Classic • 12 Days / 11 Nights
12-Day Complete Island Tour
The most complete way to see Sri Lanka
Overview
The journeyin brief
12 Days / 11 Nights
Private tour, fully bespoke
Private, air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
For travelers who want to see the island in its fullness — including the north, the east coast in season, or a rainforest add-on — this twelve-day private tour is our most comprehensive itinerary.
Highlights
- Cultural Triangle in depth
- Kandy and highlands
- Yala wildlife
- Galle Fort
- Optional Jaffna, east coast or Sinharaja
Day by Day
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
Airport · Negombo
Arrival and quiet coastal welcome.
Day 2
Negombo · Anuradhapura
Private drive north.
Day 3
Anuradhapura
Full day at the sacred city.
Day 4
Anuradhapura · Sigiriya
Transfer via Ritigala or Habarana.
Day 5
Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa
Sunrise Sigiriya and afternoon Polonnaruwa.
Day 6
Sigiriya · Kandy
Scenic drive to Kandy.
Day 7
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya
Tea country transfer.
Day 8
Nuwara Eliya · Ella
Highland train and Ella.
Day 9
Ella · Yala
Transfer and afternoon safari.
Day 10
Yala · Mirissa
Dawn safari and transfer to coast.
Day 11
Mirissa · Galle
Whale watching (in season) or beach; afternoon in Galle Fort.
Day 12
Galle · Airport
Departure transfer.
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 and luxury coastal resorts.
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 Jaffna be added to this itinerary?
Yes — we can add two or three nights in Jaffna, with an internal flight to save road time.
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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