Kandy
Dambulla Cave Temple
Hilltop cave complex with 150+ Buddha statues and vivid frescoes; the climb rewards you with sweeping views toward Sigiriya.
Dambulla Cave Temple
13 Days / 12 Nights
12 Nights / 13 Days East Coast & Hill Country
Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Arugam Bay, Yala, Ella, Kandy, and Colombo in one private island route.
Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Tour Type
Private driver tour
Start / End
Airport arrival to airport departure
Cancellation
Flexible
Tour Overview
This private round-island journey starts in Sigiriya, continues to Trincomalee, Pasikuda, and Arugam Bay, then moves south to Yala and Ella before finishing in Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, and Colombo.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. Meet & greet. Transfer to Sigiriya. En route visit Dambulla Cave Temple. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Included activities
Early safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla. Village safari with traditional food, cookery class, boat safari, go-cart ride, and local lunch. Optional Ayurvedic massage. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Included activities
Sigiriya
Habarana Elephant Safari
4x4 drive through Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu to see wild elephant herds, deer, monkeys, and birdlife gathering at the waterholes—best in the soft afternoon light.
Habarana
Sigiriya
Village Safari (Traditional Food Experience)
Bullock cart, catamaran ride, and farm walk with village families before a clay-pot lunch on banana leaves—a relaxed glimpse of rural Sigiriya life.
Villages near Sigiriya
Sigiriya
Ayurvedic Spa Experience
Tailored Ayurvedic oil massage, herbal steam, and head massage using fresh local herbs—soothing aromas of cinnamon, lemongrass, and sandalwood.
Resort spas around Sigiriya
Sigiriya
Kaudulla Elephant Safari
Alternative safari option near Sigiriya, popular for elephant sightings in season.
Kaudulla National Park
Early climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Pidurangala. Transfer to Trincomalee. Relax at the beach. Visit Koneswaram Temple and city sights. Overnight in Trincomalee.
Included activities
Sigiriya
Lion Rock Climbing
Climb Sigiriya’s lion-paw entrance past frescoes and the Mirror Wall to the summit palace ruins for 360° views. Start at sunrise to beat heat and crowds.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya
Pidurangala Rock Climbing
Forest trail and brief scramble to a flat summit with the classic head-on view of Sigiriya Rock and jungle plains—great at sunrise or late afternoon.
Pidurangala Rock
Trincomalee
Koneswaram Kovil
Clifftop Shiva temple on Swami Rock with ocean views, bells, and colorful shrines—sunrise is especially pretty.
Koneswaram Temple
Trincomalee
Munneswaram Kovil
Sacred Hindu temple visit often paired with east coast cultural touring.
Excursion to Pigeon Island. Optional dolphin and whale watching. Snorkeling in the marine park. Overnight in Trincomalee.
Included activities
Trincomalee
Pigeon Island Snorkeling / Diving
Short boat to Pigeon Island for reef snorkeling with blacktip sharks, turtles, and bright fish; permits and lifejackets handled at the jetty—morning is clearest.
Pigeon Island National Park
Trincomalee
Dolphin and Whale Watching
Boat trip off the Trincomalee coast for seasonal dolphin and whale watching.
Relaxed morning. Drive to Pasikuda. Enjoy the beach and relax. Overnight in Pasikuda.
Included activities
Pasikuda
Pasikudah Beach Visit
Shallow, reef-protected bay where you can wade far out in calm, waist-deep water—ideal for kids; kayaks and sunset views available.
Pasikudah Beach
Drive to Arugam Bay with optional beach stops on the way. Experience the surfer atmosphere and Elephant Rock. Relax for sunset. Overnight in Arugam Bay.
Included activities
Arugambay
Surfing
Arugam Bay main point serves long rights; Baby and Whiskey Points suit beginners. Boards and lessons are easy to find—dawn brings glassy waves.
Arugam Bay
Arugambay
Elephant Rock
Short sandy walk and quick scramble to a headland with sunrise views over two quiet surf breaks—often empty except for fishermen.
Elephant Rock
Free day for surfing, yoga, or relaxing. Optional Kumana National Park or lagoon safari in Pottuvil. Overnight in Arugam Bay.
Included activities
Arugambay
Surfing
Arugam Bay main point serves long rights; Baby and Whiskey Points suit beginners. Boards and lessons are easy to find—dawn brings glassy waves.
Arugam Bay
Arugambay
Lagoon Safari (Pottuvil)
Paddle among mangroves at dawn to spot crocs, elephants, and kingfishers; local boatmen share lagoon lore and keep it quiet and cool.
Pottuvil Lagoon
Arugambay
Kumana National Park Safari
Jeep safari in Sri Lanka’s top bird park: pelicans, painted storks, and migratory waders plus elephants and the chance of leopard—best at sunrise.
Kumana National Park
Relaxed morning. Transfer to Yala. Arrival around lunchtime. Overnight near Yala National Park.
Morning safari in Yala National Park. Transfer to Ella. Visit Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak. Overnight in Ella.
Included activities
Ella
Little Adam's Peak
30–45 minute tea-estate hike to a trio of small peaks for wide views over Ella Gap and Ravana Falls—best at sunrise or sunset.
Little Adam's Peak
Ella
Nine Arch Bridge
1921 brick viaduct in the jungle; time your visit for the blue train crossing and grab the classic photo from the hillside.
Nine Arch Bridge
Yala
Yala Wild Safari
Dawn or dusk 4x4 through Yala Block 1 for leopards, elephants, crocs, and colorful birdlife; skilled drivers coordinate sightings by radio.
Yala National Park
Scenic train journey from Ella to Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea plantation and tea factory. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Included activities
Nuwara Eliya
Labookellie Tea Factory Visit
Guided walk through withering, rolling, and firing rooms, ending with a tasting that overlooks emerald tea slopes—a concise tea primer.
Labookellie Tea Factory
Transfer to Kandy. Visit the Royal Botanical Garden, cultural dance performance, Temple of the Tooth, and Kandy Lake. Overnight in Kandy.
Included activities
Kandy
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy’s sacred shrine housing the Buddha’s tooth relic; daily puja with drums, plus museum and palace remnants by the lakeside.
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy
Kandy Cultural Dance Show
High-energy show of Kandyan drums, mask dances, and fire acts—colorful costumes and quick rhythms rooted in temple traditions.
Cultural halls in Kandy
Kandy
Royal Botanical Garden
147-acre Peradeniya garden of royal palms, orchids, and spice groves; wide lawns and riverside paths suit a relaxed 1–2 hour wander.
Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
Kandy
Kandy Lake Walk
Gentle walk around scenic Kandy Lake in the heart of the city.
Morning visit to gem museum and wood carvings. Transfer to Colombo. City exploration and gem shopping. Overnight in Colombo.
Included activities
Kandy
Gem Museum Visit
Brief exhibits and demos on mining and cutting sapphires and moonstones; see rough stones become faceted gems before the showroom.
Gem museums in Kandy
Kandy
Wood Carving Experience
Watch artisans sketch, chisel, and polish teak masks; try a few cuts yourself and learn how natural dyes are mixed.
Workshops near Kandy
Colombo
Colombo City Exploration
Explore key Colombo neighborhoods and city highlights.
Colombo
Colombo Gem Shopping
Visit reputable gem and jewelry stores in Colombo.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
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