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14-Day Ultimate Sri Lanka Tour: Three Ancient Kingdoms, Highlands, Yala, Galle & Beaches
14D/13N
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1
Day in
Pinnawala
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1
Day in
Anuradhapura
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2
Days in
Sigiriya
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2
Days 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
Haputale
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1
Day in
Yala
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2
Days in
Bentota
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1
Day in
Colombo
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Accommodation
Hotels, Half Board
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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
- Garland welcome on arrival
- Fully air-conditioned private vehicle for the whole tour
- Experienced English-speaking chauffeur
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation (half board)
- All government taxes
- 24/7 support
- Air fares
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Entrance fees to all sites
- All activity fees
- Personal expenses
Places You’ll See
Tour Route
- 1Pinnawala1 day
- 2Anuradhapura1 day
- 3Polonnaruwa
- 4Sigiriya2 days
- 5Kandy2 days
- 6Nuwara Eliya1 day
- 7Ella1 day
- 8Haputale1 day
- 9Yala1 day
- 10Galle
- 11Bentota2 days
- 12Colombo1 day
Tour Plan
14
Days in
Sri Lanka
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Day 01: Airport → Pinnawala (~2.5 h)
Your journey begins with a traditional garland welcome at the airport before a transfer of about two and a half hours to Pinnawala. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in time for the 10 AM river bathing session, when dozens of elephants of all ages wade into the Maha Oya River to cool off and play. It is an unforgettable first encounter with Sri Lanka's gentle giants. The afternoon is at leisure, giving you time to rest after your flight and adjust to the tropical climate at your hotel in the Pinnawala or Kurunegala area. If you have special interests, mention them to your guide, who will happily tailor the day around them. Overnight: Pinnawala / Kurunegala
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Day 02: Pinnawala → Anuradhapura (~2 h)
Drive about two hours to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Sri Maha Bodhi, a sacred fig tree grown from a cutting of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, and the gleaming white Ruwanweli Maha Seya stupa. Explore the vast brick ruins of Jetavanaramaya Monastery and the rock temple of Isurumuniya with its famous carvings. Learn more at the Archaeological Museum, then end the day at Tissa Wewa reservoir to watch the sunset. Overnight in the Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa area. Comfortable timings and regular breaks keep the day relaxed, leaving room to simply enjoy the scenery. Overnight: Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa area
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Day 03: Polonnaruwa
Explore Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital, on a bicycle tour that makes it easy to move between its well-preserved monuments. Marvel at the Gal Vihara rock sculptures, including a majestic reclining Buddha carved from granite, and visit the circular Vatadage, the huge Rankot Vehera stupa, the Royal Palace ruins and the Thivanka Image House with its faded murals. Your guide explains the kingdom's history and engineering, from irrigation reservoirs to royal architecture. In the afternoon, travel to Sigiriya and check in to your hotel in the heart of the Cultural Triangle. As with every day of this private tour, your chauffeur-guide can adjust the timings to suit your pace. Overnight: Sigiriya
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Day 04: Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO site, past water gardens, frescoes and the Mirror Wall to the summit ruins and panoramic views. Then visit a nearby village, where local families cook you a traditional lunch of rice and curries using fresh ingredients from their gardens. In the afternoon, enjoy an Ayurvedic massage to soothe tired legs. As the day ends, climb Pidurangala Rock for a spectacular sunset view of Sigiriya rising from the jungle. It is a perfect day combining history, culture and nature in the heart of the island. Your guide shares local stories and practical tips along the way, so you get the most out of every stop. Overnight: Sigiriya
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Day 05: Sigiriya → Kandy
Travel to Kandy, stopping at Dambulla Cave Temple, where five caves are filled with Buddha statues and ancient paintings, and the Golden Temple of Dambulla with its giant seated Buddha. Continue to Nalanda Gedige, an eighth-century stone shrine blending Hindu and Buddhist architecture, sitting quietly beside a reservoir. Arrive in Kandy in the late afternoon and explore the lakeside market in the evening, where you can browse local crafts, spices and street food. Kandy's relaxed atmosphere and hilltop setting make it a lovely base for the next two nights. Because the tour is private, there is always flexibility to linger longer wherever you are enjoying yourself. Overnight: Kandy
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Day 06: Kandy
Spend a full day in Kandy, the cultural capital. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO site and Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist shrine, where you can experience the drumming and ceremonies of daily worship. Explore the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, with their orchid house and avenues of royal palms. Walk around Kandy Lake and enjoy views from the Kandy Viewpoint over the city and surrounding hills. In the evening, enjoy a Kandyan cultural dance and fire-walking show featuring vibrant costumes, traditional drumming and acrobatics. If you have special interests, mention them to your guide, who will happily tailor the day around them. Overnight: Kandy
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Day 07: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Climb into tea country toward Nuwara Eliya. Visit Victoria Park and Gregory Lake, the town's colonial-era green spaces, and stop at the Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple and Seetha Amman Kovil, both linked to the Ramayana legend. Tour a tea factory and try plucking tea leaves with estate workers. Explore Hakgala Botanical Garden, set at 1,745 metres and famous for its roses, ferns and mountain views, and admire Ramboda Falls, which plunges 109 metres beside the road. Wrap up warm for the cool evening in Little England, Sri Lanka's highest town. Comfortable timings and regular breaks keep the day relaxed, leaving room to simply enjoy the scenery. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
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Day 08: Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Board the scenic train at Nanu Oya for a journey of about three and a half hours to Ella, through tea estates, tunnels and misty mountains; book at least three weeks ahead. In Ella, visit the Nine Arches Bridge, hike Little Adam's Peak, about 90 minutes return, and take the plunge on the Flying Ravana Mega Zipline, a one-kilometre ride across the valley that you can reserve online. Round off the day at Ravana Waterfall. Ella's relaxed cafés and sunset viewpoints make it a lovely place to unwind after an exciting day. As with every day of this private tour, your chauffeur-guide can adjust the timings to suit your pace. Overnight: Ella
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Day 09: Ella → Haputale
Travel to Haputale, a quiet hill town perched on a ridge with views stretching to the coast on clear days. Climb to Lipton's Seat at 1,970 metres, the lookout where Sir Thomas Lipton surveyed his tea estates, with panoramic views across endless green hills. Visit Adisham Bungalow, a Tudor-style country house now run as a Benedictine monastery, with gardens and a shop selling homemade jams. Then see Bambarakanda Falls, at 263 metres the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka, before a peaceful evening in the cool mountain air. Your guide shares local stories and practical tips along the way, so you get the most out of every stop. Overnight: Haputale
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Day 10: Haputale → Yala
Visit Diyaluma Falls, a 220-metre waterfall with natural pools at the top where you can swim and enjoy views across the plains. Continue south to Kataragama, a sacred town revered by Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims, and visit its famous Hindu temple complex, especially atmospheric during evening rituals. Then transfer to the Yala area and check in to your eco-lodge, surrounded by wilderness. Spend the evening listening to the sounds of the forest and preparing for an early start tomorrow on one of the world's best leopard safaris. Because the tour is private, there is always flexibility to linger longer wherever you are enjoying yourself. Overnight: Yala
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Day 11: Yala → Galle → Bentota
Rise early for a Yala jeep safari from 5:30 to 10 AM with a private tracker, maximising your chances of spotting leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and birds. After the safari, transfer west along the coast to Galle and explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort, with its ramparts, lighthouse, colonial churches and lanes of boutiques and cafés. Then continue to Bentota, just 45 minutes from Galle, and check in to your beach hotel. Enjoy a relaxed evening by the sea after a full and rewarding day. If you have special interests, mention them to your guide, who will happily tailor the day around them. Overnight: Bentota
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Day 12: Bentota
Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery, where conservationists protect eggs and care for injured turtles, and take a Madu Ganga river boat safari of about 90 minutes through mangrove islands, spotting monitor lizards and water birds. Try optional water sports such as jet skiing or banana boating, charged separately. The rest of the day is for beach time: swim in the warm ocean, relax on the sand or enjoy a spa treatment. As the sun sets, enjoy a seafood dinner by the waves, savouring the tropical evening. Comfortable timings and regular breaks keep the day relaxed, leaving room to simply enjoy the scenery. Overnight: Bentota
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Day 13: Bentota → Colombo (~2 h)
Drive about two hours to Colombo. Visit the Colombo National Museum to see royal regalia and ancient sculptures, then explore Gangaramaya Temple and its fascinating museum. See Independence Square and ride the Lotus Tower to its 350-metre observation deck for sweeping views of the city and coast. Watch the sunset at Galle Face Green, then experience the bustle of Pettah Market, with its maze of stalls selling everything from spices to electronics. It is a lively final full day in Sri Lanka's dynamic capital. As with every day of this private tour, your chauffeur-guide can adjust the timings to suit your pace. Overnight: Colombo
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Day 14: Colombo → Airport (~45 min)
Enjoy a free morning in Colombo with optional shopping for tea, spices, gems and handicrafts. Then transfer about 45 minutes to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure. As you fly home, reflect on an extraordinary two-week journey through all three ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya, the cultural heart of Kandy, misty tea country, Ella's bridges and ziplines, Haputale's waterfalls, Yala's leopards, Galle's fort and the golden beaches of Bentota. You leave with a deep understanding of Sri Lanka's history, nature and people. Your guide shares local stories and practical tips along the way, so you get the most out of every stop.
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.
