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Day 01
Airport to Dambulla
Airport welcome, a Pinnawala stop en route and an easy arrival in Dambulla, with an optional village experience.
10 nights / 11 days · PRIVATE JOURNEY
Culture of Sri Lanka
A deeper cultural journey connecting Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals with the hills, wildlife and coast.
Dambulla · Polonnaruwa · Anuradhapura · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Yala · Bentota · Colombo
THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
A considered route.
Designed around you.
A deeper cultural journey connecting Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals with the hills, wildlife and coast. This published programme is a reliable starting point, not a rigid group tour. We can change the pace, hotel category, meal plan, room arrangement and optional experiences before preparing your personal quotation.
BEST SUITED TO
Travellers who enjoy archaeology, living heritage and meaningful context without giving up nature and coastal time.
YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE
Every day connected.
Nothing rushed.
Travel times, suggested stops and activity timings are checked again when we prepare your quotation. The final programme will reflect your flights, hotel availability and preferred pace.
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Day 02
Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Experience Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the archaeological treasures of Polonnaruwa before returning to Dambulla.
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Day 03
Ancient Anuradhapura
Explore Sri Lanka’s first great capital, its ancient reservoirs, monasteries, stupas and sacred living heritage.
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Day 04
Dambulla to Kandy
Visit Matale’s spice country and the Dambulla Cave Temple, then arrive in Kandy for a cultural performance.
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Day 05
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Tour Kandy before travelling through tea plantations and Ramboda Falls to the cool central highlands.
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Day 06
Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains
Choose an early Horton Plains excursion, then enjoy a relaxed Nuwara Eliya city tour and time at leisure.
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Day 07
Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Travel via Ella, Ravana Falls and Little Adam’s Peak, with the option of a scenic train journey.
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Day 08
Yala to Bentota
Search for wildlife on a Yala safari, explore Galle Fort and continue along the coast to Bentota.
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Day 09
Bentota at leisure
Enjoy the beach or add Madu River, responsible turtle conservation and water-sport experiences.
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Day 10
Bentota to Colombo
Continue to Colombo for a private city tour and final evening in the capital.
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Day 11
Departure
Private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
CLEAR BEFORE YOU BOOK
What is planned.
What is quoted separately.
Your final proposal will list the confirmed hotels, room types, meal plan, tickets and any additional services in full.
Included services
- Airport welcome, pick-up and departure transfer
- Arrival assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport
- Private air-conditioned car or van throughout the journey
- Experienced English-speaking chauffeur for the entire route
- Kandy city tour of approximately three hours
- Galle city tour of approximately three hours
- Colombo city tour of approximately three hours
- Nuwara Eliya city tour of approximately two hours
- Visits to selected gem, batik and Sri Lankan handicraft centres
- Vehicle fuel, local vehicle insurance and applicable government taxes
Not included
- International flights and visa-related costs
- Entrance fees and activity charges unless specifically listed in your quotation
- Meals and beverages not confirmed in the final itinerary
- Camera and video permits where applicable
- Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
- Tips for the chauffeur, guides and hotel teams
- Personal expenses, optional activities and minibar charges
- Early check-in, late checkout and services requested outside the confirmed programme
Important planning note
No hotel or activity is reserved until you approve the proposal and pay the agreed deposit. Train seats, safari times and seasonal activities remain subject to availability and operating conditions. We will always explain practical alternatives.
TAILOR THIS ITINERARY
Customise your trip.
Tell us your dates, preferred hotel level, number of travellers and interests. A Sri Lanka specialist will prepare a personal route and quotation around the way you want to travel.
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