7 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Family Cultural Triangle and Coast Private Tour
A family-friendly week with an elephant safari, village cycling, a drumming lesson, tea picking and beach time. This 7 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 museum and zoo
Village cycling and Minneriya elephant safari
Sigiriya and a drumming lesson in Kandy
Tea picking in Ella and Galle Fort
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Colombo
Visit the National Museum and Pettah markets, then dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Colombo to Sigiriya
Visit Dehiwala Zoo and stop for street food on the way north.
Day 3: Habarana and Minneriya
Cycle through rice fields, take a boat ride and go on an elephant safari.
Day 4: Sigiriya to Kandy
Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, visit the Temple of the Tooth and take a drumming lesson.
Day 5: Kandy to Ella
Ride the train, visit Lipton's Seat and try picking tea leaves.
Day 6: Ella to Unawatuna
Head to the beach and explore Galle Fort.
Day 7: Departure
Enjoy a final beach morning 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.