Sri Lanka · Safari

7-Day Private Sri Lanka Tour with Sigiriya, Ella Train and Yala

7 Days Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb the iconic Sigiriya Fortress Rock and admire panoramic views over the Cultural Triangle
  • 02 Experience a scenic highland train journey through tea plantations and waterfalls
  • 03 Embark on a thrilling wildlife safari in Yala National Park
  • 04 Discover sacred heritage at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
  • 05 Witness breathtaking pristine beaches

Explore Sri Lanka on this 7-day private tour with chauffeur-driven comfort and curated sightseeing. Discover Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, and the cool highlands of Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, visit Little Adam's Peak and Ravana Falls, and embark on a thrilling safari in Yala National Park. The journey ends with a drop-off at the down south beach for an additional stay, with carefully selected 4-star hotels on a half-board basis as specified.

Check in to your hotel and, in the afternoon, take a safari jeep hire to Minneriya National Park, where you can spot hundreds of wild elephants in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Minneriya National Park, Katunayake
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Sri Lanka and Overnight Stay in Negombo

On arrival, you will be met by our English-speaking chauffeur guide at the airport and proceed to Negombo for your overnight stay.

Check in to your hotel and get some rest after your long flight.

Overnight stay in Negombo.

Overnight stay at Pledge Escape Hotel (4*) Breakfast & Dinner / Standard Room

2
Day 02

Dambulla Cave Temple and Minneriya Safari

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Sigiriya for your overnight stay.

En route, visit Dambulla Cave Temple.

Check in to your hotel and, in the afternoon, take a safari jeep hire to Minneriya National Park, where you can spot hundreds of wild elephants in their natural habitat.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Overnight stay at Oak Ray Fresco Water Villa (3*) Breakfast & Dinner / Standard Room

3
Day 03

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy Temple and Cultural Show

In the early morning, climb Sigiriya Fortress Rock.

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kandy for your overnight stay. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of the Tooth and witness the cultural dance show in Kandy.

Take a walk around the lake.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Overnight stay at Thilanka Hotel (4*) Breakfast & Dinner / Standard Room

4
Day 04

Royal Botanical Garden and Tea Country to Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Royal Botanical Garden and drive to Nuwara Eliya for your overnight stay.

En route, visit Ramboda Waterfalls, Hanuman Temple, a tea factory, and a tea plantation.

Explore Nuwara Eliya town and visit Gregory Lake.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Overnight stay at Hill Cottage (4*) Breakfast & Dinner / Deluxe Room

5
Day 05

Scenic Train Ride to Ella and Highland Exploration

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Ella for a night stay.

Catch a scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Our driver will drop you at Nanu Oya train station and pick you up from Ella train station. We recommend trying local restaurants in Ella.

Explore Ella town and visit Ravana Falls and Little Adam's Peak.

Overnight stay in Ella at Hotel Onrock (3*+) Breakfast Only / Standard Room

6
Day 06

Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls and Yala Safari

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Yala for your overnight stay.

En route, visit Little Adam's Peak and Ravana Falls.

Check in to your hotel and, in the afternoon, take a safari jeep hire to Yala National Park.

Overnight stay in Yala.

Overnight stay at OakRay Wild Yala (4*) Breakfast & Dinner / Deluxe Room

7
Day 07

Transfer to the Down South Beach

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the down south beach for drop-off for an additional night's stay. We can help you book additional nights' stay at the down south beach.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Negombo 10 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transport throughout the tour
  • 4-star hotel accommodation
  • Private air-conditioned car
  • Breakfast and dinner at the hotels as specified
  • Service of an English-speaking driver for 7 days
  • Driver meals and accommodation fees
  • Toll fees, parking fees, and fuel for the vehicle
  • For visits to historical places (Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy), an English-, German-, French-, or Italian-speaking guide will be arranged to explain the full history
  • Visit to national parks

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the driver at the end of the tour
  • Sightseeing entrance tickets
  • Private 4x4 safari jeep to national parks

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Insect repellent
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes

Know before you go

  • Respect locals.
  • Temple visits require modest dress and removal of shoes before entering.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Negombo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $790.00 — $1,490.00
Double Sharing $790.00

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