Cultural Triangle
Anuradhapura
The first great capital, with giant white stupas and a sacred Bodhi tree still at its heart.
Sample itinerary
14-Day Island Explorer
Two weeks gives you time to go deeper: the sacred city of Anuradhapura, the full Cultural Triangle, the hill country at a slower pace, a safari and several beach days. This is a suggested sample itinerary that we tailor to your season and interests.
- 14 days
- Private vehicle & driver
- Sample itinerary
This is a suggested sample itinerary. We confirm the route, hotels and price in a personal quote.
Tour at a glance
- Length
- 14 days
- Type
- Sample itinerary, fully adjustable
- Starts from
- The airport or your hotel
- Places
- Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains & World's End, Ella, Yala National Park, Mirissa, Galle Fort
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Price
- Personal quote based on dates, group size and hotels
Who it suits
- Travellers with two weeks who want depth
- Culture and history enthusiasts
- Families who prefer shorter daily drives
Day by day Sample
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Polonnaruwa and safari
The medieval capital and an elephant safari in season.
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Two weeks to explore properly
Fourteen days gives you time to see Sri Lanka in depth. Begin with the great ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, climb Sigiriya, and spend time in Kandy. In the highlands, walk to World's End on Horton Plains and hike around Ella. Then finish with a safari and slow days on the south coast.
Pace and rest days
We build in lighter days after early starts, such as after the Horton Plains walk or a dawn safari, and allow time to enjoy your hotels. You can drop or add stops as you go.
Ways to adapt it
Add Jaffna and the north, or Trincomalee and the east coast in the summer months. Include a cooking class, a tea-estate stay or an Adam's Peak climb in season. Or swap a few sightseeing days for a beach stay at the end.
How private touring with us works
You travel in our own air-conditioned vehicle with one driver for the whole trip, so there is no sharing with strangers and no fixed schedule. Your driver collects you from the airport or your hotel, takes you between places, waits while you visit and helps with local advice along the way.
Before you travel, we agree the route and the hotels with you, and confirm what is included in writing. During the trip, small changes such as an extra stop, a slower morning or a different restaurant are easy to make.
What's usually included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Route planning around your dates and interests
- Fuel, parking and highway tolls
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights and Sri Lanka ETA / visa
- Entrance fees and safari jeep hire (paid locally or quoted separately)
- Accommodation and meals, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Final inclusions are confirmed in writing with your quote.
Places on this route
Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya
A fifth-century palace on top of a granite rock, with frescoes, water gardens and a view across the forest.
Cultural Triangle
Polonnaruwa
A compact medieval capital of palaces, shrines and the serene rock-cut Buddhas of Gal Vihara.
Hill Country
Kandy
The last royal capital, home to the Temple of the Tooth and a lakeside town ringed by hills.
Hill Country
Nuwara Eliya
Cool highland air, emerald tea estates and colonial-era bungalows high in the hills.
Hill Country
Horton Plains & World's End
A high plateau of grassland and cloud forest ending at the dramatic World's End escarpment.
Frequently asked questions
Can we include Jaffna or Trincomalee?
Yes. With two weeks you can swap part of the south for the north or east, especially from May to September.
Is this itinerary suitable for children?
Yes, with a few adjustments to pace and activities.
Can we stay longer in one place?
Of course. We often add nights where travellers want to slow down.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. It's just you and your travel companions with your own vehicle and driver, so timings and stops can be adjusted to suit you.
How much does this tour cost?
It depends on your dates, group size, vehicle and the hotels you choose. Send us an enquiry and we'll reply with a written quote.
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