Airport → Habarana
Into the Cultural Triangle
Airport → Habarana
Arrival and transfer to Habarana. Dambulla Cave Temple.
Along the way
- Arrival and transfer to Habarana
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight in Habarana
Sri LankaPrivate Journey
Sri Lanka Grand Journey
Culture, tea country, wildlife & the coast
11 Days / 10 Nights
Airport → Habarana → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle / South Coast → Colombo → Airport
Private Journey
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Eleven days connecting ancient landmarks, village experiences, tea country and a scenic train journey with Yala wildlife and the southern coast.
- Sigiriya & village life
- Kandy’s cultural encounters
- Tea country & a scenic train
- Yala safari & the southern coast
- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
The Life of Travel route
Every stop.
Part of your story.
11 days of discovery.
10 nights along the way.
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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.
11 days, connected with care. Explore the outline, then make it your own.
- DAY01
- DAY02
Habarana
Rock fortress, village rhythms
Habarana
Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Hiriwadunna village experience with bullock cart, lake/boat visit and cooking/local meal.
Along the way
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Hiriwadunna village experience with bullock cart, lake/boat visit and cooking/local meal
- Ayurveda treatment Optional
Overnight in Habarana
- DAY03
Habarana → Kandy
Sacred sights beside the lake
Habarana → Kandy
Spice/herbal garden en route. Temple of the Tooth.
Along the way
- Spice/herbal garden en route
- Temple of the Tooth
- Kandy Lake
Overnight in Kandy
Kandy LakeAjai S / Unsplash - DAY04
Kandy
Craft, gardens and cultural encounters
Kandy
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Along the way
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Batik and wood craft
- Gem Museum
- Cultural dance
Overnight in Kandy
- DAY05
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Following the tea trails
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Tea plantation/factory. Tea-plucking experience.
Along the way
- Tea plantation/factory
- Tea-plucking experience
- Ramboda Falls
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
The hills of Nuwara EliyaErik Esly / Unsplash - DAY06
Nuwara Eliya
A day on foot in tea country
Nuwara Eliya
City and walking experience. Gregory Lake.
Along the way
- City and walking experience
- Gregory Lake
- Victoria Park
- Post Office
- Local market
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
- DAY07
Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala
By rail through the hills
Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala
Scenic train experience. Nine Arch Bridge.
Along the way
- Scenic train experience
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Continue to Yala
Overnight in Yala
- DAY08
Yala → Galle / South Coast
Wildlife at dawn, coast by sunset
Yala → Galle / South Coast
Early Yala safari. Stilt-fishing experience/view.
Along the way
- Early Yala safari
- Stilt-fishing experience/view
- Galle Fort and sunset
Overnight in South Beach
- DAY09
South Beach
River life and coastal craft
South Beach
Beach time. Madu River Safari.
Along the way
- Beach time
- Madu River Safari
- Turtle Hatchery
- Ambalangoda Mask Museum
Overnight in South Beach
By the sea, BentotaIvani De Silva / Unsplash - DAY10
South Beach → Colombo
The capital, at your pace
South Beach → Colombo
Colombo city and shopping programme.
Along the way
- Colombo city and shopping programme
Overnight in Colombo
ColomboMatthew Dlr / Unsplash - DAY11
Colombo → Airport
Homeward from Colombo
Colombo → Airport
Airport transfer and departure.
Along the way
- Airport transfer and departure
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