Classic • 10 Days / 9 Nights
10-Day Grand Sri Lanka
The definitive island journey
Overview
The journeyin brief
10 Days / 9 Nights
Private tour, fully bespoke
Private, air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
Our signature ten-day private tour — the definitive way to experience Sri Lanka's cultural heartland, colonial hill stations, wildlife plains and southern coast, without ever feeling rushed.
Highlights
- Anuradhapura and Sigiriya
- Kandy Temple of the Tooth
- Highland train and tea gardens
- Yala safari
- Galle Fort and southern coast
Day by Day
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
Airport · Negombo
Arrival and quiet coastal welcome.
Day 2
Negombo · Anuradhapura
Private drive north and afternoon at the sacred city.
Day 3
Anuradhapura · Sigiriya
Continue via Mihintale to Sigiriya.
Day 4
Sigiriya · Cultural Triangle
Sunrise Sigiriya; afternoon Polonnaruwa.
Day 5
Sigiriya · Kandy
Scenic drive; evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth.
Day 6
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya
Tea country journey with plantation visit.
Day 7
Nuwara Eliya · Ella
Highland train and Ella exploration.
Day 8
Ella · Yala
Transfer and afternoon safari.
Day 9
Yala · Galle
Dawn safari; transfer to Galle Fort.
Day 10
Galle · Airport
Morning ramparts walk; transfer for departure.
Included
What's in your journey
- Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Carefully selected hotels and luxury resorts (on B&B or half-board basis)
- All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- 24/7 ground support from our team
- Government taxes
Excluded
Not included
- International flights
- Sri Lanka entry visa (ETA)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities and camera fees at some sites
- Travel insurance
Transportation
Private, air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
Accommodation
Boutique heritage stays, plantation bungalows and Galle Fort boutique hotels.
Packing list
- Lightweight breathable clothing for coast and lowlands
- A warm layer for hill country evenings
- Modest attire for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered)
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Sun protection, insect repellent and refillable water bottle
- Camera and binoculars for wildlife safaris
Good to know
- All itineraries are fully private and can be tailored to your interests.
- Order of destinations may be adjusted to optimise weather and events.
- Pricing is available on request — contact us for a custom quotation.
Common Questions
About this journey
Can we extend the coastal portion?
Yes — this itinerary is easily extended with additional nights in Galle, Mirissa or Bentota.
Book this Journey
Request a private proposal
Every tour is fully bespoke. Share your dates and preferences and we'll design a personalised itinerary and quotation.
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