Private Sri Lanka itinerary
7 Nights / 8 Days South Coast, Hill Country & Sigiriya Tour
A private tour travelling from Sri Lanka’s southwest coast through Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and the Cultural Triangle.
Tour itinerary
Bentota
Pickup from the airport, Negombo or Colombo and travel to Bentota.
- Bentota Beach
- Madu River boat safari
- Turtle hatchery
- Water sports
Overnight: Bentota
Galle
Travel along the coast to Galle.
- Galle Fort
- Galle Lighthouse
- Dutch colonial streets
- Stilt fishermen
- Coastal viewpoints
Overnight: Galle
Ella
Travel from Galle to Ella with suitable comfort stops.
- Southern countryside viewpoints
- Ravana Falls
- Ella town
Overnight: Ella
Train ride to Nuwara Eliya
Visit selected Ella attractions, take the train to Nanu Oya and continue to Nuwara Eliya.
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam’s Peak
- Scenic train journey
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Kandy
Travel to Kandy through tea country.
- Tea plantation and factory
- Ramboda Falls
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy viewpoint
- Cultural show
Overnight: Kandy
Sigiriya
Travel from Kandy to Sigiriya.
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Optional spice garden or village stop
Overnight: Sigiriya
Sigiriya and Cultural Triangle
Enjoy a flexible full day in the Cultural Triangle.
- Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Pidurangala Rock
- Polonnaruwa ancient city
- Minneriya National Park safari
- Village tour
Overnight: Sigiriya
Airport transfer
Travel from Sigiriya to Bandaranaike International Airport according to the flight departure time.
Complete tour route
7 Nights / 8 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
- 2Bentota
- 3Galle
- 4Ella
- 5Nuwara Eliya
- 6Kandy
- 7Sigiriya
- 8Airport
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.