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10-day private tour

Culture, Tea & Coast in 10 Days

The classic route at a gentler pace, with a leopard safari in Yala and beach days on the south coast.

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A leopard walking through the undergrowth in Yala National Park
A leopard walking through the undergrowth in Yala National Park

Every tour is private and can be changed: add days, swap hotels, include flights or a visa, or combine it with an Ayurveda stay. Tell us what you like and we will send a tailored plan.

Day by day

  1. 1
    Day 1: Arrival

    Airport to Sigiriya.

    Overnight: Sigiriya

  2. 2
    Day 2: Sigiriya

    Climb Sigiriya; afternoon village tour.

    Overnight: Sigiriya

  3. 3
    Day 3: Polonnaruwa

    Cycle the ancient city; optional evening safari at Minneriya.

    Overnight: Sigiriya

  4. 4
    Day 4: Dambulla to Kandy

    Cave temple, then Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth.

    Overnight: Kandy

  5. 5
    Day 5: Kandy

    Peradeniya Botanic Gardens and a Kandyan dance show.

    Overnight: Kandy

  6. 6
    Day 6: Tea country

    Tea estates and Nuwara Eliya.

    Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

  7. 7
    Day 7: Train to Ella

    The scenic hill-country train.

    Overnight: Ella

  8. 8
    Day 8: Yala

    Drive to Yala for an afternoon jeep safari.

    Overnight: Yala

  9. 9
    Day 9: South coast

    Along the coast to Mirissa for a beach afternoon.

    Overnight: Mirissa

  10. 10
    Day 10: Galle and departure

    Galle Fort, then the expressway to the airport.

Route map: Sigiriya → Dambulla → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala National Park → Mirissa → Galle123456789Airport
Route: airport, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala National Park, Mirissa, Galle, airport.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the whole trip
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Accommodation in the hotel class you choose
  • Trip planning and support from our Colombo team

Not included

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka ETA (apply on the official portal)
  • {{TODO: confirm with owner whether entrance fees, safaris and meals are included}}

Best time for this route

Best time: Dec–Apr

  1. January: good time to visit
  2. February: good time to visit
  3. March: good time to visit
  4. April: good time to visit
  5. May: off season
  6. June: off season
  7. July: off season
  8. August: off season
  9. September: off season
  10. October: off season
  11. November: off season
  12. December: good time to visit

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