15 nights · Premium private island journey
Sixteen days from beaches to mountains with safari, rail, and premium resort stays.
8 route photos · View galleryHaputale hill-country train
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Yala National ParkOverview
Built from the FLK-P205 Pepper itinerary, this family-friendly private tour moves from arrival recovery in Negombo to Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, the scenic train to Haputale, Yala wildlife, Mirissa beach days, Galle Fort, and a final Colombo stop before departure.
Day · by · dayDay by day
Private vehicle · Private driver-guide
Day 1Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to the lagoon-side villa to rest after the journey.Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to the lagoon-side villa to rest after the journey.
Aurora Lagoon Front, Negombo
Day 2Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see elephants being fed and bathed, then continue to Kandy.Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see elephants being fed and bathed, then continue to Kandy.
Radisson Kandy
Day 3Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and experience a Kandyan cultural dance show.Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and experience a Kandyan cultural dance show.
Radisson KandyDay 4Travel to Sigiriya and settle into the Cultural Triangle base for two nights.Travel to Sigiriya and settle into the Cultural Triangle base for two nights.
Hotel SigiriyaDay 5FeaturedClimb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka's signature cultural icons.Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka's signature cultural icons.
Hotel Sigiriya
Day 6Travel into tea country via Ramboda Falls and a tea plantation.Travel into tea country via Ramboda Falls and a tea plantation.
The Tea Factory Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
Day 7Explore Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and tea country, with time to learn about Ceylon tea production.Explore Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and tea country, with time to learn about Ceylon tea production.
The Tea Factory Hotel, Nuwara EliyaDay 8FeaturedTake a first-class hill-country train ride to Haputale, then transfer onward to Yala.Take a first-class hill-country train ride to Haputale, then transfer onward to Yala.
Cinnamon Wild YalaDay 9FeaturedHead into Yala National Park by jeep to look for leopard, elephant, and birdlife.Head into Yala National Park by jeep to look for leopard, elephant, and birdlife.
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Day 10Travel toward the south coast with stops at Dondra Lighthouse and Hummanaya Blowhole.Travel toward the south coast with stops at Dondra Lighthouse and Hummanaya Blowhole.
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Day 11Enjoy Mirissa and Weligama at leisure, with optional snorkelling, scuba diving, or whale and dolphin watching.Enjoy Mirissa and Weligama at leisure, with optional snorkelling, scuba diving, or whale and dolphin watching.
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Day 12A relaxed beach day for pool time, surf, spa, or local coastal exploring.A relaxed beach day for pool time, surf, spa, or local coastal exploring.
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Day 13Travel to Galle and explore the UNESCO-listed fort, ramparts, lighthouse, cafes, and boutiques.Travel to Galle and explore the UNESCO-listed fort, ramparts, lighthouse, cafes, and boutiques.
The Fortress Resort & Spa, Galle
Day 14Keep the day open around the resort, beach, spa, or optional coastal activities.Keep the day open around the resort, beach, spa, or optional coastal activities.
The Fortress Resort & Spa, Galle
Day 15Check out and transfer to Colombo for shopping at One Galle Face Mall and a farewell lunch.Check out and transfer to Colombo for shopping at One Galle Face Mall and a farewell lunch.
Aurora Lagoon Front, Negombo/Colombo area
Day 16After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for the departure flight.After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for the departure flight.
Tour endsWhat's included & excluded
Pricing
4.9 · 142 reviews for this tour
"The team picked the perfect time to climb. We had the rock almost to ourselves at sunrise. Our guide knew every legend."
"Heritance Kandalama is built into the rock — like staying in a hotel that's also a sculpture. We didn't want to leave."
"The Auckland team booked everything, the Colombo team picked us up. From flight to flight, never a wrong moment."
FAQ
Can't find your answer? Our Auckland team picks up the phone seven days a week.
0800 574 584No. The PDF includes Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Yala safari, and first-class train seats. Other entrance fees are excluded unless added to the final quote.
Yes. The itinerary is designed around a private air-conditioned vehicle and experienced driver-guide.
Yes. Mirissa, Weligama, Galle, or Bentota can be extended depending on the travellers' preferred beach style.
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