Day1
Arrival experience
Meet your private driver-guide at the airport, settle into your hotel and recover at an easy pace.
Activities: Ancient capitals
Meals: As stated in your quotation · Overnight: Arrival
Multi-Day · Private journey
Best of Sri Lanka
A comprehensive island experience covering Sri Lanka's ancient cities, highlands, wildlife and coast.
15 days / 14 nightsPrivate tour12 stops
Price
Custom quotation
Journey overview
A route with room to breathe
A comprehensive island experience covering Sri Lanka's ancient cities, highlands, wildlife and coast. This is a private, flexible journey planned around your arrival time, travel style and preferred hotel category. Your driver-guide can adjust sensible stops and daily timing before the itinerary is confirmed.
Ancient capitals
Tea-country train
Yala safari
South-coast relaxation
Colombo city experience
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day2
Anuradhapura experience
Visit the sacred Bodhi Tree, ancient stupas and monastic ruins of Sri Lanka's first great capital.
Activities: Tea-country train
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Anuradhapura
Day3
Sigiriya experience
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore its water gardens, frescoes and panoramic summit views.
Activities: Yala safari
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Sigiriya
Day4
Polonnaruwa experience
Cycle or drive between the royal palace ruins, temples and stone sculptures of the medieval capital.
Activities: South-coast relaxation
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Polonnaruwa
Day5
Dambulla experience
Visit the UNESCO-listed cave temple and its remarkable collection of Buddhist murals and statues.
Activities: Colombo city experience
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Dambulla
Day6
Kandy experience
Experience the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, a cultural performance and the hill capital's lively streets.
Activities: Ancient capitals
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Kandy
Day7
Nuwara Eliya experience
Travel through tea country for estate views, a factory visit, waterfalls and cool highland scenery.
Activities: Tea-country train
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day8
Horton Plains experience
Take an early guided walk across Horton Plains to World's End and Baker's Falls when conditions allow.
Activities: Yala safari
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Horton Plains
Day9
Ella experience
Enjoy mountain viewpoints, Nine Arch Bridge and a flexible walk suited to your preferred activity level.
Activities: South-coast relaxation
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Ella
Day10
Yala experience
Join a responsible private jeep safari in search of elephants, birdlife and other dry-zone wildlife.
Activities: Colombo city experience
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Yala
Day11
Mirissa experience
Slow down on the south coast with beach time and optional seasonal whale-watching or a sunset outing.
Activities: Ancient capitals
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Mirissa
Day12
Mirissa experience
Slow down on the south coast with beach time and optional seasonal whale-watching or a sunset outing.
Activities: Tea-country train
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Mirissa
Day13
Galle experience
Walk the UNESCO-listed fort ramparts, lighthouse and atmospheric lanes with a knowledgeable local guide.
Activities: Yala safari
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Galle
Day14
Colombo experience
Discover the capital's historic quarters, temples, markets, waterfront and contemporary city life.
Activities: South-coast relaxation
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Colombo
Day15
Departure
Travel privately to the airport with timing arranged around your confirmed departure flight.
Activities: Colombo city experience
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: To be confirmed
What is included
Private transportation in an air-conditioned, insured vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Accommodation in the selected hotel category
Meals stated in the confirmed itinerary
Entrance fees and activities specifically listed in the final quotation
Unlimited bottled drinking water during touring
24-hour local ground support
Government taxes and service charges
Not included
International flights to and from Sri Lanka
Visa or ETA fees
Travel insurance
Meals and drinks not stated in the itinerary
Personal expenses, laundry, telephone calls and tips
Optional activities not listed in the confirmed quotation
Helpful details
Good to know
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. The route, pace, hotels, activities and meal plan can be adjusted before confirmation.
What hotel standard is included?
You can choose the hotel category. Your written quotation will name every proposed hotel and room type.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Transport and touring are arranged privately for your party unless your quotation clearly states otherwise.
How is the final price confirmed?
The final price depends on travel dates, party size, hotel category and selected activities. We provide a clear written quotation before payment.
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