12 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Nature, Culture and Architecture Private Tour
Twelve days for design and culture lovers, including Geoffrey Bawa's Lunuganga estate and his Colombo home, alongside the island's top sights. 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
Cashew village, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Dambulla, Kandy and a spice garden
Ella zipline, Diyaluma Falls and Tangalle
Galle mask carving and Geoffrey Bawa's Lunuganga
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Negombo
Your driver meets you and takes you to your hotel to rest.
Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya
Tour Negombo, then taste cashews in Kajugama on the way north.
Day 3: Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Climb Sigiriya, then explore Polonnaruwa and Gal Vihara.
Day 4: Dambulla, Kandy and Matale
Visit the Dambulla caves, the Temple of the Tooth and a spice garden.
Day 5: Kandy to Ella
Drive through the hill country via Bandarawela.
Day 6: Ella
Ride the train over Nine Arches Bridge and fly down the Ravana zipline.
Day 7: Ella to Tangalle via Diyaluma
Hike to Diyaluma Falls and swim in its pools.
Day 8: Mulkirigala and Rekawa
Climb the Mulkirigala rock temple and visit the turtle hatchery.
Day 9: Tangalle to Galle
Hike Rumassala Hill to the Peace Pagoda.
Day 10: Galle
Join a mask-carving workshop and walk around the fort.
Day 11: Lunuganga to Colombo
Visit Bawa's Lunuganga gardens, his Colombo home and the Seema Malaka temple.
Day 12: Departure
Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
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.