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Private Sri Lanka round tour

14-Day Sri Lanka Ancient Cities & Hill Country Tour

A nature and history route linking Anuradhapura, wildlife, the Cultural Triangle and the central highlands.

14 Days 13 NightsPrivate chauffeur-driven vehicleTailor-made pace
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Udawalawe wildlife 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

A culture-and-nature route linking Anuradhapura sacred sites, safari, Sigiriya and the highland rail line.

  • ✓ Anuradhapura & Mihintale
  • ✓ Safari & village experience
  • ✓ Sigiriya & Dambulla
  • ✓ Tea country train to Ella

Itinerary

Day 01

Colombo Airport to Anuradhapura

Explore the cultural character of Colombo Airport to Anuradhapura through Ancient City, Mihintale, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.

Experiences

  • Ancient City
  • Mihintale
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 02

Anuradhapura

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

Experiences

  • Safari
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 03

Anuradhapura to Sigiriya

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

Experiences

  • Ritigala
  • Village safari
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 04

Sigiriya

Explore the cultural character of Sigiriya through Lion Rock, Elephant safari, with your private chauffeur keeping the day flexible around your interests.

Experiences

  • Lion Rock
  • Elephant safari
Elephant safari in Sri LankaSri Lanka wildlifeElephant safari with Emil
Day 05

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
Sigiriya Rock in Sri LankaSri Lanka cultural heritageKandy in Sri Lanka
Day 06

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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

Experiences

  • Tea plantation
  • Ramboda Falls
Sri Lanka tea countryNuwara EliyaHill-country experience with Emil
Day 07

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
Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in EllaSri Lanka hill countryNine Arch Bridge in Ella

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 Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Ella.
  • ✓Fuel, expressway tolls and vehicle parking for the stated route.

Excluded

  • ×Accommodation and hotel meals, unless stated in your written quotation.
  • ×Safari jeep and park entry fees, plus village-safari charges.
  • ×Admission to Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Sigiriya, Dambulla and temples.
  • ×Scenic-train tickets, international flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.

Guest reviews

Guests travelling with Emil

“Emil is an excellent driver and a better person. He was attentive, respectful and cheerful, knows a lot about Sri Lankan history and cultural places, and gave very useful information and recommendations.”
Raquel Victoria D · Barcelona, Spain Tripadvisor Great driver service! · Jul 2023 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor
“We booked a ride from Kandy to Ella with a stop at Pidurangala. The driver is super nice, communicates in English very well and told us many interesting stories.”
Akvile G Tripadvisor A wonderful and comfy ride · Feb 2023 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor

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