Optional experiences to discuss
These additions are not automatically included.
- Additional early-morning Udawalawe safari
- Sunset drinks by the lake
A private Sri Lanka journey
Sri Lanka in Seven Days
Ancient kingdoms, tea country & elephants
Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya’s tea estates, a safari in Udawalawe and a final evening in Galle. An island journey in one week.
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Travel style
- Private journey
A proposed route, shaped around your dates. Price and availability are confirmed personally.
The feel of the journey
One week. A whole island of contrasts.
Begin among the gardens and ancient stone of the cultural triangle. Climb into tea country, trade the highland air for Udawalawe’s open landscapes, then let Galle’s sea-facing streets bring the journey to a close. Each day changes the scenery, without losing the thread.
- Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
- Tea-estate visit & tasting
- Udawalawe wildlife safari
Day 1
Arrive in the cultural triangle
Travel to Habarana or Sigiriya. Settle in, then discover village life, paddy fields and a lake by catamaran, with a Sri Lankan lunch.
Day 2
Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore Polonnaruwa’s palace ruins, Gal Vihara and ancient waterworks. Return to your cultural-triangle base for dinner and a guided night walk.
Day 3
Dambulla to Kandy
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and discover spice growing on the journey to Kandy. Explore the Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake, followed by a cultural performance.
Dambulla · a chapter inside the rock.Photo: Dudva · CC0 1.0 Day 4
Tea country, from leaf to cup
Travel into Nuwara Eliya’s highlands. Walk through a tea estate, visit a working factory and taste different teas before afternoon tea and an evening at leisure.
Day 5
Into Udawalawe
Descend from the highlands, pausing at viewpoints or waterfalls. An afternoon 4×4 safari explores Udawalawe’s wildlife habitats. Stay overnight in the area.
Day 6
The streets & ramparts of Galle
Continue to Galle for a guided fort walk and time among its historic streets. Finish with sunset on the ramparts and dinner in or near the fort.
Galle · a different rhythm, beside the sea.Photo: SachiniF · CC BY-SA 4.0 Day 7
A final morning by the coast
Browse Galle’s galleries and boutiques or enjoy the coast, as your flight time allows. Return to the airport via the Southern Expressway.
The finer details
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What your personal quote confirms
Accommodation, private transport, guide language, visits and any flights are confirmed in your personal quote. Hotels, tickets, meals and transfers are included only where expressly stated.
No published price or confirmed availability is provided by this preview.
Suggested travel window
May–November is the window in the supplied itinerary. Exact dates, weather conditions and access need checking before confirmation.
Important for this journey
For a less demanding Sigiriya visit, discuss the gardens. Pidurangala is another rock climb, not an easy-access alternative. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Planning from Germany
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