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Sigiriya rising above Sri Lanka's green dry-zone forest.
A blue train crossing Sri Lanka's misty tea-country hills.
A wild leopard in the dry forest of Yala National Park.
A cyclist beside Galle Fort's ramparts above the Indian Ocean.

Sri Lanka in Full: Ancient Cities, Tea Country & the South

A balanced first journey through Sri Lanka, moving from the Cultural Triangle to Kandy and the tea hills before a wildlife pause and slow days on the south coast.

Journey details

Hosted by Reiseria

Private journey with expert guides · 24/7 support

Duration

12 days / 11 nights

Destinations

8 destinations across Sri Lanka

Stay style

Sigiriya and Dambulla heritage

Best season

December–April for the south and west; May–September for an east-coast alternative

Where you’ll be

Journey overview

What’s included

  • Accommodation

    Stays across the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, tea country, Yala and the south coast as listed.

  • Island route transport

    Planned airport, road, local and scenic rail transport shown in the day-by-day itinerary.

  • Local guides & coordination

    Guide services for the heritage, hill-country, wildlife and coastal experiences marked in the plan.

  • Heritage, rail & wildlife experiences

    Listed Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, tea-country and Yala experiences, with fees where noted.

  • Meals listed in the itinerary

    Breakfasts and any other meals explicitly shown in the day-by-day plan.

  • Planning & on-trip support

    Pre-trip planning, local coordination and practical visa and entry guidance before and during the journey.

What’s not included

  • Flights & unlisted transport

    International or domestic flights, boats, trains and transfers not specifically shown in the confirmed plan.

  • Wildlife, permit & government fees

    Park, safari, camera, rail, temple or special-permit charges unless expressly listed as included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance, medical care, evacuation and costs outside the confirmed journey.

  • Unlisted meals & drinks

    Meals, drinks, minibar, room service and dining not specifically listed in the itinerary.

  • Personal expenses & gratuities

    Shopping, laundry, phone charges, tips and other personal purchases.

  • Optional additions

    Extra safari or beach activities, hotel upgrades, extra nights and special requests.

Please note: The displayed “from” price is indicative and may vary with your travel dates, group size, room choice, availability and confirmed services. Your personalized quote and booking confirmation confirm the final inclusions, exclusions and total price.

5.0 · 47 ratings

Sophie

Hamburg, Germany

★★★★★

The route felt beautifully balanced. The Taj Mahal at sunrise and Ranthambore were unforgettable, and every transfer was handled thoughtfully.

Daniel

London, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Our guides made India feel easy to discover. The palaces, food and small local moments were the highlights of our trip.

Marie

Paris, France

★★★★★

A wonderfully considered itinerary with excellent hotels and just enough time to slow down between the big sights.

Jonas

Munich, Germany

★★★★★

The safari and Udaipur stay were magical. Reiseria listened to what we wanted and adjusted the pace perfectly.

Claire

Toronto, Canada

★★★★★

From Delhi to Rajasthan, everything ran smoothly. We always knew what was happening without feeling over-scheduled.

Ava

Melbourne, Australia

★★★★★

The right mix of comfort, culture and adventure. We would happily plan another India journey with the Reiseria team.

From €1,550 / person

Free cancellation

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