15 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Beaches, Temples and Wildlife Private Tour
Fifteen days through every side of Sri Lanka: the ancient cities, the east coast, Kandy, the wilds of Gal Oya, Ella, Yala and Galle. 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
Negombo canals and Minneriya safari
Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Pasikudah
Kandy temples and Gal Oya wildlife
Ella railway loop, Yala safari and Galle
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Negombo
Relax on the beach and watch the sunset.
Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya
Tour the canals and fort, then an afternoon Minneriya safari.
Day 3: Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya and explore Polonnaruwa.
Day 4: Sigiriya to Pasikudah
Enjoy the beach and an outdoor cinema.
Day 5: Pasikudah
Free day for water sports or the coconut park.
Day 6: Pasikudah to Kandy
Visit the Dambulla caves, the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth.
Day 7: Kandy
Climb Ambuluwawa Tower and take a tuk-tuk round the three-temple loop.
Day 8: Kandy to Gal Oya
Relax at the lodge and join a camera-trap wildlife walk.
Day 9: Gal Oya
Hike Monkey Mountain, take a boat safari and cycle.
Day 10: Gal Oya to Ella
Walk the jungle with a Veddah chief, then drive to Ella.
Day 11: Ella
Ride the Demodara loop, tour a tea factory and hike Little Adam's Peak.
Day 12: Ella to Yala
Afternoon jeep safari.
Day 13: Yala to Galle
Morning safari, then visit the Peace Pagoda.
Day 14: Galle to Colombo
Visit Gangaramaya Temple and watch sunset at Galle Face Green.
Day 15: Departure
Visit the National Museum and Beira Lake before your flight.
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.