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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
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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 National Park safari
  • ✓ Sigiriya elephant safari
  • ✓ Tea garden & tea factory
  • ✓ Ella nine arch bridge
  • ✓ Little Adam's Peak

Itinerary

Day 01

Colombo Airport to anuradhapura

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 visit
  • Mihintale visit
Rocky hilltop and countryside view at Mihintale near AnuradhapuraRuwanwelisaya white stupa above gardens in AnuradhapuraJetavanaramaya brick stupa beneath blue skies in Anuradhapura
Day 02

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

  • Wilpattu National Park 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 sigiriya

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

Experiences

  • Anuradhapura city tour
  • Ritigala Forest trekking
  • Culture dance show
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 04

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 rock
  • safari,Kaudulla or Minneriya Park
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
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

  • Morning visit Lion Rock
  • Polonnaruwa ruins
  • Traditional cooking class,& lunch or Dinner(optional)
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
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 cave temple
  • Kandy dance (optional)
  • Temple of the Tooth
  • Kandy city tour
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 Tea factory, Ramboda Falls and the views that make this region special.

Experiences

  • Tea factory
  • Ramboda Falls
  • Tea garden
  • Nuwara Eliya city tour
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, Nine Arch Bridge and a relaxed, unhurried travel day.

Experiences

  • Nanu Oya to Demodara train journey
  • Back to hotel
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 09

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 trekking
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 10

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

  • Lipton's Seat
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 11

Ella to Sinharaja Forest

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

  • Sinharaja Forest
  • Udawalawe elephint trnsit home,
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 12

Sinharaja Forest full day trekking

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

  • Nanu Oya to Demodara train journey
  • Little Adam's Peak
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella
Day 13

Singharaja forast to Tangalla

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

  • rakawa beach
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 14

Rakawa beach sea turtel Live viewing

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

  • rakawa beach
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 15

Tangalla 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

  • Restting on the beach
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 16

Mirissa

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

  • morning blu whale wathching
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 17

Mirissa

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

  • galle fort, madu river boat safari
  • tunami musium
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 18

Mirissa to Negombo

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

  • colombo city tour
  • negombo hotel
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 19

Negombo

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

  • Hamilton canal lagoon boat safari
  • negombo fish market
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 20

Negombo

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
  • Negombo fishing habur
Sri Lanka south-coast beachSri Lanka beachMirissa beach
Day 21

End of the journey

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

  • drop to colombo air port
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 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.”
Petr C Tripadvisor 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.”
Vincent R Tripadvisor 2 weeks and a few thousand KM of excellence · Jun 2023 · Read on Tripadvisor

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