Sigiriya rock fortress rising above the forest in Sri Lanka
Private Sri Lanka tour

Sri Lanka Highlights - 7 Days / 6 Nights

TIME TO EXPLORE7 days / 6 nights
YOUR JOURNEYPrivate Sri Lanka tour
START / FINISHBandaranaike International Airport / Bandaranaike International Airport
YOUR GROUPYour private group, by arrangement
THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE

A little closer to the island.

Discover Sri Lanka in 7 days and 6 nights, connecting Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Yala with airport pickup and departure transfers.

Experience Sri Lanka's cultural landmarks, tea-growing hills and wildlife on a 7-day, 6-night journey. Travel from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya, visit Kandy's sacred and lakeside settings, and continue through Nuwara Eliya and Ella before a safari stay near Yala. This itinerary combines cultural visits and scenic journeys with an optional train experience and optional additional safari opportunities. Travel timings, park access and activity availability are confirmed for your dates. Request a personalised quotation for your group; hotel choices, meal arrangements, prices and commercial inclusions are agreed in your proposal.

Complete route: Airport - Dambulla - Sigiriya - Matale - Kandy - Peradeniya - Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala / Tissamaharama - Airport

DAY BY DAY

Your island story.

1DAY 1

Airport to Sigiriya

Pick up from Bandaranaike International Airport and travel to Sigiriya. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, then relax at the hotel. Overnight: Sigiriya.

2DAY 2

Explore Sigiriya

Make an early-morning climb at Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Visit a traditional Sri Lankan village and enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch. An afternoon safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park is optional. Overnight: Sigiriya.

3DAY 3

Sigiriya to Kandy

Visit a spice garden in Matale and travel to Kandy. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, then explore Kandy Lake and the city centre. Overnight: Kandy.

4DAY 4

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya. Travel through scenic tea plantations, visit a tea factory and stop at Ramboda Falls. Explore Nuwara Eliya town. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

5DAY 5

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Travel to Ella, optionally taking the scenic train from Nanu Oya if tickets and schedules permit. Visit the Nine Arches Bridge and hike to Little Adam's Peak if time permits. Enjoy the beautiful hill-country scenery. Overnight: Ella.

6DAY 6

Ella to Yala

Visit Ravana Falls and travel to Yala. Enjoy an afternoon safari at Yala National Park, depending on park opening hours and availability. Look for elephants, crocodiles, deer and a variety of birds. Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama.

7DAY 7

Yala to Airport

An early-morning safari at Yala National Park is optional if your flight schedule allows. Travel towards the airport, stopping for refreshments along the way. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.

Routes and activities can be adapted. Final arrangements are agreed in your personalised quotation.

The thoughtful details.

Accommodation

6 nights: Sigiriya (2), Kandy (1), Nuwara Eliya (1), Ella (1) and Yala / Tissamaharama (1). Hotel names, room types and meal arrangements are confirmed in your quotation.

Getting around

Airport pickup and departure transfer are planned from Bandaranaike International Airport. Road transfers, safari vehicles and the optional Nanu Oya-to-Ella train journey are confirmed in your proposal. Train travel depends on tickets and operating schedules. The final Yala-to-airport transfer is a substantial travel day; departure timing and any additional safari must be planned around your flight.

Good to know

Day 1 sightseeing must be coordinated with your flight arrival and transfer time. The Day 2 Minneriya or Kaudulla safari is optional. Tea factory access requires suitable arrangements. The Day 5 train journey is optional and depends on tickets and schedules; Little Adam's Peak is included only if time permits. The Day 6 Yala afternoon safari depends on park opening hours and availability. A Day 7 early-morning safari is optional and should be considered only if your flight schedule allows sufficient time for the airport transfer and check-in. Park access and operator arrangements are confirmed for your dates. Wildlife sightings, including leopards, are never guaranteed. Follow local guidance at climbing routes, railway viewpoints and religious sites. Meals and activities mentioned describe the proposed experience; exact inclusions and costs are agreed in writing.

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