Airport → Negombo
A gentle island arrival
Airport → Negombo
Arrival and transfer to Negombo.
Along the way
- Arrival and transfer to Negombo
Overnight in Negombo
Sri LankaPrivate Journey
Sri Lanka Discovery
Ancient cities, tea country, Ella & the southern coast
10 Days / 9 NightsBed & Breakfast
Airport → Negombo → Pinnawala → Sigiriya / Habarana / Dambulla → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → South Coast → Colombo → Airport
Private Journey
The shape of your journey
A little closer
to the experience.
Ten days linking the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Ella with two nights on the southern coast and a final stay in Colombo.
- Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
- Kandy gardens & tea country
- Ella’s bridge & hilltop views
- Southern coast & Colombo
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Accommodation
- 3 accommodation categories
- Meal basis
- Bed & Breakfast
- Private transport
- Private A/C car or van depending on passenger count
- Your guide
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
The Life of Travel route
Every stop.
Part of your story.
10 days of discovery.
9 nights along the way.
Scroll to follow the full route
A route to orient you. Driving times are approximate; traffic and stops can change the day’s timing.
Your journey, day by day
A new chapter.
Every day.
10 days, connected with care. Explore the outline, then make it your own.
Entrance & activity fee details- DAY01
- DAY02
Negombo → Pinnawala → Cultural Triangle
Into the Cultural Triangle
Negombo → Pinnawala → Cultural Triangle
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Continue to Sigiriya / Habarana / Dambulla.
Along the way
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Continue to Sigiriya / Habarana / Dambulla
Overnight in Cultural Triangle
- DAY03
Cultural Triangle → Polonnaruwa → Cultural Triangle
Rock fortress and ancient city
Cultural Triangle → Polonnaruwa → Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Polonnaruwa Ancient City.
Along the way
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Overnight in Cultural Triangle
- DAY04
Dambulla → Matale → Kandy
Caves and the hill capital
Dambulla → Matale → Kandy
Dambulla Cave Temple. Matale Spice/Herbal Garden.
Along the way
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Matale Spice/Herbal Garden
- Temple of the Tooth
- Kandy Lake
Overnight in Kandy
Kandy LakeAjai S / Unsplash - DAY05
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Gardens, waterfalls and tea
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Tea factory/plantation.
Along the way
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Tea factory/plantation
- Ramboda Falls
- Gregory Lake
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
The hills of Nuwara EliyaErik Esly / Unsplash - DAY06
Nuwara Eliya → Ella
A day in Ella
Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Nine Arches Bridge. Little Adam's Peak.
Along the way
- Scenic train Optional
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
Overnight in Ella
- DAY07
Ella → Galle / Hikkaduwa / Bentota
Through the south to the sea
Ella → Galle / Hikkaduwa / Bentota
Ravana Falls. Galle Fort.
Along the way
- Ravana Falls
- Galle Fort
- Continue to the South Coast
Overnight in South Coast
By the sea, BentotaIvani De Silva / Unsplash - DAY08
South Coast
Time to slow down
South Coast
Beach leisure.
Along the way
- Beach leisure
- Madu River Safari Optional
- Water sports Optional
- Turtle Hatchery Optional
Overnight in South Coast
- DAY09
South Coast → Colombo
The capital and its markets
South Coast → Colombo
Colombo city tour and shopping.
Along the way
- Colombo city tour and shopping
Overnight in Colombo
ColomboMatthew Dlr / Unsplash - DAY10
Colombo → Airport
Until the next journey
Colombo → Airport
Airport transfer and departure.
Along the way
- Airport transfer and departure
The places you’ll come home to
Your journey.
Your kind of stay.
3 accommodation options. The same thoughtfully connected route.
Options describe the offered accommodation categories, not independently verified ratings of each property or vessel.
3★ option
9 nights · Bed & BreakfastNegombo
1 night- Camelot Beach
Deluxe · BB
Dambulla
2 nights- Sigiriya Kingdom Gate
Deluxe · BB
Kandy
1 night- Oak Ray Serene Garden
Deluxe · BB
Nuwara Eliya
1 night- Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze
Deluxe · BB
Ella
1 night- Oak Ray Ella Gap
Deluxe · BB
South Beach
2 nights- Rathna Beach
Deluxe · BB
Colombo
1 night- Morven
Deluxe · BB
4★ option
9 nights · Bed & BreakfastNegombo
1 night- PledgScape
Deluxe · BB
Dambulla
2 nights- Habarana Village by Cinnamon
Superior · BB
Kandy
1 night- Cinnamon Citadel
Superior · BB
Nuwara Eliya
1 night- Araliya Red
Deluxe · BB
Ella
1 night- Morning Dew
Deluxe · BB
South Beach
2 nights- EKHO Surf
Superior · BB
Colombo
1 night- Ramada
Deluxe · BB
5★ option
9 nights · Bed & BreakfastNegombo
1 night- Jetwing Beach
Deluxe · BB
Dambulla
2 nights- Habarana Lodge by Cinnamon
Superior · BB
Kandy
1 night- Golden Crown
Deluxe · BB
Nuwara Eliya
1 night- Araliya Green City
Deluxe · BB
Ella
1 night- EKHO Ella
Superior · BB
South Beach
2 nights- Cinnamon Bey
Superior · BB
Colombo
1 night- Jetwing Colombo
Deluxe · BB
Thoughtfully arranged. Clearly explained.
Know what’s
part of the journey.
The programme brings the places together.
Your quotation confirms the arrangements and charges.
Included
- Accommodation as stated in the confirmed proposal
- 9 breakfasts
- Private A/C car or van depending on passenger count
- 2 × 500ml water per person daily
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- 1 SIM card per room
Not included
- Bank charges
- Entrance fees
- Beverages, lunches and dinners
- Visa
- Airline ticketing
- Guide tips
A visit is not an admission ticket
The experiences.
And the entrance fees.
Entrance fees are excluded. Current admission and optional activity charges will be confirmed separately in your proposal.
The itinerary is just the beginning
Make this
journey yours.
Stay a little longer. Choose a different hotel. Adjust the activities, meals or route. We’ll shape the details around the way you want to travel.
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