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Sri Lanka — 10-Day Culture, History & Wildlife

Negombo · Galle · Yala · Haputale · Nuwara Eliya · Kandy · Colombo 10 Days / 9 NightsBespoke · Live quote on request

The Journey

The complete island — south coast culture, Yala wildlife, Lipton's Seat, Horton Plains, Kandy and Pinnawala — at a luxurious pace.

Ten unhurried days to see every face of Sri Lanka. Negombo lagoon, Galle Fort and the Madu River turtles, an evening Yala safari, sunrise at Lipton's Seat, the World's End viewpoint at Horton Plains, the Temple of the Tooth and a closing day with the Pinnawala elephants.

Day by Day

A sample itinerary.

We use this as a canvas; the days will rearrange themselves around your interests, the season, and where the wildlife is.

Day 1

Airport → Negombo

Pickup at Bandaranaike, transfer to Negombo. Evening lagoon boat tour (2 hours). Overnight in Negombo.

Day 2

Negombo → Galle

Drive south, Madu River boat safari (mangroves, cinnamon plantations), Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, and the Galle Fort at sunset.

Day 3

Galle → Tissamaharama

Coastal drive via Hambantota to Tissamaharama. Evening Yala safari — leopards, elephants, sloth bears.

Day 4

Tissa → Haputale

Drive into the highlands via Ella, with mountain and tea-plantation views all the way.

Day 5

Haputale

Sunrise at Lipton's Seat, the Adisham Monastery, and a leisurely walk through the tea estates.

Day 6

Haputale → Nuwara Eliya via Horton Plains

Trek to World's End and Baker's Falls in Horton Plains National Park. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya — Little England.

Day 7

Nuwara Eliya → Kandy

Tea factory, Ramboda Waterfall, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and an optional cultural dance.

Day 8

Kandy

Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, Kandy Lake, the Bahirawakanda Buddha statue and time for shopping in the local markets.

Day 9

Kandy → Colombo via Pinnawala

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the bathing river, then a Colombo city tour. Overnight in Colombo.

Day 10

Colombo → Airport

Breakfast, leisure time, transfer to the airport for departure.

Journey Gallery

Through the lens.

A small selection of the lodges, landscapes, and wildlife you'll meet on this journey.

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What's Included

Your journey includes.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking chauffeur
  • 9 nights accommodation in standard category hotels (BB)
  • Entrance: Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Lipton's Seat, Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Kandy Cultural Show, Horton Plains, Pinnawala
  • Madu River and Negombo lagoon boat tours
  • Yala National Park private safari and entrance tickets
  • 1L water per person per day

What's Not Included

Your journey excludes.

  • Food and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)

Live Quote

Priced for your dates,
not a brochure.

Rates change with the season, camp availability and the way you like to travel. Share your dates and party size, and a senior travel designer will send a live quote for Sri Lanka — 10-Day Culture, History & Wildlife.

  • Live rates and availability from our partner camps and hotels
  • Your choice of hotel category, pace and private guides
  • An itemised proposal within 24 hours — no obligation

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No automation, no junior planners. Every inquiry goes directly to a senior travel designer who will respond within 24 hours with a curated proposal and the next steps.

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