10 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Family Discovery Private Tour
Ten family-friendly days with village life, the Sigiriya climb, the Ella train, an elephant orphanage, a Yala safari and a Galle Fort treasure hunt. 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
Village catamaran ride and countryside cycling
Sigiriya climb and Kandy waterfall swim
Train to Ella and Nine Arches Bridge
Yala safari and Galle Fort treasure hunt
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive, Colombo to Sigiriya
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple on the way to Sigiriya.
Day 2: Village Life
Visit Hiriwadunna village, take a catamaran ride and cycle the countryside.
Day 3: Sigiriya
Take a guided monkey walk at Polonnaruwa and climb Sigiriya Lion Rock.
Day 4: Sigiriya to Kandy
Tour Kandy and its Temple of the Tooth, then swim at a jungle waterfall.
Day 5: Kandy to Ella
Ride the hill-country train and tour a tea estate.
Day 6: Ella
Hike Little Adam's Peak and walk to Nine Arches Bridge.
Day 7: Ella to Yala
Visit the Elephant Transit Home at Udawalawe on the way.
Day 8: Yala to Tangalle
Take a family jeep safari in Yala, then head to the beach.
Day 9: Galle Day Trip
Join a treasure hunt in Galle Fort, a mask-making workshop and a turtle hatchery visit.
Day 10: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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.