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Sri Lanka: 12-Day Private Tour with French-Speaking Guide in Kandy

Activity provider: BANDU VOTRE GUIDE FRANCOPHONE
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12-day trip from Kandy visiting From the airport to Negombo, Travel to Anuradhapura and Heritage of the ancient capital. Operated by BANDU VOTRE GUIDE FRANCOPHONE.

Highlights

  • Explore Sri Lanka on a 12-day private tour with a French-speaking guide

Sri Lanka: 12-Day Private Tour with French-Speaking Guide: Key Facts

PriceFrom $4171 per person
Duration12 days
Group sizeUp to 2 people
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Sri Lanka: 12-Day Private Tour with French-Speaking Guide

12-day trip from Kandy visiting From the airport to Negombo, Travel to Anuradhapura and Heritage of the ancient capital....
12 days
English
$4,171
Free cancellation

Full description

A 12-day trip out of Kandy taking in From the airport to Negombo, Travel to Anuradhapura, Heritage of the ancient capital and To the Cultural Triangle. There are 12 stops in all.

The running order is From the airport to Negombo, then Travel to Anuradhapura, then Heritage of the ancient capital, then To the Cultural Triangle, then Sigiriya Experience, and on from there.

The price covers private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and Services of a French-speaking driver-guide. It does not cover entrance fees to attractions, Paid activities and Accommodations, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $4171 together rather than $4171 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

From the airport to Negombo

Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport by your French-speaking driver-guide. Private transfer to Negombo and exploration of this coastal town, its fish market and local life. Participants can enjoy some free time before the end of the day.

Travel to Anuradhapura

Depart from Negombo with your French-speaking driver-guide and travel through the Sri Lankan countryside in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Continue to Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, with stops along the way depending on the weather and local conditions.

Heritage of the ancient capital

Discover the historic region of Anuradhapura and continue to Mihintale with your driver-guide. Explore the heritage and landscapes of this ancient region. Admission tickets to sites with an entrance charge are purchased separately by participants.

To the Cultural Triangle

Depart from Anuradhapura towards Habarana and the Cultural Triangle. Enjoy rural landscapes, villages, and the countryside during the drive in a private vehicle with your French-speaking driver-guide.

Sigiriya Experience

Discover the Sigiriya region, its landscapes and its villages with your French-speaking driver-guide. Guests wishing to visit Lion Rock or any other site with an entrance fee must purchase their ticket directly at the relevant ticket office.

Cultural Route to Kandy

Travel to Kandy with stops in the Dambulla and Matale areas. Discover the local market, the scenery, and the heritage of the region. Tickets required for admission to ticketed attractions are not included.

Kandy City Experience

Discover Kandy with your French-speaking driver-guide. Explore the lake, the local neighborhoods and the heritage of the former royal capital. Participants can choose the sites they want to visit and purchase the necessary tickets separately.

Highlands Route

Head to Nuwara Eliya through the highlands. Discover the landscapes of tea plantations, the Ramboda region, and several panoramic viewpoints along the way before arriving in the town of Nuwara Eliya.

Scenic route to Ella

Continue towards Ella through the mountainous landscapes of Sri Lanka. A train ride can be chosen separately, subject to availability. The train is not necessary to continue the tour, and the ticket is not included.

Mountains and panoramas

Discover the landscapes of Ella and Haputale with your driver-guide. Explore the Little Adam's Peak area, Nine Arch Bridge, and the scenery around Lipton's Seat, subject to time. Any admission fees are paid separately.

Journey to Udawalawe or Yala

Depart Ella and continue south through the Ravana Falls area. Travel to Udawalawe or Yala and enjoy the natural landscapes. Any paid things to do chosen separately by participants are not included in the price.

Galle and the South Coast

Finish your trip on the south coast with your French-speaking driver-guide. Explore the historic Galle Fort, its streets, its heritage and the coastal landscapes before your final transfer to the agreed destination.

Includes

  • Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services of a French-speaking driver-guide

Excludes

  • Entrance fees to attractions
  • Paid activities
  • Accommodations
  • Meals
  • Participant's personal expenses

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
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 12 days
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Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Frequently Asked Questions

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, Services of a French-speaking driver-guide
The duration of the Sri Lanka: 12-Day Private Tour with French-Speaking Guide is typically 12 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.
Time it for a puja — 5.30am, 9.30am or 6.30pm. Those are the only windows when the upper relic chamber opens and the hevisi drummers play; outside them you are visiting a beautiful building rather than a ceremony. Take socks: shoes come off at the gate and the stone courtyard gets painfully hot. Full detail in our Temple of the Tooth guide.
February for the clearest weather, or July-August, which is drier here than most people expect and covers the Esala Perahera. Kandy sits between Sri Lanka's *two* monsoons and catches some of both, so it has no long dry season — but it also never has a season that is a write-off. See best time to visit Kandy.
Reserved seats open 30 days ahead and sell out within hours from December to March. Unreserved 2nd/3rd class is sold on the day and always available — you will stand, which is where the open doorways and the famous photographs are. Sit on the right-hand side going south. Note there is no Nuwara Eliya station; the stop is Nanu Oya, 10 km away. See our Kandy to Ella train guide.
July or August — but the dates move every year with the lunar calendar, so any guide naming a fixed week is guessing. It runs ten nights and ends on the Nikini poya. Book accommodation on the route six to twelve months ahead. Details in our Esala Perahera guide.
Sigiriya and Dambulla (2.5 hrs each way) is the best of them. Kitulgala rafting is 2 hrs, the Knuckles range and Pekoe Trail stages are day hikes from here. Ella, Galle and Yala are *too far* — 4-6 hours each way. See day trips from Kandy.
Two nights. One full day for the town — Bahirawakanda, Peradeniya gardens, the lake and the evening puja — and a second for a hike, a village day or the cultural triangle. Our Kandy 2-day itinerary lays it out hour by hour.
The centre and the lake circuit are walkable. For anything up a hill or out of town, take a tuk-tuk — roughly LKR 100-150/km on the meter, and ride-hailing apps price it automatically with no negotiation. See getting around Kandy.
Starting from$4,171