Sri Lanka Private Tour Package: Explore for 10 Days with Driver, Vehicle, and Accommodations
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This is a 10 day Sri Lanka classic tour where the guests will be going to the must see sights in Sri Lanka during their visit. This tour covers a lot of cities and areas and Sri Lanka and I am certain the guests will enjoy it as well.

Duration: 10 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Colombo – Sigiriya

Habarana Lake - Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, you will be greeted by a tour representative and presented with a flower garland. Then, proceed to Habarana. Check in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Sigiriya – Anuradhapura – Mihintale – Sigiriya

Mihintale - After breakfast, visit the sacred city of Anuradhapura.
Duration: 6 hours

Anuradhapura is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, renowned for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient civilization. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. In the morning, visit the Thuparamaya, considered the first dagaba or pagoda built in Sri Lanka, which enshrines the collarbone of the Lord Buddha. You will also visit the Lovamahapaya, known as the Brazen Palace, located between the Ruwanvaliseya and Sri Maha Bodhiya.

Later, visit Mihintale, a mountain peak near Anuradhapura. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site where the Buddhist monk Mahinda met King Devanampiyatissa, marking the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.

Overnight at the same hotel in Sigiriya.

Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya

Polonnaruwa - After breakfast, visit and climb the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Afterward, visit the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa.
Duration: 6 hours

Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved ancient urban planning. The site is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft) high.

Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms. The ancient city remains one of the best-planned archaeological relic cities in the country, showcasing the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers. It has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Overnight at the same hotel in Sigiriya.

Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - After breakfast, depart for Kandy, stopping by Dambulla Rock Cave Temple on the way. Then explore a spice garden and a batik factory before arriving in Kandy, where you’ll check in at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a performance of Kandyan dance and visit the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic).
Duration: 5 hours

Dambulla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings, and four statues of gods and goddesses.

Kandy is a major city in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era. The city lies amidst hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is home to The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.

Kandy – City Tours & shopping

Kandy City Center - Kandy is a major city in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era. The city lies amidst hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is home to The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.

You will visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa. This golden-roofed temple houses the relic of Lord Buddha’s tooth. Visit Kandy View Point, walk around Kandy Lake, and enjoy a shopping excursion at Kandy City Center.

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Royal Botanical Gardens - After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Garden before continuing to Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a tea factory en route. Afterward, visit Victoria Park and Gregory Lake.
Duration: 5 hours

Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4,000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2).

Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights) is a resort city in the Central Mountain range of Sri Lanka. It is at an altitude of 1,868 meters (6,128 ft) and is considered the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate — the coolest area in Sri Lanka.

Nuwara Eliya – Tissamaharama

Ravana Ella Falls - After breakfast, depart for Tissamaharama, visiting the 26-foot (8-meter) Ravana waterfalls on the way. Check in at the hotel, and then leave for a Jeep safari in Yala National Park in the mid-afternoon.
Duration: 8 hours

Yala National Park is the most visited and second-largest national park in Sri Lanka. Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into five blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks, and lagoons. Two blocks are currently open to the public. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards, and aquatic birds.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Tissamaharama.

Tissamaharama – Mirissa

Galle Fort - After breakfast, transfer to Mirissa, visiting Hambantota Salterns and the Stilt Fisherman at Weligama en route, followed by the Galle Fort.
Duration: 8 hours

Galle is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century during the Dutch colonial period. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia, showcasing the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The city was extensively fortified by the Dutch from 1649 onwards. The Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Mirissa.

Mirissa

Whale Watching Mirissa With Wimal - After breakfast, go on a Whale and Dolphin watching tour.

Whale and Dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most thrilling water activities in Sri Lanka. The warm waters around Sri Lanka are ideal for spotting blue whales, Bryde’s whales, sperm whales, fin whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and sometimes killer whales. Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins, and striped dolphins can also be seen. The whale watching season starts in November and ends in April when the waters are warm and calm. Whale watching boats can ideally carry up to 40 passengers at a time with an observation deck. Whale watching tours usually start around 7:00 am as boats leave the harbor around that time and last about 3.5-4 hours.

Rest of the day at leisure at the beach and overnight stay at the same hotel in Mirissa.

Mirissa - Colombo / Bandaranaike International Airport

Bandaranaike International Airport - There is no itinerary planned for the day. After breakfast, depart for Bandaranaike International Airport in time to catch your flight.
Duration: 3 hours

What's Included
  • 9 nights of accommodation
  • Breakfast, morning tea, and dinner included
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Expert Driver / Guide
  • All travel insurance and local vehicle insurance covered
  • Bottled water provided
  • Fuel surcharge and highway fees included
  • Environmental Management fee (Reef Tax) covered
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local taxes
  • National Park fees
  • Entrance fees
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Denaishs
May 13, 2024
We were left with a big great smile on our faces after each day - It was an amazing experience. Our tour guide Prasana was very good at pointing out all the famous landmarks, explaining the history and culture of each place we visited. My family and I were very impressed with the experience we had in Sri Lanka. Thank you Lanka Safe Tours and our personal tour guide Prasana.
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E2079umben
May 5, 2024
An Exceptional Experience - This tour was our first time visting Sri Lanka, it offered a well-thought balance of cultural and nature sightseeing/activities whilst also allowing enough time to enjoy the facillities at the hotels, all of which were excellent. Prasanna was brilliant as our guide/driver, very knowledgeable, teaching us a lot about the country in the 10 days we spent with him and went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met throughout our stay.
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Sophiewl9695ny
May 1, 2024
Amazing trip with Prasanna - A well thought out itinerary which covers the must see spots in Sri Lanka and has a little bit of something for everyone including temples, safaris and tea tasting! The baby elephants on safari was my personal highlight. Our driver/tour guide Prasanna was lovely and very knowledgeable and always went above and beyond to make sure we were having a good time and comfortable. He also knows some great spots for lunches 😁 The hotels were also lovely, as were the staff members. 10/10 time!
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Sarawe9192yj
Apr 30, 2024
Amazing Sri Lanka - The whole tour was incredible. Prasanna, our Tour Guide/Driver took us to so many amazing places, creating wonderful memories for us with his knowledge and expertise - nothing was ever too much for him and he was courteous and professional throughout. There are too many highlights to mention but Sigiriya and the Safari trips were just breathtaking. We felt safe at all times in this beautiful country and everyone we met was so welcoming. The hotels were first class and it was lovely to have a good night’s sleep after such an active and fulfilling day.
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Keithwi8599wz
Apr 30, 2024
Fantastic introduction to Sri Lanka - The itinerary was well structured with a good balance between cultural and natural interests. The tour has left us with so many fantastic memories. Our driver, Prasanna, as well as being a lovely and amusing man, possesses great local knowledge and seems very well connected. Some visits were further supplemented with the aid of specialist guides. The choice of hotels was excellent and the assistance provided with our further travel plans after the tour had finished was above and beyond. Thanks to all involved.
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H8915ikalisons
Mar 22, 2024
Breathtaking and unforgettable - We had an amazing and unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka which was a truly wonderful place to visit. We went with Lanka Safe Tours and were fortunate enough to have Supun as our driver and tour guide. He was brilliant; sharing his expert knowledge, making recommendations on activities and places to go, giving helpful tips and advice, and always friendly and helpful. It was my partner’s birthday whilst we were in Sri Lanka and Supun kindly went the extra mile to make the day a super-special one. The car was comfortable and clean, water was provided whenever needed and we always felt safe whilst we were driven to multiple, spectacular locations across the country. We would highly recommend Lanka Safe Tours and Supun for anyone planning a trip to Sri Lanka, a truly wonderful country.
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Tour23333181303
Mar 16, 2024
Great first trip to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 - Thank you Kaveshan for looking after me and my wife . We had a great time getting to know Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 and you. Kaveshan gave us a great insight into Sri Lankan history and culture. Always with good humour and smiles We had a wonderful time for 8 days seeing the beautiful sights of Sri Lanka Mukesh and Smeeta Leicester UK 🇬🇧
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Markku
Mar 5, 2024
Great experience, friendly staff! - Great experience, very well organized! Very friendly staff. Program for the was really well planned, did not feel rushed or bored. Excellent all around experience with safari, sights, hiking opportunities and more!
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669pekkar
Mar 5, 2024
Excellent tour in Sri Lanka - We visited Sri Lanka in Feb 2024 as a group of friends on a tour by Lanka Safe Travels. It was a very well organized tour, definitely recommended! The planned itinerary covered many top attractions we were interesting in, but also the tour operator and guide were very flexible in adjusting the plan on day-by-day basis. Additionally the guide was very helpful when one of our group got injured during sports activities and had to visit a hospital.
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701niklask
Mar 5, 2024
Amazing holiday in Sri Lanka - Was travelling with a group of friends and family. We had an amazing holiday in Sri Lanka with visits to multiple different locations. Some of highlights of the trip: visiting the Sigiriya rock fortress, the train trip to Ella, safari where we saw a leopard, and boat trip to see whales and dolphins. Our tour operator was fantastic with everything running smoothly. I can highly recommend them!
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