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Highlights · 6 Nights / 7 Days

Sri Lanka Escape Tour

A first week that pairs the cultural capital with the southern coast — Colombo, Kandy, the Madu river wetlands and three unhurried nights around Galle.

6 Nights / 7 Days 1–12 travellers Starts Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) Private tour

About this tour

If you have one week in Sri Lanka this is the route we recommend. Driving days stay short, you get three nights on the south coast to actually unwind, and you still see the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a working spice garden, the mangrove channels of the Madu Ganga and the Dutch fort at Galle.

Everything is private — your own vehicle, your own chauffeur guide, and an itinerary we will happily reshape around what matters to you.

Highlights

  • Colombo City Experience
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic – Kandy
  • Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Madhu River Boat Safari
  • Hikkaduwa Marine Experience
  • Galle Dutch Fort Exploration
  • Turtle Hatchery Visit
  • Southern Coast Beach Relaxation

Day-by-day itinerary

This is our recommended route. Everything on it can be swapped, dropped or extended — just say the word when you enquire.

Day 1

Airport → Colombo (Night 1)

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your driver-guide and transferred to Colombo. Spend the evening exploring Sri Lanka’s vibrant commercial capital with beautiful ocean views, shopping malls, and local attractions.

Included today
  • Airport pickup & welcome assistance
  • Transfer to Colombo hotel
  • Galle Face Green sunset
  • Independence Square visit
  • Shopping & dining experiences
Overnight: Colombo
Day 2

Colombo → Kandy (Night 1 of 2)

After breakfast, begin your journey to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital surrounded by mountains and scenic landscapes. En route, visit a traditional spice garden and enjoy a relaxing drive through local villages and countryside scenery.

Included today
  • Gangaramaya Temple visit
  • Spice garden experience
  • Scenic countryside drive
  • Kandy Lake visit
  • Local market exploration
Overnight: Kandy
Day 3

Kandy City Tour (Night 2)

Explore the cultural highlights of Kandy including sacred temples, gardens, and viewpoints. Visit the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the island’s most important Buddhist sites, followed by a relaxing city tour and optional cultural dance performance.

Included today
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • Royal Botanical Gardens – Peradeniya
  • Kandy viewpoint visit
  • Shopping & souvenir stops
  • Optional Kandyan cultural dance show
Overnight: Kandy
Day 4

Kandy → Galle (Night 1 of 3)

After breakfast, travel towards Sri Lanka’s beautiful southern coast and the historic city of Galle. Enjoy scenic countryside and coastal views before checking into your beach hotel.

Included today
  • Scenic transfer to Galle
  • Coastal sightseeing
  • Relaxation by the beach
  • Evening leisure time
Overnight: Galle
Day 5

Galle – Balapitiya – Ambalangoda – Hikkaduwa (Night 2)

Enjoy a full day exploring Sri Lanka’s southern coastal attractions with river safaris, marine experiences, and cultural visits.

Included today
  • Madhu River boat safari
  • Mangrove & island exploration
  • Ambalangoda Mask Factory visit
  • Hikkaduwa Beach visit
  • Hikkaduwa Marine National Park
  • Beach relaxation & photography
Overnight: Galle
Day 6

Galle Exploration & Beach Leisure (Night 3)

Early morning visit Turtle Hatchery / Turtle Beach Explore Galle Dutch Fort: Fort walls walk Lighthouse Colonial streets Free time for shopping & cafes Evening relaxation by the beach

Overnight: Galle
Day 7

Galle → Airport

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport via the expressway for your departure flight.

Included today
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Airport transfer
  • Departure assistance

What’s included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole tour
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Fuel, tolls, parking and all driver expenses
  • Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Bottled water throughout the journey
  • 24/7 WhatsApp support while you are in Sri Lanka

Not included

  • International flights and Sri Lanka ETA visa
  • Entrance tickets to sites and national parks
  • Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Anything not listed under what is included

Well suited to

First-time visitorsCouplesFamiliesShort holidays

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Plan this trip

Tell us what you want from Sri Lanka Escape Tour

Every itinerary we run is private and rearranged around the people travelling. Send us a rough idea and we will come back with a day-by-day plan and a firm price.

  • A reply within 24 hoursUsually the same working day.
  • One fixed priceVehicle, driver, fuel and hotels in a single figure.
  • Change anythingRevise it as many times as you like before committing.
  • Nothing to pay nowNo card details, no deposit to get a plan.

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