Valid from
01/11/26
Valid to
30/11/26
Double / twin pp
A$5,021
Private tailor made tour
The Ultimate Legacy
A private, tailor made 16-day journey linking Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, northern heritage, east-coast beaches, cultural sites, tea country, wildlife and the southern coast. The itinerary can be adjusted to suit your interests and preferred pace.
Route and highlights
A private journey, shaped around your interests.
The proposed route travels from Negombo north to Anuradhapura and Jaffna, then east to Trincomalee before turning inland through Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya. It continues via Kandy and the tea country to Ella, Yala, Galle and Colombo. This is a flexible tailor made itinerary, and the route, pace and experiences can be adjusted to suit each client.
The journey in pictures
Landscapes along the way.
Tour itinerary
Day by day.
Day 1Arrive in NegomboNegombo
On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your chauffeur-guide and drive approximately 30 minutes to Negombo, a coastal town shaped by fishing and maritime trade. Settle into the hotel and take time to rest after your flight. If your arrival time allows, explore the nearby coast independently.
No meals included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Wattura Resort or similar · Negombo
Room type: Suite · 1 night
Meals: Bed & Breakfast at the hotel; no meals are included on the arrival day. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 2Negombo and AnuradhapuraNegombo · Anuradhapura
Explore a traditional fishing village and the lively local fish market, where fishermen’s daily work offers a glimpse of Negombo’s fishing heritage. Then drive approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to Anuradhapura. Explore the ancient capital’s religious and archaeological heritage, including sacred stupas, the Sri Maha Bodhi tree and remains of monastic complexes; your guide will introduce the city’s place in Buddhist and early Sinhalese history.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Aryana Boutique or similar · Anuradhapura
Room type: Classic · 1 night
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 3Travel north to JaffnaAnuradhapura · Jaffna
Drive approximately 3 hours 45 minutes north to Jaffna, where Tamil traditions, regional cuisine and a distinct cultural identity offer another perspective on the island. Visit Jaffna Fort, first established in the colonial period and later developed by the Dutch, and walk through its historic grounds while learning about the city’s layered past.
Dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
The Thinnai or similar · Jaffna
Room type: Suite · 3 nights
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 4Jaffna library and NagadeepaJaffna · Nagadeepa
Visit Jaffna Public Library, a significant cultural landmark associated with the region’s literary heritage. Continue towards the islands and take a boat to Nagadeepa, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. Boat operations depend on local weather and conditions.
Dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
The Thinnai or similar · Jaffna
Room type: Suite
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 5Jaffna peninsulaPoint Pedro · Keerimalai · Jaffna
Explore the northern peninsula towards Point Pedro, recognised in the itinerary as Sri Lanka’s northernmost point. Continue to Keerimalai Springs, known for freshwater bathing pools and local legends, and learn about coastal communities and spiritual traditions. Bathing depends on local access and conditions.
Dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
The Thinnai or similar · Jaffna
Room type: Suite
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 6Jaffna to TrincomaleeJaffna · Trincomalee
Drive approximately 4 hours 30 minutes to Trincomalee on the east coast. Visit Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock, with views over the Indian Ocean, then continue to Fort Frederick and Nilaveli Beach. If time permits, explore Pigeon Island National Park.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Uppuveliya Beach Hotel or similar · Trincomalee
Room type: Breeze Bliss · 2 nights
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 7A day at leisure in TrincomaleeTrincomalee
Spend the day at leisure, relaxing on Trincomalee’s beaches and enjoying the coastal surroundings.
Dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Uppuveliya Beach Hotel or similar · Trincomalee
Room type: Breeze Bliss
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 8Polonnaruwa and safari en route to SigiriyaTrincomalee · Polonnaruwa · Sigiriya
Drive approximately 3 hours 30 minutes towards Sigiriya, stopping at the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for royal palaces, temples, ruins and Buddha statues. Later, take an afternoon jeep safari at Minneriya National Park to look for elephants and other wildlife among grasslands and wetlands.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Kumbukgaha Villa or similar · Sigiriya
Room type: Chalet · 2 nights
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 9Sigiriya Rock Fortress and village lifeSigiriya
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the celebrated ancient citadel rising above the plains. For those undertaking the climb, the route has steep steps and requires a reasonable level of fitness. Later, experience a traditional village tour, including a bullock-cart ride and a scenic boat ride on the village lake. An optional home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch with the local community is described.
Dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Kumbukgaha Villa or similar · Sigiriya
Room type: Chalet
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 10Dambulla and onward to KandySigiriya · Dambulla · Kandy
Drive approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to Kandy, visiting Dambulla Cave Temple on the way. Its painted ceilings, Buddhist murals and statues reflect centuries of religious devotion. In the evening, attend a traditional Kandyan dance performance and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic to learn about its ceremonial significance.
Dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Theva Residence or similar · Kandy
Room type: Superior Ground Room · 1 night
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 11Kandy and the tea countryKandy · Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a walk around Kandy Lake and through the town’s markets, shops and colonial-era streets. Then travel approximately 2 hours 30 minutes into the central highlands, passing tea-covered slopes and mountain scenery. Visit Seetha Amman Temple and a working tea factory to learn about Ceylon tea processing, with a tea tasting where available.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Highland Stone House or similar · Nuwara Eliya
Room type: Standard · 1 night
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 12Scenic train to EllaNuwara Eliya · Ella
Board the scenic hill-country train towards Ella, travelling through tea plantations, mist-covered mountains, valleys and rural villages. On arrival, visit Nine Arch Bridge, a colonial-era railway bridge amid greenery and tea estates, then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Te Dalu Hotel or similar · Ella
Room type: Superior · 1 night
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 13Ella to YalaElla · Yala
Drive approximately 2 hours 50 minutes towards Yala through mountain scenery, lush greenery and rural villages. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Koragaha Lodge or similar · Yala
Room type: Chalet · 1 night
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 14Yala safari and Galle FortYala · Galle
Set out early for a jeep safari in Yala National Park, known for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and birdlife. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then drive approximately 2 hours 50 minutes along the southern coast to Galle. Explore Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a walk through its cobbled streets, colonial buildings, lighthouse, shops and cafés.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Heritage Galle Fort or similar · Galle
Room type: Deluxe · 1 night
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 15Galle to ColomboGalle · Colombo
Drive approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to Colombo for a guided city tour. Visit Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, the historic Fort district, the Old Parliament Building and Pettah Market. Continue to Galle Face Green for views across the Indian Ocean, then allow time for shopping. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation
Lake Lodge by Nyne or similar · Colombo
Room type: Superior · 1 night
Meals: Half Board. Proposed accommodation; exact property and room category to be confirmed during your enquiry. A similar property may be substituted.
Day 16DepartureColombo · Bandaranaike International Airport
After breakfast, or at the appropriate time for your flight, transfer approximately 1 hour from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport. Timing is to be arranged around the confirmed flight schedule.
Breakfast included. Lunch is optional.
Accommodation, inclusions and exclusions are proposed details and will be confirmed with your personalised enquiry.
Inclusions
- End-to-end private transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle throughout the tour.
- Exclusive service of an English-speaking certified chauffeur-guide in Sri Lanka.
- Guided visit to Anuradhapura Ancient City.
- Guided visit to Nagadeepa Island.
- Guided visit to Polonnaruwa Ancient City.
- Afternoon safari at Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu National Park; described as half-day by private jeep.
- Guided visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Guided village-tour experience.
- Guided visit to Dambulla Cave Temple.
- Traditional Kandyan dance show.
- Guided visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
- Guided visit to a tea plantation.
- Morning safari at Yala National Park; described as half-day by private jeep.
- Guided visit to Gangaramaya Temple.
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Sri Lankan tourist visa.
- Entrance or excursion fees for optional activities.
- Excursions not specified as included in the itinerary.
- Additional meals, snacks and beverages.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Tips and personal expenses.
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$5,192
Valid from
20/12/26
Valid to
10/01/27
Double / twin pp
A$5,436
Valid from
11/01/27
Valid to
28/02/27
Double / twin pp
A$5,310
Valid from
01/03/27
Valid to
30/06/27
Double / twin pp
A$5,300
Valid from
01/07/27
Valid to
16/09/27
Double / twin pp
A$5,694
Valid from
17/09/27
Valid to
31/10/27
Double / twin pp
A$5,120
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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