The perfect first trip to Sri Lanka. In one week you climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, travel through tea country, ride the scenic hill-country train to Ella, look for leopards in Yala and walk the old streets of Galle Fort.
This is our suggested plan. Times and order can change with the weather, park conditions and your wishes.
We meet you at the airport. Drive to the Cultural Triangle, visiting the Dambulla cave temple on the way. Relax at your hotel.
🛏️ Overnight: SigiriyaClimb Sigiriya Lion Rock early in the morning, before the heat. In the afternoon, a jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla to see wild elephants.
🛏️ Overnight: SigiriyaVisit a spice garden in Matale on the way to Kandy. Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a Kandyan dance show.
🛏️ Overnight: KandyDrive up into the mountains past Ramboda Falls. Visit a tea factory and taste fresh Ceylon tea. Evening walk in 'Little England'.
🛏️ Overnight: Nuwara EliyaTake the famous hill-country train from Nanu Oya to Ella (or a scenic drive if the train is not running). Visit the Nine Arch Bridge and climb Little Adam's Peak for sunset.
🛏️ Overnight: EllaDrive down to the south-east. Afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park, looking for leopards, elephants, crocodiles and many birds.
🛏️ Overnight: Yala / TissamaharamaDrive along the south coast past stilt fishermen to Galle Fort for a walk on the ramparts. Transfer to the airport for your flight, or add beach days.
Every tour is private. Choose a full package, only a vehicle with a guide, or let us build something just for you.
We take care of everything, from airport to airport.
You book your own hotels and tickets. We drive and guide.
Talk to us and create anything you want.
With the all-inclusive package we book your hotels for every night of the tour. Tell us your style and budget; we will send hotel suggestions with your quote.
Yes, we reserve train seats for you when the Nanu Oya–Ella section is running. If it is closed, we take the beautiful mountain road instead, with photo stops.
Yes. Many guests add 2–4 nights in Mirissa, Unawatuna or Bentota. Just tell us when you ask for a quote.
The price depends on the number of travellers, travel dates, hotel level and the package you choose (all-inclusive or transport & guide only). Send us your details and we will reply with a clear, free quote, usually within 24 hours.
Private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed tour guide, accommodation at your chosen level, entrance tickets, safari jeeps and the activities in this itinerary, airport transfers and water in the vehicle. See the full list in the 'What's included' section.
Yes. Choose 'Transport & tour guide only'. We provide the vehicle, driver and licensed guide, and you book your own hotels and tickets. We are happy to recommend hotels.
Yes. Every tour is private, so you can add or remove days, change places, choose different hotels or join two tours together.
Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group. There are no strangers on your tour.
Yes. We meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), day or night, and drop you back at the end. We can also start from any hotel in Sri Lanka.
English as standard. Ask us about other languages for your dates.
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