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8 Day Sri Lanka Private Tour with Driver and Accommodation

Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • 8 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a comprehensive tour of the island of Sri Lanka and benefit from personalized attention from a dedicated guide. This private tour for just you and your party hits all of the most important sites and includes activities such as hiking, scuba diving, whale watching a safari, and water sports. Between airport pickup and drop-off, you'll visit Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Tissamaharama, Mirissa, Kosgoda, and Benota.
  • Seven nights of accommodation arranged for you ahead of time
  • Breakfast each day is included to get you out the door and exploring
  • Private tour ensures personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace
  • Dedicated guide leads all activities and provides engaging commentary as you travel

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast (6)
    Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Entrance fee - Entrance fees are not included in the price. You can choose which attractions you wish to visit and pay directly at each site.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up at the Bandaranaike International Airport or from the hotel you are already residing in Colombo.

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Meeting point

  • Colombo Fort Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka

    In front of Colombo Fort Railway Station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.

Itinerary

Day 1

Airport / Negombo → Sigiriya

2 Stops

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (Pass By)

1

Dambulla Cave Temple

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Sigiriya. Stay in 2–3★ hotels with breakfast (Standard) or 4–5★ luxury hotels with breakfast (Luxury).

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Sigiriya → Kandy

3 Stops

1

Sigiriya Lion Rock

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Matale Herbal and Spice Garden

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

3

Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Kandy. Stay in 2–3★ hotels with breakfast (Standard) or 4–5★ luxury hotels with breakfast (Luxury).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

2 Stops

1

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Ramboda Waterfall

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Nuwara Eliya. Stay in 2–3★ hotels with breakfast (Standard) or 4–5★ luxury hotels with breakfast (Luxury).

Meals: Not included

Day 4

Nuwara Eliya → Ella

2 Stops

1

Nanu Oya railway station

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Nine Arches Bridge

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Ella. Stay in 2–3★ hotels with breakfast (Standard) or 4–5★ luxury hotels with breakfast (Luxury).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Ella → Yala National Park

2 Stops

1

Ravana Ella Falls

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Yala Safari Camping

5 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Yala. Stay in 2–3★ hotels with breakfast (Standard) or 4–5★ luxury hotels with breakfast (Luxury).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Yala → Mirissa / Galle

3 Stops

1

Dondra Head Lighthouse

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Coconut Tree Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Whale Watching Mirissa with Kumara

4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Mirissa. Stay in 2–3★ hotels with breakfast (Standard) or 4–5★ luxury hotels with breakfast (Luxury).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Galle → Bentota

3 Stops

1

Galle Dutch Fort

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Madu River Buddhi Boat Safari Balapitiya

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Bentota. Stay in 2–3★ hotels with breakfast (Standard) or 4–5★ luxury hotels with breakfast (Luxury).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Bentota → Colombo / Airport

2 Stops

1

Gangaramaya Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Pettah Floating Market

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegan, vegetarian and halal options are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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