Wildlife, Camping, Ayurveda & Train Journey
Fourteen days from Negombo to Galle via Wilpattu, Kandy, Ella and Yala safaris. Private car and English-speaking chauffeur; you book the hotels.
- Duration
- 14 Days | 13 Nights
- Stops
- 9 destinations
- Best season
- October to April
- Total for 2
Overview
Everything below runs on your own schedule — the days can be swapped or stretched before you travel.
- Length
- 14 Days | 13 Nights
- Group
- Private, up to 10 travellers
- Best season
- October to April
- Pace
- Moderate going
- Starts and ends
- The airport or your hotel
- Getting around
- Private car with a chauffeur-guide
What makes this trip
- Wildlife Safari at Yala & Wilpattu National Parks
- Ancient Cultural Triangle Sites: Sigiriya, Dambulla, Temples
- Scenic Train Journey through Tea Country
- Whale Watching in Mirissa (Seasonal)
- Heritage Exploration at Galle Dutch Fort
- Hill Country Adventures in Nuwara Eliya & Ella
- Beach Relaxation in Hikkaduwa & Mirissa
Where you go
9 stops across 14 days, starting and finishing at the airport or your hotel.
- 1Negombo
- 2Wilpattu
- 3Habarana
- 4Kandy
- 5Nuwara-Eliya
- 6Ella
- 7Belihuloya
- 8Yala
- 9Galle
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Day by day
A guide, not a timetable. Tell us what you would rather do and we will rework it before you travel.
- 1
Day 01
Arrival & Coastal Charm
Negombo Exploration
Airport Pickup
- Pickup from Airport
- Negombo Lagoon Tour
- Fish Market Visit
- Old Dutch Fort
- St. Sebastian's & St. Mary's Churches
Overnight in Negombo
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Enjoy your first evening by the coast.
- 2
Day 02
Elephants & Temples
Journey to Wilpattu
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Dambulla Cave Temple
Overnight in Wilpattu
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Get ready for wildlife adventures tomorrow!
- 3
Day 03
Wildlife Safari
Wilpattu National Park
- Full-day Safari at Wilpattu National Park
- Wildlife Photography
Overnight in Wilpattu
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Keep your cameras ready for leopards and elephants!
- 4
Day 04
Ancient Kingdoms
Cultural Triangle Exploration
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Ritigala Forest Monastery Hike
Overnight in Habarana
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Rest well for the Sigiriya climb tomorrow!
- 5
Day 05
Rock Fortress Conquest
Sigiriya Adventure
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Explore Ancient Ruins
- Panoramic View Photography
Overnight in Habarana
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
You've conquered the lion rock! Well done!
- 6
Day 06
Cultural Capital
Kandy Spiritual Journey
- Spice Garden Visit
- Kandy City Viewpoint
- Temple of the Tooth
- Kandy Cultural Show
- Helga's Folly Hotel Visit
Overnight in Kandy
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Experience the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka.
- 7
Day 07
Tea Country Discovery
Nuwara Eliya Highlands
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden
- Ramboda Falls
- Tea Factory & Plantation Tour
- Optional: Moon Plains, Gregory Lake
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Enjoy the cool climate of Little England.
- 8
Day 08
Highland Adventure
Horton Plains & Ella
Early Morning Start
- Horton Plains Hike to World's End
- Scenic Train: Nanu Oya → Ella
- Nine Arch Bridge
Overnight in Ella
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Early start for the best Horton Plains experience! 🌅
- 9
Day 09
Ella Escapes
Natural Wonders Exploration
- Ravana Falls & Secret Waterfall
- Cycling or Tuk Tuk Ride
- Little Adam's Peak Hike
Overnight in Belihuloya
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Enjoy the stunning landscapes of hill country.
- 10
Day 10
Scenic Vistas
Belihuloya Relaxation
- Waterfall Visits
- Landscape Photography
- Optional: Yoga & Meditation
Overnight in Belihuloya
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
A day to relax and enjoy nature's beauty.
- 11
Day 11
Into the Wild
Journey to Yala
- Buduruwagala Rock Temple
- Evening Safari Preparation
Overnight in Yala
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Get ready for wildlife adventures tomorrow!
- 12
Day 12
Wildlife Adventure
Yala National Park Safari
- Full-day Safari at Yala National Park
- Leopard & Elephant Spotting
- Bird Watching
Overnight in Yala
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Hope you spotted the elusive leopard!
- 13
Day 13
Whales & Heritage
Coastal Exploration
- Whale Watching in Mirissa
- Weligama & Unawatuna Beaches
- Galle Dutch Fort Exploration
Overnight in Hikkaduwa
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Enjoy the sunset at Galle Fort.
- 14
Day 14
Departure
Farewell to Paradise
Airport Drop-off
- Final Beach Time
- Last Minute Shopping
- Drop-off at Airport
Overnight in N/A
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Safe travels and thank you for choosing our adventure! 🙏
What the price covers
Anything not on the left-hand list is on you — no surprises once you land.
Included
- Air-conditioned private vehicle for entire tour
- English-speaking professional chauffeur
- Driver fees and accommodation
- Free SIM card with data
- 24-hour service
- All highway tolls and parking tickets
- Complimentary water bottles
- All government taxes
Not included
- Accommodation
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Activity fees
- Personal expenses
- Any other services not explicitly mentioned
Price
Every figure here is the total for the party of 2, not a per-person rate.
total for 2 travellers · each
Transport · Tour Guide. Travelling as a bigger group? We quote that separately and it usually works out cheaper per head.
| Pay in | Approximate total |
|---|---|
| USDUS dollar | $1,380 |
| EUREuro | €1,195 |
| GBPBritish pound | £1,024 |
| AUDAustralian dollar | A$1,956 |
| CADCanadian dollar | CA$1,925 |
| INRIndian rupee | ₹131,434 |
| AEDUAE dirham | AED 5,068 |
Live rates. Converted amounts are a guide only. Billing is in USD and your bank's rate on the day applies.
On the road
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Pick-up and drop-off
Bandaranaike International Airport
We meet your flight whatever time it lands, and have you back there with time to spare on the last day.
Or your hotel
Anywhere in Colombo or Negombo, or the town this route starts from. Tell us which when you send your request.
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