Ancient kingdom
Sigiriya at First Light
Water gardens, stone stairways, and royal history before the midday heat.
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Yatara Ceylon · Soft adventure
Best of Sri Lanka
Ancient kingdoms, misty tea country, Ella, wild Yala, and the tropical south on one complete private journey.
Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Route
Negombo → Galle
Total driving
950–1,000 km
Starting from
LKR 246,450
per couple (2 guests)
A slower way to see Sri Lanka
Designed around how you want to feel, not how much you can fit in.
Starts and ends
Colombo Airport (CMB)
Style
Private culture, wildlife, and coast chauffeur tour
Discover Sri Lanka at an unhurried yet rewarding pace across eleven days. Begin beside the Indian Ocean in Negombo, enter the Cultural Triangle for UNESCO monuments and village life, cross the tea-covered highlands by scenic rail, meet the wild landscapes of Yala, and close with two slow nights beside Mirissa before a final walk through Galle Fort. A private chauffeur keeps the journey flexible around your interests, weather, and preferred pace.
CouplesFamiliesSmall groupsFirst-time visitors
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple
- Hiriwadunna village, catamaran ride, and home-cooked lunch
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandyan culture
- Ramboda Falls, working tea factory, and highland tasting
- Scenic Nanu Oya to Ella train journey
- Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, and Ravana Falls
Signature experiences
The moments this journey is built around.
Every day moves between rest, nature, and discovery — without making the journey feel rushed.
Highland passage
Across the Tea Country
A blue train traces misty estates between Nanu Oya and Ella.
Wild to coast
Safari Dust, Ocean Air
Move from Yala’s open wilderness to the easy rhythm of Mirissa.
Route at a glance
Your journey across the island
Where each day takes you, how long the transfers run, and where the pace deliberately slows down.
Total estimated driving
950–1,000 km
Spread across 11 days with 10 intercity transfer days. Local sightseeing runs separately, and timing stays flexible around weather and your pace.
Day by day
The journey, one day at a time.
Drive times are approximate and shift with traffic, weather, and the stops you choose.
Meet your chauffeur at the airport and make the short transfer to Negombo. Settle in with a beach walk, fishing-town atmosphere, or an easy sunset after the flight.
20 km Approx. 30 minutes Negombo Coastal arrival
Private transport
Travel in private comfort.
Choose the vehicle level that fits your luggage, comfort preference, and group size. Final selection is confirmed against your route.
Included in starting priceIdeal for 1–2 guestsStandard Sedan
Comfortable value for couples completing the full island circuit.
2 large suitcases + hand luggage
Ideal for 2–3 guestsPremium Sedan
Extra legroom for the longer cultural, highland, and coastal drives.
Up to 3 large suitcases
Ideal for 2–4 guestsLuxury SUV
Added comfort and road presence around the highlands and safari zone.
Flexible family luggage space
Ideal for 4–7 guestsKDH Luxury Van
Shared comfort for families and small private groups.
Small-group luggage capacity
Make it yours
Experiences you can add on.
Add only what you actually want. Each stays optional, so the journey keeps its space to breathe.
CultureGuided Heritage Access
A licensed heritage guide and pre-arranged tickets across the ancient cities, so nothing is spent queueing.
Optional · quoted with your proposal
OceanWhale & Dolphin Charter
An early private boat from the southern coast in search of blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphin pods.
Optional · quoted with your proposal
HighlandsCeylon Tea Estate & Tasting
A working plantation and factory visit through the leaf-to-cup process, closing with a guided highland tasting.
Optional · quoted with your proposal
Good to know
Clear inclusions. No blurred edges.
Included in your journey
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all 11 days
- Dedicated professional English-speaking chauffeur driver
- Fuel, expressway tolls, parking fees, and driver expenses
- Airport pickup and departure transfer
- Complimentary bottled drinking water daily
- Free hotel selection and itinerary customization assistance
- 24/7 operational support
- Scenic train ticket booking assistance
- Complimentary hotel selection and booking assistance
Quoted separately
- Hotel accommodation unless added to the final proposal
- Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated
- Monument, attraction, and activity entrance tickets
- Travel insurance, personal expenses, and chauffeur gratuities
- Yala park entrance and private safari jeep
- Scenic train tickets
- Whale watching, surfing, snorkeling, and optional village activities
Planning allowance
- Land transport package starts from USD 795 per 2 guests
- Estimated optional attractions, scenic rail, and safari budget depends on selected experiences
Bespoke by Yatara Ceylon
Like the journey, but want it entirely yours?
Change the pace, the hotels, the wellness sessions, the vehicle class, or the destinations — and let the itinerary adapt around you.
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