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7-day private tour

Classic Sri Lanka in 7 Days

The essential first-timer’s route: ancient cities, the hill-country train and the south coast.

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A blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge near Ella
A blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge near Ella

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: Airport to Sigiriya

    Drive into the Cultural Triangle and settle in.

    Overnight: Sigiriya

  2. 2
    Day 2: Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa

    Early climb of Sigiriya; afternoon cycling around ancient Polonnaruwa.

    Overnight: Sigiriya

  3. 3
    Day 3: Dambulla to Kandy

    Dambulla cave temple on the way to Kandy; evening at the Temple of the Tooth.

    Overnight: Kandy

  4. 4
    Day 4: Into tea country

    Tea estates and a factory visit on the way to Nuwara Eliya.

    Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

  5. 5
    Day 5: The train to Ella

    Take the scenic hill-country train to Ella; your driver meets you there.

    Overnight: Ella

  6. 6
    Day 6: Ella to the south coast

    Morning at Nine Arch Bridge, then down to the coast near Galle.

    Overnight: Galle

  7. 7
    Day 7: Galle Fort and departure

    Walk Galle Fort’s ramparts, then drive to the airport via the expressway.

Route map: Sigiriya → Dambulla → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Galle1234567Airport
Route: airport, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, 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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