Sri Lanka: 10-Day Private Ceylon Express Tour with Safari

Discover Sri Lanka on a 10-day, 9-night journey featuring Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala Safari, beautiful southern beaches and Colombo, with a Russian-speaking guide.
Discover the best of Sri Lanka on the Ceylon Express, an unforgettable 10-day, 9-night private adventure through ancient cities, lush tea plantations, misty mountains, wildlife parks and tropical beaches. Travel comfortably with an English-speaking driver-guide. A Russian-speaking guide is available upon request. Enjoy hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner included throughout your stay.

Day 1 – Arrival and Pinnawala

Meet your guide at Colombo International Airport and transfer to Pinnawala. Check in at a hotel with a pool overlooking the elephant orphanage. Enjoy views of elephants bathing nearby.

Overnight: Pinnawala (dinner included).

Day 2 – Dambulla, Sigiriya and Village

Explore Dambulla Golden Cave Temple. Experience authentic village life with a catamaran ride, buffalo-cart ride and traditional lunch with a local family. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress for spectacular sunset views.

Overnight: Sigiriya (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 3 – Kandy, Ambuluwawa and Ramboda

Discover Kandy city, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and stroll through Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Experience panoramic mountain views from Ambuluwawa Tower before continuing to Ramboda.

Overnight: Ramboda (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 4 – Tea Country, Nuwara Eliya and Ella

Explore lush tea plantations and visit a tea factory for authentic Ceylon tea tasting. Discover Nuwara Eliya, its historic British Post Office and Seetha Temple. Admire cascading waterfalls and scenic mountain landscapes.

Overnight: Ella (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 5 – Scenic Train, Nine Arch Bridge and Diyaluma

Enjoy a scenic train journey through Sri Lanka's stunning hill country. Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge and spectacular Diyaluma Falls, with swimming possible when conditions are safe. Continue to Yala.

Overnight: Yala (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 6 – Yala Safari and South Coast

Experience a morning jeep safari in Yala National Park, home to elephants, leopards and diverse wildlife. Visit Hambantota Bird Park and Dondra Lighthouse. Transfer to your preferred beach destination: Mirissa, Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa.

Overnight: Selected beach town (breakfast and dinner included).

Days 7–8 – Tropical Beach Relaxation

Enjoy two free days on Sri Lanka's beautiful southern coast. Relax by the ocean, swim or explore the surrounding area.

Optional activities at additional cost include surfing, diving, rafting, seasonal whale watching, Galle Fort sightseeing and river safaris.

Overnight: Selected beach town (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 9 – Colombo City Experience

Travel to Colombo and discover Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Lotus Tower and Galle Face Green. Enjoy shopping and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Sri Lanka's commercial capital.

Overnight: Colombo (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 10 – Departure

Enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to Colombo International Airport.

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