12 Days South Coast Tour with Hotels

Private Driver-Guided Tour · Sri Lanka

12 Days South Coast Tour with Hotels

Duration

12 Days

Price From

$685

Max Group

10 pax

Min Age

12+

Tour Overview

Experience the ultimate 12-day luxury journey through Sri Lanka's stunning south. This comprehensive tour covers Negombo, Anuradhapura, Habarana, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, and Colombo — blending ancient heritage, misty hill country, thrilling safaris, scenic train rides, and pristine southern beaches. Includes handpicked hotels with breakfast and a professional English-speaking driver-guide.

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Your hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Driver's accommodation & meals
  • Fuel and parking fees
  • 24/7 emergency assistance
  • Local SIM card (free data)
  • Complimentary water bottles
  • Highway tolls
  • Train tickets (Ella – Nanu Oya scenic ride)
  • All mentioned entrance fees & activities (except optional)

Not Included

  • Lunches and dinners
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Optional activities (whale watching, etc.)

Detailed Itinerary

(12 Days)
Day 1
Day 1

Day 01 - Arrival in Negombo

Airport pickup and relaxing introduction to Sri Lanka's coastal charm.

+ Airport or Colombo hotel pickup+ Negombo fish market+ Dutch Fort Negombo+ Negombo Lagoon boat tour
🌙 Overnight at New Queen's Palace – Negombo (with pool)
Day 2
Day 2

Day 02 - Negombo to Anuradhapura

Journey to the ancient sacred city.

+ Sri Munneswaram Kovil (optional blessing)+ Ancient City of Anuradhapura (main sites: Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya)
🌙 Overnight in Anuradhapura (hotel with pool)
Day 3
Day 3

Day 03 - Anuradhapura to Habarana

Transition to the Cultural Triangle.

+ Mihintale Rock (sunset option)+ Village tour with Sri Lankan cooking class & lunch+ Pidurangala sunset OR Eco Park safari
🌙 Overnight at Go Go Green – Habarana (with pool)
Day 4
Day 4

Day 04 - Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa

Full day exploring two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

+ Sigiriya Rock Fortress (early morning climb)+ Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (by bicycle or tuk-tuk)+ Dambulla Cave Temple
🌙 Overnight at Go Go Green – Habarana (with pool)
Day 5
Day 5

Day 05 - Habarana to Kandy

Scenic drive to the cultural capital.

+ Matale Hindu Temple+ Spice garden visit+ Kandy Lake walk+ Kandy cultural dance show+ Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
🌙 Overnight at Jack Tree Lodge – Kandy
Day 6
Day 6

Day 06 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Into the cool hill country.

+ Peradeniya Botanical Gardens+ Ramboda Falls+ Tea factory & tea tasting+ Nuwara Eliya city walk
🌙 Overnight at Lu Chalet – Nuwara Eliya
Day 7
Day 7

Day 07 - Nuwara Eliya Exploration

Relax and discover 'Little England'.

+ Hakgala Botanical Gardens+ Gregory Lake+ Pedro Tea Estate+ Seetha Amman Temple (optional)
🌙 Overnight at Lu Chalet – Nuwara Eliya
Day 8
Day 8

Day 08 - Horton Plains & Ella

World-famous scenic train ride.

+ Horton Plains National Park & World's End (early morning)+ Scenic train Nanu Oya → Ella (Blue Train)+ Nine Arches Bridge
🌙 Overnight at Ella River Front – Ella
Day 9
Day 9

Day 09 - Ella Exploration

Full day enjoying Ella's viewpoints.

+ Little Adam’s Peak sunrise hike+ Ravana Falls & Ravana Cave+ Ella Rock hike (optional)+ Secret waterfall
🌙 Overnight at Ella River Front – Ella
Day 10
Day 10

Day 10 - Ella to Yala

Wildlife adventure in the south.

+ Buduruwagala Rock Temple+ Afternoon safari in Yala National Park
🌙 Overnight at Boutique Villa – Yala
Day 11
Day 11

Day 11 - Yala to Mirissa / Hikkaduwa

Coastal relaxation begins.

+ Morning Yala safari (optional)+ Turtle hatchery+ Galle Dutch Fort & Lighthouse+ Coconut Tree Hill
🌙 Overnight at N34 – Mirissa OR Finlanka Hotel – Hikkaduwa (with pool)
Day 12
Day 12

Day 12 - Beach to Colombo / Departure

Final highlights and airport transfer.

+ Whale watching Mirissa (seasonal – optional)+ Madu River boat safari (if from Hikkaduwa)+ Colombo city highlights: Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Galle Face Green

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