10-Day Sri Lanka Highland Tour: Galle, Yala, Ella & Kandy — private Sri Lanka tour through Colombo, Galle, Yala
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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
8 destinations
Best season
May to September
Total for 2
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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
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

8 stops across 10 days, starting and finishing at the airport or your hotel.

  1. 1Colombo
  2. 2Galle
  3. 3Yala
  4. 4Ella
  5. 5Nuwara Eliya
  6. 6Kandy
  7. 7Habarana
  8. 8Negombo

Read more about Ella, Kandy, Galle, Yala National Park and Nuwara Eliya.

Need a ride there? See our fixed-price airport transfers.

Map of the 10-Day Sri Lanka Highland Tour: Galle, Yala, Ella & Kandy route: Colombo, Galle, Yala, Ella, Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Habarana, Negombo
The planned route. It can shift on the day — weather, roads and what you feel like doing all get a say.

Day by day

A guide, not a timetable. Tell us what you would rather do and we will rework it before you travel.

  1. 1

    Day 01

    Colombo City Exploration

    Discover the Commercial Capital

    Drive Duration: Airport to Colombo — 1 Hour

    Pick Up from Airport or Your Hotel

    • 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.

    Welcome to Sri Lanka! Explore the vibrant capital city.

  2. 2

    Day 02

    Galle & Jungle Beach

    Coastal Heritage Exploration

    Drive Duration: Colombo to Galle — 3 Hours
    • 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.

  3. 3

    Day 03

    Yala Safari & Temples

    Wildlife and Ancient Temples

    Drive Duration: Galle to Yala — 2.5 Hours
    • 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.

  4. 4

    Day 04

    Ella Adventure

    Mountain Views and Waterfalls

    Drive Duration: Yala – Udawalawa – Ella — 4 Hours
    • 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.

  5. 5

    Day 05

    Scenic Train Ride & Horton Plains

    Journey Through Tea Country

    Drive Duration: Ella to Nuwara Eliya / Kandapola — 3 to 4 Hours drive
    • 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.

  6. 6

    Day 06

    Botanical & Tea Trails

    Gardens and Tea Plantations

    Drive Duration: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya — 3 to 4 Hours drive
    • 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

  7. 7

    Day 07

    Kandy Culture & Views

    Cultural Capital Experience

    Drive Duration: Local drive
    • Kandy Scenic City Tour + Bird's Eye View
    • Temple of the Tooth
    • Kandy Cultural Show
    • 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

  8. 8

    Day 08

    Cultural Triangle & Safari

    Heritage & Wildlife

    Drive Duration: Spice garden / Village tour / Safari area — 3 Hours drive
    • Spice Garden
    • Lunu Gedara Visit
    • Village Tour including Lunch
    • Minneriya or Eco Park Safari

    Overnight in Habarana

    We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.

    Optional Night Trek to see Loris

  9. 9

    Day 09

    Temples & Wildlife

    Cultural and Natural Wonders

    Drive Duration: Habarana or Sigiriya to Negombo — 4 to 5 Hours
    • 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.

  10. 10

    Day 10

    Transfer to Airport

    Farewell Sri Lanka

    Drive Duration: Negombo to Airport — 20 Minutes

    Check-out & Departure

    • Direct Transfer / Drop-off at Airport

    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 only. Travelling as a bigger group? We quote that separately and it usually works out cheaper per head.

The same total converted into other currencies
Pay inApproximate total
USDUS dollar$700
EUREuro€604
GBPBritish pound£518
AUDAustralian dollarA$980
CADCanadian dollarCA$974
INRIndian rupee₹66,475
AEDUAE dirhamAED 2,571

Rates could not be refreshed just now, so these are the last ones we held. Converted amounts are a guide only. Billing is in USD and your bank's rate on the day applies.

Common questions

If yours is not here, ask — we answer email and WhatsApp within a day.

What is included in the 10-Day Sri Lanka Highland Tour: Galle, Yala, Ella & Kandy?

This tour includes 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, and All Government Taxes.

How long is the 10-Day Sri Lanka Highland Tour: Galle, Yala, Ella & Kandy?

This tour lasts 10 Days | 9 Nights and covers 8 destinations including Colombo, Galle, and Yala.

What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This tour has a Easy difficulty level and is suitable for groups up to 8 people.

When is the best time to take this tour?

The best time for this tour is May to September.

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.

Like the look of this trip?

Send us your dates and we will come back within 24 hours with the final price and any changes you want made to the route.

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