Cultural Triangle
First-Time Favourite100% Customisable
Culture • Hill Country • Wildlife • Coast
Classic Sri LankaHighlights
A complete private journey through Sri Lanka's ancient heritage, tea-covered highlands, wildlife country and beautiful southern coast.
Recommended 10 Days / 9 NightsPrivate TourFlexible Route
Sri Lanka in One Complete Journey
A balanced first-time itinerary with Sri Lanka's biggest highlights.
This suggested 10-day route combines culture, hill country, wildlife, beaches and heritage in one practical private journey. It is designed to give first-time visitors a rich overview of the island without locking them into a fixed package.
Add extra beach nights, remove the safari, stay longer in Ella, upgrade your hotels or slow the route down. Every part of the journey can be adjusted before confirmation.
Recommended Route
Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Mirissa → Galle → Colombo
Want more beaches, fewer cultural sites, a longer safari stay or a slower hill-country journey? We can redesign the route around you.
Package Price
USD 1,499
Per private tour
Combined Comfort 3/4-Star
Based on 2 adults sharing one double/twin room
10 Days / 9 Nights
This price applies to the suggested itinerary. Changes to the route, duration or optional services may change the final quotation.
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No advance payment required. Confirm your quotation first and pay later in cash as arranged.
Clear Package Basis
Know what your package covers.
Included
- ✓Combined Comfort 3/4-Star accommodation for the stated itinerary
- ✓Daily breakfast; other meals only where specifically mentioned
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur
- ✓Airport transfers and itinerary transport
- ✓Fuel, highway charges, parking and chauffeur expenses
- ✓Tour planning and local customer assistance
Not included
- —Lunch and dinner unless specifically mentioned
- —Entrance tickets, activities and train tickets unless specifically included
- —International flights, visa charges and personal expenses
- —Early check-in, late check-out, minibar, laundry and room service
- —Tips and any service not listed as included
- —Travel insurance unless requested and confirmed separately
Package Information
Package prices and optional insurance.
The prices below apply to Classic Sri Lanka Highlights. Package and insurance preferences are selected only after choosing “Select Package” from the packages page.
2 AdultsUSD 1,499
Family2 Adults + 2 ChildrenUSD 2,349
Optional travel insurance
Travel insurance is optional and can be requested during the package-booking process. Eligibility, benefits and policy terms are confirmed separately.
Adventure Plus key features
- ✓Hospitalisation benefits for eligible accidents and sudden illness
- ✓Personal accident cover for accidental death or disablement
- ✓Emergency medical evacuation within Sri Lanka
- ✓Cover for selected air, water and land-based activities
- ✓Available to eligible international tourists travelling individually, as a family or in a group
Benefits are subject to the insurer's eligibility rules, age limits, benefit limits, policy duration, terms, conditions and exclusions.
View official policy information ↗Journey Highlights
Ancient wonders, mountain scenery, wildlife and the Indian Ocean.
Culture & Heritage
Kandy
Tea Country
Nuwara Eliya
Hill Country
Ella
Wildlife Safari
Yala
Heritage Coast
Galle
Suggested 10D / 9N Itinerary
A complete route through Sri Lanka's classic highlights.
This itinerary is a recommended starting point. The number of nights, route, activities and hotel level can all be changed before your tour is confirmed.
Customise the Itinerary01
Day 01
•Airport → Sigiriya
Welcome to Sri Lanka
Meet your private driver-guide at the airport and begin your journey toward Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. Settle into Sigiriya and enjoy a relaxed first evening after arrival.
Airport meet & greetPrivate transferSigiriya stay
02
Day 02
•Sigiriya
Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Life
Explore the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and its ancient gardens. The day can also include a village experience, local lunch or a relaxed afternoon depending on your preferred pace.
Sigiriya Rock FortressVillage experience optionCultural Triangle
03
Day 03
•Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy
Ancient Kingdoms to the Hill Capital
Travel to Polonnaruwa to discover royal ruins, temples and historic stone monuments before continuing through scenic countryside toward Kandy.
PolonnaruwaAncient ruinsKandy
04
Day 04
•Kandy
Sacred Kandy & Kandyan Culture
Discover Kandy's cultural heart with visits to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, city viewpoints and optional botanical gardens or a traditional cultural performance.
Temple of the ToothKandy cityCultural show option
05
Day 05
•Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Waterfalls, Tea Country & Cool Highlands
Travel into Sri Lanka's tea country through mountain roads, waterfalls and plantations. Visit a tea factory or estate and continue to the cool climate of Nuwara Eliya.
Tea factoryWaterfallsNuwara Eliya
06
Day 06
•Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Scenic Hill-Country Journey
Continue through the central highlands toward Ella. Depending on train availability and your preferences, enjoy part of Sri Lanka's famous scenic rail journey or travel comfortably by private vehicle.
Scenic train optionTea countryElla
07
Day 07
•Ella → Yala
Ella Highlights & Safari Country
Explore Ella's best-known sights such as Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak or Ravana Falls before travelling south toward Yala for your wildlife experience.
Nine Arches BridgeRavana FallsYala
08
Day 08
•Yala → Mirissa
Wildlife Safari to the South Coast
Enjoy a private jeep safari in Yala National Park, then continue toward Sri Lanka's southern coastline for a relaxing beach stay in the Mirissa area.
Yala safariWildlifeMirissa beach
09
Day 09
•Mirissa → Galle
Southern Coast & Galle Fort
Enjoy a relaxed coastal morning before travelling to Galle. Explore the historic fort, colonial streets, ocean ramparts and cafés before your final overnight on the south coast or near Colombo.
MirissaGalle FortSouth coast
10
Day 10
•Galle / South Coast → Colombo → Airport
Colombo & Departure
Travel toward Colombo with optional city sightseeing or shopping depending on your flight schedule, then continue to the airport for departure.
Colombo optionShoppingAirport transfer
100% Customisable
Make the classic route completely your own.
Tell us how many days you have and what you want to experience most. We'll reshape the route around your priorities.
✓Tour duration
✓Hotel category
✓Sightseeing pace
✓Destinations & overnight stops
✓Safari or beach extensions
✓Train journey preferences
✓Airport arrival & departure times
✓Family, couple or group requirements
Travel With Confidence
Private service from arrival to departure.
Final inclusions depend on your selected version, but this tour can be arranged with the following services.
✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
✓English-speaking driver-guide
✓Airport meet & greet
✓Private transfers throughout the tour
✓Flexible sightseeing schedule
✓Combined Comfort 3/4-Star accommodation with daily breakfast
✓Safari and activity planning
✓24/7 travel assistance during your journey
Your Journey, Your Way
Let's design a Sri Lanka journeythat feels entirely yours.
Share your travel dates, preferred pace, hotel style and the experiences you care about most. We'll shape the route around you.
Classic Sri Lanka
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Travel Style
Private & Flexible
Best For
First-Time Visitors
Route
Culture • Hills • Safari • Coast