10 days Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Galle, Bentota
Classic Sri Lanka
The whole island in ten days: ancient cities, tea country, a leopard safari and the south coast.
Our most loved route for first-time visitors. You travel in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking chauffeur guide, at your own pace, staying in hotels we choose with you. Every day can be changed.
Highlights
- Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock at sunrise
- Evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth
- The scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Jeep safari in Yala National Park
- Sunset walk on the Galle Fort ramparts
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Negombo
Airport pickup and a slow first evening by the lagoon.
Day 2
Sigiriya
Drive to the Cultural Triangle, village walk and lake cruise.
Day 3
Sigiriya and Dambulla
Lion Rock in the cool morning, cave temple in the afternoon.
Day 4
Kandy
Spice garden on the way, Temple of the Tooth in the evening.
Day 5
Nuwara Eliya
Tea factory visit and the town they call Little England.
Day 6
Ella
Train through the tea hills, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak.
Day 7
Yala
Afternoon jeep safari for leopard, elephant and birds.
Day 8
Galle
Fort walk, stilt fishermen and the south coast road.
Day 9
Bentota
River safari and a beach afternoon.
Day 10
Departure
Transfer to the airport.
Included
- Private car with chauffeur guide
- All transfers and fuel
- Hotel booking assistance
- Airport pickup and drop
- 24/7 support on WhatsApp
Hotels, entrance tickets and meals are quoted separately so you only pay for what you choose.
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