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10-Day Best of Sri Lanka Private Tour: Ancient Cities, Tea Country, Ella, Yala & Galle
10D/9N
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1
Day in
Negombo
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1
Day in
Anuradhapura
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2
Days in
Sigiriya
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1
Day in
Kandy
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1
Day in
Nuwara Eliya
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1
Day in
Ella
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1
Day in
Yala
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1
Day in
Galle
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Accommodation
3-Star Hotels
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Departure City
Colombo Airport (BIA)
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Arrival City
Colombo Airport (BIA)
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Best Season
Year-round
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Guide
English-Speaking Driver-Guide
Destination Routes
Stay Category
What's included
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- Airport meet and greet
- Fuel, parking and highway charges
- 24/7 assistance
- Airfares & visa
- Attraction entrance fees
- Any meal not mentioned
- All tips
- Medical-related expenses
Places You’ll See
Tour Route
- 1Negombo1 day
- 2Anuradhapura1 day
- 3Sigiriya2 days
- 4Kandy1 day
- 5Nuwara Eliya1 day
- 6Ella1 day
- 7Yala1 day
- 8Galle1 day
Tour Plan
10
Days in
Sri Lanka
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Day 01: Airport → Negombo
Your journey begins with a warm welcome at the airport, where your friendly driver-guide is waiting. A short transfer brings you to your hotel in Negombo, a relaxed seaside town with a long beach, Dutch-era canals and a lively fishing community. After check-in, rest from your flight, take a dip in the pool or walk along the sand as fishing boats return at sunset. This easy first day helps you adjust to the tropical climate and time zone. Over dinner, your guide will introduce the route ahead, from ancient capitals to tea country and wildlife parks. Meals: Breakfast · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 02: Negombo → Anuradhapura
After breakfast, head north to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first capital and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. This sacred UNESCO site is filled with enormous white stupas, ancient monasteries and the Sri Maha Bodhi, a fig tree grown from a cutting of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. Pilgrims dressed in white bring flowers and chant prayers, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Your guide explains how this kingdom flourished for over a thousand years. Dinner is included at your hotel this evening. As with every day of this private tour, your chauffeur-guide can adjust the timings to suit your pace. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 03: Anuradhapura → Sigiriya
Travel to Sigiriya for one of the most iconic experiences in Sri Lanka. Climb the fifth-century rock fortress as it rises dramatically above the jungle, passing landscaped water gardens, the famous Mirror Wall and the colourful frescoes of celestial maidens. Squeeze between the massive Lion's Paws before tackling the final staircase to the summit, where palace foundations and cisterns sit beside sweeping views across the plains. Take your time and plenty of photographs. In the evening, relax at your hotel in the Cultural Triangle with dinner included. Your guide shares local stories and practical tips along the way, so you get the most out of every stop. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 04: Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Minneriya → Sigiriya
Spend the morning exploring Polonnaruwa, where well-preserved royal palaces, audience halls and temples reveal the grandeur of Sri Lanka's medieval kingdom. Highlights include the Gal Vihara rock carvings and the circular Vatadage. In the afternoon, head out on a jeep safari to see wild elephants in one of the region's national parks, often in large family groups near the reservoirs. Look out for water buffalo, deer, monitor lizards and colourful birds. It is a perfect day mixing culture and wildlife before you return to Sigiriya for dinner. Because the tour is private, there is always flexibility to linger longer wherever you are enjoying yourself. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 05: Sigiriya → Kandy
Travel south to Kandy, the cultural heart of Sri Lanka, set among misty hills around a peaceful lake. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism's most sacred sites, where the daily rituals combine drumming, incense and fresh flower offerings. Take time to wander through town, browse local shops and enjoy views from the lakeside promenade. In the evening, watch a traditional cultural show featuring Kandyan dancers, masked performers and rhythmic drumming. The combination of spiritual heritage and lively performance makes Kandy a highlight of your trip. If you have special interests, mention them to your guide, who will happily tailor the day around them. Meals: Breakfast · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 06: Kandy → Peradeniya → Nuwara Eliya
Journey into the cool hills of Nuwara Eliya. Begin at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, where tropical and exotic plants from around the world grow in beautifully kept grounds, including a famous orchid house. Continue through tea estates and visit a factory and plantation to learn how Ceylon tea is grown, picked and processed, followed by a tasting. In the afternoon, explore Nuwara Eliya, often called Little England, with its colonial architecture, lake and parks. Wrap up warm in the evening and enjoy the refreshing mountain air. Comfortable timings and regular breaks keep the day relaxed, leaving room to simply enjoy the scenery. Meals: Breakfast · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 07: Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Today features one of the world's great train journeys. Board the train and settle in as it winds through Sri Lanka's hill country, past tea plantations, mountain streams, tunnels and valleys, with frequent opportunities for photographs. On arrival in Ella, enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this small mountain town, known for its cafés, viewpoints and walking trails. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring. If time allows, your guide can suggest short walks to nearby lookouts. Ella's sunsets over the Ella Gap are a perfect way to close the day. As with every day of this private tour, your chauffeur-guide can adjust the timings to suit your pace. Meals: Breakfast · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 08: Ella → Yala
After breakfast, leave the mountains behind and head south toward Yala. Stop at Ravana Falls, a beautiful cascade linked to the ancient Ramayana legend. Continue down to the lowlands and set off on a jeep safari in Yala National Park, celebrated for having one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world. Keep your eyes open for elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears and a wide variety of birds. The changing light of late afternoon makes for spectacular wildlife photography. Dinner is included at your hotel near the park. Your guide shares local stories and practical tips along the way, so you get the most out of every stop. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 09: Yala → Galle
Travel along Sri Lanka's scenic southern coastline, passing palm-fringed beaches and fishing villages, to the historic city of Galle. Step inside Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where cobbled streets, colonial houses and churches sit within thick stone ramparts facing the ocean. Walk to the lighthouse, browse boutique shops and galleries, and stop for a coffee or fresh juice in a charming café. As evening falls, the ramparts are a popular spot to watch the sunset. It is a perfect blend of history, culture and seaside atmosphere. Because the tour is private, there is always flexibility to linger longer wherever you are enjoying yourself. Meals: Breakfast · Stay: 3-star hotel
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Day 10: Galle → South Coast / Airport
Enjoy a slow morning on your final day in Sri Lanka, perhaps with a last walk along the ramparts or a swim at your hotel. Afterwards, your driver transfers you either to a beach hotel on the south coast, if you have chosen to extend your stay, or to the airport for your onward flight. Look back on ten days that took you from ancient capitals and sacred temples through tea country and wildlife parks to a colonial seaside fort. You leave with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka's culture, nature and hospitality. If you have special interests, mention them to your guide, who will happily tailor the day around them.
Sustainability Initiatives (Free)
De-carbonize
Fuel-efficient vehicles and rail travel where the route allows.
Animal Welfare
No elephant rides or captive wildlife shows on our tours.
EarthCare
Locally owned stays and guides keep income in the community.
Your Peace of mind policy
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure; after that the deposit is kept.
