Sri Lanka 10 Day Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Colombo Airport to Negombo
1 stop
1
Negombo Beach
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Meet your English-speaking driver-guide on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Negombo.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla Cave Temple
2 stops
2
Dambulla Cave Temple
Travel toward the Cultural Triangle, stopping at the Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Buddha statues, religious paintings, and centuries-old murals.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Pidurangala Rock
Check in at Sigiriya, then climb Pidurangala Rock in the late afternoon for sunset views over the surrounding countryside and Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Polonnaruwa Ancient City & Wildlife Safari
2 stops
4
Polonnaruwa
Explore the ruins of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Sri Lanka's ancient royal capital, including palaces, temples, and stupas.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Hurulu Eco Park
In the afternoon, take a jeep safari at Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco Park (chosen by season) in search of wild elephants and other wildlife.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Sigiriya Rock Fortress to Kandy
2 stops
6
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning, discovering the ancient water gardens, frescoes, Mirror Wall, and Lion's Paw before enjoying panoramic views from the summit.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
Kandy
Continue to Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural hill capital. Depending on arrival time, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and walk around Kandy Lake.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kandy to Ella via Nuwara Eliya
2 stops
8
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Drive through the hill country toward Nuwara Eliya, visiting a tea plantation and factory along the way.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Ella
Board the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella (about 3.5 hours) through tea plantations and mountain valleys, while your driver transfers your luggage separately and meets you at Ella station. Train tickets are subject to availability.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Explore Ella
1 stop
10
Nine Arches Bridge
Spend a full day in Ella. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge and walk to Little Adam's Peak for panoramic mountain views. Optional stops include Ravana Falls or the Flying Ravana zipline.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Ella to Yala
2 stops
Yala (Pass by)
Leave the highlands and travel to the Yala area, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way
11
Yala National Park
In the afternoon, take an optional private jeep safari in Yala National Park, home to elephants, crocodiles, deer, and the elusive Sri Lankan leopard.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Yala to Mirissa
1 stop
12
Mirissa
Continue to Sri Lanka's south coast and check into your beach hotel in Mirissa. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach or exploring Mirissa with your driver-guide
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Mirissa & South Coast
1 stop
13
Mirissa Beach
Enjoy a relaxed day on the south coast at Mirissa Beach. Optional activities include whale watching, surfing, or visiting Coconut Tree Hill and Weligama.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Mirissa to Galle & Colombo Airport
1 stop
14
Galle Fort Lighthouse
Travel along the coast to Galle, visiting UNESCO-listed Galle Fort with its colonial streets, ramparts, lighthouse, and ocean views. Continue to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. End of tour.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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