Classic Sri Lanka Round Tour
Ten days from ancient cities to tea country and the south coast, with a private driver-guide.
Round Tour
10-Day Grand Sri Lanka Experience
The best of Sri Lanka over ten days: cultural sites, hill country, safaris and the coast.
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Hotels booking
- Visa facility
Overview
The most complete itinerary we offer, with extra time in each region so the journey never feels rushed.
Duration10 days / 9 nights
RouteColombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, south coast
Best seasonYear-round
Tour typeRound Tour
Highlights
- Cultural Triangle
- Highlands
- National parks
- Beaches
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
Airport transfer and a relaxed first evening.
Day 2: Colombo to Sigiriya
Drive to the Cultural Triangle via Dambulla.
Day 3: Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
The rock fortress and the medieval capital.
Day 4: To Kandy
Spice garden and Kandy city in the afternoon.
Day 5: Kandy
Temple of the Tooth and the botanical gardens.
Day 6: To Nuwara Eliya
Tea estates and a factory tour.
Day 7: By train to Ella
Scenic railway to the mountains.
Day 8: Ella to Yala
Waterfalls, then an afternoon safari.
Day 9: To the south coast
Morning game drive and beach time.
Day 10: Departure
Transfer to the airport.
This is a starting point. We adjust the order, pace and hotels to your dates and interests.
What is included
Included
- Hotels booking: we reserve your stays to match your route and style
- Visa facility: ETA guidance and a document check before you fly
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- Fuel, parking and highway tolls
- Airport meet and greet on arrival
- Bottled water on travel days
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during your trip
Not included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Entrance tickets, safari jeep and boat fees unless quoted in your plan
- Meals not mentioned in your itinerary
- Personal expenses and tips
Benefits of travelling with us
- Visa facilityETA application guidance and document check before you fly.
- Hotels bookingStays booked to match your budget, with confirmations you can use for your visa.
- Airport meet and greetYour driver tracks your flight and is waiting at arrivals.
- 24/7 supportOne WhatsApp number for the whole trip.
Places on this tour
West Coast
Colombo
Sri Lanka’s busy, colourful commercial capital
Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya
The Lion Rock fortress rising from the jungle
Hill Country
Kandy
The sacred hill capital of the last Sinhalese kings
Hill Country
Nuwara Eliya
Little England among the tea estates
Hill Country
Ella
Mountain views, waterfalls and the famous blue train
Wild South-East
Yala
Leopard country on the south-east coast
Southern Coast
Galle
A living Dutch fort above the Indian Ocean
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