8-Day Ramayana Tour
Explore the Ramayana heritage of Sri Lanka, where ancient legends come alive through sacred locations, scenic beauty, and timeless traditions.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Highlights
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Kandy Temple of the Tooth
- Ramboda Falls, Seetha Amman Temple.
- Yala Safari
- Mirissa Coconut Hill
- Galle Fort & Turtle Hatchery
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size
2-15 people
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
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Daily Itinerary
1
Arrival and Sigiriya Stay
Transfer to Sigiriya via Dambulla Golden Cave Temple, a UNESCO heritage site with 2000 years of history, murals, and 157 Buddha statues.
Airport pickup
Golden Cave Temple tour (Dambulla)
Hotel check-in at Sigiriya
2
Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Minneriya – Sigiriya
Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa with its ruins, temples, and King Parakramabahu’s palace. Afternoon safari at Minneriya National Park to witness elephants and wildlife, then return to Sigiriya.
Polonnaruwa ancient city tour
Visit King Parakramabahu’s palace
Minneriya National Park
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Polonnaruwa ancient city tour
Visit King Parakramabahu’s palace
Minneriya National Park
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
3
Sigiriya to Kandy
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock). Visit Hiriwadunna village for traditional lunch and local activities. Explore Matale Spice Garden and Muthumariamman Temple before reaching Kandy.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb
Hiriwadunna village tour
Spice Garden visit
Matale Muthumariamman Temple
Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb
Hiriwadunna village tour
Spice Garden visit
Matale Muthumariamman Temple
Arrival in Kandy (dinner & overnight)
4
Kandy City Tour
Full day exploring Kandy: Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda Buddha statue, city viewpoint, gem museum, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, cultural dance show, and shopping.
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Bahirawakanda Buddha statue
Kandy viewpoint
Gem museum
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Bahirawakanda Buddha statue
Kandy viewpoint
Gem museum
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
Kandy Cultural Dance Show
5
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella
Drive through tea country, visiting Ramboda Falls, Labookellie Tea Centre, Gregory Lake, and Seetha Amman Temple. Board train from Nanu Oya to Ella for a scenic ride through hills, valleys, and tea plantations.
Ramboda Falls
Labookellie Tea Centre
Gregory Lake
Seetha Amman Temple
Ramboda Falls
Labookellie Tea Centre
Gregory Lake
Seetha Amman Temple
Train ride to Ella
6
Ella – Yala (via Tissamaharama)
Morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak, visit Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls. Continue to Yala National Park for an evening safari, then dinner and overnight stay near Yala.
Little Adam’s Peak hike
Visit Nine Arch Bridge
Ravana Falls
Seetha Amman Temple
Little Adam’s Peak hike
Visit Nine Arch Bridge
Ravana Falls
Seetha Amman Temple
Yala National Park safari
Dinner & overnight near Yala
7
Yala – Mirissa
Travel to Mirissa and visit Coconut Tree Hill, a stunning headland with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Free time to explore Mirissa town before overnight stay.
Drive to Mirissa
Visit Coconut Tree Hill
Leisure time in Mirissa
8
Mirissa – Galle – Bentota – Departure
Final day exploring southern coast: Galle Fort, Turtle Hatchery, and boat safari on the Madhu River before transfer to airport for departure.
Visit Galle Fort
Turtle Hatchery Farm
Madhu River boat safari
Airport transfer for departure
Visit Galle Fort
Turtle Hatchery Farm
Madhu River boat safari
Airport transfer for departure
Tour Inclusions
2 nights hotel accommodation
.
Daily breakfast and 1 dinner
.
Transportation with driver
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English-speaking guide
.
All entrance fees
.