the hill country and Kandy. Let us know about any health conditions before you book.