10 Day Sri Lanka Adventure Sigiriya Kandy Ella and Galle

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10 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Private 10-day journey with your own driver and vehicle.

The tour begins with an airport pickup and takes you through some of the island’s most popular destinations, including Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala and Galle.

Visit ancient landmarks, experience Sri Lanka’s hill country, take a scenic train journey, enjoy a wildlife safari in Yala National Park and finish the trip along the southern coast before returning to Bandaranaike International Airport.

This is a private tour, allowing you to travel at a more comfortable pace without sharing the vehicle with other travelers. The itinerary can also be adjusted depending on your interests, hotel locations, weather and travel conditions.

- Explore Sigiriya Lion Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
- Experience a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Enjoy safaris in Minneriya and Yala National Parks
- Beach Days, Whale Watching, Snorkeling
- River Safari

What's Included

White Sedan A/C Car, Private Driver
Airport pickup and drop-off
English-speaking private driver
Fuel and highway charges
The total cost does not include meals. However, we can arrange convenient meal stops along the way and at your accommodations.
Pidurangala Rock, Please note admission fees are not included within the pricing and may be subject to change in some cases. To be paid onsite.
Minneriya National Park, or Kaudulla. Price is subject to change according to date, to be paid onsite.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya, Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Horton Plains National Park, Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Sigiriya Craft Village, Kimbissa, Sigiriya Sri Lanka, Price is subject to change according to date USD 35.00 per person. To be paid onsite.
Sigiriya Village Ayurvedic Spa, Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Spice Garden, Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Natural Gems and Gemmological Museum, Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Oak Ray Tea Factory & Museum, Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Nanu Oya railway station, Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Yala Safari - Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.
Eagle Eye Whale Watching - Price is subject to change according to date. To be paid onsite.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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Meeting point

We can pick you up from any preferred location in Sri Lanka. An additional fee may apply depending on the distance, except for pickups from Galle, Negombo, and Colombo.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Airport → Sigiriya

    2 stops
  • 1
    Sigiriya

    Explore the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travelers can climb the rock, see the famous frescoes and Mirror Wall, walk through the landscaped water gardens, and enjoy panoramic views from the summit. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of King Kashyapa and the ancient fortress complex. The experience includes time to explore the surrounding area, take photos, and enjoy the scenery at your own pace.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pidurangala Rock

    Hike to the top of Pidurangala Rock for one of the best panoramic views in the Sigiriya area. The trail passes through a historic cave temple and natural rock formations before reaching the summit. From the top, travelers can enjoy a spectacular view of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the surrounding countryside, making it especially popular for sunrise and sunset.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Habarana (Sigiriya)

    3 stops
  • 3
    Minneriya National Park

    Enjoy a wildlife safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, depending on where the best animal sightings are on the day. Travelers may see wild elephants, deer, monkeys, water buffalo, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife. The safari takes place by 4x4 jeep, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography across open grasslands, forests, and reservoir areas.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Sigiriya Craft Village

    Visit the Sigiriya Craft Village to experience traditional Sri Lankan village life, local crafts, and cultural activities. Travelers can see artisans at work, learn about traditional methods, explore handmade products, and get a closer look at the everyday lifestyle and heritage of the Sigiriya area. It is a relaxed cultural stop that gives visitors a different experience beyond the main historical and wildlife attractions.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Sigiriya Village Ayurvedic Spa

    Relax with a traditional Sri Lankan spa and wellness experience in the Sigiriya area. Travelers can enjoy treatments such as Ayurvedic massage, herbal therapies, and other traditional wellness practices designed to help you unwind after sightseeing or hiking. It is a peaceful stop where you can relax, recharge, and experience a part of Sri Lanka’s traditional wellness culture.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Sigiriya → Kandy

    4 stops
  • 6
    Spice Garden

    Visit a spice garden in Matale and discover how some of Sri Lanka’s best-known spices and herbs are grown and used. Travelers can see plants such as cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, cloves, vanilla, and nutmeg while learning about their traditional culinary and Ayurvedic uses. The visit usually includes a guided walk through the garden, with opportunities to smell, touch, and learn about the different spices and local herbal products.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist sites and part of the UNESCO-listed Sacred City of Kandy. Travelers can explore the temple complex, see its traditional architecture, learn about the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of this historic place. Depending on the timing, you may also witness a traditional daily पूजा ceremony.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya

    Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and historic gardens. Travelers can walk through landscaped grounds filled with tropical plants, towering palm avenues, orchids, giant bamboo, and other rare plant species. It is a peaceful stop for sightseeing, photography, and a relaxing walk through one of the country’s best-known botanical attractions.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Natural Gems and Gemmological Museum

    Visit a gem museum in Kandy to learn about Sri Lanka’s long history of gemstone mining and jewelry craftsmanship. Travelers can see a variety of local gemstones, learn how they are identified and processed, and watch demonstrations of cutting and polishing techniques. The visit also offers insight into Sri Lanka’s gem industry, including well-known stones such as sapphires, rubies, and moonstones.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

    4 stops
  • 10
    Oak Ray Tea Factory & Museum

    Visit a tea plantation and factory in Ramboda to see how Sri Lanka’s famous Ceylon tea is grown and produced. Travelers can walk through the tea estate, learn about tea picking and processing, and see the different stages from fresh leaves to the finished product. The visit may also include a tea tasting, with time to enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery and take photos among the plantations.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Ramboda Waterfall

    Stop at Ramboda Falls, one of the best-known waterfalls in Sri Lanka’s hill country. Travelers can enjoy views of the cascading waterfall, surrounding mountains, and lush greenery. It is a scenic stop along the journey, ideal for photos, a short break, and enjoying the cool hill-country atmosphere.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya

    Visit Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya, a peaceful green space in the heart of the hill country. Travelers can enjoy a relaxing walk through landscaped gardens, colorful flower beds, shady pathways, and open lawns. The park is also a good place for photography, birdwatching, and taking a quiet break while exploring Nuwara Eliya.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Nuwara Eliya

    Explore Nuwara Eliya, a charming hill-country town known for its cool climate, colonial-style architecture, tea estates, and mountain scenery. Travelers can stroll through the town, visit local markets and viewpoints, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and experience the unique atmosphere that has earned Nuwara Eliya the nickname “Little England.”

    1 minute • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Train Ride)

    3 stops
  • 14
    Horton Plains National Park

    Explore Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO-listed highland wilderness known for its misty grasslands, cloud forests, and dramatic mountain scenery. Travelers can hike the popular trail to World’s End and Baker’s Falls, enjoy panoramic views, spot birds and other wildlife, and experience one of Sri Lanka’s most unique natural landscapes.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 15
    Nanu Oya railway station

    Transfer to Nanu Oya Railway Station Scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • Ella (Pass by)

    Meet your driver again in Ella

    • Day 6

    Ella

    4 stops
  • 16
    Nine Arches Bridge

    Visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, one of Sri Lanka’s most recognizable landmarks. Travelers can walk to scenic viewpoints, admire the historic stone bridge surrounded by lush greenery and tea-covered hills, and take memorable photos. If the timing is right, you may also see a train crossing the bridge, making the experience even more special.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Little Adam's Peak View Point

    Hike to the top of Little Adam’s Peak in Ella, a relatively easy trail with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and tea plantations. Travelers can enjoy the fresh hill-country air, stop at scenic viewpoints along the way, and take in panoramic views from the summit.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Ravana Ella Falls

    Stop at Ravana Falls, one of the best-known waterfalls near Ella. Travelers can enjoy views of the cascading water surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs. It is a convenient scenic stop for photos, a short break, and enjoying the natural beauty of Sri Lanka’s hill country.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Ella

    Ella town - Explore Ella, a lively hill-country town surrounded by mountains, tea plantations, and scenic viewpoints. Travelers can walk through the town, visit local cafés and restaurants, browse small shops, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. It is also a great place to unwind after sightseeing and experience the social side of Sri Lanka’s hill country.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Ella → Yala

    2 stops
  • 20

    Enjoy a 4x4 jeep safari through Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s best-known wildlife destinations. Travelers may spot elephants, crocodiles, deer, monkeys, wild boar, water buffalo, and many species of birds. Yala is also famous for its leopard population, although sightings are never guaranteed. The safari offers a chance to explore forests, grasslands, lagoons, and other natural habitats while watching wildlife in the wild.

    5 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 21
    Mirissa

    Drive to Mirissa

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Mirissa

    3 stops
  • 22

    Join a whale-watching boat tour from Mirissa and head into the Indian Ocean in search of marine wildlife. Depending on the season and conditions, travelers may see blue whales, sperm whales, dolphins, and other sea life. The experience combines wildlife viewing with open-ocean scenery and is one of the most popular activities on Sri Lanka’s southern coast.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 23
    Coconut Tree Hill

    Visit Coconut Tree Hill in Mirissa, a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Indian Ocean and surrounded by tall coconut palms. Travelers can enjoy the coastal views, take photos, and spend some time relaxing while looking out over the sea. It is especially popular around sunset.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 24
    Mirissa Beach

    Relax at Mirissa Beach, one of Sri Lanka’s best-known beaches on the southern coast. Travelers can enjoy the golden sand, warm ocean, palm-lined shoreline, and laid-back beach atmosphere. It is a great place for swimming, sunbathing, enjoying seaside cafés and restaurants, or simply relaxing by the ocean.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Mirissa → Unawatuna

    2 stops
  • 25
    Galle Dutch Fort

    Explore Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its colonial architecture, historic ramparts, ocean views, and narrow streets. Travelers can walk along the fort walls, visit landmarks such as the lighthouse and old churches, browse cafés and small shops, and enjoy vExplore Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its colonial architecture, historic ramparts, ocean views, and narrow streets. Travelers can walk along the fort walls, visit landmarks such as the lighthouse and old churches, browse cafés and small shops, and enjoy views over the Indian Ocean. iews over the Indian Ocean.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 26
    Unawatuna Beach

    Relax at Unawatuna Beach, a popular southern-coast destination known for its golden sand, calm waters, palm-lined shoreline, and relaxed atmosphere. Travelers can swim, enjoy the beach, explore nearby cafés and restaurants, watch the sunset, and spend the night in Unawatuna before continuing the journey the following day.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Unawaatuna → Hikkaduwa → Airport

    3 stops
  • 27
    Hikkaduwa Beach

    Visit Hikkaduwa Beach, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular southern-coast destinations, known for its clear water, coral reefs, and marine life. Travelers can relax on the beach, go snorkeling to explore the reef and tropical fish, and may have the chance to see sea turtles in the area. It is a great stop for swimming, marine activities, and enjoying the tropical coastline.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 28
    Balapitiya

    Take a relaxing boat ride along the Madu River in Balapitiya, surrounded by mangrove forests, small islands, and rich wildlife. Travelers can cruise through narrow waterways, spot birds and other animals, visit local island communities, and experience one of Sri Lanka’s most peaceful wetland environments.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 29
    Negombo

    Travel from Negombo to Bandaranaike International Airport with a comfortable private transfer. We will pick you up from your hotel or preferred location in Negombo and take you directly to the airport with enough time for your departure.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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