6 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Summer Highlights and Trincomalee Private Tour
A short summer trip that pairs Sigiriya and an elephant safari with sunny beaches on the east coast, which is at its best from April to September. 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 Minneriya safari
Sigiriya and Koneswaram Temple
Nilaveli beach and Pigeon Island snorkelling
Dolphin and whale watching
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Negombo
Explore the colonial sites, fish market and beach.
Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and take a Minneriya safari.
Day 3: Sigiriya to Trincomalee
Climb Sigiriya, then visit Fort Frederick and Koneswaram Temple.
Day 4: Trincomalee Beaches
Relax at Nilaveli, snorkel and visit Pigeon Island.
Day 5: Trincomalee
Go dolphin and whale watching, then a free afternoon.
Day 6: Departure
Transfer 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
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.