Cultural & Hill Country Tour
Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Galle
8 DaysCultureWildlife
- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Travel style
- Private, with driver-guide
- Best time
- December to April
- Starts and ends
- Colombo
Overview
Eight days that cross the whole island — from the Lion Rock of Sigiriya to sacred Kandy, the cool tea country of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, a leopard safari in Yala and the colonial ramparts of Galle. History, mountains, wildlife and the sea in one unhurried private journey.
Highlights
- Included: Climb Sigiriya, the 5th-century Lion Rock fortress
- Included: The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake
- Included: Tea plantations, Gregory Lake and Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya
- Included: Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arches Bridge and Ravana Falls in Ella
- Included: Jeep safari in Yala to look for leopards and elephants
- Included: Galle Fort and the beaches of Unawatuna
Day by day
Your route
- ColomboDay 1 & Day 8The vibrant capital city
- SigiriyaDays 1–2The ancient rock fortress
- KandyDay 3The cultural heart
- Nuwara EliyaDay 4The tea country escape
- EllaDay 5The scenic mountain village
- YalaDay 6Leopards and elephants in the wild
- GalleDay 7The colonial fort town
Meet your driver-guide at the airport and travel north through village roads to Sigiriya. Settle in and enjoy a quiet evening surrounded by forest.
Overnight: Sigiriya
What's included
Included
- Included: Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
- Included: 7 nights in handpicked hotels, breakfast included
- Included: Airport pickup and drop-off
- Included: Reserved train seats to Ella
- Included: Jeep safari in Yala
- Included: Bottled water throughout
- Included: WhatsApp support before and during your trip
Not included
- Not included: International flights
- Not included: Entrance fees to sites
- Not included: Lunches and dinners
- Not included: Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
- Not included: Travel insurance
- Not included: Tips and personal expenses
Make this trip your own. Change the route, pace, hotels or vehicle to suit your group. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll tailor it for you.
Good to know
Yes. Every journey is private, so we can change the pace, swap destinations, choose a different vehicle or add extra days. Just tell us on WhatsApp.
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