14 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Culture and Maldives Beach Private Tour
Combine ten days of Sri Lankan culture, tea hills and beaches with a three-night island escape in the Maldives. This 14 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
Yapahuwa, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Ella Rock, Nine Arches Bridge and Udawalawe safari
Galle Fort and Unawatuna beach
Three nights in a Maldives island resort
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Negombo
Relax in Negombo and visit the beach, lagoon and fish market.
Day 2: Negombo to Giritale via Yapahuwa
Climb the steps of the Yapahuwa rock fortress on the way to Giritale.
Day 3: Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, then explore the ruins of Polonnaruwa.
Day 4: Giritale to Kandy via Dambulla
See the murals of the Dambulla Cave Temple and visit the Temple of the Tooth.
Day 5: Kandy to Ella
Stop at Ramboda Falls and a tea estate, then watch sunset over Ella Gap.
Day 6: Ella
Hike Ella Rock, walk the tea fields and climb Little Adam's Peak.
Day 7: Ella to Udawalawe
Take an afternoon game drive to see elephants and water buffalo.
Day 8: Udawalawe to Unawatuna
See the stilt fishermen and enjoy a sunset walk around Galle Fort.
Day 9: Unawatuna
Relax on the beach, hike to the Peace Pagoda and snorkel the reef.
Day 10: Unawatuna to Colombo
Explore Galle Face Green, Pettah market and Colombo's street food.
Day 11: Fly to the Maldives
Take a short flight to the Maldives and enjoy a sunset dolphin cruise.
Day 12: Maldives
Swim in the lagoon, snorkel the coral reef or try kayaking.
Day 13: Maldives
Join a reef boat trip or simply relax on the beach.
Day 14: 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
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.