13 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Cultural Triangle and East Coast Private Tour
Explore the ancient capitals of the Cultural Triangle, then unwind on the calm east-coast beaches of Pasikudah, best visited from April to September. This 13 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
Anuradhapura, Mihintale and Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla caves
Three beach days in Pasikudah with snorkelling
Kandy and a Colombo city tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Negombo
Transfer to Negombo and explore its temples, colonial buildings and beach.
Day 2: Negombo Countryside
Take a tuk-tuk tour through nearby villages and enjoy a home-cooked lunch.
Day 3: Negombo to Anuradhapura
Visit the great stupas of Anuradhapura and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
Day 4: Anuradhapura to Sigiriya via Mihintale
Climb the stairway at Mihintale to its caves and shrines, then drive to Sigiriya.
Day 5: Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock and enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Day 6: Sigiriya to Pasikudah via Polonnaruwa
Explore the Polonnaruwa ruins and Gal Vihara, then head to the east coast.
Day 7: Pasikudah
Swim in the shallow, calm bay and snorkel the offshore reefs.
Day 8: Pasikudah
Join an optional whale-watching trip or visit the Dutch fort in Batticaloa.
Day 9: Pasikudah
Enjoy a free beach day or a spa treatment.
Day 10: Pasikudah to Kandy via Dambulla
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple on the way to Kandy.
Day 11: Kandy
Tour the Temple of the Tooth and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Day 12: Kandy to Colombo
Explore Pettah market, museums and shops, and sample Sri Lankan street food.
Day 13: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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.