10 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Ancient Kingdoms and Adventure Private Tour
Follow the trail of Sri Lanka's ancient kings, then add adventure with mountain treks, white-water rafting and a sunrise climb of Adam's Peak. This 10 days Sri Lanka itinerary runs as a private tour with your own vehicle and driver-guide, so you travel at your own pace.
Tour Highlights
Sigiriya rock fortress
Knuckles Range village walks
White-water rafting in Kitulgala
Sunrise climb of Adam's Peak and Udawalawe safari
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Negombo
Settle into Negombo and explore the canals, lagoon and fish market.
Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya
Drive to Sigiriya and climb the ancient rock fortress past the giant lion paws.
Day 3: Sigiriya to the Knuckles Range
Head into the Knuckles Mountain Range for a village walk or a full-day trek.
Day 4: Knuckles to Kandy
Drive to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Day 5: Kandy to Kitulgala
Go white-water rafting on the Kelani River and try canyoning or a nature walk.
Day 6: Adam's Peak
Climb Adam's Peak through the night to watch sunrise from the sacred summit.
Day 7: Tea Trails to Belihuloya
Trek through tea estates, grassland and pine forest to the river at Belihuloya.
Day 8: Belihuloya to Udawalawe
Take an open-top jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park to see elephants.
Day 9: Udawalawe to Unawatuna via Galle
Walk Galle's ramparts, then relax at Unawatuna Bay.
Day 10: Colombo and Departure
See the highlights of Colombo before your airport transfer.
Why Book This Private Tour
Your own private vehicle and driver-guide for the whole trip
Travel on the dates that suit you
Hotels, pace and stops can be customised
Best Time to Visit
December to April is the best time for this itinerary, with dry, sunny weather on the west and south coasts and in the hill country.
Contact us to tailor this Sri Lanka private tour itinerary to your budget and travel style.