12 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Luxury Private Tour
A luxury private tour with boutique hotels, a champagne breakfast, high tea in the hills, a Yala safari and a beach finish in Tangalle. This 12 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 markets
Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla
Tea country, Horton Plains and high tea
Yala safari, Galle Fort and Tangalle beach
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
Private transfer north to climb Sigiriya rock fortress.
Day 3: Polonnaruwa
Enjoy a champagne breakfast, then explore Polonnaruwa and Gal Vihara.
Day 4: Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla
Tour the Dambulla Cave Temple and its golden Buddha.
Day 5: Kandy
Visit the Royal Palace, Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Tooth, then a cultural show.
Day 6: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Tour a tea plantation and factory, then explore Nuwara Eliya.
Day 7: Horton Plains
Walk to World's End, then enjoy an evening high tea.
Day 8: Lipton's Seat to Yala
Take in the hilltop tea views, then head south to Yala.
Day 9: Yala Safari
Take a jeep safari in search of leopards, elephants and waterbirds.
Day 10: Yala to Tangalle via Galle
Tour Galle Fort's colonial buildings, cafés and boutiques.
Day 11: Tangalle
Champagne breakfast and a beach day, with optional whale watching.
Day 12: Departure
Enjoy a relaxed beach morning before your private 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.