10-Day Sri Lanka Private Tour: Hill Country & Cultural Triangle Itinerary
A curated 10-day private Sri Lanka tour weaving the ancient Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Dambulla), Minneriya wildlife, east-coast beaches at Pasikudah and Arugam Bay, and the misty hill country of Ella — with airport transfers, hotels and a private car.
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Il tuo tour privato è condotto da una guida esperta dello Sri Lanka che conosce le strade, la cultura e le tappe nascoste. Si occuperanno dei dettagli, condivideranno storie lungo il percorso e adatteranno la giornata al tuo ritmo.
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Punti salienti del tour
- UNESCO Cultural Triangle: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Dambulla
- Minneriya National Park elephant jeep safari
- Two east-coast beach stays: Pasikudah lagoon & Arugam Bay surf town
- Scenic hill country stay in Ella — Nine Arch Bridge & Little Adam’s Peak
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Airport meet & greet on arrival and departure transfer
Itinerario dettagliato
Day 1: Colombo Airport → Sigiriya
Meet & greet at Bandaranaike International Airport, then drive to Sigiriya in the heart of the Cultural Triangle.
- Airport welcome and private transfer to Sigiriya (~4 hrs)
- Check in and relax at the hotel
- Optional sunset walk around the village
Day 2: Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Sigiriya
Full-day exploration of the medieval royal capital of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Guided tour of Polonnaruwa ancient city
- Gal Vihara rock-carved Buddha statues
- Optional bicycle ride through the ruins
- Return to Sigiriya for overnight
Day 3: Sigiriya → Dambulla → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya
Dive deeper into ancient Sri Lanka with the Dambulla Cave Temple and the sacred city of Anuradhapura.
- Dambulla Golden Cave Temple frescoes
- Anuradhapura: Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya & Jetavanaramaya
- Return to Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya → Minneriya Safari → Pasikudah
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress at dawn, spot wild elephants at Minneriya, then head to the calm east-coast beach of Pasikudah.
- Early climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock)
- Afternoon Minneriya National Park jeep safari — elephant gathering
- Drive to Pasikudah and check in beachside
Day 5: Pasikudah — Beach Day
A full leisure day on Pasikudah’s shallow turquoise bay, perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
- Free day at Pasikudah beach
- Optional snorkelling or kayaking (extra)
- Sunset dinner by the sea
Day 6: Pasikudah → Arugam Bay
Scenic coastal drive south along the east coast to the surf and lagoon town of Arugam Bay.
- Morning at leisure
- Drive to Arugam Bay via coastal villages
- Evening walk on Main Point beach
Day 7: Arugam Bay — Surf & Lagoon
A full day to enjoy Arugam Bay’s laid-back surf culture, mangrove lagoons and nearby wildlife.
- Optional surf lesson at Baby Point (extra)
- Lagoon safari to spot crocodiles and birdlife (optional)
- Sundowners at a beach café
Day 8: Arugam Bay → Ella
Cross into the hill country through waterfalls and tea plantations to reach the mountain town of Ella.
- Photo stop at Diyaluma or Ravana Falls
- Check in at Ella hotel with valley views
- Evening stroll around Ella village
Day 9: Ella — Hill Country Highlights
A full day to explore Ella’s iconic viewpoints, tea country and the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
- Hike Little Adam’s Peak at sunrise
- Visit the Nine Arch Bridge for the passing train
- Tea estate & factory visit
Day 10: Ella → Colombo International Airport
Final drive back to Colombo for your onward flight home.
- Breakfast and check-out
- Scenic drive to Colombo (CMB) airport
- Departure with unforgettable memories
Incluso
- 9 nights hand-picked hotel accommodation (3★/4★ standard)
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- All entrance fees included: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Dambulla and Minneriya park fees
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Colombo International Airport / CMB)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for entire tour
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Fuel, parking, highway tolls and driver allowances
- Minneriya National Park jeep safari (shared jeep)
- 1.5L bottled mineral water per person per day
- All applicable government taxes and service charges
Non incluso
- International airfare and visa (ETA) fees
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Personal expenses: laundry, phone, mini-bar
- Tips and gratuities to guide and hotel staff
- Travel insurance
- Any activity not listed under inclusions
Condizioni di pagamento
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Condizioni di cancellazione
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Get the full day-by-day breakdown, travel tips and packing advice for this 10-day Sri Lanka Hill Country & Cultural Triangle tour in our blog.
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Infants (0-5 years): free of charge when sharing their parents' room. Children (6-12 years) pay 75% of the adult rate when sharing their parents' room. Children needing their own room are charged the adult rate.
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