Classic Sri Lanka Highlights
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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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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.

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Journey Highlights

Ancient wonders, mountain scenery, wildlife and the Indian Ocean.

Sigiriya

Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya

Kandy

Culture & Heritage

Kandy

Nuwara Eliya

Tea Country

Nuwara Eliya

Ella

Hill Country

Ella

Yala

Wildlife Safari

Yala

Galle

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 Itinerary
01

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
Plan your private Sri Lanka 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