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PRIVATE JOURNEYS · SRI LANKA

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Make it your own.

These sample itineraries are starting points. Tell Sujeewaka what you want to see, and adjust the route around your time and interests.

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THREE WAYS TO BEGIN

Choose your
time on the island.

Travel between regions takes longer than a map may suggest. Each day’s route should leave room for the road, a meal and the places you stop to explore.

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Ancient sites, village scenery and the hill capital, with time to explore at an unhurried pace.

The Cultural Triangle and Kandy

Day 1 · Negombo to Sigiriya

Travel inland and settle near Sigiriya. A relaxed arrival day leaves room for a local stop along the way.

Day 2 · Sigiriya and Dambulla

Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Choose one main climb to keep the day comfortable.

Day 3 · Polonnaruwa

Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. A local guide or bicycle can be arranged separately if wanted.

Day 4 · Sigiriya to Kandy

Travel to Kandy with optional stops en route. Visit the Temple of the Tooth according to opening hours and local guidance.

Day 5 · Kandy and return

Spend the morning in Kandy, then continue to the requested drop-off point. The route can be adjusted around flight times.

Drive times are estimates and vary with traffic, weather and stops. Site tickets, meals and accommodation for guests are not included in the transport quote unless agreed directly. Safari parks require a separate game-drive vehicle.

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A varied route from the Cultural Triangle through Kandy and Sri Lanka’s central highlands.

Heritage, tea country and Ella

Day 1 · Negombo to Sigiriya

Travel inland and settle near Sigiriya, with optional stops on the way.

Day 2 · Sigiriya and Dambulla

Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Dambulla Cave Temple.

Day 3 · Polonnaruwa

Explore Polonnaruwa’s ancient city, then return to the Sigiriya area.

Day 4 · Sigiriya to Kandy

Travel to Kandy. The route may include a spice garden or another agreed stop.

Day 5 · Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Drive into the hill country. Plan for a full travel day and stops along the way.

Day 6 · Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Continue through tea country to Ella. Optional viewpoints depend on weather and timing.

Day 7 · Ella and onward travel

Choose a short morning visit, then travel to the requested drop-off point. Long-distance drop-offs may need a revised itinerary.

Drive times are estimates and vary with traffic, weather and stops. Site tickets, meals and accommodation for guests are not included in the transport quote unless agreed directly. Safari parks require a separate game-drive vehicle.

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A flexible sample connecting heritage, the hill country and the southern coast.

A Sri Lanka highlights loop

Day 1 · Negombo to Sigiriya

Travel inland and settle near Sigiriya, with optional stops en route.

Day 2 · Sigiriya and Dambulla

Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Dambulla Cave Temple.

Day 3 · Polonnaruwa

Explore Polonnaruwa’s ancient city and return to the Sigiriya area.

Day 4 · Sigiriya to Kandy

Travel to Kandy with time for agreed stops along the way.

Day 5 · Kandy

Explore Kandy at a comfortable pace. Visit the Temple of the Tooth according to opening hours and local guidance.

Day 6 · Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Drive through the central highlands, allowing time for viewpoints and traffic.

Day 7 · Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Continue through tea country to Ella. The route and stops depend on weather and road conditions.

Day 8 · Ella to the southern coast

Travel south, with an optional stop at a suitable wildlife park. Safaris use a separate game-drive vehicle.

Day 9 · Galle and the coast

Visit Galle Fort and nearby coastal towns. Beach time depends on the chosen overnight location.

Day 10 · Southern coast to Colombo or CMB

Travel to the requested drop-off. Confirm timing directly, especially for airport departures.

Drive times are estimates and vary with traffic, weather and stops. Site tickets, meals and accommodation for guests are not included in the transport quote unless agreed directly. Safari parks require a separate game-drive vehicle.

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

A few details
to plan together.

Drive times are estimates and change with traffic, weather and stops.

Accommodation for guests, meals and attraction tickets are arranged and paid for by guests unless agreed directly.

Safari parks require a separate game-drive vehicle; the sedan is not a safari vehicle.

Availability is confirmed by Sujeewaka after you inquire. A message is not a booking.

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