10 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Southern Active Adventure Private Tour
Built for active travellers, this route combines rainforest hikes, a Yala safari, hill-country treks, cycling and sunrise at World's End. 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
Sinharaja Rainforest hike
Yala National Park jeep safari
Ella Rock, Ravana Falls and Nine Arches Bridge
Horton Plains sunrise hike and cycling in the highlands
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Galle
Your driver takes you south to Galle, where you check into a guesthouse inside the old fort.
Day 2: Galle and Unawatuna
Walk the fort ramparts with a guide, then spend the afternoon swimming and spotting turtles at Unawatuna.
Day 3: Galle to Sinharaja Rainforest
Drive inland to the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Rainforest for an afternoon hike and birdwatching.
Day 4: Sinharaja to Kataragama
Continue east to Kataragama and take an afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park.
Day 5: Kataragama to Ella
Drive into the hills to Ella and hike Little Adam's Peak for sunset.
Day 6: Ella
Trek through tea estates to Ravana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge and the Dhowa Rock Temple.
Day 7: Ella to Nuwara Eliya
Ride the train into the highlands, then cycle through farmland around Ambewela.
Day 8: Horton Plains
Hike at sunrise to World's End and Baker's Falls, then visit a tea estate.
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
Take the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Kandy, then walk around Kandy Lake and visit the tea museum.
Day 10: Kandy to Airport
Visit the Temple of the Tooth at dawn and join a riverside cooking class 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.