10 day luxury Sri Lanka itinerary
See Sigiriya, Kandy and the tea-growing hills, take a safari and finish with the south coast and Colombo.
Your days on the island.
A private journey with your choice of stays
Use this 10 day route as a starting point for a luxury Sri Lanka holiday. Ask us to suggest accommodation based on your preferred hotel style, room type and budget. Your quote will confirm the hotels, private transport, activities and meals included.
This route includes a safari and a short south coast visit, with the final night in Colombo. For a honeymoon or a longer beach break, ask to extend the coastal stay.
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Airport → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Mirissa → Galle → Colombo
| Day | Destination | Activities | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airport → Sigiriya | Meet your driver at the airport, travel to Sigiriya and rest at your hotel. | Sigiriya |
| 2 | Sigiriya & Dambulla | Climb Sigiriya and visit Dambulla Cave Temple, with a break between the two. | Sigiriya |
| 3 | Sigiriya → Kandy | Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and walk beside Kandy Lake. Ask about an evening cultural show if you would like to go. | Kandy |
| 4 | Kandy → Nuwara Eliya | Stop at Ramboda Falls, visit a tea plantation and factory, and spend time beside Gregory Lake. | Nuwara Eliya |
| 5 | Nuwara Eliya → Ella | Take the train from Nanu Oya if services and seats are available, or travel by road. | Ella |
| 6 | Explore Ella | Visit Nine Arch Bridge, walk up Little Adam's Peak and stop for a drink or meal in Ella. | Ella |
| 7 | Ella → Yala area | Stop at Ravana Falls, then continue to your hotel near Yala. | Tissamaharama / Yala area |
| 8 | Yala → Mirissa | Take a morning safari, then travel to Mirissa and settle into your beach hotel. | Mirissa |
| 9 | Mirissa → Galle → Colombo | Leave after breakfast, visit Galle Fort and continue to Colombo for the night. | Colombo |
| 10 | Colombo & Departure | Visit Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square and Galle Face Green. If there is time before your flight, you can also do some shopping. Your driver will take you to Bandaranaike International Airport. | — |
Planning note
Your ninth night is in Colombo, leaving time to see the city before you fly home. Plan any visits around your flight and allow extra time for traffic on the way to the airport.
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