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8 Day Sri Lanka Customised Round Tour with Private Driver

By Ceylon Trails - Sri Lanka Private Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £501 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

8 Days Sri Lanka Round Tour - Private Driver, Cultural & Scenic Experience

Enjoy the best of Sri Lanka on this 8-day round tour with a friendly, professional private driver. From cultural landmarks to wildlife safaris and golden beaches, this trip offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

We also specialise in customised tour packages tailored to your requirements, ensuring you see Sri Lanka your way.

We provide private sightseeing trips, cultural tours, and city excursions, using a range of high-quality vehicles - cars, vans, and minibuses - suitable for solo travellers, couples, families, and groups.

Our goal is to make your journey unique, memorable, and hassle-free, so you can enjoy the beauty of our island with comfort and confidence.

Activity location

  • Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Check availability

8 Day Tour Private Van in English
  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • Opening hours: Fri 00:00-23:59
  • English

Duration: 8 days
Van: This tour is operated by private air-conditioned van with a professional driver.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£624.83 x 1 Traveller£624.83
Total
Price is £624.83
8 Day Tour Private Car in English
  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • Opening hours: Fri 00:00-23:59
  • English

Duration: 8 days
Car
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£501.36 x 1 Traveller£501.36
Total
Price is £501.36

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel surcharge
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals are not included, but we can help you find hotels, restaurants, or budget-friendly places to enjoy authentic Sri Lankan food.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo & Transfer to Sigiriya

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Sigiriya - we can help you choose hotels to match your budget

Bandaranaike International Airport

Pickup from Colombo Airport or hotel Scenic drive to Sigiriya (4–5 hrs) Evening at leisure with traditional Sri Lankan dinner

Day 2: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Caves & Safari Optional

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Sigiriya - we can help you choose hotels to match your budget

Sigiriya

  • 3h
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (early morning recommended)

Dambulla Cave Temple

  • 3h
Visit Dambulla Cave Temples

Minneriya National Park

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Optional: Afternoon Minneriya Safari

Day 3: Drive to Kandy, Temple of the Tooth & Cultural Show

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Kandy - we can help you choose hotels to match your budget

Matale Herbal and Spice Garden

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Stop at a spice garden in Matale

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic

Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Evening cultural dance show Watching

Kandy Lake

  • 2h
walk around Kandy Lake

Day 4: Scenic Journey to Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country)

  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Nuwara Eliya - we can help you choose hotels to match your budget

Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Tea Plantations & Tea Factories – e.g., Labookellie Tea Estate / Mackwoods Tea Factory (popular stops

Ramboda Waterfall

Ramboda Falls - beautiful waterfall along the Kandy–Nuwara Eliya road

Ramboda

Ramboda Tunnel - one of the longest tunnels in Sri Lanka, part of the scenic drive

Gregory Lake

  • 1h
for boat rides, horse rides, or a walk by the water

Nuwara Eliya

  • 3h
Nuwara Eliya Town & Colonial Buildings

Day 5: Famous Train Ride to Ella, Nine Arch Bridge & Little Adam’s Peak

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Ella - we can help you choose hotels to match your budget

Nanu Oya railway station

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Train Ride from Nanu Oya to Ella - ride the world-famous hill country train through tea plantations, mountains, and tunnels (Observation Class recommended for best views).

Nine Arches Bridge

  • 30m
iconic stone bridge surrounded by lush jungle; best seen when a train passes.

Little Adam's Peak

  • 3h
short hike with panoramic views over Ella’s hills and tea estates.

Ella

  • 2h
relax in cosy cafés and restaurants with stunning views.

Day 6: Safari Adventure in Yala National Park

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Yala / Tissamaharama - we can help you choose hotels to match your budget

Yala

Drive to Yala (approx. 3–4 hrs)

Yala National Park

  • 3h
Afternoon safari in Yala National Park

Day 7: Relax on the South Coast Beaches (Mirissa / Unawatuna / Bentota)

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in South Coast Beach Hotel - we can help you choose hotels to match your budget

Mirissa

Drive to your beach destination

Unawatuna

Drive to your beach destination

Bentota

Drive to your beach destination

Whale watching Sri lanka

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Optional: Whale watching in Mirissa (Nov–Apr)

Day 8: Colombo City Tour & Departure

  • 7 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Colombo

Drive to Colombo (2–3 hrs)

Galle Face Green

  • 1h
seaside promenade, great for a stroll

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Old Dutch Hospital - historic colonial building turned into dining & shopping hub.

Pettah

  • 30m
Pettah Market - lively bazaar with textiles, spices, and souvenirs.

Arcade Independence Square

  • 30m
national monument surrounded by colonial architecture

Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

  • 30m
one of Colombo’s most important Buddhist temples.

Bandaranaike International Airport

Transfer to Airport - for your departure flight.

Location

Activity location

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    Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Katunayake, Sri Lanka

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