10-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala & Galle
A 10-day route through ancient sites, tea country, mountain scenery, wildlife and the beaches of Sri Lanka’s south.
Tour Overview
- Duration: 10 Days
- Group Size: Private tour (customizable for individuals or small groups)
- Route: Colombo Airport • Sigiriya • Kandy • Nuwara Eliya • Ella • Udawalawe • Galle • Colombo • Airport
Discover Sri Lanka’s ancient sites, hill country, wildlife and southern coast on a 10-day journey. Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple, explore Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, travel through the hill country by scenic train, experience Ella, go on a safari in Udawalawe National Park and finish with Galle and Colombo.
10 Days in Sri Lanka - Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Sigiriya
Meet your chauffeur at the airport and travel to Sigiriya. The first day is kept relatively light after arrival.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Airport meet and greet
- Private transfer to Sigiriya
- Hotel check-in
- Village surroundings
- Sunset experience
Overnight: Sigiriya.
Day 2: Sigiriya Heritage Experience
Explore Sigiriya and its surrounding village before continuing with traditional activities.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Sigiriya Museum
- Traditional village safari
- Catamaran ride
- Bullock cart ride
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Overnight: Sigiriya.
Day 3: Dambulla and Kandy
Travel from Sigiriya to Kandy with a stop at Dambulla before exploring Kandy’s main cultural attractions.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Spice Garden
- Temple of the Sacred
- Tooth Relic
- Kandy Lake
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Overnight: Kandy.
Day 4: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Travel into Sri Lanka’s central highlands and visit tea country and Nuwara Eliya.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Ramboda Waterfall
- Tea Plantation
- Tea Factory
- Gregory Lake
- Victoria Park
- Nuwara Eliya City Tour
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.
Day 5: Scenic Train Journey to Ella
Travel from Nanu Oya to Ella on the scenic hill-country train route before exploring Ella.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Scenic train journey
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Ella town
- Little Adam’s Peak
Overnight: Ella.
Day 6: Ella Experience
Spend another day exploring Ella’s natural attractions and mountain scenery.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Ravana Falls
- Optional Flying Ravana
- Zipline
- Tea plantation
- Mountain scenery
Overnight: Ella.
Day 7: Udawalawe Wildlife Experience
Travel to Udawalawe for a national park safari and elephant-related experience.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Transfer to Udawalawe
- Udawalawe National
- Park Jeep Safari
- Elephant Transit Home
- Sunset wildlife experience
Overnight: Udawalawe.
Day 8: Udawalawe to Galle
Continue towards Sri Lanka’s southern coast and explore the historic Galle area.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Southern coastal drive
- Galle Dutch Fort
- Galle Lighthouse
- Beach relaxation
- Optional river safari
Overnight: Galle.
Day 9: Galle to Colombo
Enjoy a relaxed morning before travelling to Colombo for sightseeing and shopping.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Beach relaxation
- Turtle Conservation Centre (Optional)
- Colombo City Tour
- One Galle Face or Colombo City Centre
- Farewell dinner
Overnight: Colombo.
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast and hotel check-out, travel to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Hotel check-out
- Private airport transfer
End of tour: Bandaranaike International Airport.
Inclusions:
- 9 nights’ accommodation with premium 4-star or 5-star hotel options
- Breakfast and dinner
- Private luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Airport meet and greet
- Reserved seats for the scenic train journey, subject to availability
- All entrance tickets mentioned in the itinerary
- Traditional village safari
- Tea plantation and factory visit
- Udawalawe National
- Park entrance
- Private safari jeep
- Elephant Transit Home visit
- Dolphin and whale watching
- Madu River boat ride
- Turtle hatchery visit
- Bottled drinking water
- Wi-Fi during the tour
- Fuel, parking and expressway charges
- Government taxes
Exclusions:
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities