14-Day Sri Lanka Nature Tour: Sigiriya, Ella, Yala & Galle
Fourteen days from Colombo to Negombo via Galle, Yala, Ella, Kandy and Sigiriya. Private car and English-speaking chauffeur; you book the hotels.
- Duration
- 14 Days | 13 Nights
- Stops
- 13 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
- 14 Days | 13 Nights
- Group
- Private, up to 10 travellers
- Best season
- May to September
- Pace
- Moderate 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 highlights
- Explore UNESCO heritage sites and ancient kingdoms
- Scenic train ride through lush hill country
- Wildlife safaris at Yala
- Relax at stunning southern beaches
Where you go
13 stops across 14 days, starting and finishing at the airport or your hotel.
- 1Colombo city tour
- 2Hikkaduwa
- 3Galle
- 4Mirissa
- 5Yala
- 6Ella
- 7Nuwara-Eliya
- 8Kandy
- 9Sigiriya
- 10Habarana
- 11Dambulla
- 12Anuradhapura
- 13Negombo
Read more about Sigiriya, Ella, Kandy, Galle, Yala National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Mirissa and Anuradhapura.
Loading the map…
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
River & City Tour | Colombo
First Day Exploration
Check-in & Arrival
- Turtle Conservation Project
- Madu River Safari
- Colombo City Tour: Gangarama Temple, Independence Square, Old Dutch Church, National Museum, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque
- Pick-up at Airport or Hotel
Safe travels and thank you for choosing our tour! 🙏
- 2
Day 02
Beach Day | Hikkaduwa
Coastal Relaxation
- Optional Snorkeling, Diving, or Swimming
Overnight in Hikkaduwa
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 3
Day 03
Whales & Heritage | Galle
Marine Life and Colonial History
- Whale Watching Tour in Mirissa
- Weligama Beach, Unawatuna Beach
- Galle Dutch Fort
Overnight in Hikkaduwa
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 4
Day 04
Golden Shores | Mirissa
Beach Paradise
- Visit Goyambokka Beach & Mirissa Beach
Overnight in Mirissa
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 5
Day 05
Yala Safari
Wildlife Adventure
- Full Day Safari at Yala National Park
Overnight in Yala
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 6
Day 06
Into the Wild
Journey to Yala
- Visit Buduruwagala Rock Temple
Overnight in Yala
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 7
Day 07
Ella Waterfalls & Adventures
Nature Exploration
- Ravana Waterfall
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Secret Waterfall
- Cycling or Tuk Tuk Ride
Overnight in Ella
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 8
Day 08
Hilltop Views & Scenic Train
Highlands to Ella
Early Morning Start Required
- Early morning trip to Horton Plains National Park
- Train Journey from Nanu Oya to Ella
Overnight in Ella
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 9
Day 09
Tea Country | Nuwara Eliya
Little England of Sri Lanka
- Botanical Garden
- Ramboda Falls
- Tea Plantation & Factory Tour
- Optional: Moon Plains, Gregory Lake
- Race Course, Victoria Park
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 10
Day 10
Culture Capital | Kandy
Spiritual Heart of Sri Lanka
- Visit a Spice Garden
- Kandy City Tour + Viewpoint
- Temple of the Tooth
- Cultural Show
- Helga's Folly
- Optional: Udawatta Kale Trekking
Overnight in Kandy
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 11
Day 11
Forest Monastery & Fortress
Nature and History
- Hike Ritigala Forest Monastery
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Overnight in Habarana
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 12
Day 12
Ancient Kingdoms
Historical Exploration
- Visit Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa
- Optional: Trincomalee
Overnight in Habarana or Anuradhapura
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 13
Day 13
Elephants & Caves | Habarana
Wildlife and Cultural Sites
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Explore Dambulla Cave Temple
Overnight in Habarana
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 14
Day 14
Departure & Negombo Highlights
Coastal City Exploration
Drop off to Airport or Hotel
- Drop to Airport or Hotel
- Lagoon Tour
- Fish Market Visit
- Old Dutch Fort
- Visit St. Sebastian's and St. Mary's Churches
Overnight in Negombo
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Safe and Happy Journey
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 English-speaking chauffeur
- Free SIM Card with Data
- Driver's fee & accommodation
- Water bottles throughout the tour
- Highway & Parking charges
- All government taxes
- 24/7 On-call travel support
Not included
- Hotel Accommodation
- Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
- Entrance fees / activities
- 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 | $840 |
| EUREuro | €727 |
| GBPBritish pound | £623 |
| AUDAustralian dollar | A$1,191 |
| CADCanadian dollar | CA$1,172 |
| INRIndian rupee | ₹80,003 |
| AEDUAE dirham | AED 3,085 |
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.
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.