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Sri Lanka: 10 Day Private Tour Includes Activities & Hotels in Galle

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10-day trip from Galle visiting Meet and Greet, Leisurely walk & Temple visit and Nuwara Elliya & High Tea. Operated by Vines and Views Tours.

Highlights

  • The Minnerya Jeep Safari is one of the absolute highlight of this tour .

Sri Lanka: 10 Day Private Tour Includes Activities & Hotels: Key Facts

PriceFrom $2059 per person
Duration10 days
Group sizeUp to 3 people
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Sri Lanka: 10 Day Private Tour Includes Activities & Hotels

10-day trip from Galle visiting Meet and Greet, Leisurely walk & Temple visit and Nuwara Elliya & High Tea. Operated by ...
10 days
English
$2,059
Free cancellation

Full description

A 10-day trip out of Galle taking in Meet and Greet, Leisurely walk & Temple visit, Nuwara Elliya & High Tea and Dambulla Caves & Spice Gardens. There are 9 stops in all.

The running order is Meet and Greet, then Leisurely walk & Temple visit, then Nuwara Elliya & High Tea, then Dambulla Caves & Spice Gardens, then Elephant Jeep Safari & Sigiriya Roac Fortress, and on from there.

The price covers transport in a modern hybrid vehicle, All accommodation , 3 - 4 star hotel all with air con, Hotels carefully selected in safe quiet locations with tropical gardens and All hotels have private bathrooms. It does not cover most evening meals but recommendations and transport are provided and Most lunches but recommendations and transport are provided, so budget for those separately.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Meet and Greet

Lalin will meet you at Bandaranaike (Colombo) Airport, holding a greetings board with your names on and transfer you to Kandy and SWP Ecolodge or similar. He will be standing just beyond the exit from passport control.

Leisurely walk & Temple visit

Leisurely walk around Lake Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth, balance of the daytime to explore Kandy.

Nuwara Elliya & High Tea

Travel to Nuwara Elliya (Little England) passing beautifully manicured hill country tea plantations and stopping for a tea tasting. Arriving at Nuwara Elliya, English high tea is served at the 5-star Grand Hotel. Free time and maybe send a post card from the ever so English post office. Return to Kandy.

Dambulla Caves & Spice Gardens

Leave Kandy and travel to Dambulla, on the way stop for a spice garden tour and lunch. In the afternoon visit the Unesco listed Dambula Cave Temples, the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The views from atop the rock over the surrounding area are spectacular. Check into Liyya Waters hotel or similar.

Elephant Jeep Safari & Sigiriya Roac Fortress

Early start for the Minnerya Jeep Safari, absolutely guaranteed to see numerous elephants and if you are lucky leopards and sloth bears. A bullock cart ride is included after the Safari. In the afternoon visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, this spectacular 5th century fortress is another Unesco Listed world heritage site. Return to Liyya Waters hotel

Marissa beach and rest day

Travel out to the coast to Marissa and check into the Surf Sea Breeze hotel or similar. Relax around the pool or on the beach for the afternoon.

Marissa Whale watching

Whale watching, Marissa is the best location for watching in Sri Lanka with Sperm and Blue whales being frequently sighted. Afternoon around the pool or on the beach.

UNESCO World Heritage Galle

An easy drive to Galle Fort, another Unesco World Heritage site and check into the Orchard House hotel or similar. This walled fortress town is a unique blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture. The fort is a highly walkable as there is little traffic on this enclosed peninsula packed with historical sites.

Colombo and farewell dinner

After a leisurely start we drive to Colombo and check into the 160 year old historic Galle Face hotel the oldest and possibly the grandest hotel in Sri Lanka. After check-in a tuktuk tour of hectic Colombo. A farewell buffet dinner is provided at The Veranda Restaurant, an open-air colonial-era dinning space offering sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.

Tour departure Day

Transfer and connection to your outbound flight.

Includes

  • Transport in a modern hybrid vehicle.
  • All accommodation , 3 - 4 star hotel all with air con.
  • Hotels carefully selected in safe quiet locations with tropical gardens.
  • All hotels have private bathrooms.
  • Most hotels will have swimming pools.
  • All breakfasts.
  • Farewell dinner at the Verandah Restaurant Galle Face Hotel.
  • Lunch at spice gardens.
  • All entrance fees to listed activities.
  • Jeep Safari with Safari Guide.
  • Whale watching with professional commentary.
  • High Tea at the Grand Hotel Nuwara Elliya.

Excludes

  • Most evening meals but recommendations and transport are provided.
  • Most lunches but recommendations and transport are provided.

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 10 days
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Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Transport in a modern hybrid vehicle., All accommodation , 3 - 4 star hotel all with air con., Hotels carefully selected in safe quiet locations with tropical gardens., All hotels have private bathrooms., Most hotels will have swimming pools., All breakfasts., Farewell dinner at the Verandah Restaurant Galle Face Hotel., Lunch at spice gardens., All entrance fees to listed activities., Jeep Safari with Safari Guide., Whale watching with professional commentary., High Tea at the Grand Hotel Nuwara Elliya.
The duration of the Sri Lanka: 10 Day Private Tour Includes Activities & Hotels is typically 10 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
No. It is a living town of about four hundred families, not a heritage site with a gate — you walk in. Go late afternoon: the ramparts face west, so that is both the light and the sea breeze, and the day-trippers leave around five. See our Galle Fort guide.
Roughly November to April. From May to September the southwest monsoon builds the sea and strengthens rip currents, and swimming becomes genuinely dangerous even on calm-looking days. The east coast is the reverse — dry and calm May to September. See our south coast beaches guide.
November to April, with January to March the reliable core. Boats leave Mirissa harbour at 6-6.30am and are back by eleven, so staying in Mirissa or Weligama the night before is effectively required. Outside the season, Trincomalee on the east coast takes over. See the Mirissa whale watching guide.
No — and an operator promising one is promising something they cannot control. Sighting rates in season are high; the honest operators offer a free repeat trip instead of a guarantee. Choose a smaller boat with a naturalist aboard that commits to the 100 m distance rule.
Rarely. The main resort stretches sometimes have them; most beaches do not. Red flags mean what they say, and an empty sea on a hot afternoon is information — locals know which days are dangerous. If caught in a rip, swim *parallel* to the beach, not against it.
Two nights. One full day for the countryside cycling and Galle Fort at sunset, and a second morning for the whale boat. Our Galle 2-day itinerary sets out the hours and why they matter.
They vary a great deal. The better ones release hatchlings the same night they emerge; the worse ones keep them in tanks for visitor photographs, which sharply reduces survival odds. Ask what happens to the hatchlings before you pay.
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