Valid from
01/11/26
Valid to
30/11/26
Double / twin pp
A$1,938
Private tailor made Sri Lanka tour
Sri Lanka Hill Country Escape
A private journey from Negombo to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, combining sacred sites, a Kandyan cultural performance and the landscapes of Sri Lanka’s tea country.
Route and highlights
A private escape to Sri Lanka’s hill country.
Begin near Negombo before travelling to Kandy and continuing into the central highlands. Explore temples, tea country and Nuwara Eliya, then finish in Colombo. Treat this suggested route as a starting point that can be tailored to your interests and preferred pace.
Tour itinerary
Day by day.
Day 1Arrival in NegomboBandaranaike International Airport · Negombo
Meet your chauffeur-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo, approximately 30 minutes away. The rest of the day is at leisure to recover from your journey and enjoy the coastal surroundings.
Accommodation
Villa Hundira or similar · Negombo
Room type: Deluxe · 1 night
Day 2Negombo to KandyNegombo · Kandy
Travel approximately 3 hours 10 minutes through the countryside to Kandy. In the evening, attend a Kandyan cultural dance performance featuring traditional dances and drumming.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Lake Avenue or similar · Kandy
Room type: Deluxe · 2 nights
Day 3Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth RelicKandy
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist sites. Continue to Kandy View Point for panoramic views across Kandy Lake, the city and surrounding hills.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Lake Avenue or similar · Kandy
Room type: Deluxe
Day 4Kandy to Nuwara EliyaKandy · Nuwara Eliya
Travel through Sri Lanka’s central highlands to Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea factory and plantation to learn about tea cultivation and processing, then explore the town. The source itinerary does not specify a driving time for this journey.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Highland Stone House or similar · Nuwara Eliya
Room type: Deluxe · 2 nights
Day 5Nuwara Eliya gardens and countrysideNuwara Eliya · Hakgala · Ambewela
Explore Hakgala Botanical Garden, set against the highland landscape, then continue to Ambewela Farm and its surrounding pastures.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Highland Stone House or similar · Nuwara Eliya
Room type: Deluxe
Day 6Nuwara Eliya to ColomboNuwara Eliya · Colombo
Travel from the central highlands to Colombo. On arrival, spend the remainder of the day at leisure, with time for shopping, local markets or cafés. No driving time is provided in the source itinerary.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Lake Lodge or similar · Colombo
Room type: Superior · 1 night
Day 7Colombo to the airportColombo · Bandaranaike International Airport
Transfer from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight. Allow approximately 1 hour; departure timing should be arranged around your confirmed flight schedule.
Breakfast included.
Seasonal pricing
Rates are in AUD per person, based on two travellers sharing a double or twin room. Please contact us for a quotation for larger groups.
Valid from
01/12/26
Valid to
19/12/26
Double / twin pp
A$2,088
Valid from
20/12/26
Valid to
10/01/27
Double / twin pp
A$2,111
Valid from
11/01/27
Valid to
28/02/27
Double / twin pp
A$2,065
Valid from
01/03/27
Valid to
30/04/27
Double / twin pp
A$2,101
Valid from
01/05/27
Valid to
30/06/27
Double / twin pp
A$1,968
Valid from
01/07/27
Valid to
31/08/27
Double / twin pp
A$2,076
Valid from
01/09/27
Valid to
31/10/27
Double / twin pp
A$2,032
A few useful details
Frequently asked questions.
How much does a custom Sri Lanka tour cost?
Published seasonal rates, including single and shared-room prices, are shown in the pricing table above. Rates vary by travel dates and room arrangement; contact us for a quote that reflects any itinerary changes.
Can I adjust this Sri Lanka itinerary?
Yes. Treat this itinerary as a starting point. Contact Cinnamon Travel to discuss changes to the route, pace, accommodation, experiences or travel dates.
Are international flights included?
No. International flights are not included in the tour price.
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