7-Day Sri Lanka Hill Country Tour: Ella, Kandy & Galle
Scenic Upcountry Adventure
Seven days from Colombo to Negombo via Galle, Ella, Kandy and Habarana. Private car and English-speaking chauffeur; you book the hotels.
- Duration
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
- Stops
- 8 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
- 7 Days | 6 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
- Private tour with customizable itinerary
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking chauffeur
- Free SIM card with mobile data
- Water bottles throughout the journey
Where you go
8 stops across 7 days, starting and finishing at the airport or your hotel.
- 1Colombo City Tour
- 2Galle
- 3Udawalawe
- 4Ella
- 5Nuwara-Eliya
- 6Kandy
- 7Habarana
- 8Negombo
Read more about Sigiriya, Ella, Kandy, Galle and Nuwara Eliya.
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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
Arrival & Negombo Exploration
Beachside charm and coastal relaxation
Pick-up from Airport or Your Hotel
- Negombo Lagoon Tour
- Visit to Negombo Fish Market
- Explore Old Dutch Fort
- St. Sebastian's Church & St. Mary's Church
Overnight in Negombo
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Begin your Sri Lankan adventure with coastal exploration
- 2
Day 02
Wildlife & Sacred Caves
Elephant safaris 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.
- 3
Day 03
Sigiriya to Kandy
Ancient fortress and cultural capital
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Visit a local Spice Garden
- Kandy Scenic City Tour & Bird Eye View
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Enjoy the Kandy Cultural Dance Show
Overnight in Kandy
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 4
Day 04
Tea Country - Nuwara Eliya
Tea plantations and cool climate
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden
- Ramboda Falls
- Visit Tea Plantations & Tea Factory
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Optional visits to Moon Plains, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake and more
- 5
Day 05
Ella Highlights
Scenic train rides and nature trails
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
- Ravana Falls & Ravana Cave
- Diyaluma Waterfall
- Buduruwagala Rock Temple
Overnight in Ella
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 6
Day 06
Safari & South Coast
Wildlife and beach relaxation
- Safari at Udawalawe National Park
- Visit Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
- Relax at Unawatuna Beach
Overnight in Galle
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
- 7
Day 07
Galle to Colombo - Final Day
Colonial heritage and city sights
Check-out & Departure
- Explore Galle Dutch Fort
- Visit Turtle Conservation Project
- Gangarama Temple
- Old Dutch Church
- Independence Square
- Colombo National Museum
- Jami Ul Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
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 Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Professional English-Speaking Chauffeur
- Driver's Fee & Accommodation
- Free SIM Card with Mobile Data
- Water Bottles Throughout the Journey
- Freeway & Parking Tickets
- 24-Hour Support
- All Taxes Included
Not included
- Accommodation (Hotel bookings to be handled by customer)
- Meals & Drinks
- Entry Fees to Attractions or Activities
- Personal Expenses
- Any other services not mentioned above
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 | $420 |
| EUREuro | €364 |
| GBPBritish pound | £312 |
| AUDAustralian dollar | A$595 |
| CADCanadian dollar | CA$586 |
| INRIndian rupee | ₹40,002 |
| AEDUAE dirham | AED 1,542 |
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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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.