Private Sri Lanka itinerary
13 Nights / 14 Days Grand East Coast, Hill Country & Beach Tour
An extended private holiday combining the Cultural Triangle, Anuradhapura, the east coast, Ella, Yala and Sri Lanka’s southern beaches.
Tour itinerary
Sigiriya
Pickup from the airport, Negombo or Colombo and travel to Sigiriya.
- Dambulla Cave Temple when arrival time allows
- Hotel leisure
Overnight: Sigiriya
Sigiriya and Cultural Triangle
Enjoy a full day in the Cultural Triangle.
- Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Pidurangala Rock
- Polonnaruwa ancient city
- Minneriya National Park safari
- Village tour
Overnight: Sigiriya
Anuradhapura
Travel to Anuradhapura and explore selected archaeological and religious attractions.
- Ancient city highlights
- Sacred stupas and reservoirs
Overnight: Anuradhapura
Trincomalee
Travel to Trincomalee and visit selected attractions.
- 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
Pasikuda
Travel along the east coast to Pasikuda and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
- Pasikuda Beach
- Swimming and leisure
Overnight: Pasikuda
Pasikuda
Enjoy a full leisure day.
- Beach leisure
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Local coastal sightseeing
Overnight: Pasikuda
Ella
Travel from Pasikuda to Ella. This is a longer transfer day with comfort stops.
- Scenic inland route
- Ella town
Overnight: Ella
Ella
Enjoy a full day in Ella.
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam’s Peak
- Ella viewpoint
- Ravana Falls
Overnight: Ella
Yala
Travel to Yala and enjoy an afternoon or evening jeep safari.
- Yala National Park safari
Overnight: Yala area
Mirissa
Travel along the southern coast to Mirissa.
- Tangalle or Dondra stops
- Mirissa Beach
- Coastal viewpoints
Overnight: Mirissa
Mirissa
Enjoy a full day in Mirissa.
- Seasonal whale-watching excursion
- Mirissa Beach
- Coconut Tree Hill
- Parrot Rock
- Optional Galle visit
Overnight: Mirissa
Bentota
Travel from Mirissa to Bentota.
- Galle Fort
- Turtle hatchery
- Madu River boat safari
- Bentota Beach
Overnight: Bentota
Colombo and airport
Travel to Bandaranaike International Airport via Colombo. A short Colombo city tour can be arranged when timing allows.
Complete tour route
13 Nights / 14 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
- 2Sigiriya
- 3Anuradhapura
- 4Trincomalee
- 5Pasikuda
- 6Ella
- 7Yala
- 8Mirissa
- 9Bentota
- 10Colombo
- 11Airport
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.