11 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Classic Outdoor Adventure Private Tour
An 11-day adventure that adds the wild Gal Oya National Park to the classic route through the Cultural Triangle, Ella and Yala. This 11 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
Dambulla caves and Minneriya safari
Sigiriya and Kandy
Gal Oya jungle walks and camera trapping
Ella hikes, Yala safari and Galle
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive, Colombo to Habarana
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and its views.
Day 2: Habarana
Cycle through rice paddies and go on a Minneriya elephant safari.
Day 3: Habarana to Kandy
Climb Sigiriya, visit a spice garden and the Royal Palace.
Day 4: Kandy to Gal Oya
Visit a gem museum, then take a jungle night walk.
Day 5: Gal Oya
Join a bird walk and set camera traps with naturalists.
Day 6: Gal Oya to Ella
Hike Monkey Mountain at sunrise, then drive through tea country.
Day 7: Ella
Hike Little Adam's Peak, see Nine Arches Bridge and swim at Ravana Falls.
Day 8: Ella to Yala
Visit the Elephant Transit Home on the way.
Day 9: Yala to Wadduwa
Morning Yala safari, then visit a tea estate.
Day 10: Galle Day Trip
Tour Galle, the Yatagala rock temple and a turtle hatchery.
Day 11: Departure
Transfer to the airport.
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
April to September is the best time for this itinerary, when the east coast is calm and sunny and the Cultural Triangle is dry.
Contact us to tailor this Sri Lanka private tour itinerary to your budget and travel style.