7 days

6 Nights / 7 Days Private Sri Lanka Tour

A private highlights circuit from the airport through Sigiriya, Kandy, the tea country and Ella, finishing with beach time in Mirissa. A relaxed pace with your own driver-guide, ideal for first-time visitors. Indicative itinerary — fully customisable.

Indicative from ~US$75 per day (around US$525 for two people sharing the vehicle) — covering your air-conditioned vehicle, fuel and Adhi as driver-guide. Hotels, meals and entry tickets are usually separate. Final price depends on season, hotels and group size; contact us for a tailored quote.

  • First-time visitors wanting a private highlights tour covering culture, hill country and beach in one week.

Day-by-day

  1. Day 1: Airport → Sigiriya (approx. 4 hours)

    Our representative from Ceylon Adhi Tours will warmly welcome you at Colombo International Airport and transfer you to Sigiriya. Along the way, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple) and climb the famous Sigiriya Lion Rock. Optional: village tour with a traditional Sri Lankan lunch, or sunset at Pidurangala Rock. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

  2. Day 2: Sigiriya → Kandy (approx. 3 hours)

    Visit a spice garden and a gem museum on the way, then explore the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy. Optional: Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden and a traditional Kandy cultural dance show. Overnight stay in Kandy.

  3. Day 3: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya (approx. 3 hours)

    Visit Ramboda Waterfall, then a tea plantation and tea factory with tea tasting. Continue to Gregory Lake and a Nuwara Eliya city tour, including the Old Post Office. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya (cold weather — jackets recommended).

  4. Day 4: Nuwara Eliya → Ella (approx. 3 hours)

    Enjoy a scenic train journey (subject to ticket availability) and visit the Nine Arch Bridge. Optional: hike Little Adam's Peak and take in the beautiful mountain views. Overnight stay in Ella.

  5. Day 5: Ella → Mirissa, via Yala (approx. 4–5 hours)

    Visit Ravana Waterfall, with an optional Yala National Park jeep safari along the way. Drive along the southern coast and relax at Mirissa Beach. Overnight stay in Mirissa.

  6. Day 6: Mirissa — beach and leisure

    Optional whale watching tour, then beach leisure and swimming. Visit Coconut Tree Hill for sunset, relax in the tropical atmosphere and enjoy free time for cafes and sunset views. Overnight stay in Mirissa.

  7. Day 7: Mirissa → Airport (approx. 2.5–3 hours)

    Transfer to Colombo International Airport for your departure flight. We recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before departure. Have a safe and pleasant journey.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
  • English-speaking driver-guide (Adhi)
  • All transfers including airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Fuel and highway tolls
  • Bottled water in the vehicle daily

Not included

  • International flights
  • Accommodation (can be arranged on request)
  • Entrance fees to national parks and UNESCO sites
  • Meals and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Jeep safaris (additional cost, arranged locally)

Ready to start planning?

Every itinerary is fully customisable. Talk to Adhi to design your perfect Sri Lanka journey.

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