10-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala & Bentota — private Sri Lanka tour through Negombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa
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10-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala & Bentota

Wild Adventures, Culture and Seaside Relaxation

Ten days from Negombo to Colombo via Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala and Bentota. Private car and English-speaking chauffeur; you book the hotels.

Duration
10 Days | 9 Nights
Stops
9 destinations
Best season
September to February
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
September to February
Pace
Easy
Starts and ends
The airport or your hotel
Getting around
Private car with a chauffeur-guide

What makes this trip

  • Negombo lagoon boat trip, fish market & Dutch fort
  • Sigiriya, Dambulla cave temple, village lunch & night wildlife safari
  • Polonnaruwa ancient city & Minneriya elephant safari
  • Kandy Temple of the Tooth & cultural dance show
  • Scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella & Nine Arch bridge
  • Full-day Yala safari with picnic lunch, Udawalawe baby elephants & Bentota beach

Where you go

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

  1. 1Negombo
  2. 2Sigiriya
  3. 3Polonnaruwa
  4. 4Kandy
  5. 5Nuwara Eliya
  6. 6Ella
  7. 7Yala
  8. 8Bentota
  9. 9Colombo

Read more about Sigiriya, 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 Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala & Bentota route: Negombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Ella, Yala, Bentota, Colombo
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 Airport to Negombo

    Lagoon Boat Trip & Coastal Exploration

    Drive Duration: 20 minutes drive

    Pick Up from Airport or Your Hotel

    • Fish market
    • Dutch fort
    • Boat trip on Negombo lagoon

    Overnight in Negombo

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

    Overnight stay in Negombo.

  2. 2

    Day 02

    Negombo to Sigiriya

    Cave Temple, Village Experience & Night Wildlife Drive

    Drive Duration: 4 hours drive
    • Cave temple
    • Village tour experience including Lunch
    • Night drive in a jeep to see wild elephants and night birds, Loris

    Overnight in Sigiriya

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

    Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

  3. 3

    Day 03

    Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Safari

    Ancient Kingdom & Elephant Gathering

    Drive Duration: 1 and half hours drive
    • Polonnaruwa Ancient city
    • Minneriya national park jeep safari

    Overnight in Sigiriya

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

    Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

  4. 4

    Day 04

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Spice Gardens, Coir House & Temple of the Tooth

    Drive Duration: 3 hours drive
    • Matale Spice Garden
    • Coir house (Lanu Gedara)
    • Sacred tooth relic temple (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
    • Cultural dance show

    Overnight in Kandy

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

    Overnight stay in Kandy.

  5. 5

    Day 05

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Botanical Gardens, Tea Estates & Little England

    Drive Duration: 3 hours drive
    • Royal botanical gardens
    • Tea plantation / tea factory visit
    • Nuwara Eliya city tour

    Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

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

    Overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.

  6. 6

    Day 06

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella by Train

    Scenic Railway Journey, Nine Arch Bridge & Waterfall

    Drive Duration: 2 hours in the Train
    • Train from Nanu Oya to Ella
    • Ella 9 Arch bridge
    • Secret waterfall

    Overnight in Ella

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

    Overnight stay in Ella.

  7. 7

    Day 07

    Ella to Yala

    Cascading Ravana Falls & Ancient Rock Temple

    Drive Duration: 3 hours drive
    • Rawana waterfall
    • Buduruwagala temple

    Overnight in Yala

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

    Overnight stay in Yala.

  8. 8

    Day 08

    Yala National Park Safari

    Full Wildlife Experience

    Drive Duration: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
    • Yala wildlife full experience
    • Full day safari with Picnic lunch (or Morning and Evening Safari)

    Overnight in Yala

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

    Overnight stay in Yala.

  9. 9

    Day 09

    Yala to Bentota via Udawalawe

    Baby Elephants, Galle Fort, Stilt Fishermen & Turtle Hatchery

    Drive Duration: 5 hours drive via Udawalawa
    • Udawalawa Elephant transit home to see abandoned baby elephants
    • Galle Dutch fort
    • Stilt fisherman
    • Turtle hatchery

    Overnight in Bentota

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

    Overnight stay in Bentota.

  10. 10

    Day 10

    Bentota to Colombo & Departure

    Capital Highlights & Flight Departure

    Drive Duration: 2 hours drive

    Check-out & Departure

    • Gangarama temple
    • Red Mosque
    • Colombo museum
    • Independence square
    • Colombo City

    According to flight time you can decide these activities. End of the Tour. Safe journey back to your country!

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 Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala & Bentota?

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 Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala & Bentota?

This tour lasts 10 Days | 9 Nights and covers 9 destinations including Negombo, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa.

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 September to February.

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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