Day 01
Colombo Airport to Yapahuwa
Explore the cultural character of Colombo Airport to Yapahuwa through Yapahuwa Temple, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.
Experiences
- Yapahuwa Temple
Private Sri Lanka round tour
21-Day Sri Lanka Ancient Cities, Safari & Beach Tour
An extended itinerary combining Yapahuwa, the ancient capitals, beaches, wildlife and hill country.
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
An unhurried grand journey through ancient kingdoms, safari country, Sigiriya and the central highlands.
- ✓ Yapahuwa & Anuradhapura
- ✓ Wilpattu safari
- ✓ Sigiriya elephant safari
- ✓ Tea country & Ella
Itinerary
Day 02
Yapahuwa to Anuradhapura
Explore the cultural character of Yapahuwa to Anuradhapura through Sacred City, Mihintale, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.
Experiences
- Sacred City
- Mihintale
Day 03
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 04
Anuradhapura to Sigiriya
Explore the cultural character of Anuradhapura to Sigiriya through Village safari, Pidurangala, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.
Experiences
- Village safari
- Pidurangala
Day 05
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
- Elephant safari
Day 06
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
- Temple of the Tooth
Day 07
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
Day 08
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
- Nine Arch Bridge
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 ancient-cities and hill-country route.
- ✓Airport meet-and-greet shown on Day 1.
- ✓Flexible driving between Yapahuwa, 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.
- ×Wilpattu and elephant-safari jeeps, park entry and village-safari fees.
- ×Admission to Yapahuwa, ancient cities, Sigiriya, temples and scenic-train tickets.
- ×International flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.
Guest reviews
Guests travelling with Emil
“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.”
Great experience having Emil with us · Sep 2023 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor “Throughout our trip, Emil handled pre-planned logistics and spontaneous changes with equal ease, making everything look easy. By the end, he felt like a trusted member of the family.”
2 weeks and a few thousand KM of excellence · Jun 2023 · Read on Tripadvisor Ready to plan this journey?
Emil can personalise the route around your dates and travel style.