Explore Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Sri Lanka’s tea country and Ella on a private 10-day journey with nine hotel nights, breakfast and a proposed scenic train experience. Choose Budget, Economy or Comfort accommodation. View the full itinerary and indicative per-person prices below, then request a confirmed quotation for your group.
A private journey through Sri Lanka’s culture, wildlife and tea country
Discover ancient rock temples, colourful markets, Kandy’s living traditions and the green hills around Ella on a relaxed private journey with Aaliya Tours. Choose Budget, Economy or Comfort accommodation and travel with a chauffeur, with time for local crafts, tea and memorable landscapes.
10 days / 9 nights · Private groups of 1–15 adults · Breakfast included
Colombo → Dambulla & Sigiriya → Kandy → tea country → Ella → Negombo.
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Choose your accommodation
- Budget: practical, value-focused stays, including a simple Ella guesthouse. Private bathrooms and breakfast; some rooms are fan-cooled.
- Economy: selected hotel stays with inland upgrades and breakfast.
- Comfort: further upgrades in the Cultural Triangle and Kandy, with a selected Ella hotel. Colombo and Negombo hotels are shared across categories; this is not an all-four-star itinerary.
Proposed hotel references include Fairview Colombo, Pelwehera Village or Fresco Water Villa or Sigiriana Resort, Kandy City Hotel or Thilanka, Ella Nature Life or Oak Ray Ella Gap or Oak Ray La Ella Breeze, and Hive 68 Negombo. Final hotels, room categories and bedding will be confirmed before booking; equivalent alternatives may be proposed.
Indicative price per adult — USD
Price reference: 3–12 November 2026. These are estimates for the complete proposed package, not a year-round tariff. Request a confirmed quotation for your dates, rooming and group size.
| Adults travelling | Budget | Economy | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,709.48 | $1,876.80 | $1,997.55 |
| 2 | $1,050.24 | $1,145.98 | $1,212.10 |
| 3 | $1,028.48 | $1,148.08 | $1,232.42 |
| 4 | $869.11 | $964.85 | $1,030.98 |
| 5 | $871.58 | $981.64 | $1,058.69 |
| 6 | $791.49 | $887.23 | $953.35 |
| 7 | $937.41 | $1,043.38 | $1,117.31 |
| 8 | $869.11 | $964.85 | $1,030.98 |
| 9 | $870.49 | $974.18 | $1,046.37 |
| 10 | $822.54 | $918.28 | $984.40 |
| 11 | $827.90 | $930.14 | $1,001.23 |
| 12 | $791.49 | $887.23 | $953.35 |
| 13 | $854.14 | $955.38 | $1,025.71 |
| 14 | $821.06 | $916.80 | $982.92 |
| 15 | $825.09 | $925.60 | $995.36 |
Rates use shared double rooms, plus one single room for odd-numbered groups; the group cost is divided equally among all adults. Twin beds are subject to confirmation. Additional rooms or vehicles can increase the per-person rate at some group sizes. Hotels, transport, taxes, activity charges, safari arrangements and train seats must be reconfirmed before a final price is agreed. No reservation is held by this price guide.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Colombo introduction
Begin at your Colombo hotel at an agreed time. Discover Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square and the historic Fort area, with Galle Face if time allows. Adjust the programme around your arrival arrangements.
Overnight: Colombo
Day 2 — Colombo markets & shopping
Explore Pettah’s lively market streets for textiles, spices and local goods. See the Red Mosque from outside; any entry depends on visiting hours. Browse handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs, with a relaxed afternoon. Purchases are optional.
Overnight: Colombo
Day 3 — Colombo to Dambulla
Travel inland with comfort stops. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, allowing time for the steps and walking, then settle into your accommodation in the Dambulla–Sigiriya area.
Overnight: Dambulla–Sigiriya area
Day 4 — Sigiriya & village life
Start early for Sigiriya Rock Fortress and climb at your own pace. Later enjoy a Hiriwadunna village experience; the exact activities will be agreed with the provider. Return for a relaxed afternoon.
Overnight: Dambulla–Sigiriya area
Day 5 — Wildlife safari
Enjoy a leisurely morning before an afternoon jeep safari. Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu will be selected nearer travel according to conditions and recent wildlife reports. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Overnight: Dambulla–Sigiriya area
Day 6 — Matale, spices & Kandy
Travel towards Kandy via Sri Muthumariamman Hindu Temple in Matale. Visit a spice and herbal garden to learn about cinnamon, pepper, cloves and cardamom. Check in, then attend a Kandyan cultural show subject to its schedule. Shopping is optional.
Overnight: Kandy
Day 7 — Kandy heritage & crafts
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake and a city viewpoint. Explore Peradeniya Botanical Garden and select visits to a gem museum/showroom, batik workshop and wood-carving centre. Allow time for the local market, paced around your interests.
Overnight: Kandy
Day 8 — Tea country by road & train to Ella
Leave early for tea-estate views, a tea-factory visit and tasting, and a Ramboda Falls viewpoint. A brief Nuwara Eliya stop is possible if the confirmed train schedule permits. Board the proposed Nanu Oya–Ella train and meet your chauffeur on arrival. Factory access, train operation, class and seats require confirmation.
Overnight: Ella
Day 9 — Ella highlights to Negombo
Make a short Nine Arch Bridge visit, allowing for walking and access. Little Adam’s Peak can replace it if you prefer a short hike. Then leave sufficient time for the longer drive to Negombo with comfort and meal stops.
Overnight: Negombo
Day 10 — Departure
Check out after your final overnight stay. The airport transfer is not included in this package and can be quoted separately once flight details are provided.
End of tour: Departure
Why travel by road to Nanu Oya, then by train to Ella?
The road section gives you the freedom to stop for tea estates, a factory visit and a waterfall before enjoying a scenic rail section through the hills. We propose a suitable later departure from Nanu Oya. The train, stop sequence and road luggage transfer with your chauffeur will be agreed before booking. Keep valuables and essentials with you.
What is included in the proposed package?
- Nine hotel nights in the selected accommodation category, with breakfast.
- Private air-conditioned transport and chauffeur for the agreed Day 1–9 programme, with fuel, standard tolls, parking and agreed chauffeur expenses.
- Agreed listed attraction admissions, one village experience and one cultural show.
- One safari with jeep and park admission; selected park and jeep arrangements confirmed before booking.
- One proposed reserved Nanu Oya–Ella train ticket per adult, with station arrangements, subject to rail operation and seat availability.
What is excluded?
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and shopping purchases.
- Specialist heritage/site guides, personal expenses and gratuities.
- Cancellation charges for any hotels or services you already booked independently.
- Flights and the Day 10 airport transfer, which is available at an additional quoted cost.
Before you travel
Bring comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, a hat, sunscreen, drinking water and a light rain layer. Cover shoulders and knees for temple visits and be prepared to remove shoes where required. Sigiriya and Dambulla involve steps; share any mobility needs so we can adjust the pace. Factory access, opening times, road conditions and rail schedules can affect the order of visits.
Make this journey yours
Tell us your travel dates, adult count, preferred category, bed arrangements, pickup details and flight times. We will confirm the itinerary and provide a written quotation before payment.
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