10 Day Private Sri Lanka Tour Kandy Ella Yala and Galle

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Coastal Arrival & Negombo Lagoon Discovery
3 stops
1
Negombo Fish Market
Experience the energetic morning atmosphere of Sri Lanka’s coastal fishing industry. Accompanied by your guide, stroll through the bustling market where local fishermen unload daily catches, auction fresh seafood, and lay out fish to dry along the sandy beach.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Dutch Fort
Discover Negombo's colonial history at the ramparts of the 17th-century Dutch Fort. Your guide will share stories of the maritime spice trade while you admire the preserved stone gateway and historical fortifications by the waterfront.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Negombo Lagoon
Cruise through the tranquil waters of the Negombo Lagoon aboard a local boat. Glide past rich mangrove ecosystems, spot native water birds, and observe local fishermen utilizing traditional catamarans.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Ancient Caves, Village Culture & Jungle Night Safari
3 stops
4
Dambulla Cave Temple
Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five expansive rock caves carved into a granite cliff. Marvel at intricate ancient wall murals and over 150 Buddha statues while learning about the temple’s royal history.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Sigiriya
Immerse yourself in authentic rural Sri Lankan life with a guided village tour. Take a ride on a bullock cart, cross a local lake on a traditional canoe, and enjoy a live cooking demonstration followed by an authentic home-cooked buffet lunch served on banana leaves.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Sigiriya
Take an evening jeep tour through the jungle outskirts of Sigiriya. Search for nocturnal wildlife like night birds, wild elephants, and slender loris with an experienced tracker.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Medieval Kingdoms & Elephant Gathering Safari
2 stops
7
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
Tour the preserved stone ruins, royal palaces, stupas, and Gal Vihara rock-cut Buddha statues of the ancient Polonnaruwa kingdom.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari & Village Tours
Drive through Minneriya National Park in an open-top 4x4 jeep. Spot herds of wild Asian elephants, deer, monkeys, and birds around the central reservoir.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Spice Trails, Sacred Heritage & Kandyan Culture
4 stops
9
Matale Herbal and Spice Garden
Take a walk through a spice garden to learn how cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, and cocoa are grown and processed.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Visit a traditional cottage workshop to watch local artisans convert coconut husks into durable coir rope, mats, and handicrafts using time-tested hand techniques.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Visit Sri Lanka’s sacred Buddhist site housing the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Tour the golden-roofed shrines, view stone carvings, and observe daily worship rituals (puja).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show
Watch an evening performance featuring Kandyan drumming, folk dances, traditional costumes, and a fire-walking demonstration.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Royal Gardens, Tea Country & Scenic Nuwara Eliya
3 stops
13
Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya
Walk through historic gardens known for their orchid collection, giant bamboo groves, double-coconut palms, and palm avenues.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Tour a working hill-country tea estate and factory to see how Ceylon tea is picked and processed. Sample fresh tea at the end of the tour.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Nuwara Eliya
Drive past colonial-era bungalows, the Tudor-style Post Office, Gregory Lake, and public parks in "Little England."
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Iconic Hill Country Train, Nine Arch & Secret Waterfalls
3 stops
16
Nanu Oya
Ride the hill country train past mountain passes, tea estates, waterfalls, and mountain villages.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
17
Nine Arches Bridge
Walk through forest paths to reach the stone railway viaduct built during the British colonial era. Watch blue trains cross over the valley.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
18
Secret Waterfall
Hike off the main trail to a secluded forest waterfall where you can relax or swim.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Cascade Valleys & Ancient Rock Sculptures
2 stops
19
Ravana Ella Falls
Stop at a wide mountain cascade dropping down steep rock faces along the road.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
20
Buduruwagala Temple
Visit a 10th-century rock temple in a forest setting. View seven Mahayana Buddhist figures carved into a rock wall, including a 51-foot standing Buddha statue.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Deep Yala Wildlife & Leopard Tracking Safari
1 stop
21
Yala National Park
Look for wild leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and crocodiles on a 4x4 safari through Yala National Park. Choose between a full-day safari with a picnic lunch or separate morning and evening drives.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Elephant Rescue, Colonial Forts & Southern Coast
2 stops
22
Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
Watch orphaned baby elephants during their milk-feeding time from an outdoor viewing platform.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
23
Galle Dutch Fort
Walk along the ramparts of UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and explore colonial buildings, shops, cafes, and the white lighthouse.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Metropolitan Highlights & Departure
4 stops
24
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Visit a central Colombo temple featuring mixed architectural styles and a museum collection of statues, antique cars, and artifacts.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
25
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
View the red-and-white patterned brick exterior of this historic landmark in the Pettah district.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
26
Colombo National Museum
Tour Sri Lanka’s largest museum housed in a colonial building to see royal regalia, ancient weapons, and stone sculptures.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
27
Independence Square
Walk around the stone pavilion built for Sri Lanka's independence, featuring Kandyan stone pillars and surrounding gardens.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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