12 Days Private Tour in Sri Lanka

5.0
(25 reviews)

12 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

We provide a personalized guided experience through Sri Lanka in your own chauffeur driven private vehicle. We take the hassle out of booking hotels and finding activities . Take your own time, Flexible schedule and activities. Think of it as your personal vehicle and driver taking you around the Island with all hotels curated, booked and waiting for your arrival.

The journey starts with a showcase of history and culture before climbing up to the hills to see the picturesque mountain ranges filled with lush tea plantations. Then you decent down to the jungles to experience some wildlife at a national park. Finally you set direction to the coast to spend some relaxing time on the beaches before ending on the western coastal capital Colombo.

You will travel through 6 major towns around the Island and visit 4 UNESCO World heritage sites. This trip covers temples, local village experiences, beaches, waterfalls and historic sites all packed into 12 days.

What's Included

Private transportation
Concierge Services
Dinner (Optional[7])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[11])
Breakfast
14+ Activities and Sites
English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
Accommodation for 11 nights
Air Fares
Personal Expenses
Elephant Transit Home (ETH)

Meeting and pickup

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

Arrival Lobby Colombo Airport - Counter No. 4 Lanka Travel Agents Association

OR
Meeting point

Lanka Travel Agents Association Counter at the Arrival Lobby

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Negombo

    1 stop
  • 1
    Negombo Beach

    Arrival and Meet and Greet at airport. Drive to Hotel in Negombo (30 mins) Spend a few hours on the beach and stay the 1st night in Negombo. Depending on the time you arrive that day, you will be able to visit sites in Negombo such as the Fish Market, visit the beach and take a stroll on the main street in the evening. Prepare for the journey ahead.

    1 day Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Dambulla

    2 stops
  • 2
    Dambulla

    Drive to Dambulla (3 hours) Enjoy 2 night stays in the Dambulla Area. While in Dambulla, you will visit the Famous Cave Temples and the spice gardens in the area.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Golden Temple of Dambulla

    Hike up-to the epic rock cave temples which is filled with huge buddha statues. A local tour-guide guide will guide take you through this spectacular ancient monastery carved into the rock formation. As with all temples guest must be appropriately dressed, covering up shoulders and legs.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Sigiriya

    2 stops
  • 4
    Sigiriya Craft Village

    Guided Village Experience - Get on a traditional bullock cart and be taken through a local village to a near by lake. You will then get onto a traditional boat that will take you across the lake onto a house in the village. You will then be given a display and lesson in some simple local cuisine and get a chance to eat what you prepare.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Pidurangala Rock

    It is less well known Hike, than Sigiriya however when you get to the peak of the Pidurangala rock offers stunning views of the main-attraction Sigiriya. Go around 4.30 pm to catch the sunset and enjoy the cool breeze while taking in panoramic views of the surrounding area.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Kandy

    4 stops
  • 6
    Kandy

    Drive to Kandy (3.5 hours) Spend 2 nights in the hill capital Kandy. Whilst in Kandy you will be visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens, The Temple of the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and Udawattakele Sanctuary and more.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Royal Botanical Gardens

    The driver will drop you off at the entrance to the garden which includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spicers, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the "National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. Spend some time taking a stroll and discovering the flora and fauna of Sri Lanka.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    Be taken on a guided tour inside what the locals call Sri Dalada Maligawa. The Second UNESCO world Heritage site on this journey. It’s a beautiful temple built during the era of the Kingdom of Kandy and houses a tooth which belonged to the Buddha. To enter the site, you will need to cover up appropriately and remove your shoes. The Kandy Temple is also known for the Asela Perehera Festival which is hosted annually in the month of August.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Kandyan Cultural Centre

    Take a stroll through the city of Kandy and the famous Kandy Lake. Stop by the Cultural center and witness a traditional Kandyan Dance act. Then move along to the gem museum and gem gallery.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Nuwara-Eliya

    2 stops
  • 10
    Nuwara Eliya

    Drive to Nuwara-Eliya ( 3 Hours) Spend 1 night in Nuwara-Eliya Nuwara Eliya is Tea-country and also sometime referred to as Little England. Whilst here, you will visit a tea factory and enjoy the many tea estates and waterfalls in the area. The climate is cool and you will need to pack a sweater for this destination.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Drive along the curvy roads and witness the perfectly groomed endless tea fields. Visit a tea factory and see how the world famous Ceylon tea is processed. Witness the beautiful waterfalls cascading in the background and visit a waterfall during the day.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 6

    Ella

    1 stop
  • 12
    Ella

    Train to Ella (3.5 hours) Driver will drop you off at the Train Station. You will get on the observation train from Nuwara-eliya to Ella to experience the scenic train journey. You will be picked up in Ella and driven to your hotel in Ella. Spend the evening at Chill Cafe Ella

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Ella

    2 stops
  • 13
    Little Adam's Peak View Point

    Meet the driver early in the morning to start the hike to the peak of 1141 m high mountain. It is fairly easy to climb, with a good path all the way up. Put on your sports shoes for this one as you will be climbing for about an hour. Catch panoramic views of lush mountains, wateralls and fields. On a clear day you may even see as far as the southern coast of Sri Lanka from the peak.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Nine Arches Bridge

    The famous bridge connecting two bog mountains when constructing the Badulla – Colombo railway. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. Take a walk through the tea fields and a local village to get to the bridge and catch a train passing by . Spend the evening at Chill Cafe Ella

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 8

    Udawalawa

    2 stops
  • 15
    Udawalawa

    Drive to Udawalawa (2 hours) Spend 1 night in the wilderness of Udawalawa. Whilst in Udawalawa visit the many places with abundant wildlife, flora and fauna.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Elephant Transit Home (ETH)

    The centre allows you to visit at the feeding times of 10.30am, 2.30pm, and 6.30pm.Here you will see orphaned elephant calfs being cared and fed until they are strong enough to return to the wild.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 9

    Mirissa

    2 stops
  • 17
    Mirissa

    Drive to Hotel in Mirissa (2 hours) Spend 2 nights on the beaches around Mirissa. Whilst in Mirissa you can enjoy many beach activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing . You can also visit the many bars and restaurants on the beach or dance the night away at a beach party.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Mirissa Beach

    Free Day for Surfing, Swimming and Beach Activities Weligama Bay, Mirissa Bay, Ahangama Bay Relaxing by the beach.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 10

    Mirissa

    1 stop
  • 19
    Mirissa Beach

    Free Beach Day to Swim, Relax. Visit Cafes and Bars along the beach.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 11

    Colombo

    2 stops
  • 20
    Colombo

    Drive to Colombo (2 hours) Spend 1 night in the capital city of Colombo.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 21

    Take a City Tour around Colombo and visit sites such as the Ganagaramaya Lake Temple, The Red Mosque, the history museum, and the shopping district. Visit the Galle Face green and the street food markets at night. Do some last minute shopping for souvenirs.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 12

    Airport for Departure/Continue Stay after Tour

    1 stop
  • 22
    Katunayake

    Check out of Hotel and be driven to the Airport to catch the connecting flight out of Sri Lanka. If you are staying back in Sri Lanka the tour ends and driver.guide will bid farewell.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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