★ Best-seller
Tailor-made
SLTDA licensed

Classic Sri Lanka

10 days, 9 nightsDuration
Colombo to ColomboRoute
★ 4.9293 reviews
from $1,450per person
$1,450$1,699per person, twin share, comfort tier

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Overview

The trip we recommend most for a first visit. In ten unhurried days you thread together the ancient heart of the island, misty tea country, a dawn wildlife safari and the golden south coast, all in a private vehicle with a chauffeur guide who knows every shortcut and story.

Trip highlights

Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress at first light
Ride the scenic train through tea country to Ella
Track leopards on a private Yala safari
Wander the ramparts of Galle Fort at sunset
Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy

Your route

NegomboSigiriyaDambullaKandyNuwara EliyaEllaYalaGalleMirissaColombo

Day by day

Meet your chauffeur guide at the airport and settle into a relaxed beach hotel in Negombo.

Visit the golden Dambulla cave temples on the way, then continue into the Cultural Triangle.

Climb the Lion Rock early, then drive to Kandy with a stop at a spice garden.

See the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the lake and an evening Kandyan dance show.

Ride one of the world's most scenic trains up into the cool tea hills.

Tour a working tea estate and factory, then travel on to the mountain town of Ella.

Walk to the Nine Arch Bridge, then head south for an afternoon safari in Yala National Park.

Drive along the coast to the historic Dutch fort town of Galle.

Relax on the beach, take a whale watching cruise in Mirissa or explore the old fort.

Drive back to Colombo with time for shopping before your onward flight.

What's included

Included

  • Private air conditioned vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur guide
  • Hand picked accommodation with daily breakfast
  • All government taxes and service charges
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Scenic hill country train tickets where noted
  • Bottled water each day
  • 24 hour on trip WhatsApp support

Not included

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
  • Lunches and dinners unless stated
  • Entrance fees and safari jeep hire
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

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What travelers say

The places we visited were wonderful, and the trip was very well organized. The driver was excellent. Highly recommended!

Valeria

Russia, Jan 2026

The places we visited were wonderful, and the trip was very well organized. The driver was excellent. Highly recommended!

Valeria

Russia, Jan 2026

Good to know

Yes. Every tour is fully private and tailor made, with your own vehicle and licensed chauffeur guide. Nothing is shared with other travellers.

December to March suits the south and west coast and the hill country. May to September is best for the east coast and the north. We route your trip to the season.

Of course. Add nights, upgrade hotels, swap in more beach time or extend to the Maldives. Send us your ideas and we will tailor it around you.

A small deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due before arrival. The prices shown are sample rates, so please request a live quote for your dates.

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