Airport to Dambulla
Arrive, meet your local team and travel to Dambulla via Pinnawala, with an optional village experience after check-in.
Sri Lanka itineraries / Pearl of Sri Lanka
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
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Your day-by-day journey
A route to make your own.
Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Climb Sigiriya and continue to Polonnaruwa for a guided tour of its royal and religious monuments.
Ancient Anuradhapura
Discover Sri Lanka’s earliest capital, monumental stupas, monastic ruins and sacred sites.
Dambulla to Trincomalee
Travel east and explore Trincomalee’s harbour, coastal viewpoints and cultural landmarks.
Trincomalee at leisure
Relax on the east coast, with optional seasonal whale watching, snorkelling or a Pigeon Island experience.
Trincomalee to Kandy
Return inland through Matale, visit Dambulla Cave Temple and end the day with Kandy’s cultural performance.
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Tour Kandy and continue through tea estates and Ramboda Falls to Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains
Optional early visit to Horton Plains followed by a Nuwara Eliya city tour and a relaxed afternoon.
Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Travel through Ella with Ravana Falls, Little Adam’s Peak and an optional hill-country train journey.
Yala to Bentota
Enjoy a Yala safari, visit Galle Fort and continue to the southwest coast.
Bentota at leisure
Unwind at the beach or add a river safari, responsible turtle conservation and water sports.
Bentota to Colombo
Private transfer and guided Colombo city tour for your final night.
Departure
Travel to the airport in time for your flight home.
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions & conditions
- 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
Rates depend on travel dates, hotel availability, room category, meal plan and inclusions. Your written quotation confirms the price and arrangements. Terms and conditions apply.
Your dates. Your pace.
Let’s make Sri Lanka yours.
Tell us your dates, budget and travel style. We’ll prepare a personal route and quotation.
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