11 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Tea Hills and East Coast Private Tour
Eleven days that start with a luxury tea bungalow stay near Hatton, then head to the surf of Arugam Bay, the calm seas of Pasikudah and Sigiriya. 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
Tea bungalow stay and tea factory tour
Arugam Bay surfing and Kumana birdwatching
Snorkelling in Kalkudah and Batticaloa cycling
Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Minneriya safari
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive, Colombo to Hatton
Check into a tea bungalow and relax by the pool.
Day 2: Hatton
Tour a tea factory and enjoy dinner overlooking the plantation.
Day 3: Hatton to Arugam Bay
Drive to the southeast coast and relax at Pottuvil Point.
Day 4: Arugam Bay
Surf Whisky Point, then go birdwatching in Kumana.
Day 5: Arugam Bay to Pasikudah
Head up the coast, with an optional coconut park visit.
Day 6: Pasikudah
Snorkel at Kalkudah and cycle past the Batticaloa lagoons.
Day 7: Pasikudah
Free day with an optional boat tour and seafood dinner.
Day 8: Pasikudah to Sigiriya
Explore Polonnaruwa on the way inland.
Day 9: Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya, then take an afternoon Minneriya safari.
Day 10: Sigiriya to Colombo
Explore Galle Face Green, the Red Mosque and Pettah market.
Day 11: Departure
Visit the National Museum 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
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.