6 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Best of the Island Private Tour
A compact week that packs in colonial Negombo, ancient rock temples, the Sigiriya fortress, mountain trekking in the Knuckles Range and the cultural capital of Kandy. This 6 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
Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock
Trekking in the Knuckles Mountain Range
Kandy homestay experience
Temple of the Tooth and Peradeniya Gardens
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Negombo
Meet your driver and settle into Negombo. Walk the canals, see colonial buildings and watch the beach fish auction.
Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, filled with ancient murals and Buddha statues, then continue to Sigiriya.
Day 3: Sigiriya to the Knuckles Range
Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock for sweeping views, then transfer to the cool Knuckles Mountain Range.
Day 4: Knuckles Trek to Kandy
Trek forest trails past waterfalls and tea gardens, then drive to Kandy for a homestay with a local family.
Day 5: Kandy
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya.
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, your private driver takes you to the airport.
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.