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Day 01
Airport to Dambulla
Arrive, meet your local team and travel to Dambulla via Pinnawala, with an optional village experience after check-in.
12 nights / 13 days · PRIVATE JOURNEY
Pearl of Sri Lanka
Our most expansive itinerary combines the Cultural Triangle, east-coast beaches, tea country, safari and the south coast.
Dambulla · Trincomalee · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Yala · Bentota · Colombo
THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
A considered route.
Designed around you.
Our most expansive itinerary combines the Cultural Triangle, east-coast beaches, tea country, safari and the south 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 with two weeks who prefer a slower island crossing and meaningful time on both the east and southwest coasts.
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
Climb Sigiriya and continue to Polonnaruwa for a guided tour of its royal and religious monuments.
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Day 03
Ancient Anuradhapura
Discover Sri Lanka’s earliest capital, monumental stupas, monastic ruins and sacred sites.
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Day 04
Dambulla to Trincomalee
Travel east and explore Trincomalee’s harbour, coastal viewpoints and cultural landmarks.
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Day 05
Trincomalee at leisure
Relax on the east coast, with optional seasonal whale watching, snorkelling or a Pigeon Island experience.
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Day 06
Trincomalee to Kandy
Return inland through Matale, visit Dambulla Cave Temple and end the day with Kandy’s cultural performance.
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Day 07
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Tour Kandy and continue through tea estates and Ramboda Falls to Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 08
Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains
Optional early visit to Horton Plains followed by a Nuwara Eliya city tour and a relaxed afternoon.
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Day 09
Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Travel through Ella with Ravana Falls, Little Adam’s Peak and an optional hill-country train journey.
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Day 10
Yala to Bentota
Enjoy a Yala safari, visit Galle Fort and continue to the southwest coast.
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Day 11
Bentota at leisure
Unwind at the beach or add a river safari, responsible turtle conservation and water sports.
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Day 12
Bentota to Colombo
Private transfer and guided Colombo city tour for your final night.
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Day 13
Departure
Travel to the airport in time for your flight home.
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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