Wildlife, Camping, Ayurveda & Train Journey with Hotels
Fourteen days from Negombo to Galle via Wilpattu, Kandy, Ella and Yala safaris. Hotels with breakfast and a private chauffeur included.
- Duration
- 14 Days | 13 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
- 14 Days | 13 Nights
- Group
- Private, up to 10 travellers
- Best season
- October to April
- Pace
- Moderate going
- Starts and ends
- The airport or your hotel
- Getting around
- Private car with a chauffeur-guide
What makes this trip
- Beaches, lagoons & colonial heritage
- Big game camping & full-day safaris
- Elephants, Sigiriya Rock & cave temples
- Temple of the Tooth & cultural shows
- Tea country, waterfalls & train journey
- Hill country trekking & relaxation
- Jeep safari & wildlife
- Whale watching & UNESCO heritage fort
Where you go
9 stops across 14 days, starting and finishing at the airport or your hotel.
- 1Negombo
- 2Wilpattu
- 3Habarana
- 4Kandy
- 5Nuwara-Eliya
- 6Ella
- 7Belihuloya
- 8Yala
- 9Galle
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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 & Coastal Charm
Negombo Exploration
Airport Pickup
- Pickup from Airport
- Negombo Lagoon Tour
- Fish Market Visit
- Old Dutch Fort
- St. Sebastian's & St. Mary's Churches
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Enjoy your first evening by the coast.
- 2
Day 02
Elephants & Temples
Journey to Wilpattu
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Dambulla Cave Temple
Get ready for wildlife adventures tomorrow!
- 3
Day 03
Wildlife Safari
Wilpattu National Park
- Full-day Safari at Wilpattu National Park
- Wildlife Photography
Keep your cameras ready for leopards and elephants!
- 4
Day 04
Ancient Kingdoms
Cultural Triangle Exploration
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Ritigala Forest Monastery Hike
Overnight in Habarana
Hotels we usually book here:
Rest well for the Sigiriya climb tomorrow!
- 5
Day 05
Rock Fortress Conquest
Sigiriya Adventure
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Explore Ancient Ruins
- Panoramic View Photography
Overnight in Habarana
Hotels we usually book here:
You've conquered the lion rock! Well done!
- 6
Day 06
Cultural Capital
Kandy Spiritual Journey
- Spice Garden Visit
- Kandy City Viewpoint
- Temple of the Tooth
- Kandy Cultural Show
- Helga's Folly Hotel Visit
Overnight in Kandy
Hotels we usually book here:
Experience the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka.
- 7
Day 07
Tea Country Discovery
Nuwara Eliya Highlands
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden
- Ramboda Falls
- Tea Factory & Plantation Tour
- Optional: Moon Plains, Gregory Lake
Enjoy the cool climate of Little England.
- 8
Day 08
Highland Adventure
Horton Plains & Ella
Early Morning Start
- Horton Plains Hike to World's End
- Scenic Train: Nanu Oya → Ella
- Nine Arch Bridge
Early start for the best Horton Plains experience! 🌅
- 9
Day 09
Ella Escapes
Natural Wonders Exploration
- Ravana Falls & Secret Waterfall
- Cycling or Tuk Tuk Ride
- Little Adam's Peak Hike
Enjoy the stunning landscapes of hill country.
- 10
Day 10
Scenic Vistas
Belihuloya Relaxation
- Waterfall Visits
- Landscape Photography
- Optional: Yoga & Meditation
A day to relax and enjoy nature's beauty.
- 11
Day 11
Into the Wild
Journey to Yala
- Buduruwagala Rock Temple
- Evening Safari Preparation
Get ready for wildlife adventures tomorrow!
- 12
Day 12
Wildlife Adventure
Yala National Park Safari
- Full-day Safari at Yala National Park
- Leopard & Elephant Spotting
- Bird Watching
Hope you spotted the elusive leopard!
- 13
Day 13
Whales & Heritage
Coastal Exploration
- Whale Watching in Mirissa
- Weligama & Unawatuna Beaches
- Galle Dutch Fort Exploration
Enjoy the sunset at Galle Fort.
- 14
Day 14
Departure
Farewell to Paradise
Airport Drop-off
- Final Beach Time
- Last Minute Shopping
- Drop-off at Airport
Overnight in N/A
We will suggest hotels to suit your budget when we put your quote together.
Safe travels and thank you for choosing our adventure! 🙏
What the price covers
Anything not on the left-hand list is on you — no surprises once you land.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur
- Star-class hotels with Breakfast (B&B)
- Free SIM card with mobile data
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- Highway tolls & parking tickets
- All government taxes
Not included
- Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
- Entrance & Activity Fees
- Personal Expenses
- Any services not listed in inclusions
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 | $3,200 |
| EUREuro | €2,770 |
| GBPBritish pound | £2,375 |
| AUDAustralian dollar | A$4,535 |
| CADCanadian dollar | CA$4,465 |
| INRIndian rupee | ₹304,775 |
| AEDUAE dirham | AED 11,752 |
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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