10-Day Complete Sri Lanka Discovery: Heritage, Highlands & Safaris
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Vehicle Provided
Private Dedicated Toyota KDH High-Roof Van / SUV (Dual A/C)
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Katunayake Airport (CMB) / Colombo
Optimal Season
Year-Round (Optimal Nov – May)
Tour Overview
Our most acclaimed 10-day comprehensive private journey. Perfectly balanced between ancient UNESCO monuments, misty high-altitude tea plantations, Udawalawe elephant safaris, and relaxing coastal resorts.
Every step of this tour is private and customizable. Your personal licensed tourist driver-guide will be with you from Katunayake CMB Airport pickup to final hotel drop-off, ensuring total comfort, safety, and insider knowledge.
Key Tour Highlights
100% Dedicated Vehicle & Licensed Guide
Includes fuel, highway tolls, parking fees, driver allowance, and 24/7 hotline support.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival at CMB Airport → Negombo Lagoon
Personal welcome at Colombo Airport. Transfer to coastal Negombo to recover from your flight. Enjoy a stroll along the beach or lagoon. Overnight in Negombo.
Negombo → Dambulla Cave Temple → Sigiriya
Journey to the Cultural Triangle. Explore Dambulla's five magnificent royal cave shrines. Check-in to your resort in Sigiriya. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Sigiriya Lion Rock Citadel & Village Safari
Early morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Afternoon traditional bullock cart and catamaran boat tour in Hiriwadunna village with authentic Sri Lankan lunch. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Sigiriya → Matale Spice Gardens → Royal Kandy
Drive south through Matale spice gardens. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and watch an evening traditional cultural dance performance. Overnight in Kandy.
Kandy → Peradeniya Gardens → Tea Valleys of Nuwara Eliya
Stroll Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Ascend through mountain roads flanked by waterfalls to Nuwara Eliya. Tour a historic tea factory. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Scenic Mountain Train → Ella Nine Arches Bridge
Board the world-renowned scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Walk across the colonial Nine Arches Bridge and hike Little Adam’s Peak. Overnight in Ella.
Ella → Ravana Falls → Udawalawe Elephant Sanctuary
Descend into the southern plains. Experience a private 4x4 open-top jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, home to hundreds of wild Asian elephants. Overnight in Udawalawe.
Udawalawe → Yala Safari → Mirissa Golden Beach
Morning wildlife drive in Yala or visit to Elephant Transit Home. Transfer to the golden sands of Mirissa. Relax by the Indian Ocean. Overnight in Mirissa.
Mirissa → Weligama Stilt Fishermen → Historic Galle Fort
Watch traditional stilt fishermen in Weligama. Guided historical walking tour of UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort, exploring the ramparts, lighthouse, and cobblestone lanes. Overnight in Galle / Bentota.
Madu River Mangrove Cruise → Colombo Departure
Boat safari on the Madu River with Cinnamon Island stop. Visit Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery before direct expressway transfer to CMB Airport for departure.
Request A Custom Quote
100% personalized to your travel dates, group size, and preferred hotel tiers.
Zero upfront commitment • Fast quote proposal within 30 minutes
What's Included
- Private dedicated A/C vehicle with English-speaking licensed chauffeur-guide
- All fuel, highway toll charges, driver accommodation & parking fees
- 9 Nights accommodation in carefully selected 3★/4★ boutique hotels with breakfast
- Reserved scenic mountain train tickets
- Private 4x4 safari jeep with tracker in Udawalawe & Yala
- Chilled bottled water daily & dedicated 24/7 concierge
What's Excluded
- International airfare & Sri Lanka ETA visa fees
- Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages & laundry
- Driver & guide tips (discretionary)
Personalized To Your Schedule
We do not use rigid generic pricing. Every Ceylon I Travels itinerary is priced based on your group size, travel season, preferred hotels, and route pacing. Request a quote via WhatsApp or email, and we will send you an all-inclusive, transparent proposal.
