Exclusive Guided Tour of 10 Days


10 days
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
2 - 10
Mobile ticket

Overview

Knows Lanka Travels & Tourism Founded in 2011. We bring you intimate and personalized services that are unmatched by most other travel companies, and we make it our responsibility to having a friendly relationship between the clients and suppliers to bring you ultimate satisfaction from your Sri Lankan holiday

Exclusive Guided Round Tour of 10 days travelers can experience Sri Lanka's Nature, Culture, wildlife and lifestyle in real. While visiting main tourist attractions, we will show you non touristic hidden gems as well. In this package we offer private transportation by a luxury car/van with an experienced licensed chauffeur guide who has deep knowledge about Sri Lankan culture, history & wildlife. The Price included all the expenses of your chauffeur guide including his accommodation.

Price does not included entrance tickets to all the attractions and Accommodation

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Experienced Chauffeur Guide
  • Fuel + Insuarance + Toll fees + Parking fees
  • Airport charges
  • One Mineral water bottle per person per day
  • Unlimited Mileage

What to expect

Itinerary

Day 1: Negombo/Colombo - Sigiriya

Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
You will be pick up by our representative at the airport arrival lobby or at Negombo or Colombo.

Then you will be proceed to Sigiriya by a private car or van driven by a well experience driver guide accompany you throughout the tour.

On the way to Sigiriya you will visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Dambulla cave temple complex consist of five natural caves with well preserved colorful paintings and images from 1st century B.C to 20th century A.D. The temple considered as the largest collection of cave paintings in the south and southeast Asia.

UNESCO declared it as a world heritage site
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Sigiriya

Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
After the breakfast you will be driven to Sigiriya royal city ( Lion Rock ) to hike up to the top of the Sigiriya rock.

It's one of the must visit attractions in Sri Lanka.
It's dates back to the 5th century AD and it's consider as 8th wonder of the world.
You will be guided by our well experienced guide to the summit and our guide will explain all the history behind it.

UNESCO declared it as a world heritage site.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
After the hike up to Sigiriya you will be driven back to your hotel, then you get few hours to chill at hotel swimming pool after the hike.

Then around 2pm you will be leave the hotel to do a safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla national park to see wild elephants in their natural habitat.

Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season.
The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150–200. Some reports account number of elephants to as high as 700.

They migrate here from Wasgamuwa National Park and benefit from food and shelter of the park's forest. Tourists visit Minneriya largely because of elephants, especially in dry season.

After the safari you will be driven back to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

Stop At: Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
On day three after the breakfast you will be transfer to Polonnaruwa which is about one hour drive away from Habarana or Sigiriya, then you get a chance of visiting Polonnaruwa ancient city which dates back to the 11th century.

Polonnaruwa was the second kingdom of Sri Lanka and it's a UNESCO world heritage site. The history of Polonnaruwa ancient city will be explain by our professional guide.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala, Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
In the evening you will be guided by your chauffeur guide to the Pidurangala rock to visit stunning sunset.

According to ancient chronicles, Prince Kashyapa had killed his father King Dhatusena and fled to Sigiriya to find out a more secure place to prevent retaliation attacks from his half-brother, Mugalan. With the arrival of King Kashyapa, the Bhikkus who were meditated there were requested move to the nearby Pidurangala.
In a sort of compensation, King Kashyapa refurbished the temple and made it a prominent place.

Stay over night at Sigiriya or Habarana
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Sigiriya - Kandy

Stop At: Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre, Kandy - Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
On day 5 you will be proceed to Kandy on the way you will get an opportunity to visit Dambulla vegitable market. It's the largest vegitable market in the island. In here you will learn about all the native vegitables.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
After visiting Dambulla vegitable market you will be driven to Kandy which is 2 hours drive away from Dambulla. In Kandy you will get the chance to experience our guided tour around Kandy city.

Then you will be guided by our guide to the temple of the sacred tooth temple.

The most visited tourist attraction in the island.
It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. The relic was historically held by Sinhalese kings. The temple of the tooth is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple and the relic.

Stay over night in Kandy.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Kandy to Nuwara-Eliya

Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Royal Botanical gardens are about 5.5 kms to the west of the city of Kandy in the central province of Sri Lanka.

It is renowned for its collection of orchids.
The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal planrs and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
On day five you will be proceed to Nuwara-Eliya after the visit of Peradeniya botanical garden. On the way to Nuwara Eliya you will visit Ramboda waterfall, Tea plantations & a Tea factory.

Stay over night at Nuwara Eliya

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Walk around Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1, 868 m (6, 128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate – the coolest area in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Nuwara-Eliya - Ella

Stop At: Nanu Oya railway station, Avissawella - Hatton - Nuwara Eliya Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Catch scenic train ride to Ella. This train ride considered as one of the most scenic train rides in the world which goes through the most beautiful tea plantations in the island.

You will be relax at the hotel at Ella after the train ride.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Ella

Stop At: Little Adam's Peak View Point, Passara Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
On day 8 in the morning explore around Ella with a hike up to the little Adam's peak.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nine Arches Bridge, Ella Sri Lanka
In the evening your chauffeur guide will lead you to visit nine arches bridge.

It is one of the best examples of colonial -era railway construction in the country which was built about 100 years ago and still functioning.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
After all the hikes have a refreshing dip in Ravana waterfall.

Stay over night at Ella
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Ella to Yala

Stop At: Lipton’s Seat, Haputale 90160 Sri Lanka
The Lipton’s Seat is located at Dambetenna in the Haputale Mountain region. This place was a favourite look-outpoint for Sir Thomas Lipton. The point has a fabulous view over Uva, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Eastern provinces.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Diyaluma Falls, Colombo - Batticaloa Hwy, Koslanda 90190 Sri Lanka
Diyaluma Falls is 220 m high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 361st highest waterfall in the world. It is situated 6 km away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway. The Falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Elle Wala Waterfall, Wellawaya Sri Lanka
Elle Wala Ella is a small but beautiful waterfall lying in the Monaragala District on the Ella - Wellawaya Road.

Then proceed to Yala and stay overnight at Yala or Tissamaharama
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Yala

Stop At: Yala national park, Palatupana, Yala National Park 82614 Sri Lanka
Full day safari at Yala national park.

Yala national park which has the highest density of leopard population in the world so you have a big opportunity to spot elusive leopard including many more animals like elephants, water buffaloes, crocodiles, sloth bears, deer, jackals and many more bird species.

Duration: 10 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Yala _ Beach

Stop At: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
After the breakfast we will proceed to your preferred Beach destination and finish off your round trip
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Charlotte A
August 2019

We visited Sri Lanks for two weeks in June 2017. Asanka was absolutely fantastic throughout - this includes the planning stages too. Asanka helped us plan our dream itinerary before we arrived in the country, and offered to book our accommodation for us depending on our budget, although we opted ...

ellenip2019
August 2019

We couldn’t recommend Asanka more! So much incredible local knowledge and our trip to Sri Lanka wouldn’t have been the same without him - do yourselves a favour and book in with Knows Lanka

Holidaymad
March 2020

After reading the great reviews and contacting some of his past customers through TripAdvisor and getting great feedback, I decided to book with Asanka at Knows Lanka Tours & Travels. Asanka was very quick to respond to my emails and once we had agreed on an itinerary I paid our $200 deposit to ...

839iains
February 2020

Asanka arranged a wonderful holiday for my family. It was a very busy itinerary taking in all the sights we wanted to see while also providing us with some relaxation time. The hotels selected were excellent. Recommendations around best times to go to the busy sights were spot on so that we could...

aarondowling
January 2020

I was told about how good Asanka's tour by a friend so we booked and I have to say he was the best tour guide you could ever ask for. I couldn't imagine driving the difficult roads of Sri Lanka everyday like Asanka does but he drives with a smile on his face and is so accomodating. I will always ...

Claire4132
January 2020

We were with Asanka for twelve days during our tour of Sri Lanka and he was absolutely amazing during the entire trip. He is very personable, has a great sense of humour and kept us smiling during our travels. We really missed him when he dropped us at the airport! He seems to know everyone in Sr...

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