Day 01
Colombo Airport to Anuradhapura
Meet your private chauffeur on arrival and begin your Sri Lanka journey towards Colombo Airport to Anuradhapura, with time to enjoy Ancient City.
Experiences
- Ancient City
Private Sri Lanka round tour
21-Day Sri Lanka Heritage, Wildlife & Beach Tour
An extended heritage, wildlife and beach itinerary from the airport through the north-east, cultural triangle, hill country and coast.
21 Days 20 NightsPrivate chauffeur-driven vehicleTailor-made pace
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
A longer private journey combining northern heritage, east-coast beach time, wildlife and meaningful local culture.
- ✓ Wilpattu safari
- ✓ Trincomalee beaches
- ✓ Sigiriya & elephant safari
- ✓ Vedda village experience
Itinerary
Day 02
Anuradhapura
Spend the day close to Sri Lanka wildlife, with Wilpattu safari planned around the best available timing and your preferred pace.
Experiences
- Wilpattu safari
Day 03
Anuradhapura to Trincomalee
Experience Sri Lanka's coast at an easy pace, with time for Koneswaram Temple and comfortable private travel throughout the day.
Experiences
- Koneswaram Temple
Day 04
Trincomalee
Experience Sri Lanka's coast at an easy pace, with time for Dolphin watching, Nilaveli and comfortable private travel throughout the day.
Experiences
- Dolphin watching
- Nilaveli
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
Day 06
Trincomalee to Sigiriya
Follow the Trincomalee to Sigiriya route with time to experience Kaudulla Lake, Village safari, Habarana Cultural Show. Your private chauffeur can adjust the pace and stops around your interests.
Experiences
- Kaudulla Lake
- Village safari
- Habarana Cultural Show
Day 07
Sigiriya
Spend the day close to Sri Lanka wildlife, with Tuk-tuk tour, Elephant safari planned around the best available timing and your preferred pace.
Experiences
- Tuk-tuk tour
- Elephant safari
Day 08
Sigiriya
Explore the cultural character of Sigiriya through Ritigala, Ayurveda, Dambulla, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.
Experiences
- Ritigala
- Ayurveda
- Dambulla
Day 09
Sigiriya to Mahiyanganaya
Follow the Sigiriya to Mahiyanganaya route with time to experience Polonnaruwa. Your private chauffeur can adjust the pace and stops around your interests.
Experiences
- Polonnaruwa
Day 10
Mahiyanganaya
Follow the Mahiyanganaya route with time to experience Vedda Village, Sorabora Lake. Your private chauffeur can adjust the pace and stops around your interests.
Experiences
- Vedda Village
- Sorabora Lake
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 north-east heritage route.
- ✓Airport meet-and-greet shown on Day 1.
- ✓Flexible driving between Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Sigiriya and Mahiyanganaya.
- ✓Fuel, expressway tolls and vehicle parking for the stated route.
Excluded
- ×Accommodation and hotel meals, unless stated in your written quotation.
- ×Wilpattu and elephant-safari jeeps, park entry, dolphin watching and tuk-tuk tours.
- ×Admission to temples, heritage sites, cultural shows and Ayurveda treatments.
- ×International flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.
Guest reviews
Guests travelling with Emil
“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.”
Good trip with Emil · Jan 2025 · Friends · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil was warm, friendly and professional. He has an incredible depth of knowledge about Sri Lanka’s history, culture and natural beauty, brought locations to life with captivating stories, and adapted the itinerary to suit our preferences.”
Outstanding Tour Guide in Sri Lanka! · Nov 2024 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor Ready to plan this journey?
Emil can personalise the route around your dates and travel style.