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

One of the highest leopard densities on earth, plus sloth bears, crocodiles and wild beaches.
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
8 daysNegombo → Sigiriya → Udawalawe → Yala → Mirissa
Best: Feb–Apr (Minneriya herds Jul–Oct)