Private tailor made Sri Lanka tour
Tea Country, Safari & Coast
A private journey from the Cultural Triangle to the tea estates of Hatton, with a scenic train ride, Yala safari and time to discover Galle and Colombo.
Route and highlights
A journey shaped by landscape.
Discover the Cultural Triangle, continue to Kandy and travel by train into Hatton’s tea country. The route then turns south to Yala and Galle before ending in Colombo. This is a suggested starting point and can be tailored to your interests, dates and preferred pace.
The journey in pictures
Landscapes along the way.
Tour itinerary
Day by day.
Day 1Arrival and MinneriyaAirport · Sigiriya · Minneriya
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, transfer to Sigiriya and continue to Minneriya for a safari.
Accommodation
Jetwing Vil Uyana or similar · Sigiriya
Room type: Forest Dwelling · 3 nights
Day 2Sigiriya Rock and PolonnaruwaSigiriya · Polonnaruwa
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Polonnaruwa, returning to Sigiriya.
Accommodation
Jetwing Vil Uyana or similar · Sigiriya
Room type: Forest Dwelling
Day 3Pidurangala and HiriwadunaSigiriya · Pidurangala · Hiriwaduna
Visit Pidurangala Rock and Hiriwaduna village.
Accommodation
Jetwing Vil Uyana or similar · Sigiriya
Room type: Forest Dwelling
Day 4Dambulla and KandySigiriya · Dambulla · Kandy
Travel to Kandy via Dambulla Cave Temple; a Kandy evening food walk is listed as optional.
Accommodation
Taru Villas Kandy or similar · Kandy
Room type: Deluxe Room · 1 night
Day 5Train to HattonKandy · Hatton
Travel to Hatton by scenic train from Kandy; the source describes second-class train tickets and an approximately 2½-hour journey.
Accommodation
Ceylon Tea Trails or similar · Hatton
Room type: Garden Suite · 3 nights
Day 6Tea countryHatton
Spend the day at leisure at the tea plantation, with a tea plantation visit and tea tour listed.
Accommodation
Ceylon Tea Trails or similar · Hatton
Room type: Garden Suite
Day 7Hatton at leisureHatton
Enjoy a full day at leisure in the hill country.
Accommodation
Ceylon Tea Trails or similar · Hatton
Room type: Garden Suite
Day 8Hatton to Yala via UdawalaweHatton · Udawalawe · Yala
Travel to Yala and visit the Elephant Transit Home at Udawalawe en route.
Accommodation
Uga Chena Huts or similar · Yala
Room type: Cabin with Pool · 2 nights
Day 9Yala safariYala
Take a wildlife jeep safari in Yala National Park.
Accommodation
Uga Chena Huts or similar · Yala
Room type: Cabin with Pool
Day 10Yala to Galle via TissamaharamaYala · Tissamaharama · Galle
Travel to Galle, stopping for a Tissamaharama curd-making experience.
Accommodation
Fort Bazaar or similar · Galle
Room type: Bazaar Bedroom · 2 nights
Day 11Galle and YatagalaGalle · Yatagala
Explore Galle Fort and visit Yatagala before returning to Galle.
Accommodation
Fort Bazaar or similar · Galle
Room type: Bazaar Bedroom
Day 12Galle to ColomboGalle · Colombo
Travel to Colombo and explore the city.
Accommodation
Jetwing Colombo Seven or similar · Colombo
Room type: Deluxe Room · 1 night
Day 13DepartureColombo · Airport
Transfer from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport.
A few useful details
Frequently asked questions.
How much does a custom Sri Lanka tour cost?
The cost depends on your travel dates, trip length, accommodation, room arrangement and chosen experiences. Tell us what you have in mind and we can prepare a tailored quote.
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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