6-Day Classic Sri Lanka: Sigiriya, Tea Hills & Udawalawe Wildlife
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Vehicle Provided
Private Dedicated Toyota KDH High-Roof Van / SUV (Dual A/C)
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Katunayake Airport (CMB) / Negombo / Colombo
Optimal Season
Year-Round (Optimal Nov – April)
Tour Overview
The quintessential introductory island circuit designed by Ceylon I Travels. Experience ancient Sigiriya, sacred Kandy, misty Ella mountain tea estates, and wild elephant herds in Udawalawe.
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
Airport / Colombo → Pinnawala → Sacred Kandy
Warm welcome at CMB Airport or Colombo hotel. Scenic drive to Kandy with a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary. Visit Kandy View Point and attend the colorful evening Kandyan Cultural Dance Show. Overnight in Kandy.
Kandy → Ramboda Falls → Nuwara Eliya 'Little England'
Morning blessing at the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Ascend through misty highlands passing cascading Ramboda Waterfall. Tour a functioning Ceylon tea factory with estate tasting. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya → Panoramic Mountain Train → Ella
Board the legendary high-altitude scenic train to Ella. Walk across the iconic Nine Arches Bridge and take a gentle sunset hike up Little Adam’s Peak for 360-degree valley vistas. Overnight in Ella.
Ella → Ravana Falls → Udawalawe Elephant Sanctuary
Descend past Ravana Falls towards Ceylon I Travels' home base in Udawalawa. Afternoon 4x4 open-top safari inside Udawalawe National Park to encounter majestic wild elephant herds and exotic raptors. Overnight in Udawalawe.
Udawalawe → Mirissa → Historic Galle Dutch Fort
Drive along the golden southern coastline. Stop at coconut tree hills in Mirissa and explore the 17th-century UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort with its lighthouse, artisan boutiques, and colonial bastions. Overnight in Bentota or Galle.
Bentota River Safari → Turtle Sanctuary → Colombo / Airport
Scenic boat cruise through mangrove channels on the Madu River with Cinnamon Island visit. Tour Kosgoda sea turtle conservation hatchery. Comfortable highway transfer back to Colombo or CMB airport.
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
- Pre-booked hotel accommodations with breakfast included
- Reserved scenic mountain train seats (Nanu Oya to Ella)
- Private 4x4 safari jeep with experienced wildlife tracker in Udawalawe
- Complimentary chilled bottled water throughout the journey
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.
