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Private Sri Lanka round tour

14-Day Sri Lanka Culture, Tea Country & Safari Tour

A revised heritage and nature route linking Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Ella, wildlife and the coast.

14 Days 13 NightsPrivate chauffeur-driven vehicleTailor-made pace
Sigiriya cultural landscape

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

Discover the Cultural Triangle, a Vedda village, Kandy living heritage and the tea-covered hills around Ella.

  • ✓ Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
  • ✓ Vedda village experience
  • ✓ Kandy & tea country
  • ✓ Ella scenic train

Itinerary

Day 01

Colombo Airport to Sigiriya

Explore the cultural character of Colombo Airport to Sigiriya through Dambulla Cave Temple, Pidurangala, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.

Experiences

  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Pidurangala rock vist nice sun sat
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
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 03

Sigiriya

Follow the Sigiriya route with time to experience Ritigala Forest, Ayurveda, Habarana Cultural Show. Your private chauffeur can adjust the pace and stops around your interests.

Experiences

  • Ritigala Forest
  • Ayurveda treatment
  • Habarana Cultural Show
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 04

Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa

Follow the Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa route with time to experience Polonnaruwa ruins. Your private chauffeur can adjust the pace and stops around your interests.

Experiences

  • Polonnaruwa ruins
  • polonnaruwa watadage
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 05

Polonnaruwa to Mahiyanganaya

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

Experiences

  • Vedda Village
  • Sorabora Lake boat ride
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 06

Mahiyanganaya to Kandy via 18 Bend Road

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

Experiences

  • Kandy dance
  • Temple of the Tooth
  • 18 bend road experience
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 07

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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

Experiences

  • Ramboda Falls
  • Tea factory
  • Tea garden visit
  • Tea garden jeep ride
Sri Lanka tea countryNuwara EliyaHill-country experience with Emil
Day 08

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

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

Experiences

  • Nanu Oya to Demodara train journey
  • Nuwara Eliya city tour
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 09

Ella

Scenic

Experiences

  • Lipton's tea estate
  • Little Adam's Peak
  • Nine Arch Bridge
  • Ella Rock trekking (optional)
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 10

Ella to Sinharaja Forest Deniyaya

with time for Scenic train, Hill country and a relaxed, unhurried travel day.

Experiences

  • Sinharaja Forest
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 11

Sinharaja Forest to Mirissa Beach

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

Experiences

  • Sinharaja Forest trekking morning
  • rest and relax on the beach evening
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 12

Mirissa

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

Experiences

  • Galle fort
  • Madu river boat safari
  • Mitiyagoda moonstone
  • Weligama Fish Market,
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 13

Mirissa

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

Experiences

  • Blue whale watching
  • Rest on the beach
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 14

Mirissa

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

Experiences

  • Rest on te beach
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 15

Mirissa to Bandaranaike International Airport

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

Experiences

  • End of the tour
  • Drop to air port
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach

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 Culture, Tea Country and Safari route.
  • ✓Airport meet-and-greet shown on Day 1.
  • ✓Flexible driving through Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and the central highlands.
  • ✓Fuel, expressway tolls and vehicle parking for the stated route.

Excluded

  • ×Accommodation and hotel meals, unless stated in your written quotation.
  • ×Site admission, village activities, cultural-show and Ayurveda charges.
  • ×Safari jeep and park entry fees, plus scenic-train tickets.
  • ×International flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.

Guest reviews

Guests travelling with Emil

“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.”
Sylvia S Tripadvisor Outstanding Tour Guide in Sri Lanka! · Nov 2024 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor
“Took us to and from Sigiriya. He drives neatly and is a very friendly and cheerful man. Very comfortable to sit in the car with him.”
Mike E Tripadvisor Great driver · Jan 2024 · Friends · Read on Tripadvisor

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