10 days / 9 nights
Sri Lanka Highlights
Ten days, a lifetime of stories
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Best Season
November – April
From
£1,367 /person
The Journey
Why you'll love this tour
If you have ten days, this trip packs in the very best of Sri Lanka. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunrise, explore the Cultural Triangle's ancient ruins and the Dambulla Cave Temple, see the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, ride the famous highland train through misty valleys, hike Horton Plains to World's End, and finish with leopard safaris in Yala National Park.
Sunrise ascent of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a 5th-century sky palace
Explore Dambulla Cave Temple's five chambers and 150 Buddha statues
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and an evening of Kandyan dance
Hike Horton Plains to World's End, an 880-metre sheer cliff
Ride the legendary highland railway past tunnels, viaducts and waterfalls
Morning and afternoon Yala safaris tracking leopards and elephants
At a glance
Tour overview
Trip Type
Private · Chauffeur-driven
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Starts
Sigiriya
Ends
Colombo or Colombo Airport
Best Season
November – April
Travellers
Private Journey
Airport Transfers
Arrival & departure included
Tour Guide
English-speaking private chauffeur guide
Meals
Half board — daily breakfast & dinner
Route
Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala
Inclusions
What's included
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Itinerary
Day by day
Your story opens at the Dambulla Cave Temple — five ancient chambers adorned with over 150 Buddha statues and two millennia of vibrant ceiling paintings. Continue to the Cultural Triangle, where the silhouette of Sigiriya Rock Fortress rises from the plains, a preview of tomorrow's dawn ascent.
Exclusions
What's not included
Where You'll Stay
Your handpicked stays
Modern floating villas set on a tranquil lake near Sigiriya, offering unique over-water accommodation with views of the surrounding Cultural Triangle landscape and Sigiriya Rock.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA contemporary hotel in the heart of Kandy, offering comfortable rooms with views over the city and hills. Convenient for visiting the Temple of the Tooth and the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA charming highland hotel in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, surrounded by manicured tea estates and misty peaks. Comfortable rooms with all the character of Sri Lanka's "Little England".
Visit Hotel WebsiteA hillside retreat nestled in Ella's lush green valley, offering comfortable rooms surrounded by tropical gardens with panoramic views of the highlands and easy access to Little Adam's Peak.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA nature-immersive lodge on the doorstep of Yala National Park, offering comfortable rooms amid the wild. The ideal base for morning and afternoon safari drives into leopard country.
Visit Hotel WebsitePricing
Seasonal rates
Rates are per person in GBP based on double occupancy. Single supplement and triple reduction apply based on your room configuration.
May – Jun 2026
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £2,121 | £1,365 | £1,315 | £1,231 | £1,219 | £1,252 |
Jul – Aug 2026
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £2,183 | £1,396 | £1,346 | £1,261 | £1,248 | £1,283 |
Sep – Oct 2026
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £2,121 | £1,365 | £1,315 | £1,231 | £1,219 | £1,252 |
Nov – 20 Dec 2026
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £2,370 | £1,491 | £1,440 | £1,357 | £1,344 | £1,378 |
21 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £2,728 | £1,671 | £1,619 | £1,535 | £1,523 | £1,557 |
21 Jan – 30 Apr 2027
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £2,430 | £1,522 | £1,471 | £1,388 | £1,375 | £1,408 |
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