Itinerary
- Day 1
Overnight Flight to Sri Lanka
You'll board your overnight flight to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind the flight isn't part of your tour package, so you'll arrange that separately.
- Day 2
Colombo to Negombo
Your private guide meets you when you land in Colombo. After handling immigration and customs, it's about a 30-minute drive to Negombo (15 km away). Hotel check-in typically happens between 12:00 and 14:00, though early check-in can be sorted if you arrive sooner. Breakfast comes whenever you're ready based on your arrival time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel (depending on arrival time))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sea Horse Resort oder ähnlich), (Heritance Negombo oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Airport greeting and transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Early check-in (can be booked in advance)
- Day 3
Negombo to Dambulla
Following breakfast, you'll drive toward Dambulla, a journey of about 2.5 to 3 hours covering 130 km. After checking into your hotel, the afternoon brings a jeep safari in either Kaudulla or Minneriya National Park. You're likely to see elephants roaming naturally, plus various birds like storks, pelicans, and cormorants before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ekho Sigiriya oder ähnlich), (Aliya Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Kaudulla or Minneriya National Park (elephant spotting)
Landmarks Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park 
- Day 4
Dambulla to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
An early start takes you to Sigiriya Rock, a UNESCO fortress where 1,200 steps lead up to views across green plains. You'll see the ancient frescoes and Mirror Wall there. Then it's on to Polonnaruwa, about 70 km and 2.5 hours away, exploring UNESCO ruins with palaces, temples, and detailed stone carvings.
- Accommodation
- (Ekho Sigiriya oder ähnlich), (Aliya Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sigiriya Rock with ascent and viewing of frescoes and Mirror Wall
- Guided tour of Polonnaruwa ancient city
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Polonnaruwa Ancient City 
- Day 5
Dambulla to Knuckles Mountains
Start at Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO site with rock-cut caves filled with Buddhist art and sculptures. From there, the winding roads take you through Knuckles mountain range forests. Stop at Moragahakanda reservoir for sweeping views. The full stretch covers 80 km in about 2.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Sir John's Bungalow oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temple Knuckles Mountain Range Moragahakanda Reservoir - Day 6
Knuckles Mountains Hike to Kandy
At 09:30, your guided hike through Knuckles Mountains begins from Madakumbura village. You'll walk past terraced rice fields, waterfalls, small villages, and tea plantations. Swimming stops in natural pools break things up nicely. Later, drive to Kandy (95 km, roughly 3 hours) and visit the Temple of Tooth Relics.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Melheim Kandy Villas oder ähnlich), (Theva Residency oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Knuckles Mountains (approximately 10 km, approximately 5 hours)
- Visit to Temple of Tooth Relics in Kandy
Landmarks Temple of Tooth Relics - Day 7
Kandy to Nuwaraeliya
After breakfast, head to Ambuluwawa Temple in Gampola hills to see its tall pagoda, landscaped grounds, and meditation areas. Then drive toward Nuwaraeliya (85 km, about 2.5 hours), stopping at a tea plantation along the way. Explore this colonial-style town with its rose gardens and highland feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mirage Kings Cottage oder ähnlich), (Landale by Amaya oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ambuluwawa Temple
- Visit to tea plantation
Landmarks Ambuluwawa Temple 
- Day 8
Nuwaraeliya to Ella by Train
You'll take a scenic train ride through Sri Lankan hills, passing tea plantations, misty peaks, and village settlements. Your driver meets you in Ella with your bags. That afternoon, check out Little Adams Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge, with about 2 hours of driving (65 km) to see these spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ella Flower Garden Resort oder ähnlich), (98 Acres Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Train ride through Sri Lankan highlands
- Visit to Little Adams Peak
- Visit to Nine Arch Bridge and other Ella highlights
Landmarks Little Adams Peak Nine Arch Bridge - Day 9
Ella to Yala
Leaving Ella, you'll drive 155 km through rolling highlands with tea fields, cliff waterfalls, and misty views, taking about 4.5 hours to reach Yala. An evening safari in Yala National Park follows, where you might spot elephants, leopards, deer, and birds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Chaarya Resort & Spa oder ähnlich), (Cinnamon Wild Yala oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Evening safari in Yala National Park
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 10
Yala to Galle
The route heads to the coast and Galle, covering 145 km in roughly 2.5 hours. You'll walk through Galle Fort, a UNESCO site with cobbled streets, colonial buildings, shops, street art, and sea views. Local boutiques, galleries, and cafes line the streets for browsing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Fort Bliss Galle oder ähnlich), (The Merchant Galle Fort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Galle Fort
Landmarks Galle Fort - Day 11
Galle to Bentota
Travel to Bentota on the coast (70 km, about 1 hour away). Before settling in, take a boat trip through mangrove forests on the Madu River where you'll see birds and monkeys. Then check into your beach hotel for the final two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Shinagawa Beach Hotel oder ähnlich), (Thaala Bentota Resort & Spa oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Madu River through mangrove forests
Landmarks Madu River - Day 12
Bentota Beach Day
You have the day free to relax and enjoy Bentota's beaches right at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Shinagawa Beach Hotel oder ähnlich), (Thaala Bentota Resort & Spa oder ähnlich)
- Day 13
Bentota to Colombo Airport
Depending on when you need to leave, you'll get a transfer to Colombo Airport (80 km, approximately 1.5 hours away). That marks the end of your private tour through Sri Lanka.
Optional Activities
- Additional bathing days (can be booked)
