7 Day Sri Lanka Itinerary with a Private Driver

Day-by-day itinerary

1st Day –Airport/ Sigiriya

After the arrival drive to Sigiriya (3 Hours 45 Minutes). Stay in a Hotel at Sigiriya. (1st day programs will be changed depending on the arrival time)

2nd Day – Sigiriya

Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO world heritage). In the afternoon elephant watching Jeep Safari to a National Park. (One of Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco Parks). Stay in a hotel at Sigiriya. (3 Hours Safari)

[Sigiriya Rock is nearly 200 meters (660 ft.) high. According to the Sri Lankan history, this site was selected by king Kasyapa (477-495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed world heritage site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.]

[Minneriya National Park is in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The park is situated 182 kilometers (113 mi) from Colombo. Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd of elephants gathered is numbering around 150-200.]

3rd Day- Sigiriya / Kandy

Drive to Kandy on the way visit the Cave temple at Dambulla, after arriving to Kandy in the evening visit the Temple of Tooth Relic and watch a Cultural Dancing show. Stay overnight in a Hotel at Kandy. (2 Hours 30 Minutes’ Drive)

[Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient king’s era of Sri Lanka. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988]

4th Day – Kandy / Nuwaraeliya

Visit the Botanical Garden and drive to Nuwaraeliya on the way see a waterfall and visit a tea factory /tea state. Stay in a hotel at Nuwaraeliya. (3 Hours’ Drive)

[Nuwaraeliya is a city, in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft.) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. Nuwaraeliya is the coolest area in Sri Lanka having the annual temperature of 16 ⁰C (61 ⁰F). In the winter months, there can be frost at night, but it warms up rapidly during the day because of the high sun angle.]

5th Day – Nuwaraeliya /Ella

Early in the morning (5.30 AM) drive to Horton Plains National park (1 Hour 30 Minutes’ Drive). Explore the beauty of Horton Plains, Worlds End and Bakers Waterfall. (9 km walk in a nature trail). Have a train ride from Ohiya to Ella. Visit Nine Arches Bridge and stay in a hotel at Ella. (2 Hours 30 Minutes train ride)

[Ellais approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 meters (3,415 ft.) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.]

6th Day – Ella/Thissamaharama (Yala)

Climb the Mini Adam’s Peak at Ella. Drive to Thissamaharama and afternoon jeep Safari to Yala National Park. Stay overnight in a hotel at Thissamaharama. (2 Hours 15 Minutes’ Drive) (4 Hours Safari)

[Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the southeast region of the country. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals and aquatic birds. Including Sri Lankan elephant, 44 species of mammals are resident in Yala National Park, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world]

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7th Day – Thissamaharama /Galle/ Bentota

Drive to Galle and visit the Old Dutch Fort. Visit a Sea Turtle Conservation Center at Kosgoda and Further Drive to Bentota. Stay In a hotel at Bentota. (3 Hours Drive)

[Galle is major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km (74 mi) from Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province]

[Galle Fort is in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.]

[Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 65 kilometers (40 mi) south of Colombo and 56 kilometers (35 mi) north of Galle. Bentota is situated on the southern band of the Bentota River mouth. Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for watersports. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda.]

End of the Tour.

Above Tour Package Include

• Hotel Accommodation for 6 Nights.
• 7 Breakfast and 6 Dinners.
• Transport by a Car/Van (Air conditioned) from Airport pickup to the departure drop for the 7 days with the English speaking Tourist Driver.
• Safari Jeeps (4×4) with a driver for the 2 Safaris.
• Entrance tickets to all places mentioned in the tour itinerary including the 2 Safaris and Activities.
• Train Tickets
• Unlimited Drinking water while traveling.

Sri Lanka Private Tour 7 Days -Tour Map