10-Day Sri Lanka Highland Tour: Galle, Yala, Ella & Kandy
Ten days from Galle to Colombo via Mirissa, Yala, Ella, Kandy and Habarana. Private car and English-speaking chauffeur; you book the hotels.
- Duration
- 10 Days | 9 Nights
- Stops
- 9 destinations
- Best season
- May to September
- Total for 2
Overview
Everything below runs on your own schedule — the days can be swapped or stretched before you travel.
- Length
- 10 Days | 9 Nights
- Group
- Private, up to 8 travellers
- Best season
- May to September
- Pace
- Easy going
- Starts and ends
- The airport or your hotel
- Getting around
- Private car with a chauffeur-guide
What makes this trip
- Coastal charm of Colombo & Galle
- Wildlife safari in Yala National Park
- Scenic train ride from Ella to Nanu Oya
- Cultural capital Kandy & Hill Country trails
- Ancient cities: Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura
Where you go
9 stops across 10 days, starting and finishing at the airport or your hotel.
- 1Galle
- 2Mirissa
- 3Yala
- 4Ella
- 5Nuwara-Eliya
- 6Kandy
- 7Habarana
- 8Negombo
- 9Colombo
Read more about Sigiriya, Ella, Kandy, Galle, Yala National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Mirissa and Anuradhapura.
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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.
- 10
Day 10
Colombo City Exploration
Discover the Commercial Capital
- Turtle Conservation Project
- Gangarama Temple
- Colombo National Museum
- Jami Ul Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
- Independence Square
- Old Dutch Church
Overnight in Colombo
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Explore the vibrant capital city.
- 9
Day 09
Galle & Jungle Beach
Coastal Heritage Exploration
- Galle City Tour (Dutch Fort & Old Town)
- Jungle Beach
Overnight in Hikkaduwa or Galle
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Enjoy the coastal beauty and colonial heritage of Galle.
- 8
Day 08
Yala Safari & Temples
Wildlife and Ancient Temples
- Morning Safari at Yala National Park
- Buduruwagala Rock Temple
Overnight in Yala
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Experience the thrill of wildlife spotting in Yala.
- 7
Day 07
Ella Adventure
Mountain Views and Waterfalls
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Secret Waterfall
- Ravana Waterfall
- Complimentary Cycling or Tuk Tuk Ride
Overnight in Ella
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Explore the beautiful hill country landscapes of Ella.
- 6
Day 06
Scenic Train Ride & Horton Plains
Journey Through Tea Country
- Train Journey from Ella to Nanu Oya
- Horton Plains National Park (Afternoon trek or next morning option)
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Enjoy one of the world's most scenic train rides.
- 5
Day 05
Botanical & Tea Trails
Gardens and Tea Plantations
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden
- Ramboda Falls
- Tea Factory & Plantation Visit
Overnight in Kandy
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Optional: Moon Plains, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, Race Course, Post Office
- 4
Day 04
Kandy Culture & Views
Cultural Capital Experience
- Kandy Scenic City Tour + Bird's Eye View
- Temple of the Tooth
- Kandy Cultural Show
- Spice Garden
- Visit Helga's Folly (Art Hotel)
Overnight in Kandy
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Optional: Udawatta Kale Forest Trek
- 3
Day 03
Ancient Kingdoms & Highlands
Historical Exploration
- Choose one: Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom
- Ritigala Mountain Trek
- Cycling Tour around Sigiriya Rock
Overnight in Habarana
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Optional Night Trek to see Loris
- 2
Day 02
Temples & Wildlife
Cultural and Natural Wonders
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Overnight in Negombo
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Memorable Night on the west coast .
- 1
Day 01
Welcome to Sri Lanka
Coastal Exploration Before Departure
Check-in & Arrival
- Negombo Lagoon Tour
- Fish Market Visit
- Old Dutch Fort
- St. Sebastian's & St. Mary's Churches
Safe travels and thank you for choosing our tour! 🙏
What the price covers
Anything not on the left-hand list is on you — no surprises once you land.
Included
- Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
- English-Speaking Chauffeur
- Driver Fee & Accommodation
- Free SIM Card with Mobile Data
- Water Bottles Throughout the Tour
- Highway & Parking Tickets
- 24/7 Service & Support
- All Government Taxes
Not included
- Accommodation (Can be arranged separately)
- Meals & Drinks
- Entrance & Activity Fees
- Personal Expenses
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 | $800 |
| EUREuro | €693 |
| GBPBritish pound | £594 |
| AUDAustralian dollar | A$1,134 |
| CADCanadian dollar | CA$1,116 |
| INRIndian rupee | ₹76,194 |
| AEDUAE dirham | AED 2,938 |
Live rates. Converted amounts are a guide only. Billing is in USD and your bank's rate on the day applies.
On the road
Photos from this route — tap any one to see it full size. Your trip will look like this, give or take the weather.
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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