10 daysFirst time in Sri Lanka
The Classic Island Loop
Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle
Best: Dec–Apr
from$1,390 pp

Where the train ride ends. Nine Arches Bridge, sunrise on Little Adam's Peak and cafés with valley views.
Drive times are by road from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Your chauffeur-guide plans stops along the way, and we never schedule more than about five hours of driving on a sightseeing day.
10 daysNegombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle
Best: Dec–Apr
6 days
9 daysKandy → Ella → Tangalle → Mirissa → Galle
Best: Dec–Apr
9 daysNegombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → Udawalawe → Hikkaduwa
Best: Dec–Apr · Jul–Aug