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Signature private journey

7-Day Sri Lanka:
Coast, Culture & Wildlife

A flexible first journey through city life, the southern coast, hill country, living culture and wild landscapes.

Start & finish
Colombo, Sri Lanka

7 days / 6 nights

Coast, culture & wildlife

Bentota coastal base

Five nights by the ocean

Private & customizable

Tailored to your interests

The route

One island.
Seven thoughtful days.

Day trips from BentotaColombo · Galle · Ella · Yala · Kandy

Begin in Colombo, settle on the coast at Bentota, then reach out to the hill country, living culture and wild landscapes.

Follow the coast.
Climb into the hills.
Meet the wild.

Geographically corrected illustrated seven-day Sri Lanka route connecting Colombo, Bentota, Galle, Yala, Ella and Kandy

Explore the Pearl
of the Indian Ocean

Tour highlights

Iconic places, unforgettable moments

Same island.
A million stories.

Galle lighthouse above the fort walls and the sea

Galle Fort

UNESCO-listed ramparts and lanes beside the sea.

Day 03

Aerial view of Bentota where the river meets the Indian Ocean

Bentota coast

Golden beaches where the river meets the ocean.

Days 02–06

Blue train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in the green hill country

Nine Arch Bridge

Tea landscapes and Ella’s famous viaduct.

Day 04

Elephant grazing in Yala National Park

Yala National Park

A responsible afternoon jeep safari.

Day 04

Day by day

Your journey,
day by day

Open each day to see the route. Every element can be adjusted around your dates, pace and interests.

Seven days.
Endless stories.

  1. Meet your local representative on arrival and transfer to your Colombo hotel. In the afternoon, discover the city’s living culture and waterfront: the historic Fort district, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, the Old Parliament area, Pettah Market and Galle Face Green.

    Overnight · Colombo

    Rooms are usually available from 2:00 pm.

What’s included

Clear before you commit

In the itinerary

  • Arrival greeting & hotel transfer
  • Transport on touring days
  • Colombo city tour
  • Madu River boat safari
  • Yala afternoon jeep safari
  • Visits listed day by day

In your quote

  • Hotels & meal plan
  • Entrance & park fees
  • Vehicle & driver-guide
  • Price for your dates & group

Good to know

  • Rooms usually available from 2:00 pm
  • No transport on the Day 6 leisure day
  • Days 4 and 5 are long road days
  • Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed

Before you travel

  • Best time for this route

    December to April is generally the drier season on the west and south coast.

  • What to pack

    Light clothing, sunscreen, a hat and your camera.

  • Temple etiquette

    Cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes before entering.

  • Respect for wildlife

    Animals are observed at a respectful distance, never crowded for a photograph.

Questions about this journey

Make it yours

Make this journey yours

Share your dates and a few details. We’ll shape this route into a personalized itinerary for you.

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