Private
First-time visitors · 10 days, 9 nights
Private Sri Lanka Tours
The grand loop of the island, from ancient cities to tea country, safari and the south coast.
- Negombo
- Sigiriya
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Ella
- Yala
- Galle
Overview
Overview
Our signature journey brings together the very best of Sri Lanka in one unhurried route. Climb Sigiriya, light a lamp in Kandy, ride the train into the mountains, look for leopards in Yala and end with lazy days on the southern beaches.
It is fully private, so the pace is yours. Add nights, swap hotels or change the order whenever you like.
Highlights
Sunrise climb of Sigiriya Rock
Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
Scenic train ride to Ella
Jeep safari in Yala National Park
Walk through Galle Fort at sunset
Day by day
Theitinerary.
- Day 01
Arrival and Negombo
Your guide meets you at the airport. Rest by the sea after the flight.
- Day 02
To the Cultural Triangle
Drive to Sigiriya, stopping at the Dambulla Cave Temple on the way.
- Day 03
Sigiriya Rock
Climb the rock fortress early, then take an afternoon village tour or a safari in Minneriya.
- Day 04
Kandy
Visit a spice garden on the drive, then attend evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth.
- Day 05
Into tea country
Stop at a tea factory and reach Nuwara Eliya in time for tea.
- Day 06
The train to Ella
Ride the famous hill-country train, then watch the evening light over the Ella Gap.
- Day 07
Ella to Yala
Walk Little Adam's Peak, then descend to the coast for an afternoon safari.
- Day 08
To the south coast
Drive along the coast to Galle, stopping for a swim on the way.
- Day 09
Galle
Explore the ramparts, cafés and boutiques of the old Dutch fort.
- Day 10
Departure
A relaxed transfer back to the airport for your flight home.
A suggested plan. Every day can be changed, extended or swapped to suit you.
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