15 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Winter Holiday Adventure Private Tour
Escape the northern winter with kitesurfing, dolphins, ancient cities, a sunrise climb of Adam's Peak, the Ella train and whale watching. This 15 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
Colombo tuk-tuk tour
Kitesurfing and dolphins in Kalpitiya
Anuradhapura, Ritigala, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Adam's Peak sunrise, Ella and Mirissa whales
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Colombo
Take a tuk-tuk tour to Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple and Pettah.
Day 2: Colombo to Kalpitiya
Drive up the coast and try kitesurfing.
Day 3: Kalpitiya
Look for spinner dolphins, then take a Wilpattu safari.
Day 4: Kalpitiya to Anuradhapura
Tour the ancient city and meditate at Mihintale.
Day 5: Anuradhapura to Habarana
Visit the Ritigala forest monastery and Dambulla Cave Temple.
Day 6: Habarana
Hike Pidurangala, cycle through villages and tour Polonnaruwa.
Day 7: Habarana to Kandy
Climb Sigiriya, visit a spice garden and Kandy's temples.
Day 8: Kandy to Adam's Peak
Tour a tea estate and climb Ambuluwawa Tower.
Day 9: Adam's Peak to Ella
Climb Adam's Peak before dawn for sunrise, then take the train to Ella.
Day 10: Ella
Visit Nine Arches Bridge and swim at Ravana Falls.
Day 11: Ella to Sinharaja
Hike to Diyaluma Falls and visit the Elephant Transit Home.
Day 12: Sinharaja to Ahangama
Trek the rainforest, then drive to the coast.
Day 13: Ahangama
Go whale and dolphin watching from Mirissa.
Day 14: Ahangama to Galle
Explore the colonial town and Dutch fort.
Day 15: Departure
Coastal drive 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
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.