10-Day Sri Lanka Tour with Hotels: Ella, Yala & Galle
Wild Adventures and Seaside Relaxation
Ten days from Negombo to Colombo via Kandy, Ella, Yala, Mirissa and Galle. Hotels with breakfast and a private chauffeur included.
- Duration
- 10 Days | 9 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
- 10 Days | 9 Nights
- Group
- Private, up to 8 travellers
- Best season
- October to April
- Pace
- Easy going
- Starts and ends
- The airport or your hotel
- Getting around
- Private car with a chauffeur-guide
What makes this trip
- Private flexible tour covering cultural, natural, and coastal gems
- Accommodation in carefully selected 3–4 star hotels
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites & iconic landmarks
- Scenic train journey through tea country
- Evening wildlife safari at Yala
- Relax at pristine beaches and explore colonial Galle & Colombo
Where you go
9 stops across 10 days, starting and finishing at the airport or your hotel.
- 1Negombo
- 2Habarana
- 3Kandy
- 4Nuwara-Eliya
- 5Ella
- 6Yala
- 7Mirissa
- 8Galle
- 9Colombo City Tour
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.
- 1
Day 01
Welcome to Sri Lanka | Negombo
Coastal Exploration
Pick Up from Airport or Your Hotel
- Negombo Lagoon Tour
- Fish Market Visit
- Old Dutch Fort
- St. Sebastian's & St. Mary's Churches
Overnight in Negombo
Hotels we usually book here:
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Begin your journey with coastal exploration.
- 2
Day 02
Temples & Elephants | Habarana
Cultural and Wildlife Experiences
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit the biggest vegetable & fruit market in Dambulla
- Ridee Vihara Temple.
Overnight in Habarana
Hotels we usually book here:
Experience Sri Lanka's wildlife and ancient cave temples.
- 3
Day 03
Ancient Wonders & Rock Fortress
Historical Exploration
- Choose: Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom
- Visit Ritigala Forest Monastery
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Overnight in Habarana
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Discover ancient kingdoms and majestic rock fortresses.
- 4
Day 04
Culture & Color | Kandy
Cultural Capital Experience
- Kandy City Tour + Viewpoint
- Temple of the Tooth
- Kandy Cultural Show
- Visit Spice Garden
- Visit Helga's Folly
Overnight in Kandy
Hotels we usually book here:
Optional: Udawatta Kale Trek
- 5
Day 05
Botanical Beauty | Nuwara Eliya
Gardens and Tea Plantations
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden
- Ramboda Falls, Tea Factory & Plantation
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Hotels we usually book here:
Optional: Moon Plains • Victoria Park • Gregory Lake • Golf Course • Race Course • 18th-Century Post Office
- 6
Day 06
Plains & Train
National Park and Scenic Journey
- Early morning visit to Horton Plains National Park
- Scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
Overnight in Ella
Hotels we usually book here:
Enjoy one of the world's most scenic train rides through tea plantations.
- 7
Day 07
Waterfalls & Rides
Hill Country Adventures
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Ravana Falls
- Secret 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.
- 8
Day 08
Into the Wild | Yala
Wildlife Safari Experience
- Visit Buduruwagala Rock Temple
- Evening safari at Yala National Park
Overnight in Yala
Hotels we usually book here:
Experience the thrill of wildlife spotting in Yala National Park.
- 9
Day 09
Coastal Heritage | Galle & Hikkaduwa
Colonial Fort and Beach Relaxation
- Visit Turtle Hatchery
- Madu River boat ride.
- Galle City Tour (Dutch Fort & Old Town)
- Jungle Beach
Overnight in Galle/Hikkaduwa
Hotels we usually book here:
Experience the colonial heritage and coastal beauty of southern Sri Lanka.
- 10
Day 10
City Exploration | Colombo to Departure
Urban Discovery and Farewell
Check-out & Departure
- Visit Turtle Conservation Project
- Gangarama Temple
- Independence Square
- National Museum
- Jami Ul Alfar Mosque
- Old Dutch Church
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
- Private A/C vehicle with experienced English-speaking chauffeur
- 9 Nights in Star-Class Hotels (Bed & Breakfast)
- Free SIM Card with data
- Train ticket: Nanu Oya → Ella
- Driver's fee & accommodation
- Water bottles throughout the journey
- Parking & highway charges
- All government taxes
- 24/7 on-call service
Not included
- Lunch & Dinner
- Entrance fees & paid activities
- Personal expenses
- Services not listed under 'Included'
Price
Every figure here is the total for the party of 2, not a per-person rate.
total for 2 travellers · each
Hotels · 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 | $1,200 |
| EUREuro | €1,039 |
| GBPBritish pound | £890 |
| AUDAustralian dollar | A$1,701 |
| CADCanadian dollar | CA$1,674 |
| INRIndian rupee | ₹114,291 |
| AEDUAE dirham | AED 4,407 |
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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