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Private Sri Lanka round tour

14-Day Sri Lanka Kalpitiya, Wildlife & Hill Country Tour

A nature-led journey that begins in Kalpitiya and connects coastal wildlife, the Cultural Triangle and the hill country.

14 Days 13 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 nature-rich route from Kalpitiya marine life and Wilpattu wildlife through ancient cities, tea country and Ella.

  • ✓ Kalpitiya dolphin watching
  • ✓ Kite surfing
  • ✓ Kandy tooth temple
  • ✓ Tea country train to journey
  • ✓ Sigiriya

Itinerary

Day 01

Colombo Airport to Kalpitiya

Meet your private chauffeur on arrival and begin your Sri Lanka journey towards Colombo Airport to Kalpitiya, with time to enjoy Coastal relaxation.

Experiences

  • Coastal relaxation
  • kite surfing
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 02

Kalpitiya

Experience Sri Lanka's coast at an easy pace, with time for Dolphin or whale watching and comfortable private travel throughout the day.

Experiences

  • Dolphin or whale watching
  • kite surfing
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 03

Kalpitiya to Mannarama

Explore the cultural character of Kalpitiya to Anuradhapura through Sacred City, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.

Experiences

  • Flamingo bird watching
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 04

Mannar

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

Experiences

  • Mannarama city tour
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 05

Mannar to Anuradhapura

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

Experiences

  • Anuradhapura city tour
  • Evening visit Mihintale Temple
Rocky hilltop and countryside view at Mihintale near AnuradhapuraRuwanwelisaya white stupa above gardens in AnuradhapuraJetavanaramaya brick stupa beneath blue skies in Anuradhapura
Day 06

Anuradhapura

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

Experiences

  • Wilpattu 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 07

Anuradhapura to Sigiriya

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

Experiences

  • Lion Rock
  • Pidurangala rock
  • Culture dance show
  • Village safari (optional),
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 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
  • Kandy dance
  • 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 estate, Ramboda Falls and the views that make this region special.

Experiences

  • Tea estate
  • Ramboda water falls
  • Ramboda tea factory
  • Tea garden
  • Gem and jewellery shop
  • Nuwara Eliya city tour
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

  • Scenic train journey Nanu Oya to Demodara
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 11

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

  • Nine Arch Bridge
  • Little Adam's Peak
  • Ella rock
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 12

Ella to Yala safari

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

  • Yala safari evening
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 13

Yala to Mirissa beach

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

  • Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
  • Mirissa beach
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 14

Mirissa beach

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

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

Mirissa to negombo beach

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

  • Negombo beach
  • End of the journey
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 Kalpitiya, Cultural Triangle and hill-country route.
  • ✓Airport meet-and-greet shown on Day 1.
  • ✓Flexible driving between Kalpitiya, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy and Ella.
  • ✓Fuel, expressway tolls and vehicle parking for the stated route.

Excluded

  • ×Accommodation and hotel meals, unless stated in your written quotation.
  • ×Dolphin or whale watching, Wilpattu safari jeep and park entry fees.
  • ×Admission to ancient sites, Sigiriya, temples and cultural experiences.
  • ×International flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.

Guest reviews

Guests travelling with Emil

“We looked for a driver for the Sigiriya to Arugam Bay route and found Emil. He is great, we liked him a lot, and he is a safe driver. We can highly recommend Emil.”
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“Emil is not only a safe and experienced driver, but also a proactive and skilled guide and wonderful person. He's humble, honest and ready to help. His recommendations saved us precious time and money.”
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