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Private Sri Lanka round tour

14-Day Sri Lanka Grand Island Adventure

An adventurous island route that combines ancient cities, the east coast, hill country and the south coast.

14 Days 13 NightsPrivate chauffeur-driven vehicleTailor-made pace
Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka

Tour Overview

A private journey, shaped around you

This itinerary is a flexible starting point for your Sri Lanka journey. Emil can refine the pace, stays and experiences around your travel dates, interests and group.

Tour Highlights

What you'll experience

From Sigiriya's ancient rock fortress to Pasikuda's calm coast, this route blends culture, rail scenery and southern beaches.

  • ✓ Sigiriya & Dambulla rock climbing
  • ✓ Pasikuda Beach
  • ✓ Nanu Oya to Demodara train journey
  • ✓ Galle & south coast
  • ✓ Vadda village (aborigines)
  • ✓ Wildlife safari experiences,
  • ✓ Ella rock climbing
  • ✓ Pidurangala rock climbing

Itinerary

Day 01

Colombo Airport to Sigiriya

Meet your private chauffeur on arrival and begin your Sri Lanka journey towards Colombo Airport to Sigiriya, with time to enjoy Dambulla Cave Temple, Pidurangala sunset.

Experiences

  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Pidurangala sunset
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 02

Sigiriya

Spend the day close to Sri Lanka wildlife, with Lion Rock, Village safari, Elephant safari planned around the best available timing and your preferred pace.

Experiences

  • Lion Rock
  • Village safari
  • safari Kaudulla or Minneriya Park
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Day 03

Sigiriya to Pasikuda

Experience Sri Lanka's coast at an easy pace, with time for Polonnaruwa ruins, Pasikuda Beach and comfortable private travel throughout the day.

Experiences

  • Polonnaruwa ruins
  • Pasikuda Beach
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 04

Pasikuda to Mahiyanganaya

Explore the cultural character of Pasikuda to Mahiyanganaya through Vedda Village, Sorabora Lake, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.

Experiences

  • Vedda Village
  • Sorabora Lake boat safari
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Day 05

Mahiyanganaya to Kandy via 18 Bend Road

Explore the cultural character of Mahiyanganaya to Kandy via 18 Bend Road through Temple of the Tooth, Kandy dance, gem & jewellery museum,, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.

Experiences

  • Temple of the Tooth
  • Kandy dance
  • gem & jewellery museum,
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 06

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Travel through Sri Lanka's cool central highlands on the Kandy to Nuwara Eliya route, pausing for Peradeniya botanical garden, Ramboda water Falls, Tea plantation and the views that make this region special.

Experiences

  • Peradeniya botanical garden
  • Ramboda water Falls
  • Tea plantation
  • Tea factory,
Sri Lanka tea countryNuwara EliyaHill-country experience with Emil
Day 07

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Enjoy the changing hill-country scenery along Nuwara Eliya to Ella, with time for Nanu Oya to Demodara train and a relaxed, unhurried travel day.

Experiences

  • Nanu Oya to Demodara train journey
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 08

Ella

Experience Sri Lanka's coast at an easy pace, with time for Galle Fort, Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and comfortable private travel throughout the day.

Experiences

  • little Adam's Peak
  • Nine Arch Bridge
  • Ella rock
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 09

Ella

Lipton tea estate

Experiences

  • Lipton tea estate
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 10

Ella to Sinharaja Forest Deniyaya

Sinharaja Forest

Experiences

  • Elephant Transit Home visit
  • Sinharaja Forest Deniyaya entry
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Day 11

Sinharaja Forest to Mirissa Beach

Sinharaja Forest

Experiences

  • Sinharaja Forest trekking (morning)
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 12

Mirissa beach

Mirissa beach

Experiences

  • galle fort,madu river safari,turtle conservation,tsunami museum
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Day 13

Mirissa to Negombo transfer

Enjoy a relaxed final morning before your private chauffeur provides a comfortable airport transfer, timed around your flight.

Experiences

  • Fish Market
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 14

Negombo to Colombo Airport

Airport drop

Experiences

  • Good bye sri lanka, see you again
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka

Tour service

Included / Excluded

These details cover the private chauffeur service for this itinerary. Your written quotation confirms the final arrangements.

Included

  • ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle and chauffeur for the full Grand Island route.
  • ✓Airport meet-and-greet and final airport transfer shown in the itinerary.
  • ✓Flexible driving between the Cultural Triangle, east coast, hill country and south coast.
  • ✓Fuel, expressway tolls and vehicle parking for the stated route.

Excluded

  • ×Accommodation and hotel meals, unless stated in your written quotation.
  • ×Entry tickets for heritage sites, museums and cultural performances.
  • ×Safari jeeps, park entry, train tickets and optional activities such as whale watching.
  • ×International flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.

Guest reviews

Guests travelling with Emil

“Emil greeted us at the airport for our stay in Sri Lanka. He organized our tour according to our desires and also booked us hotels. Everything was perfect. Emil is always available even in the evening to help us or inquire.”
fabienne P · Dublin, Ireland Tripadvisor A human encounter · Jan 2026 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor
“We made a tour through Sri Lanka with Emil and he really showed us a lot of beautiful places. Emil also came up with many good suggestions, told a lot about his country and organized the excursions at the right time and place. Emil is a very nice and pleasant travelling companion.”
PH d Tripadvisor Fantastic · Nov 2025 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor

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