Private Sri Lanka itinerary
11 Nights / 12 Days Grand Sri Lanka Tour
A comprehensive private tour covering ancient cities, the east coast, the Cultural Triangle, hill country, wildlife and the southern coast.
Tour itinerary
Anuradhapura
Pickup from the airport, Negombo or Colombo and travel to Anuradhapura.
- Ancient city highlights
- Sacred stupas and reservoirs
Overnight: Anuradhapura
Trincomalee
Travel from Anuradhapura to Trincomalee.
- Koneswaram Temple
- Fort Frederick
- Beach leisure
Overnight: Trincomalee
Trincomalee
Enjoy a full day on the east coast.
- Nilaveli Beach
- Pigeon Island excursion
- Snorkelling
- Local sightseeing
Overnight: Trincomalee
Habarana
Travel to Habarana and enjoy a relaxed introduction to the Cultural Triangle.
- Village experience
- Nature walk or leisure time
Overnight: Habarana
Habarana and Cultural Triangle
Choose a realistic combination based on interests and pace.
- Polonnaruwa ancient city
- Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Pidurangala Rock
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Minneriya National Park safari
Overnight: Habarana
Kandy
Travel to Kandy and visit selected cultural attractions.
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy viewpoint
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Tea factory
- Cultural show
Overnight: Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Travel through the hill country to Nuwara Eliya.
- Tea plantation and factory
- Ramboda Falls
- Gregory Lake
- Nuwara Eliya town
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Train ride to Ella
Take the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Train tickets are subject to availability.
- Scenic railway journey
- Ella town or viewpoint
Overnight: Ella
Yala
Visit selected Ella attractions before travelling to Yala.
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam’s Peak
- Ravana Falls
- Optional evening safari
Overnight: Yala area
Galle or Mirissa
Take a morning safari when required, then travel to the southern coast.
- Yala National Park safari
- Galle Fort or Mirissa Beach
- Southern coast viewpoints
Overnight: Galle or Mirissa
Colombo
Travel to Colombo and enjoy a private city tour.
- Galle Face Green
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Independence Memorial Hall
- Pettah Market and Colombo Fort
Overnight: Colombo
Airport transfer
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport according to the flight departure time.
Complete tour route
11 Nights / 12 Days route map
The Sri Lanka outline and destination markers use geographic coordinates. The connecting line shows the itinerary order, not the exact road alignment; open Google Maps below for turn-by-turn routing.
- 1Airport / Negombo
- 2Anuradhapura
- 3Trincomalee
- 4Habarana
- 5Kandy
- 6Nuwara Eliya
- 7Ella
- 8Yala
- 9Galle / Mirissa
- 10Colombo
- 11Airport
The southern-coast overnight can be arranged in Galle or Mirissa. The map uses Galle as the indicative route stop.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned car or van
- Professional driver
- Fuel for the confirmed itinerary
- Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transport throughout the tour
- Flexible sightseeing stops
- Assistance with route planning and reservations
Not included unless quoted
- Hotel accommodation unless included in the quotation
- Meals and drinks unless included
- Entrance tickets
- Safari jeep and national park charges
- Train tickets
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
All-inclusive package options
Hotel accommodation, breakfast and dinner, entrance tickets, safari jeep hire and train reservations can be added to the final quotation. Availability and operating conditions apply.