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Private Sri Lanka round tour

14-Day Sri Lanka East Coast & Hill Country Tour

A heritage-to-coast exploration revised to begin at Colombo Airport and move through Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Sigiriya and hill country.

14 Days 13 NightsPrivate chauffeur-driven vehicleTailor-made pace
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Sri Lanka east-coast beach

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

Travel from Wilpattu wild landscapes to Trincomalee beaches, then across Sri Lanka cultural heartland to Ella and Galle.

  • ✓ Wilpattu leopard safari
  • ✓ Trincomalee & Nilaveli
  • ✓ Sigiriya & Kandy
  • ✓ Ella to train journey ,ella rock traking
  • ✓ Udawalawe elephant transit home
  • ✓ Mirissa & Galle fort, Hortion plans trking

Itinerary

Day 01

Colombo Airport to Anuradhapura

Follow the Colombo Airport to Anuradhapura route with time to experience Sacred City, Mihintale. Your private chauffeur can adjust the pace and stops around your interests.

Experiences

  • Sacred City anuradhapura
Ruwanwelisaya white stupa above gardens in AnuradhapuraJetavanaramaya brick stupa beneath blue skies in AnuradhapuraStone steps and water at Kuttam Pokuna Twin Ponds in Anuradhapura
Day 02

Anuradhapura

Spend the day close to Sri Lanka wildlife, with Wilpattu National Park planned around the best available timing and your preferred pace.

Experiences

  • Wilpattu National Park full day safari
Ruwanwelisaya white stupa above gardens in AnuradhapuraJetavanaramaya brick stupa beneath blue skies in AnuradhapuraStone steps and water at Kuttam Pokuna Twin Ponds in Anuradhapura
Day 03

Anuradhapura to Trincomalee

Experience Sri Lanka's coast at an easy pace, with time for Hot Wells, Koneswaram Temple and comfortable private travel throughout the day.

Experiences

  • Hot water Wells
  • Koneswaram Temple
  • Frederick fort
  • Mihintale rock climbing
Rocky hilltop and countryside view at Mihintale near AnuradhapuraRuwanwelisaya white stupa above gardens in AnuradhapuraJetavanaramaya brick stupa beneath blue skies in Anuradhapura
Day 04

Trincomalee

Spend the day close to Sri Lanka wildlife, with Dolphin watching, Nilaveli Beach planned around the best available timing and your preferred pace.

Experiences

  • Dolphin watching
  • Nilaveli Beach
  • Snorkeling
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 05

Trincomalee

Experience Sri Lanka's coast at an easy pace, with time for Marble Beach, Kinniya Fish Market and comfortable private travel throughout the day.

Experiences

  • Marble Beach
  • Kinniya Fish Market
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 06

Trincomalee to Sigiriya

Explore the cultural character of Trincomalee to Sigiriya through Village safari, Pidurangala, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.

Experiences

  • Village safari
  • Culture dance show
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 07

Sigiriya

Follow the Sigiriya route with time to experience Lion Rock, Ayurveda, Elephant safari. Your private chauffeur can adjust the pace and stops around your interests.

Experiences

  • Lion Rock
  • Ayurveda treatment(optional)
  • Elephant safari(Kaudulla or Minneriya National Park)
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 08

Sigiriya to Kandy

Explore the cultural character of Sigiriya to Kandy through Dambulla, Temple of the Tooth, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.

Experiences

  • Dambulla cave temple
  • Nalanda Gedige
  • Temple of the Tooth
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 09

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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

Experiences

  • Tea factory
  • Ramboda Falls
  • Tea plantation
  • Tea factory
  • Nuwara Eliya city tour
  • Gargari Lake
  • old post office
Sri Lanka tea countryNuwara EliyaHill-country experience with Emil
Day 10

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Enjoy the changing hill-country scenery along Nuwara Eliya to Ella, with time for Scenic train, Nine Arch Bridge and a relaxed, unhurried travel day.

Experiences

  • Train journey from Nanu Oya to Demodara
  • Hortion plans
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 11

Ella to Mirissa

Experience Sri Lanka's coast at an easy pace, with time for Ravana Falls, Mirissa Beach and comfortable private travel throughout the day.

Experiences

  • Rawana Falls
  • Mirissa Beach
  • nine arch bridge
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 12

Mirissa

Follow the Mirissa route with time to experience Galle Fort, Madu River safari. Your private chauffeur can adjust the pace and stops around your interests.

Experiences

  • Galle Fort
  • Madu River safari
  • Turtle farm conservation
  • Weligama Fish Market
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 13

Mirissa to Negombo

Follow the Mirissa to Negombo route with time to experience Colombo city tour. Your private chauffeur can adjust the pace and stops around your interests.

Experiences

  • Colombo city tour
  • Negombo beach
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 14

Negombo to Katunayake,Bandaranaike,International Airport

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

Experiences

  • Airport transfer
  • End of the tour
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 airport-to-Negombo route.
  • ✓Airport meet-and-greet and final airport transfer shown in the itinerary.
  • ✓Flexible driving through Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Sigiriya, hill country and the south coast.
  • ✓Fuel, expressway tolls and vehicle parking for the stated route.

Excluded

  • ×Accommodation and hotel meals, unless stated in your written quotation.
  • ×Wilpattu entry and safari jeep fees, dolphin watching and other optional water activities.
  • ×Entry tickets for temples, ancient cities, Sigiriya and other attractions.
  • ×International flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.

Guest reviews

Guests travelling with Emil

“We had an unforgettable holiday, partly because of Emil. He helps you plan your trip, has good tips, keeps appointments and is a great safe driver. He speaks good English. For my birthday I was even surprised with a birthday cake.”
Maykel R Tripadvisor Best guide · Aug 2025 · Read on Tripadvisor
“Emil is always on time, has a funny laugh and is very friendly. He knows his country, his way around and will be of good advice. He takes lots of photos so you'll have extra pictures and footage.”
Erwan L Tripadvisor Good trip with Emil · Jan 2025 · Friends · Read on Tripadvisor

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