Lanka Uncovered
Sri Lankan leopard in a wildlife park

Island circuit

360 Sri Lanka

A compact island loop linking Sigiriya's rock fortress, Kandy's cultural heart, Ella's hill-country views, Yala's wildlife, Mirissa's coast, and the colonial streets of Galle Fort.

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Local support
Private transfers
Expert guides
Flexible dates

Tour overview

One week across ruins, hills, safari country, and coast

This 7-day private journey is designed for travellers who want a clear first taste of the island without staying in one region too long. The route moves from ancient Sigiriya to Kandy, climbs into the highlands at Ella, drops into Yala for safari country, and ends with Mirissa and Galle Fort before your airport transfer.

Airport Sigiriya Kandy Ella Yala Mirissa Galle Fort Airport
Duration 7 days
Starts Airport
Ends Airport/Your Choice
Hotels 3-4 star
Type Private Tour
Pace Normal

Tour highlights

What you will experience

Sigiriya Rock

Climb the ancient fortress and look across the dry-zone forests and water gardens.

Kandy

Visit the Temple of the Tooth area and take in the atmosphere around Kandy Lake.

Ella

Enjoy tea-country scenery, misty viewpoints, waterfalls, and relaxed mountain-town cafes.

Yala Safari

Head into wildlife country for a safari focused on leopards, elephants, and birdlife.

Mirissa

Slow down on the south coast with beach time, seafood, and optional whale watching.

Galle Fort

Walk the ramparts, galleries, boutiques, and cafes of the UNESCO-listed fort.

Included

What is covered

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
  • English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • 6 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • Route planning and local support during the tour
  • Entrance tickets and safari jeep fees
  • 1 Premium Wine Bottle (Per Person)
  • Last night's dinner

Not included

Plan separately

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Lunches, dinners, drinks, and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips, camera permits, and optional activities

Itinerary

Day-by-day route

Day 1

Airport to Sigiriya

Meet your chauffeur-guide and travel inland to Sigiriya. Settle into your hotel and rest after the flight.

Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 2

Sigiriya

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning and spend the afternoon around village tracks, viewpoints, or optional cultural sites.

Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 3

Sigiriya to Kandy

Travel to Kandy, stopping for regional experiences along the way. Visit the Temple of the Tooth area in the evening if timing allows.

Overnight: Kandy
Day 4

Kandy to Ella

Continue into tea country toward Ella, with viewpoints, waterfalls, and time to enjoy the cooler hill-country pace.

Overnight: Ella
Day 5

Ella to Yala

Leave the highlands for the dry-zone plains near Yala. Add an afternoon or next-morning safari depending on arrival time.

Overnight: Yala or Tissamaharama
Day 6

Yala to Mirissa via Galle Fort

Travel along the south coast, pausing at Galle Fort before continuing to Mirissa for beach time and a relaxed evening.

Overnight: Mirissa
Day 7

Mirissa to Airport

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure. A Colombo stop can be added for late flights.

Meals: Breakfast

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Want to slow the loop down?

Add an extra night in Ella, Mirissa, or Yala if you prefer more breathing room between regions.

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